To Design Dynamics™, the assumption that a heat-efficient, direct-vent unit has to look more like a microwave oven than a fireplace never made sense. The clean-faced design of the new Sentinel is a clear departure from this trend. Every effort was exhausted to maximize the things you want to see and to get rid of the things you don’t want to see.  The system’s combination ceramic ember bed/steel tube burner creates lively, colorful flame patterns and a deep, smoldering glow that only a real wood fire could match. This dramatic flame picture is enhanced by the industry’s finest refractory brick liners, which are individually cast and hand finished in a rich, two-tone color blend for incomparable masonry realism. The Sentinel features a fully electronic ignition and control system with battery backup for safe, reliable duty, even in power outages. The system can be operated from a wall switch or using the convenient remote control included. The top, direct-vent configuration of the Sentinel provides a wide variety of convenient venting options. Contact: (888) 880-1213 or www.innovationfire.com.