Jotul F 3 User's Manual
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1. max depth 24 610mm REAR EXIT ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS Unprotected alcove assumes single wall pipe and stove s rear heatshield Minimum alcove width 71 1805 mm Maximum alcove depth 40 1015mm Alcove ceiling above top of stove 68 1730mm Protected alcove assumes double wall pipe and stove s rear heatshield Minimum alcove width 35 890mm Maximum alcove depth 30 760mm Alcove ceiling above top of stove 40 1015mm WARNING DO NOT INSTALL INA BEDROOM SLEEPING ROOM THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME S FLOOR WALL CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED OPERATION Before building a fire in your new F 3 CB please read the following section carefully and completely Do Not Burn First this stove 15 designed to burn natural wood ONLY wood that has been air dried for a period of 6 to 14 months will provide the cleanest most efficient heat Do not burn Coal Treated or painted wood Garbage Chemical Chimney cleaners Cardboard Colored paper Solvents Any synthetic fuel or logs The burning of any of these materials can result in the release of toxic fumes Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up the fire Always keep such liquids away from the heater at all times IMPORTANT NEVER BUILD OR ALLOW THE FIRE TO REST DIRECTLY ON THE GLASS THE LOGS SHOULD ALWAYS BE2. 1 Wall shieldS 12 Alcove I nstallations 13 ODA DO 14 ik 14 Breaking in your Stove 14 Starting Maintaining 15 Formation of Creosote 16 OR AR O 16 Ash Removal 16 Glass 16 General Maintenance 17 GasketsS 17 ACCESSOTIE 18 ee 18 Floor Bracket Kit 18 Stove Top Thermometer 18 Parts Diagram 18 19 Appendix A alternate floor protection 20 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING OR SERVICING THE STOVE 14 9 16 22 1 8 221 25 centerline of rear exit 20 1 4 With short legs installed 7 5 16 STANDARDS The F 3 CB wood stove has been tested and listed to U S Standards ANSI UL 737 and ANSI UL 1482 Canadian Standards CAN ULC S627 M93 Tests performed by ITS Intertek Testing Services Middleton WI Manufactured by Jotul A S A Box 135 Fredrikstad Norway Distributed by Jotul North America Box 1157 400 Riverside Street Portland ME 04104 This heater meets the U S Environment Protection Agency s Emissions limits for wood heaters manufactured and sold after July 1 1990 Under specific test conditio
3. 14 17 6 6 6 Double wall pipe or shields 460 mm 355 mm 430 mm 150 mm 150mm 150mm CONNECTOR UNPROTECTED SURFACE PROTECTED SURFACE CLEARANCES per NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 M Single wall pipe vertical installations 18 460mm 6 150mm Double wall pipe vertical installations pipe mfgr listing pipe mfgr listing Single wall pipe horizontal installations 18 460mm 9 230mm Double wall pipe horizontal installations pipe mfgr listing pipe mfgr listing VERY IMPORTANT Top Vent Vertical assumes the connector pipe runs from the top of the stove and travels vertically If top vented to a horizontal run the stove position is dictated by the connector pipe clearances Rear Vent Horizontal assumes the connector pipe extends from the rear of the stove and travels horizontally to the chimney If rear vented to a vertical run the stove position is dictated by the connector pipe clearances Dimensions in Inches represent U S requirements MANTEL CLEARANCES Dimensions in Millimeters represent Canadian requirements WALL PROTECTION IS DISCUSSED IN FURTHER DETAIL ON PAGE 12 OF THIS MANUAL Top to Mantel 34 860 mm B Top to Top Trim 20 510mm C Side to Side Trim 13 330mm D Side to Side Wall 24 610mm 11 WALL SHIELDS FOR CLOSE CLEARANCE WALL SHIELD lt a COMBUSTIBLE WALL Must be 30 wide and centered behind the stove Mus
4. BY DATE SERVICE PERFORMED BY DATE SERVICE PERFORMED BY DATE SERVICE PERFORMED BY EXPLODED VIEW OF THE F 3 CB 42 2B N O 11 12 15 22 23 26 28 29 31 35 37 T8 NS 52 57 59 62 65 70 76 13 78 79 F 3 CB PARTS LIST Inner rear heatshield Outer rear heatshield Smoke outlet cover Traverse bar Top plate with smoke cover Baffle plate Air distributor Back plate Side plate Back burn plate Right burn plate Air deflector Sliding air vent Front plate Log retainer Door Hinge pin Start up air vent Door handle complete Locking bar Glass Sparkscreen Ashlip Leg Bottom plate Inner bottom plate Left burn plate Secondary air cover Flat ash housing gasket Ash housing Ashpan Ashpan door Stove tool Door latch Bottom heatshield ONLY USE REPLACEMENTS PARTS PROVIDED THROUGH YOUR AUTHORIZED JOTUL DEALER APPENDIXA ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION AIT floor protection materials must be non combustible ie metal brick stone mineral fiber boards Any combustible material may not be used The easiest means of determining if a proposed alternate floor material meets requirements listed in this manual is to follow this procedure R value thermal resistance k value thermal conductivity C value thermal conductance 1 Convert the specification to R value a If R value is given no conversion is needed b If k value is given wit
