Advice on Safe Installation of Vintage Stove

[Razzledazzle]

Looking for advice on how to safely install this 1976 Comforter stove I inherited. It's in good condition. I want toadspt my fireplace for its use. The flue end is already planned out but in concerned with the surround. I'm not sure a heat shield will suffice. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

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If this is an unlisted stove, the clearance requirement to combustibles are 36" in all directions. Check with the insurance company. Some will not allow an unlisted stove.

 

[Razzledazzle]

If this is an unlisted stove, the clearance requirement to combustibles are 36" in all directions. Check with the insurance company. Some will not allow an unlisted stove.

Even with a heat shield?

 

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Check with insurance first. If they say no, then it's a non-starter. If they say ok, then the wood mantel is the next obstacle, particularly above the stove. Shielding sticking out 12+ inches is going to look odd. Then there is the hearth. A fire resistant rug is not permanent and will not have the insulation value required. A hearth extension will be needed.