Installing Fisher in old fireplace

[jmartie13]

HI! New to the Site, I've been using the info on here for a while though. I moved into an old farmhouse this past winter that I'm currently remodeling. There was an old Vermont Castings Resolute in the living room that was hooked into a properly lined fireplace. This stove just was not enough for us last winter, so I bought an old Fisher Mama Bear, similar to the one I grew up with.

I laid down two big slabs of slate for a hearth, but found out when I put the stove on top that the flue exit was slightly taller than the top of the fire place, only by about 1/8"-1/4". My question: Will this very slight downward angle coming from the stove to the chimney liner make a significant difference? Also, the pipe coming from the wood stove to the liner would be touch the steel plate that is on top of the fireplace. I'm not sure if this is an issue or not? I attached a picture to help clarify.

My other option is to remove the stove and build a thinner hearth which would make it level, and would create an inch gap between the pipe and the steel. I just really wanted to use these slate slabs.....any info/insight/advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[CamFan]

Is the slate directly on wood floor.
That could be an issue. With the fall in the pipe it will accumulate ash and creosote. It could dribble back smoke when you open the door when first starting the fire. Why don't you cut 1/4" off the legs and save yourself some work? You said there was another stove there so i assume it is a correct install. Cutting the leg was fine if you are not wanting a collector item.

 

[jmartie13]

The slate is 1.5" thick and sits on the brick hearth on one side, and a wood frame on the front. There is a couple inches between the slate and the wooden floor. I put sheet metal in the space as well. I did consider cutting the feet, I'd rather not. I might just take the slate out and extend the existing hearth. Also realized my 18" to combustible material should be more like 36" with this stove?