Question for Hearthstone Shelburne Owners

[DanCorcoran]

I used a mirror and looked underneath the left front corner of the stove, to look at the sliding cover over the air intake opening. When the adjusting lever is in the fully closed position, there is still about a 1/8" wide opening into the stove. Is this normal, or should you be able to close the air intake completely? (I can't see any way to adjust the slide).

 

[begreen]

Sounds very intentional, our PE is the same way. EPA stoves always supply some air to the fire to avoid oxygen starvation and smoldering.

 

[DanCorcoran]

Thanks, BeGreen, that makes sense. Can any Shelburne owners confirm that theirs are the same as mine?

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

i'm not an owner, but i checked our display model...
yes, the air adjustment is not fully sealed, +/- 1/8" for a reason, if it could shut all the way, it would be too air tight to pass epa standards.

 

[DanCorcoran]

Thanks, Dave. I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to shut down a runaway fire, but if they're made like that, then I'm sure I can live with it.