Well here it is....

[Creekheat]

Break in fires will start in a day or two.

 

[marajade]

That's so gorgeous. You are going to love it.

 

[rideau]

Wow! Tall fireplace!

Enjoy the stove. Very nice install.

 

[mopar440_6]

You might have some draft issues with the chimney coming out the side like that.

That's a beautiful hearth and install. Good luck!

 

[Creekheat]

Thanks. there is no side exit. The chimney is a straight shot to the cap. 25 1/2 ft.

 

[Creekheat]

I don't know why all my pics post sideways lol

 

[BrotherBart]

Turn the iPhone sideways. In their infinite wisdom, Apple assumed that websites would turn the pics for them.

 

[Creekside]

Nice! Be prepared to open some windows. We had a lot of fumes and smoke from the paint offgassing on ours.

 

[Tenn Dave]

Break in fires will start in a day or two.

Super nice job !

 

[Creekheat]

Nice! Be prepared to open some windows. We had a lot of fumes and smoke from the paint offgassing on ours.

That's what I'm told.our installer recommended letting it sit for 1 day before doing anything. Where it's been so cold and it's been sitting in the warehouse this will let the cast iron acclimate. He had been installing wood stoves for 22 years so he gave us all kinds of little tips and tricks. Can't wait to get started!

 

[Beer Belly]

sweet !

 

[Dieselhead]

I don't know why all my pics post sideways lol

If your taking them on your phone hold it so the home button is to the right then try posting again

 

[Ashful]

Apple assumed that websites would turn the pics for them.

... and there you go, falling down on the job, again.

Beautiful install. Let's get a photo with some fire in it!

I assume you've been hanging around here long enough, you're ready for those break-in fires, with smoke detectors removed and windows open? Sending wife and kids out of the house for the afternoon can help keep the complaints down, too.

 

[Swedishchef]

Sending wife and kids out of the house for the afternoon can help keep the complaints down, too.

You're smarter than you look!

Super nice install, I love the idea!

Andrew

 

[Creekheat]

First break in fire hours away. Any last input? Lol

 

[Ashful]

Well, you have to tell us your plan, if you want critique. Obviously, follow the manual, which typically specifies incrementally larger fires each time, allowing the stove to cool between fires. Of course, it's a bigger issue for cast iron stoves, and it looks like you have a mostly steel F55?

Do expect some paint off-gassing, as you reach each new high temperature. Most folks aim to have three or four break-in fires, first being 300F max, last being 650F max.

 

[begreen]

Yes, the F55 should only need the moisture driven out of the firebrick. It's a steel stove in a cast-iron tux. One or two small breakin fires should be enough.