5. J tul F 3 CB Woodstove Installation and Operating Instructions for USA Installation etfonctionnement pour Canada Safety notice If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed a house fire may result For your Safety follow the installation directions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Kindly save these instructions for future reference Avis de s curit Une installation non appropri e de ce po le de chauffage risque de provoquer un incendie Assurez votre s curit en respectant les directives d installation suivantes Consultez les autorit s locales du batiment ou de la pr vention des incendies au sujet des restrictions et exigences relatives aux inspections d installations dans votre r gion Tested and listed by ITS Intertek Testing Services Middleton Wisconsin Tested to U S Standards ANSI UL 1482 Canadian Standards CAN ULC S627 M93 TABLE OF CONTENTS Standards and Safety NoticeS 3 InStaDAGIONS 1 is 4 Chimney Requirements 6 Masonry Chimney 6 Prefabricated Chimney 6 Wall pass throughs 7 Connecting to the Chimney 8 Masonry chimneyS 8 Hearthmount Fireplaces 9 Prefabricated Chimney 9 CARRE EEA 10 Floor requirements 10 Stove Clearances
6. fuel burning appliances EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS Avoid creating a low pressure condition in the room where the stove is operating Operating an exhaust fan or a clothes dryer could create a low pressure area causing poisonous gases to come out of the stove into the room You can prevent low pressure conditions by providing adequate combustion air within 24 but not closer than 12 from the stove Or simply install the optional outside air manifold system which allows the direct connection of air from outside the house to the stove Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire Some fuels will during combustion separate carbon monoxide and generate it in the burn chamber Carbon monoxide is toxic so please follow the guidelines in this manual for proper operation of your Jotul F 3 CB If you for some reason experience smoke roll out from the stove it may activate smoke detectors if installed in the house DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM INSTALLATION IF THIS SOLID FUELROOM HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACTTHE LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA Reminder Your local officials have final authority in determining if a proposed installa
7. SPACED AT LEAST ONE INCH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR FLOW WITHIN THE STOVE Controls on the F 3 CB There are two air controls on the F 3 CB woodstove The primary air control lever is located on the front of the stove in the top right corner The primary air lever controls the amount of air that enters the stove for combustion The start up air control lever is located below the glass in the center of the front door This control is for start up air only and should not be used to freshen an existing fire or during refueling Never leave the stove unattended while this control 1s open overfiring could result which can damage the appliance See figure 15 FIGURE 15 PRIMARY AIR CONTROL FAR LEFT LESS AIR DIMINISHING THE HEAT OUTPUT FAR RIGHT INCREASES AIR SUPPLY AND HEAT OUTPUT START UP AIR CONTROL LEFT CLOSED POSITION RIGHT OPEN POSITION When first starting a fire the primary control lever should be at the far right position and the start up air lever should be in the far right position This will allow for the maximum amount of air to enter the stove and assist in starting the fire quickly and most effectively Once the fire is established the start up air lever should be closed and the primary air lever should be adjusted according to the amount of heat desired Remember the more air entering the stove the hotter the fire the shorter the burn time Moving the primary
8. air lever to the left reduces the air flow into the stove which prolongs the fire at a lower heat output See figure 15 Breaking in your new stove Your new F 3 CB is constructed of cast iron and stove furnace cement This type of construction requires the stove to be broken in gradually so that heat expansion does not occur too quickly and cause damage To monitor the stove s temperature Jotul recommends the use of a magnetic stove top thermometer placed directly on the corner of the stove s top plate 14 Complete the following steps for the proper break in procedure for the F 3 CB 1 Light a small fire newspaper and kindling only only allow the stove to reach a maximum surface temperature of 200 Burn for approximately 1 hour 2 Allow stove to cool to room temperature 3 Light a second fire allowing the stove to reach a maximum temperature of 300 for 1 hour 4 Cool the stove to room temperature 5 Light a third fire and gradually allow the stove to reach a surface temperature of 400 6 Cool stove to room temperature This completes the break in procedure Never allow the stove to exceed a 400 surface temperature during any break in fire with the exception of the last break in fire Note IT IS NORMAL for a new painted stove to emit an odor and even smoke during its first several fires This is caused by the seasoning of the high temperature paint and will diminish with each
