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4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier
and tight fitting windows and/or has any powered
devices that exhaust house air.
5. There is excessive condensation on the windows in the
winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
If these or other indications suggest that infiltration air is
inadequate, additional combustion air should be provided
from the outdoors. Outside combustion air can be
provided to the appliance by the following means:
Direct connection: The Jøtul F 500 has been tested and
listed for use with an outside air kit. This outside air kit is
connected directly to the stove. Be sure to follow the
instructions provided with the kit.
Indirect method: Outside air is ducted to a point no closer
than (12") 300mm from the appliance, to avoid affecting
the performance of the appliance.
A mechanical ventilation system: If the house has a
ventilation system (air change or heat recovery):
A.The ventilation system may be able to provide
sufficient combustion make-up air for the solid fuel
fired appliance.
B.The homeowner should be informed that the
ventilation system might need to be rebalanced by a
ventilation technician after installation of the
appliance.
Floor Bracket Kit
Use of the floor bracket kit is required in all mobile home
installations to secure the stove to the floor. Complete
installation instructions and diagrams are supplied with
each floor bracket kit.
Rear Heatshield
A stove rear heatshield has been specifically designed for
the Jøtul F 500 to reduce clearances off the rear of the
stove to combustible materials. Use of the heatshield does
not affect the clearance off the sides of the appliance.
See pages 16-17 for specific clearance requirements.
Complete installation instructions are supplied with the
heatshield. No other type of heatshield may be used on
the rear of the Jøtul F 500.
Bottom Heatshield
A bottom heatshield has been specifically designed for the
Jøtul F 500. It is required in all alcove installations. Use of
the bottom heatshield does not affect the floor protection
requirements discribed on page 9 of this manual. No other
type of heatshield may be used on the bottom of the
Jøtul F 500.
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Stove-top Thermometer
Jøtul recommends the use of a magnetic stove-top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature of the
stove. The optimum surface temperature range for the
most efficient, clean burn is between 400° and 600°.