I have a few questions about the Real Flame 25 Inch Foster Electric Fireplace Stove: (1) Can this be placed under a wall-mounted TV? If so, what is the recommended clearance between the bottom of the TV and the top of the stove? (2) What is the diameter of the stove pipe? Does it get hot, or is it purely decorative? (3) Can the stovepipe be ordered in different lengths? (4) I've attached two photos; one shows the intended spot for the fireplace, and the other is of the fireplace itself. Are there any safety concerns with placing it in that location?
We have reviewed the photos you provided. The first photo is of the
Real Flame 25 Inch Foster Electric Fireplace Stove product page. The second photo depicts a room with a wall-mounted TV above a brick wall section, a side table, an area rug, a tall fan or heater, and a wall outlet with a power strip.
Regarding placement under a TV and dimensions: The assembled stove, with the decorative chimney, measures 25" W x 60 1/4" H x 15" D. The chimney is optional, so if vertical space is limited, you can set up the stove without it. To determine if your intended spot is suitable, please provide the measurement from the floor to the bottom edge of your TV, and we will compare it with the assembled height.
Clearances: Real Flame recommends keeping combustible materials such as furniture, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet away from the front, sides, and rear of the stove. The unit should not be installed on shelves, raised platforms, beds, blankets, or pillows. In your second photo, the side table appears to be quite close to the desired location, so it's important to measure out this 3-foot clearance before finalizing the placement. These guidelines are detailed in the
Real Flame 5020E owner manual. While most electric heaters with a similar wattage (1500 watts) typically require 8-12 inches of clearance, this stove's 36-inch requirement is noted, so please exercise caution when installing it in your space.
Stovepipe: The chimney is purely decorative and appears to be made of plastic. It is not compatible with standard stove pipes. As this is a vent-free, electric unit, nothing is burned or exhausted through the chimney, and it does not function as a working flue. The chimney is a single 24-inch decorative piece included with the stove, and we do not offer it in other lengths. The manual advises that surfaces can be hot during operation, so direct contact with the stove while the heater is running should be avoided. The chimney itself should not become as hot, as no heat is vented through it.
Power: The stove operates at 120 volts, 1,500 watts, and 5,100 BTU. It uses a built-in fan-forced heater for heat distribution and plugs into a standard household outlet. For safety and optimal performance, a heater of this wattage should be plugged directly into a grounded wall outlet, not into a power strip, surge protector, or extension cord.
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