hearthstone manchester

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    Manchester problems

    Hi Folks, I'm in desperate need of some help from more experienced people. Have a Manchester. Stove works fine until I try to engage the cat (at the proper temp). Then stove goes black. No air flow. When I open the bypass to resuscitate the fire, I get a very frightening explosion in the...
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    Is Manchester and hearth pad too heavy for existing joists?

    I'm entirely new to Hearth forum and to wood stoves. Had a traditional, original fireplace in my previous house, no problems. Bought a Hearthstone Manchester for our current home (hasn't been installed yet) and am beginning to lay out hearth pad. My first plan was Hardie board installed on top...
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    advice for large wood stove with limited clearance

    Hello, I am looking for some advice. We had a VC1945 defiant which now has a crack in the top panel. It is about 15 years old. I have a masonry chimney made of cinderblock with a plaster coating that would form the rear wall of the stove. So I think I can bring the new stove back a...