My New (Reconditioned) Chubby

Candyman · Post by **Candyman** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 5:59 pm

My chubby fireplace install.

Candyman · Post by **Candyman** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:01 pm

Just finished installing it in my fireplace. So nice dealing with Larry at Chubby Stove. Hopefully going to fire it up tomorrow , think I'm going to need a mantle shield.

coalvet · Post by **coalvet** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:02 pm

Nice install, enjoy!

Post by **Rob R.** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:02 pm

Nice looking stove. Is that some sort of fireproof mat in front of it?

kennydinmich · Post by **kennydinmich** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:04 pm

Very nice looking stove and install! You will love it.

And there is no nicer person than Larry.

Candyman · Post by **Candyman** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:08 pm

Thanks and yes that is a fire resistant hearth rug in front of it.

SWPaDon · Post by **SWPaDon** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:26 pm

Congrats on the Chubby, looks good.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:29 pm

Real nice CM

D-frost · Post by **D-frost** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:37 pm

Candyman,
Looks great!
'Ya gotta love a Chubby'
Cheers

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:40 pm

Very nice indeed. The stove fits perfectly in that spot. If I may make a humble suggestion. Get an old cookie sheet pan to place under the stove during ash removal time.
I do it at my house. It makes clean up quick and easy and it reduces the risk of a stay coal burning the floor or rug.

Candyman · Post by **Candyman** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:45 pm

Thanks everyone and you guys can make any suggestions you want, I'm all ears since this is my first stove. I have 16 inches from the top of the to the bottom of my mantle, I'm guessing I better get a heat shield?

D-frost · Post by **D-frost** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 6:56 pm

Or a small, slow-speed fan. Mount it in the fireplace pointing up over the stove. The mantle is elegant- I think a shield not so elegant. Just my opinion.
Cheers

Post by **Rob R.** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 7:12 pm

Candyman wrote:I have 16 inches from the top of the to the bottom of my mantle, I'm guessing I better get a heat shield?

Does the Chubby manual specify a minimum clearance from the top? If not, you are stuck with the code default of 36" (from combustibles). A fan would probably work, but the whole idea of having a hand-fed to use during a power outage goes against using a fan to keep something cool.

windyhill4.2 · Post by **windyhill4.2** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 7:23 pm

Candyman, very nice looking setting for the Chubby.

Is the wooden mantle fastened ?? permanently ? Could you move it up 3" or so to get the proper clearance , without goofing up the looks ?

Ky Speedracer · Post by **Ky Speedracer** » Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 7:25 pm

Looks good CM. I think you will really enjoy that setup.

wsherrick wrote: If I may make a humble suggestion. Get an old cookie sheet pan to place under the stove during ash removal time.
I do it at my house. It makes clean up quick and easy and it reduces the risk of a stay coal burning the floor or rug.

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Now all I need to do is learn how to stay away from all the political posts on here...

My New (Reconditioned) Chubby

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