Upcoming install of F55

[Holzstapel]

It's been awhile since I've posted on the forums and lot's of things have happened. We decided to nix the idea of thin stone veneer around the bottom section of the chimney and instead went with just stucco. Saved us over $4,000 in material and labor and we are very happy with the end result. The recessed hearth came out great too! The table in the background of the photo was made by my wife's parents back in the 70's. I found a box of the same tile on ebay (stroke of luck there) and we used them in the hearth. My wife was beaming when she saw it for the first time and then the tears of joy started.

The stove gets installed on Wednesday (2/11/15) morning and I hope to start the first break in fire shortly after they leave.

This is almost 2 years in the making and I cannot wait till it's all done. Also finished the kitchen remodel in the background, but that's a different story.

A local blacksmith is fabricating some mantle brackets and a apple wood mantle will be installed in the next few weeks.

 

[begreen]

That's an awesome looking hearth. Nice tileworking! The F55 is going to look great there.

 

[Oldman47]

Beautiful hearth you have there. I really wish my own looked that good.

 

[rsw49]

That is a beautiful hearth. I especially like the edge treatment. Just curious but are those standard 11.75 inch tiles or some of the larger ones? If the smaller ones the hearth looks a little shallow to provide 16 inches from the front door. Could be camera angle. Unless I am reading the manual wrong it looks like about 48 inches deep required. 8 inches behind the stove, about 24 from the back to door glass and then 16 inches. I could be wrong though.

 

[Holzstapel]

The tiles are 13x13. The stove will be positioned only a few inches from the stucco covered wall. Its all masonry back there so we are good to go. The F55 only requires a hearth that is 41" deep and 33" wide in U.S. (Page 11 in manual) This one is 48" deep.

 

[rsw49]

The F55 only requires a hearth that is 41" deep and 33" wide in U.S. (Page 11 in manual) This one is 48" deep.[/quote]

From what I read the 41 inches is floor ember protection. That can be misleading . That is sometimes less than the total required for wall clearance and the 16 inches in front. If it was a stud wall with tile on it you would have to be 8 inches from the wall. From the back of the stove to the front glass is 24 inches. Plus the 16 inches in front. It looks like the ember protection would not have to go all the way to the wall only 2 inches behind the stove. If there are wood studs under the stucco then the 8 inches from the wall is required. But since you have 48 inches sounds like you are in good shape.

 

[clark77]

nice job on the hearth. my dealer just called me and my f55 is ready for pickup. i'm making a hearth extension out of tile as well. good luck with your new stove.

 

[firefighterjake]

Very sharp looking hearth . . . all that is missing is the stove.

 

[7acres]

Wow, I think the wait was worth it for a hearth that beautiful!

 

[tarzan]

Great job on the hearth! Love the floor too.

This may or may not be helpful but my wife put folded dish rags under each leg of our stoves and one person could slide it across the wood floors with ease. Much better than carrying it in my opinion.

 

[Holzstapel]

Installers are almost finished. Inspection set for Friday between 10-2. Just in time for Valentine's Day.

 

[tarzan]

Looks great. I see you got her cocked and ready!

Guessing you ain't gonna make many trips up on the roof to check check down the pipe!

 

[realstihl]

Good looking setup. Steep roof!!

 

[Plow Boy]

i would defintely be using chimney sweep for that one. that is not my idea of a DIY'er

 

[clark77]

I wouldn't go up there and if you go, you better tether yourself

 

[Holzstapel]

The fireplace was a double sided see thru jobbie. We kept the other side open so the sweeper can access it from there and not have to go up on the roof.

edit - The installers did a test fire with newspaper and all went great. They said I could do the small burn in fires before the inspector comes. I didn't know if I could use it before it was inspected, but they said most people do and the inspector knows the installers have to do a test fire.

 

[clark77]

Get those break in fires out of the way. I plan on breaking mine in as soon as mine is installed Friday. I hope to be able to get all the break in done the same day as the install but I don't know if that will be the case.not sure how long it will take to do all three fires with cool down. The stove should be installed by noon Friday.

 

[iluvjazznjava]

Nice looking stove! I also hope I can make a hearth pad for my stove that is as nice as yours. The slope of my roof is similar to yours too - I don't go up there.

You will like the F55 - check out the numerous other threads on this stove if you haven't already. It puts out heat, is simple to operate and well made.

 

[Holzstapel]

The slope of my roof is similar to yours too - I don't go up there.

When the roof was replaced about 10 years ago, the contractor showed up with 5 guys. 3 of them refused to do it so a father and son which were part of the original 5 did it themselves over a week.

 

[Oldman47]

I hope I am not too late to say that install looks great.

 

[Creekheat]

Great looking install. We love our F55. It will easily roast you!

 

[Holzstapel]

We had the first little break in fire last night. On the way home I picked up an IR Thermometer from Lowes. I ordered a stove top thermometer from Condar and hopefully it arrives soon. The stove went to about 225 and we held it around there for about an hour. Only a little smelly during that burn.

I cannot wait to get home and fire it back up again.

 

[Holzstapel]

The inspector has come and gone and we are approved. He didn't even stop walking in my house. In, around the chimney, peeked up the chimney (double sided, one side left open), handed me the approval card, and he was out the door. The final break in fire is going on right now and I hope she will cool down by this evening so I can have a big fire tonight.

A big THANKS to everyone on this forum for all the help and advice. You guys and gals are truly great people! My wife and I look forward to all the warmth this stove will bring.

 

[firefighterjake]

Fantastic looking hearth.