I'm really leaning toward the Napoleon Independence 1450.
It has a 2.25 cu. ft. firebox and is square: 18x18". I like the idea of being able to choose log positioning.
Unfortunately that makes the stove 27" deep. If I'm reading the manual correctly, just for floor space, I need 8" clearance on the back and 18" on the front.
I'm intending to put this on a hardwood floor, on a manufactured hearth, but doing the math, I need 53" of front to back floor protection.
I have about 40" maximum to work with. Is there anything I can do to reduce these clearances safely, am I reading it incorrectly, or do I need to look for a narrower stove.
In looking through the hearth pics on this website, about half of the stoves seem to have this type of floor clearance, while others have significantly less
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks again for all your help,
Cory
It has a 2.25 cu. ft. firebox and is square: 18x18". I like the idea of being able to choose log positioning.
Unfortunately that makes the stove 27" deep. If I'm reading the manual correctly, just for floor space, I need 8" clearance on the back and 18" on the front.
I'm intending to put this on a hardwood floor, on a manufactured hearth, but doing the math, I need 53" of front to back floor protection.
I have about 40" maximum to work with. Is there anything I can do to reduce these clearances safely, am I reading it incorrectly, or do I need to look for a narrower stove.
In looking through the hearth pics on this website, about half of the stoves seem to have this type of floor clearance, while others have significantly less
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks again for all your help,
Cory