I have 1980's Resolute. For a number of years it was totally on the hearth with a small slate hearth protector. (stainless connector, removed flue, installed flue plate and fire protector around mantle- everything right). Problem was back of stove was in the fireplace opening and I was losing too much heat. So 2 years ago I moved the stove forward, removed the back two legs, installed a backer board in the fire place and extended the horizontal connector. Didn't want the stove to monopolize the entire room. So the heat is tremondously better. Problem: insurance inspector says it lacks clearance. Now I did not extend the hearth protector which should come out another 8 inches and it needs to be a bit more elevated. So I am about to invest in a new hearth or make one but now I am looking for confirmation from this group is it ok to take back legs off and rest stove on the fireplace hearth?
So am I OK? IS this seriously wrong? (I have seen this done in other places) or are there suggestions ?
Thanks in advance.
So am I OK? IS this seriously wrong? (I have seen this done in other places) or are there suggestions ?
Thanks in advance.