New Grandma Bear install

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Frankdozer

Burning Hunk
Aug 31, 2016
199
Maine
I’m installing a Grandma Bear in my house. The back will be against a brick chimney. There are no combustible surfaces near it concerning the back, front and 2 sides. Also I’m making a new 2” thick bluestone hearth on laminate flooring. What are the minimum clearances concerning all the above ? Thanks in advance.
Frank
 
I believe 3 inches was determined to be enough clearance for airflow to prevent uneven heating of sheets.