Princess 29 install challenge

[jbart]

Hi guys!

I am looking at pulling the trigger on a Princess 29 insert but am concerned about the feasibility of install. My current insulated liner is approximately 15in to center from the front of the fireplace brick. Per the dimensions on BK's website the back of the stove only sits about 12in back into the firebox with the connector only sitting in about 8.5in.

My current fireplace opening is 26 3/4 tall by 34 1/4 wide. I installed the liner myself a few years ago and I know I cannot move the liner forward any further without some serious brick removal. Even then I question how much I would be able to manipulate the 6in liner to make such a sever bend if extra material was removed.

Any recommendations from the experts?

 

[EbS-P]

How much room do you have to come off the insert straight a the factory angle? Then an elbow to vertically connect to the liner.

A 15 degree appliance adapter help?

 

[jbart]

Im going to have to double check to see if that would be an option. If I adjust my block off plate I may have some more wiggle room. I am hoping to be able to make a connection without having to add length to my liner.

 

[stoveliker]

I believe the exhaust port of the princess insert is already tilted backwards by 30 degrees

 

[jbart]

Yes it is. I'm just wondering if that's going to be enough to shift it back 7 or so inches.

 

[spudman99]

Interesting issue. I would remove the block off plate first. Since you installed the liner, you know how much of the smoke shelf blocks remain. When I did my self install, I took back the shelf to the rear of the fireplace. That left at least 12" or more of open space to swing the liner back or forth. Then it was no issue connecting it to the PI29 with the supplied adapter. Try that and let us know.

 

[jbart]

I ultimately pulled my liner and cut out more of the flue damper. That gave me enough room to get things hooked up. I was hoping to avoid pulling it but things worked out in the end.