9. brick The bricks must be solid brick with a minimum of 3 2 thick 4 nominal Refractory mortar must be used at the junction of the chimney and the pass through liner The pass through liner must not penetrate the chimney liner beyond the inner surface of the chimney liner Use extreme care when constructing the hole in the chimney liner the tiles can shatter easily See figure 7 Flue liner Wood stud 2 clearance from chimney wall Thimble assembly ST 12 of brick separation from clay liner to combustibles CREEK 27 Fireclay liner 5 8 l minimum or equivalent A gt Sill support Chimney wall FIGURE7 In Canada The Canada the standard has been established by the Canadian Standard Association The installation must conform to CAN CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment Before proceeding be sure to consult your local building inspector Common Method This method requires the removal of all combustible materials from at least 18 457mm around the chimney connector s proposed location With a 6 round liner the minimum area required would be 43 x 43 square It is important to remember to locate the pass through at least 25 from the ceiling to maintain the proper clearance to combustibles The space that is cleared of combustible materials must then remain empty Sheet metal panels can then be used
10. fire and will eventually disappear Opening a window or door to provide additional ventilation will reduce the odor as this process takes its course NEVER OVERFIRE THE STOVE IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY GLOWS YOU ARE OVERFIRING AND A HOUSE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY COULD RESULT IMMEDIATELY CLOSE DOWN THE AIR CONTROL IF YOU NOTICE THIS CONDITION Starting and Maintaining a Fire Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the stove do not elevate the fire in any way The ash pan door on the stove must always be securely closed when the stove is in operation Burning the stove with the ashpan open will over fire the stove and cause interior damage With the primary air control lever and the start up air control lever in the full open position far right start with several sheets of crumbled newspaper placed directly on the grate On top of the newspaper place several pieces of small dry kindling approx 1 in diameter with two to three larger logs approx 3 to 5 in diameter on top Light the fire and close the door slowly building the fire by adding larger and larger logs Close the start up air contrlo lever after the fire is established and new fuel lights easily Be sure to follow the break in procedure before creating a fire that will damage the stove Once the stove has reached a surface temperature range of between 400 and 600 adjust the primary air co
11. for the F 3 CB 1 code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner 2 A prefabricated chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT 2100 F chimneys per UL 103 or ULC S629 The chimney size should not be less than the cross sectional area of the flue collar and not more than three times greater than the cross sectional area of the flue collar When selecting a chimney type and the location for the chimney in the house keep this in mind it 1s the chimney that makes the stove work NOT the stove that makes the chimney work This is because a chimney actually creates a suction called draft which pulls air through the stove Several factors affect draft chimney height cross sectional area size and temperature of the chimney as well as the proximity of surrounding trees or buildings As aresult a short masonry chimney on the exterior of a house will give the poorest performance This is because it can be very difficult to warm the chimney thereby creating inadequate draft In extremely cold northern areas it may be necessary to reline the chimney or extend its height to help establish draft Oppositely a tall masonry chimney inside the house is easier to keep warm and will perform the best The following guidelines give the necessary chimney requirements based on the national code ANSI NFPA 211for the US And CSA CAN B365 for Canada However many local codes differ from the national code to tak
