My wife would like to re-arrange the furniture in the living room. She would like to move the couch to the wall adjacent to the insert. My manual says that the minimum clearance to combustibles (right and left of stove) is 13". I have to believe they meant 13" to drywall, not a couch or recliner. The front corner of the couch would be about 36" to the left of the stove. I have my firewood holder about 18" to the left of the stove door, and it doesnt really even get hot (warm to the touch). The couch would go along the wall with the TV. How much room would you realistically leave to be safe?
P.S.-- notice the "spirits" floating in front of the wood pile!
P.S.-- notice the "spirits" floating in front of the wood pile!