What are these parts in my Treemont wood stove?

[kramer15]

I bought a house with a wood stove and have been doing research on wood stoves. I got into my wood stove today to check it out and clean it. I took apart some pieces that are on top of the firebox and have what seem to be foam/gaskets pieces in it? I am wondering what this is and where inwould get new foam/gasket pieces? It is a treemont wood stove. I will attach pictures of the parts i am talking about. Thanks

 

[rwhite]

Those are baffle insulation. Probably made from vermiculite (not foam)

 

[kramer15]

Is it ok to use the stove without the vermiculite?

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[begreen]

It will work better with them in, even if the left one has badly nibbled corners. You can order a new board and cut it down to size. What are the dimensions of the intact panel?

 

[kramer15]

The were mutliple pieces of different sizes. Most broke apart when taking them out. The one intack is about 12in by 3in. Is it ok to use the stove while i wait for them to come in? I wouldnt think not have them it would make it unsafe to use the stove?

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[begreen]

12" x 3"? The right side board looks more rectangular like maybe 12" x 15"? The baffle is in rough shape already, It is probably ok to run without them. They mostly help it burn cleaner and a bit more efficiently.

 

[kramer15]

Th picture makes it look much bigger there were a bunch of smaller thinner strips as well. It wasnr just one big board. Many small thin strips.

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[kramer15]

Also my flue comes out the rear of the stove but it looks like it could have a flue come out the top but has a plate covering it as shown in thr picture. Does this just give you an option to have the flue out the top or rear?

 

[begreen]

Amazon has 12" vermiculite board
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMH67XG/?tag=hearthamazon-20
Yes it does look like it can top vent if the top plug can be installed to cover the rear exit hole. @mellow may be more familiar with this stove.

 

[rwhite]

Th picture makes it look much bigger there were a bunch of smaller thinner strips as well. It wasnr just one big board. Many small thin strips.

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Looks like 1 large piece will slide in there. I'd measure the dimensions of the slot and order a board that size

 

[kramer15]

Thanks for the help. I will order some more to fit it into the baffle.

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