Brick question for Country Striker S-160 1997

[Blazzinghot]

I was able to pick up a Country Striker 1997 S-160 and noticed that the bricks inside are 2.5 thick on the inside walls. The manual seem to indicate that all the bricks in this stove are 1.25 thick. It seems like the stove came with the thicker bricks but I am not sure. This stove also had firebricks on top instead of the 1/2 inch ceramic boards and not ceramic insulation. Will this stove work using the bricks without the 1 inch ceramic blanket? I am getting ready to hook this up on my home so want it working correctly . Thanks

 

[begreen]

Looks like someone replaced those bricks at some point with full brick. I'd remove them and put 1.25" bricks back in. The firebox is already on the small size. No need to make it smaller.

 

[Blazzinghot]

Thanks begreen I did not know for sure if these bricks were factory installed or someone replacing them. I knew what the manual said but then stoves can change from year to year. Those are some huge bricks. I have already checked the burn tubes and they are like new. I already ordered the 1 inch ceramic blanket and have it in my shop but still need to get the ceramic panels. This stove is replacing my pellet stove in my home so want it up to specs.