Woodstove: Clearances

Rear
A brick masonry chimney will be behind the wood stove. The chimney connector will exit horizontally from the rear of the stove.
The manufacturers specification sheets suggest a rear heat shield for the back of the stove given a rear exit for the chimney connector.

• No stove heat shield; unprotected wall ... 30''
• Heat shield; unprotected wall ............... 16''
• Heat shield; protected wall (brick) ........... 9''
  

This slove will have a 9'' clearance from the chimney. Note that clearance is from the back of the combustion chamber, not the back of the heat shield.

Floor protector

Will consist of terracotta tiles applied. Some spacing material will be required between the tiles and the concrete slab to bring it in line with surrounding hardwood floors. manufacturers specifications are given at right.

Stovepipe and flue

• There is a 26'' clearance required between horizontal stovepipes and the ceiling if there are no heat shields placed on the stove pipes. 
• Stovepipe and thimble should be 6'' in diameter
• Flue should be 6-8'', although 6'' is optimal.

Sources:

• Specification Sheets - Intrepid II. Vermont Castings.
• A guide to residential wood heating. CMHC.
• Heat shield. Vermont Castings