How do I supress FP Blower noise

I am installing a compact Comfort Glow vent free fireplace w/ optional blower in my basement and I am wondering if there is a way to isolate the blower from the FP housing so that the noise created by the blower isn't amplified by the housing? In theory, if I can isolate the blower from the housing I can make most of the blower noise go away. In any other situation I would just put rubber washers between the FP and the blower housing and between the blower housing and the attaching screws so it could 'float' but due to the high heat I don't know what material to use.

Can any one suggest a good way to accomplish this without introducing any flammable objects into the FP?

Thanks!

 

You might try non-flammable woodstove door gasket material to help absorb fan noise and vibration.
It looks like white rope, but you can cut it and flatten it out as gasket material.
Should be easy to find at most hardware or fireplace dealers.
Good luck!
Mike

 

Great Idea! Thanks, I'll try that...

on a different issue - I fired the unit up for the first time last night and after about 5 minutes my smoke alarms went off (~30 feet away on the ceiling)... I did notice a very small amount of smoke for the first minute or so and an odor (like paint or someting) also.
Is this likely to change after the unit has been used a few times or am I going to have to battle the smoke alarm all the time?

 

That's normal, and should rapidly disappear.