Is this old fisher safe to use?

[CrunchyDad]

Hey y’all,

My wife and I recently moved to a new place that came with as far as I can tell a gen 1 fisher Mama Bear. I think the previous owners used it, since they left a decent sized wood pile.

Is there anything I should be aware of with this mama Bear? Is it safe to use?

The inside looks like all the firebrick is been busted out. I might need to replace that.

 

[Dan Freeman]

My inclination would be to get a licensed chimney sweep to come in and clean, inspect, and make any necessary repairs just to be sure.

 

[bholler]

Hey y’all,

My wife and I recently moved to a new place that came with as far as I can tell a gen 1 fisher Mama Bear. I think the previous owners used it, since they left a decent sized wood pile.

Is there anything I should be aware of with this mama Bear? Is it safe to use?

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The inside looks like all the firebrick is been busted out. I might need to replace that.

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The stove looks fine other than needing some bricks. But hearth protection and clearances to combustibles don't look adequate. And we can't tell anything about the chimney

 

[CrunchyDad]

The stove looks fine other than needing some bricks. But hearth protection and clearances to combustibles don't look adequate. And we can't tell anything about the chimney

Agreed. I had an inspector come out. He said that the clearance was ok , and swept the chimney. Same recommendation of replacing the fire brick.

 

[bholler]

Agreed. I had an inspector come out. He said that the clearance was ok , and swept the chimney. Same recommendation of replacing the fire brick.

The stove has 36" to any combustible materials and the hearth protection is 18" past the stove all the way around?

 

[stoveliker]

That furniture there will certainly discolor, produce fumes from the glue, and if you're lucky, get black. The Fisher can radiate a ton of heat. Hence the 36" clearance.

 

[bholler]

That furniture there will certainly discolor, produce fumes from the glue, and if you're lucky, get black. The Fisher can radiate a ton of heat. Hence the 36" clearance.

I am assuming that cabinet was just there temporarily

 

[stoveliker]

ah, that may explain why it appears empty

 

[coaly]

No way that floor protection is large enough. What material is it made of?