Always follow the wood burning stove manufacturer's installation instructions. On some close clearance stoves the heat generated by the stove independent of the connector system is sufficient to require additional clearance. Refer to the appliance or stove installation manual for connector clearances. ...
By "fireplace insert" we refer to a wood or coal-burning stove designed to be inserted into an existing masonry fireplace opening. The wood-stove installed in the fireplace at left may work in such a location, but it was not designed as an "insert" - and does not fit the opening of ...
NFPA 211 (2010): 9.5 Clearance from Chimney or Vent Connectors. Similar rules apply to the reduction of clearances from wood stoves. NFPA 211: 12.6.2 Clearance Reduction, Solid Fuel-burning Appliances. Editor's reply: Thanks for the important clarification FireBear. I agree completely and will ...