Rasmussen 13 Inch Vent Free Natural Gas Burner with Coals

This unit fits the opening and design of old narrow and shallow coal burning fireplace openings. In looking at the picture, one would think the controls are behind the front door plate of the unit as there is a knob suggesting that the controls are behind the door. So, I did not order the expensive remote thinking I could easily manage without it.
Not true, the controls are on the right side toward the back of the burner which butts the manual controls inside and next to the firebox wall where you cannot see or get easy access to them. Thus it is difficult to light the pilot and dangerous and in my situation impossible, for one to manually control the flame and shut the unit off. The remote control really should be sold with the unit as the receiver for the remote is included with the unit. Bottom line, order the remote at the same time unless you have a big firebox. So, after trying to manage it without, I order the remote.
The burner unit include the receiver which is a small black plastic box connected to the burner unit with two short wires. DO NOT locate that box anywhere near the burner as the unit puts out too much heat to locate it in or near the firebox. I learned the hard way and ended up with a heat damaged receiver. I learned this when I tried to pair the subsequently ordered remote with the receiver. No warranty replacement. New receiver can be bought directly from the Manufacturer.

This was really easy to install and fits perfectly in our 106 yr old house, Bought two of them and will buy 2 more.