my grandmother has a VC Vigilant wood stove. the chimney guy told her her stove wasnt safe because it was missing two screws, so now she is sitting in a cold house.. the two screws attaches a flange like thing that attaches to the liner for the chimney (top of stove)... actually the screws are still there but it appears that someone cut the heads of the crews leaving screw nubs.. see photos included..
the stove is inside a large fireplace..
my question 1) i tried to lift the flange and it was very difficult to move, so its not gonna just "fall off" is it safe to use with these two screw heads missing
2) if i need to replace the screws ... is it going to be a major PIA? is it doable? does she need a new stove, this one seems pretty old
the stove is inside a large fireplace..
my question 1) i tried to lift the flange and it was very difficult to move, so its not gonna just "fall off" is it safe to use with these two screw heads missing
2) if i need to replace the screws ... is it going to be a major PIA? is it doable? does she need a new stove, this one seems pretty old