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Hi Guys,

I've got a simple clearance question for you guys and I believe I'm over-thinking things. Say I have a stove that the manufacturer has deemed a "back" clearance of 30" is necessary (without protection). When measuring from the back of the stove for instance, obviously straight back 30" would be a standard measurement (see line C in my diagram). However, I am assuming that I would also have to measure 90 degrees up from the highest point on the back and any combustibles would have to be 30" away from that point as well (see lines A & B in my diagram). Is my assumption correct?

The reason I ask is that if I am mistaken I won't have to put up a giant heat shield to reduce the clearance to 12".

Thanks,

Todd
 

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Your install manual should specify the clearances to a mantel
when installing on a fireplace hearth...
You'll also need AT LEAST 18" above the connector pipe
if you're using single wall...
 
It's pretty tough to advise in any detail without knowing what appliance we're talking about, how it's equipped (heat shields?), and just exacly where you're wanting to put it. Things like minimum clearances to combustibles (in all directions), how you're going to vent it to daylight, and hearth requirements are stove-specific...unless you're talking about an old stove for which you have no manufacturer's documentation. In that case, you (assuming you live somewhere in North America) must default to the requirements of NFPA 211, as perhaps modified by your local Authority Having Jurisdiction. We need a whole lot more information before we can render any sort of definitive suggestions. Rick
 
Ted E. Bear said:
Hi Guys,

I've got a simple clearance question for you guys and I believe I'm over-thinking things. Say I have a stove that the manufacturer has deemed a "back" clearance of 30" is necessary (without protection). When measuring from the back of the stove for instance, obviously straight back 30" would be a standard measurement (see line C in my diagram). However, I am assuming that I would also have to measure 90 degrees up from the highest point on the back and any combustibles would have to be 30" away from that point as well (see lines A & B in my diagram). Is my assumption correct?

The reason I ask is that if I am mistaken I won't have to put up a giant heat shield to reduce the clearance to 12".

Thanks,

Todd
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if this is a listed appliance, and the maker doesn't specifically mention reduction of clearance using nfpa211 approved wall protection, it will be an argument with inspector as to wheather any reduction is even allowed.
that said, saftey will be improved1
 
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