I have an old (1980) Frontier wood burner (not UL listed) sitting in front of an alcove. I'd like to replace it with a Regency F3100--The ceiling in the alcove is 77". I have no problem raising the ceiling to fit Regency specs--But I have one installer telling me I can't insert the F3100 and build a surround w/a mantle and another saying I can. Of course we intend to create air space and vents using fireproof materials.--I hate to lose the Frontier and hope to bring it back to life in a 30'X30' foot barn I have--But-I want to be safe w/installation of the new Regency. Stove dealers tell me I can't insert a wood burner into an alcove at all. The chimney above the alcove is 8" steel Majestic tripple wall chimney pipe.--- the alcove and chase are not brick but the installers tell me the chase is safe.---Thanks in advance for any insights you might offer---
Alcove ceiling height for wood burning stove/ question.
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According to the rating plate, you CAN install the 3100L in an alcove, but it MUST have the Airmate installed.
See the install manual below
See the install manual below
As long as I maintain my minimum clearances to combustible material in an alcove using the Regency 3100 can I build a surround using non-combustible materials--can I enclose (with brick and air spaces)?------THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE TO MY QUESTION--The manual is a big help!!
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