Surdiac Coal Stove Installation

Though much less popular now than it was in the early 1980s, coal is still a method of heating your home. Some of the most popular coal-fueled heating units during this period were Surdiac Stoves, a brand manufactured in Belgium and imported by Southport Stoves, a Connecticut company. Though relatively rare today, installing a Surdiac stove is still as simple it ever was. Because the stove is a single-piece unit, installation consists primarily of positioning it correctly to prevent fire hazard.

Fireproof rug or floor material
Power shears
Surdiac coal stove
Stovepipe
Stove cement

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the dimensions of your stove. Cut a sheet of sturdy fireproof material so it's wide enough to extend 8 inches beyond the stove on either side and long enough to reach 8 inches behind the chimney and 20 inches in front of the stove door.
- 2
  Lay the fireproof sheet in place, positioned so it is at least 18 inches from the closest wall. Lift the stove unit with the aid of a helper and set it in place on the base material, positioned as described in the previous step.
- 3
  Connect the stove and the flue with the stovepipe. The method of doing this will vary depending on the position of your flue's aperture in the wall or ceiling. If the pipe runs parallel to the wall or ceiling at any point, ensure that the pipe has a minimum of 25 inches clearance. Seal any gaps at the ends of the pipe with stove cement.

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