Hi folks - spent a good long time combing through old posts, but am still a bit confused.
Looking to ditch the propane insert & install a rear-vented Jotul F3 into my fireplace. I want to have the stove sit out in the room, so I'll be extending the hearth pad to meet floor protection requirements - no problems there. However, as has been noted in past posts, the Jotul manual inspires confusion when a fireplace is involved. Seemingly astronomical clearances are cited (like 34" from top of stove to mantel!) that would result in at least 16 square feet of protected wall surface, whereas the standard install w/shields to protected surfaces requires 30"x32" of protection for the stove w/6" clearance. So, my question is, by installing the stove out in the room, is it more like a standard room install (i.e. the brick fireplace surround would be more than sufficient)? Or is the mantel even more at risk in this case?
Photo attached. Fireplace surround is 71" wide by 51" high to base of mantel/trim. Fireplace opening is 37-3/4" wide by 29-1/2" high. Hearth pad is 20" deep (going to double it).
Looking to ditch the propane insert & install a rear-vented Jotul F3 into my fireplace. I want to have the stove sit out in the room, so I'll be extending the hearth pad to meet floor protection requirements - no problems there. However, as has been noted in past posts, the Jotul manual inspires confusion when a fireplace is involved. Seemingly astronomical clearances are cited (like 34" from top of stove to mantel!) that would result in at least 16 square feet of protected wall surface, whereas the standard install w/shields to protected surfaces requires 30"x32" of protection for the stove w/6" clearance. So, my question is, by installing the stove out in the room, is it more like a standard room install (i.e. the brick fireplace surround would be more than sufficient)? Or is the mantel even more at risk in this case?
Photo attached. Fireplace surround is 71" wide by 51" high to base of mantel/trim. Fireplace opening is 37-3/4" wide by 29-1/2" high. Hearth pad is 20" deep (going to double it).