12. to cover the area However when using a panel on both sides of the wall each cover must be installed on noncombustible spacers at least 1 from the wall If one panel of sheet metal is to be used it may be installed flush to the wall SEE SECTION 5 3 1 and 5 3 2 of CAN CSA B365 M91 Consult your local building inspector authorized Jotul Dealer NFPA 211 m the U S or CAN CSA B635 in Canada for other approved wall pass through methods CONNECTING TO THE CHIMNEY Masonry Chimney When installing a F 3 CB into a masonry chimney through a thimble the opening through the chimney wall to the flue the thimble must be lined with ceramic tile or metal and be securely cemented in place The chimney connector stove pipe must slide completely inside the thimble to the inner surface or the flue liner It may be necessary to make use of a thimble sleeve a pipe with a slightly smaller diameter than standard stove pipe This special pipe can be easily installed into a thimble See figure 8 Make sure the connector pipe or thimble sleeve does not protrude into the flue liner thereby restricting the area the smoke has to flow through This bottle neck will have a negative affect on the chimney system The chimney connector should be sealed at the thimble with refractory cement and the stove pipe leading to the stove should have a minimum of three screws DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE OF ANY KI
13. A UL ULC or WHI LISTED HEARTH PAD IS NOT USED 20 J TUL Stoves and fireplaces must be installed to conform to local and national building regulations Before preparing for the installation of the appliance it is important that the instructions issued with the unit are carefully read and strictly adhered to Jotul pursue a policy of constant product development Products supplied may therefore differ in specification colour and type of accessories from those illustrated and described in the brochure Jotul vise sans cesse am liorer ses produits C est pourquoi il se r serve le droit de modifier les spcifications couleurs et quipement sans avis pr lable Jotul ASA P O Box 1411 N 1602 Fredrikstad Norway Jotul North America 400 Riverside Street Portland Maine 04104 REV 2000 1
14. ND Connector pipe shall be flush with the inside of the flue tile Stove pipe connector 2 1 8 Flue FIGURE 8 Thimble Hearth mount into a Masonry Fireplace The F 3 CB may be installed into a masonry fireplace provided the opening is a minimum of 28 1 2 high The short leg package reduces the stove s height by 2 1 4 When installing the F 3 CB into a masonry fireplace code requires that the fireplace damper plate be removed or securely fixed in the open position A connector pipe must then extend from the stove s flue exit through the damper area of the fireplace and into the chimney tile liner See figure 9 The inside area of the flue liner must not be less than the area of the stove s flue exit and cannot be more than three times greater than the cross sectional area of the stove s flue exit If the chimney liner is too large to accommodate the stove an approved relining system must be installed to resize the flue A new sheet metal damper block off plate must be installed around the connector pipe at the damper frame and sealed with the proper sealant usually High Temp Silicone TILE LINER CONNECTOR EXTENDS TO FIRST FLUE TILE DAMPER OPENING IS SEALED WITH SHEETMETAL PLATE AND SEALANT Fireplace installation must also observe the proper clearances to surrounding trim and mantels addressed in clearance
15. Replace all cracked parts and repair any cement leaks with furnace cement 17 Gaskets Check door and window gaskets for tightness To check the seal of the front doors close and latch the doors on a dollar bill and slowly try to pull the dollar bill free If it can be easily removed then the seal is too loose Check several spots around the door and repeat the procedure on the ash pan door as well If gaskets need to be replaced scrape out the old gasket and cement and clean the area with a wire brush Apply a small bead of cement and push in the new gasket After closing and latching the doors wipe clean any excessive cement that has come from beneath the gasketing GASKET LIST FOR THE F 3 CB Description Order Size Length Top Plate Gasket 100038 3 8 LD 5 6 Ash Housing Gasket 128213 sheet gasket Ash Door Gasket 200024 4 LD 3 Glass Gasket 200028 3 16 LD 36 Door Gasket 200024 1 4 LD 5 Air manifold Gasket 200028 3 16 16 The F3 CB is designed to burn cleanly and efficiently when used according to the guidelines expressed in these operating instructions However to maintain the proper performance a yearly chimney inspection and cleaning in necessary Failure to keep the chimney system free of creosote and build up could result in a serious chimney fire ACCESSORIES Many accessories have been manufactured for use with the Jotul F 3 CB ONLY USE ACCESSORIES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE JOT
