Operating Instructions; Initial Lighting; Daily Use - Jotul F 500 Instrucciones Para Instalación

Operating instructions

Initial lighting and daily use
Jøtul F 500 is a clean-burning product and with additional
supplies of combustion air, it allows for afterburning of
hazardous gases and particles. It is important that the
system is used correctly.
The stove is equipped with certain functions that are
described in the chapter: Control of functions.

Initial lighting

Open the draught vent fully by pushing the vent all the
way to the right (fig. 3-A). Put in some crumpled
newspaper, kindling wood and firewood and start a small
fire. Add more firewood gradually and let the fire burn
briskly for a couple of hours. Let the fire die out and repeat
one more time.
Note! Odors when using the stove for the
first time.
Painted products. The stove may emit an irritating gas
when used for the first time, and it may smell a little. The
gas is not toxic, but it is recommended to open a window
or a door to provide additional ventilation in the room.
Let the fire burn with a high draught until all traces of gas
have disappeared and no smoke or smells can be detected.
Enameled products: Condensation may form on the
surface of the stove the first few times it is used. This must
be wiped off to prevent permanent stains forming when
the surface heats up.

Daily use

Fire up with the aid of newspapers and some kindling
wood. Place two medium sized logs in/out on each side of
the base. Crumple some newspaper (or birch bark)
between these and add some kindling wood in a criss-
cross pattern on top and light the newspaper. Increase the
size of the logs gradually.
Draught vent (fig. 3-A). Regulate when the wood is
properly lit and burns well. Check that the afterburning
(secondary combustion) starts. This is best indicated by
yellow, flickering flames in the air chamber. Then regulate
the rate of combustion to the desired level of heating by
adjusting the draught vent.
Always use good quality firewood. It gives the best results
and doesn't damage the product.
Never burn the following materials in the stove:
- household waste, plastic bags etc.
- painted or impregnated wood (highly toxic)
- chipboard or laminated boards
- driftwood
This may harm the product and pollute the atmosphere.
Note! Never use flammable liquids such as petrol,
kerosene, red spirit or similar to start the fire. This may
cause harm to both yourself and the product.
Note! Danger of overheating: The stove must never be
used in a manner that causes overheating.
Overheating is defined as overfilling the stove with
firewood and/or leaving the draught vent fully open.
The chimney draught should never exceed 2,5 mmVs (25
Pa). A sure sign of overheating is when parts of the stove
glows red. When this happens, reduce the draught vent
opening immediately.
Warning! Each fire should burn down to embers before
new firewood is added.
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