My stove is only 10 inches away from the carpet in the front, but more than 30 inches on the sides. It is my understanding that clearence is only needed in case of flying sparks when opening the door. My stove loads from the front or the side. So as long as I load from the side I should be fine. Does this sound correct?
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Brian VT
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It sounds correct, logically, to us but it won't be correct if something ever happened and the insurance adjuster sees it.
"I only ever loaded from the side." Probably wouldn't hold water.
Plus, someday someone other than you could be loading that stove and be unaware of the danger.
"I only ever loaded from the side." Probably wouldn't hold water.
Plus, someday someone other than you could be loading that stove and be unaware of the danger.
No, it's not ok. The stove also radiates a lot of heat, especially from the front glass. Add a hearth extension and be safe. When it's zero outside and the stove is burning for all its worth, the last thing you want keeping you up at night is that odd, singed carpet smell.
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