16. The creosote that accumulates in the chimney is highly flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires To prevent chimney fires it is important to have the chimney and chimney connector pipe inspected and or cleaned semi annually A qualified chimney sweep or other authorized service person can provide this service It is also important to remember that chimney size temperature and height all affect draft which in turn affects the formation of creosote Be sure to follow the installation and operation guidelines established in this manual MAINTENANCE Ash remomal OF COURSE FOR YOUR PROTECTION ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE ASH PAN Ash removal will be required periodically depending on how frequently the stove is used Conveniently the F 3 CB 1s equipped with an ash pan assembly for easy ash removal without the need for opening the front doors The ash pan door 15 located under the front ashlip of the stove To open the ash door insert the pin on the end of your specially designed ash tool into the hole on the ash door latch Rotate the door counterclockwise to unlatch the door and clockwise to latch the door Remove the ash pan When the stove is in operation always close the ash pan door before leaving to dispose of the ashes The ashes should be placed in a metal container equipped with a tight sealing lid The container should be placed on anoncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible m
17. UL F 3 CB Firescreen part 350168 The F 3 CB has been approved for use as an open fireplace with front door open This feature is especially nice when the ambience ofa fire is desired Some care should be taken when operating the stove as a fireplace e Always have the firescreen in place attached to the stove front e Never over load the stove for the best appearance burn in the traditional three log configuration e Reminder when burning the stove with the screen in place you are sacrificing efficiency for aesthetics and you will be consuming wood at a much faster rate WARNING OPERATE YOUR JOTUL F 3 CB WITH THE FRONT DOOR FULLY OPEN AND THE FIRESCREEN IN PLACE OR FULLY CLOSED A PARTIALLY OPENED DOOR MAY RESULT IN OVERFIRING ALSO IF THE DOOR IS LEFT PARTLY OPEN GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE STOVE OPENING CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE Floor Bracket Kit part 750304 The optional Floor Bracket Kit can be used in the event the stove needs to be secured to the floor Complete installation instructions and diagrams are supplied with each Floor Bracket Kit Stove Top Thermometer part 5002 Jotul 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 15 between 400 and 600 18 MAINTENANCE LOG DATE SERVICE PERFORMED BY DATE SERVICE PERFORMED
18. annot withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire and can give off toxic fumes when heated Each chimney connector or stove pipe section must be installed to the stove flue collar and to each other with the male crimped end toward the stove See figure 5 This prevents any amount of condensed or liquid creosote from running down the outside of the pipe or the stove top All joints including the flue collar connection must be secured with three sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not separate crimped end installed toward the stove FIGURE5 For the best performance the chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible with no more than two 90 elbows The maximum horizontal run is 36 and a recommended total length of stove pipe should not exceed 10 feet Always slope horizontal runs upward per foot toward the chimney No part of the chimney connector may pass through an attic or roof space closet or other concealed space or through a floor or ceiling All sections of the chimney connectors must be accessible for cleaning Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation must conform with NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 and is also addressed in this manual DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE Do not use the connector pipe as a chimney CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS There are two types of chimneys suitable
19. aterials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Glass Care Cleaning On occasion it will be necessary to clean the carbon deposits and fly ash off of the glass If the carbon and fly ash are allowed to remain on the glass for an extended period of time it could eventually cause the glass to become etched and cloudy Any creosote which might deposit on the glass will burn off during the next hot fire The proper cleaning procedure is as follows 1 Glass needs to be COMPLETELY COOL 2 Only use a cleaner that is specifically designed for this purpose The use of abrasives will damage the glass and ultimately leave the glass frosted 3 and dry glass completely before burning your stove IMPORTANT REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH A CERAMIC GLASS PANEL SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE J TUL F 3 CB DO NOT USE SUB STITUTES REPLACEMENT GLASS PAN ELS CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH YOUR J TUL DEALER Glass Removal Always operate the doors slowly and cautiously to avoid cracking or breaking the glass Never use the door to push wood into the firebox If the glass becomes cracked or broken follow this procedure for replacement NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITH A CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS PANEL 1 Remove the door from the stove and place on a flat surface 2 Carefully remove al
