Schrader fireplace info

[Davester1969]

I was given a Schrader fireplace wood stove that I plan on using in my garage so it will only be used occasionally. Any info is appreciated. I noticed mine does not have the round knobs on the 2 doors but instead has one metal lever on the left door I’m assuming to adjust airflow. Also there’s a small plate on the very lower left side right at the floor line that has holes in it im assuming to let air in and also does this unit sit flat on the concrete floor?the bottom of the stove has a large hole in it so I don’t know if that’s to draw air into or not. Thank you

 

[bholler]

Wow I have never seen a Schrader like that. It's odd that there are no legs. I wonder if they were cut off. Some pics of inside may help.

By the way you should be aware that solid fuel appliances are not allowed in garages in the US by code

 

[begreen]

I'm wondering if it was designed as a hearth heater for installation in a fireplace but with enough projection out onto the hearth for significant radiant heat. When that beast is loaded and cranking it must put out a significant amount of heat.

 

[Davester1969]

Wow I have never seen a Schrader like that. It's odd that there are no legs. I wonder if they were cut off. Some pics of inside may help.

By the way you should be aware that solid fuel appliances are not allowed in garages in the US by code

The bottom is flat except for a large 6” hole in it. There’s a small plate on the left lower side with holes to let air in through and instead of a knob on each door for adjusting air flow the left door has a small handle that when turned it adjusts how far a metal door inside the stove ooens for the air flow.I can’t find a picture of one like this anywhere on the internet

 

[Davester1969]

I'm wondering if it was designed as a hearth heater for installation in a fireplace but with enough projection out onto the hearth for significant radiant heat. When that beast is loaded and cranking it must put out a significant amount of heat.

It has a 6” hole on the bottom of it but doesn’t look like it ever had legs of any kind. There is a plate on the lower left side with holes in it to let air in and it doesn’t have the damper knobs on the doors but has a handle that turns on the left door that pushes on a small plate that opens and closes a larger plate to let air in instead of the 2 knobs.

 

[begreen]

It would be good to determine the purpose of the bottom hole. Air intake designed to go over an ash hole in the fireplace?

 

[Davester1969]

It would be good to determine the purpose of the bottom hole. Air intake designed to go over an ash hole in the fireplace?

Seems to be nearly impossible to find any info on these wood stoves but I plan to put the stove up on bricks so the bottom isn’t right on the concrete garage floor so I can make a catch pan for ashes if needed.

 

[begreen]

Note the above-mentioned caveat about this being against fire code as far as insurance is concerned.

 

[Davester1969]

Note the above-mentioned caveat about this being against fire code as far as insurance is concerned.

It’s a detached metal pole barn building/garage so it’ll be fine,we live out in the country and I don’t really care about that code if it even applies where we live.

 

[bholler]

It’s a detached metal pole barn building/garage so it’ll be fine,we live out in the country and I don’t really care about that code if it even applies where we live.

It does apply if you live in the usa. The problem will come up if you ever have to make an insurance claim. It would most likely be denied. But if you are willing to take that risk it's on you many people decide its worth the risk to them