Heat shield

[Sifan7x7]

Hello, I just got a used harman oakwood stove, I’m planning on putting it in front of my existing fireplace. So it will be a rear vent. Do I need the rear heat shield or will I be okay without it? Also any tips on this stove would be helpful. Here are some pictures. Thanks

 

[bholler]

Hello, I just got a used harman oakwood stove, I’m planning on putting it in front of my existing fireplace. So it will be a rear vent. Do I need the rear heat shield or will I be okay without it? Also any tips on this stove would be helpful. Here are some pictures. Thanks

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No you shouldn't need the rear heat shield if it is Infront of a fireplace. But the shield would help reduce radiant heat lost to the masonry box.

As far as the stove goes they can work very well. But they are pretty temperamental to run and generally take quite a few expensive maintenance parts