Too low a temperature and creosote deposits will build up. Too high and yourstove will have a poor efficiency. It has a few ways to mount to the stove, it is magnetic so will attach to most parts of your stove.
Wood Stove Thermometer, Magnetic Log Burner Temperature Gauge, Flue Thermometer,
Magnetic Stove Thermometer, Log Burner Thermometer, with Semicircle Metal Thermo
Stove Thermometer, Magnetic Log Burner Thermometer, Fireplace Temperature Gauge
Wood Stove Thermometer Log Burner Thermometer Magnetic, Temperature Gauge