The RAIS 500 Front Inset Wood Burning Fire is a clean, understated fireplace insert designed to bring a modern wood fire into both new architectural schemes and existing fireplace openings.
With a single large front-facing pane and a restrained overall form, the RAIS 500¹ keeps the focus firmly on the flames. Its simple rectangular design allows it to sit comfortably within contemporary interiors while also lending itself to more traditional fireplace renovations where a neat built-in wood burner is preferred over a freestanding stove.
The fire can be specified with either an all-glass door or a more traditional steel-framed door, allowing the appearance to be tailored to the surrounding fireplace design. A discreet handle keeps the front elevation visually uncluttered.
The combustion chamber is sized to accommodate relatively large logs, while the wide front glass provides a clear view into the fire. RAIS also incorporates its Advanced Glass Concept®, developed to create favourable conditions for maintaining a clearer pane during normal operation.
The supplied technical specification lists a rated heat output of 5.6kW, making the RAIS 500¹ a more moderate-output option than many of the larger Visio inserts. This makes it particularly relevant to standard living spaces where a very high-output architectural fire would be unnecessary.
Efficiency is listed at 76%, with an A energy efficiency class in the supplied retailer information.
The appliance can also accept an external air connection through either the base or rear, providing additional flexibility when incorporating the fire into a new fireplace construction or suitable existing opening.
With its simple single-sided format, moderate heat output and choice of door styles, the RAIS 500 Front Inset Wood Burning Fire is a practical option where a refined built-in fireplace is required without the scale or complexity of a multi-sided insert.
Key Features
- Front-facing inset wood burning fire
- RAIS 500¹ design
- Clean architectural appearance
- Large single viewing pane
- All-glass door option
- Steel-framed door option
- Discreet handle
- Rated output of 5.6kW
- 76% efficiency
- Energy efficiency class A
- Suitable for larger logs
- External air connection available
- External air connection through base or rear
- RAIS Advanced Glass Concept®
- Suitable for new fireplace installations
- Suitable for existing fireplace openings
- Moderate residential heat output
Expert Insight
The RAIS 500¹ is a useful choice where the simplicity of a front-facing insert is preferred over a more complex corner or three-sided fireplace. Its 5.6kW rated output also makes it easier to match to many typical living spaces, while the choice between an all-glass and steel-framed door gives more flexibility over the finished appearance.
Suitability
The RAIS 500 Front Inset Wood Burning Fire is particularly suited to living rooms, existing fireplace renovations, contemporary chimney breasts and bespoke built-in fireplace installations where a straightforward single-sided wood burner with clean styling is required.
Installation / Technical Notes
Key supplied technical data:
- Product: RAIS 500¹ Wood
- Appliance type: Front-facing inset wood burning fire
- Rated output: 5.6kW
- Efficiency: 76%
- Energy efficiency class: A
- External dimensions: 720mm W x 427mm D x 480mm H
- Combustion chamber dimensions: 545mm W x 280mm D x 200mm H
- Installation dimensions supplied: 730mm x 484/485mm
- External air connection: Base or rear
- Door options: All-glass or steel-framed
- Glass system: RAIS Advanced Glass Concept®
- Manufacturer Clearances
- To ceiling: 1100mm
- To side: 300mm
- To floor: 350mm
- To furniture: 850mm
The RAIS source lists the installation dimensions as 730 – 485mm, while the supplied retailer data lists 730 – 484mm. This 1mm difference should be treated as a source discrepancy and the current RAIS installation drawing should be checked before constructing the opening.
Final recess dimensions, hearth construction, external air arrangement, flue specification, structural support and combustible clearances should be confirmed against the current RAIS installation instructions before fitting.
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