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VC Vigilant clearance question

Post in 'Vermont Castings & CDW Dutchwest Pre-EPA Models' started by barnman, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. barnman New Member

    joined: Jan 24, 2012
    8 posts
    New Hampshire
    I am thinking of getting a VC Vigilant and i want to set the stove in a large center chimney fireplace but i was concerned about the clearances to combustible material. I live in NH and was not sure if i should check with my building department or fire department? Any insight would be appreciated. Barnman
    barnman, Jan 31, 2012
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  2. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    begreen, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. barnman New Member

    joined: Jan 24, 2012
    8 posts
    New Hampshire
    Thanks for the link. I'll take a look.
    barnman, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. defiant3 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 23, 2010
    340 posts
    No. NH
    Generally, 3 feet MINIMUM to combustable surfaces, , 18" to shielded. BEWARE the inspection process in rural NH; There isn't one. Fire dept. is well meaning, and the insurance co. might even accept their inspection, but I would find an experienced full service chimney proffessional to take a look at it, even do the actual install.

    Great stove by the way, happy heating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    defiant3, Jan 31, 2012
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