How to Install a Wood Cook Stove
Wood cook stoves were a step up in technology from cooking over an open fire, allowing cooks to regulate oven temperatures. Many cast-iron cook stoves also feature reservoirs for keeping gallons of water warm. The cook stove was the centerpiece of the pioneer home. Today, off-the-grid homeowners still use wood stoves for cooking, while others might install the stove in addition to a gas or electric range to add a pioneer feel to a modern kitchen.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Position a fire-proof hearth pad in the spot where the stove will sit. The hearth pad should be large enough to extend 18 inches beyond the front of the stove and 8 inches beyond the back and sides of the stove.
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Light a fire in the stove while it's still outside to burn off paint fumes. Let the fire go out and allow the stove to cool before you bring the stove inside.
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Set the stove on the hearth pad. The stove should be at least 18 inches from the walls and at least 36 inches from any other combustible material, such as drapes or upholstery, on all sides.
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Connect the wood stove to the stove pipe. Use heavy duty stove pipe long enough to extend from the stove straight up through the roof of the house and beyond the peak of the roof.
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Tips & Warnings
Check your local building codes before installing your stove. The required clearances in your area may be different.
Wood burning stoves are very heavy. You will need several people to help you move the stove.
