Alternate suggestion instead of angled insert

[Dandawson]

I have an old "slammer" style unit that I wanted to replace with a new insert. I was planning on the smaller Osburn Matrix due to meeting the tax credit, non catalytic, aestetics and size but our local sweep just informed me I should buy an Insert with an angled liner outlet. He Said he hasn't seen a build like this in 35 years. I believe he was saying the flue is recessed deeper in the fireplace than normal. He was saying the liner exit on the insert would be too far forward and would not be far enough back for the liner. I am thinking about getting a second opinion. I'll post a few pictures. Any thoughts?

 

[Dandawson]

I have an old "slammer" style unit that I wanted to replace with a new insert. I was planning on the smaller Osburn Matrix due to meeting the tax credit, non catalytic, aestetics and size but our local sweep just informed me I should buy an Insert with an angled liner outlet. He Said he hasn't seen a build like this in 35 years. I believe he was saying the flue is recessed deeper in the fireplace than normal. He was saying the liner exit on the insert would be too far forward and would not be far enough back for the liner. I am thinking about getting a second opinion. I'll post a few pictures. Any thoughts?

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[stoveliker]

There are angled connectors but I'm not sure if that's enough.

You do need additional non-combustible hearth in front of it for safety.

 

[Dandawson]

There are angled connectors but I'm not sure if that's enough.

You do need additional non-combustible hearth in front of it for safety.

Yeah, we haven't decided on what we will be using for the hearth yet but does need done as well. Previous owners had used a removable hearth.

 

[stoveliker]

Some folks have a metal plate, painted in the same color as the stove. You can remove it in the off-season. But there are other options too.

 

[begreen]

Are there lower intake vents on the sides of this fireplace? Does it have firebrick or metal walls?

 

[Dandawson]

Yes, there are two other vents. One on each side. It is an old heatform/heatilator style fireplace. I can attach a picture of the tubes along the back of the unit.

Are there lower intake vents on the sides of this fireplace? Does it have firebrick or metal walls?