20. by installing a butterfly damper If you suspect you have a draft problem consult your dealer WALL PASS THROUGHS When your installation unavoidably requires the chimney connector to pass through a combustible wall to reach the chimney always consult your local building officials and be sure any materials to be used have been tested and listed for wall pass throughs In the U S The National Fire Protection Association s publication NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances permits four methods for passing through a combustible wall Before proceeding with any method be sure to consult with your local building officials to discuss any local code requirements Common Method When passing through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney this method requires the removal of all combustible materials from at least 12 around the chimney connectors proposed location With a 6 round liner the minimum area required would be 31 x 31 square The space is then filled with at least 12 of brick around a fireclay liner Remember the liner must be ASTM C35 or equivalent with a minimum wall thickness of 5 8 It is important to remember to locate the pass through at least 18 from the ceiling for proper clearance to combustibles It will be necessary to cut wall studs install headers and construct a sill frame to maintain the proper dimensions and to support the weight of the
21. e knock out disc will break into four wedges and may need to be tapped out Touch up any remaining sharp edges with a file or hand grinder Reinstall the front door remembering the washer and the top casting INSTALLING THE STOVE PIPE ADAPTER After the appropriate flue outlet in the stove has been established the stove pipe adapter included with every stove must be installed so that standard stove pipe can be installed onto the stove Insert the end of the adapter with the four holes into the stove These holes allow the adaptor to be attached to the stove s internal collar using the nuts and bolts provided with the stove See figure 3 Us DIRECTION INTO m THE STOVE FIGURE 3 The adaptor should be inserted into the stove until the bead on the adapter 1s flush with the top back or side casting Now the adaptor is ready to accept single or double walled stove pipe See figure 4 Each joint of chimney connector or stove pipe must be secured with at least three sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not seperate ADAPTOR BEAD WITH STOVE FIGURE4 STOVE PIPE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney For use with the F 3 CB the chimney connector MUST be 6 in diameter with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge black steel Aluminum and Galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with the F 3 CB These materials c
22. e into account climate altitude or other factors It is important that you check with your local building officials to find out what codes apply in your area before installing your new F 3 CB Masonry Chimneys When installing the F 3 CB into a masonry chimney you must conform to all of the following guidelines e The masonry chimney must have a fireclay liner or equivalent with a minimum thickness of 5 8 and must be installed with refractory mortar There must be at least 2 air space between the flue liner and chimney wall e The fireclay flue liner must have a nominal size of 8 X 8 and should not be larger than 8 X 12 If a round fireclay liner is to be used tt must have a minimum inside diameter of 6 and not larger than 8 in diameter If a chimney with larger dimensions is to be used it should be relined with an appropriate liner that 1s code approved e masonry wall of the chimney if brick modular block must be a minimum of 4 nominal thickness A mountain or rubble stone wall must be at least 12 thick e A newly built chimney must conform to local codes and in their absence must recognize national regulations e When using an existing chimney it must be inspected by a professional licensed chimney sweep fire official or code officer to ensure that the chimney is in proper working order e No other appliance can be vented into the same flue e An airtight clean out doo
23. h a required thickness T in inches R l k X c If C value is given R 1 C 2 Determine the R value of the proposed alternate floor protector a Use the formula in Step 1 to convert values not expressed as b For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the sustem is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector the alternate 15 acceptable EXAMPLE The specified floor protector should be 3 4 thick material with a k factor of 0 84 The proposed alternate is 4 brick with a C factor of 1 25 over 1 8 mineral board witha k factor of 0 29 Step A Use formula above to convert specifications to R value R 1 k X T 1 84 X 75 893 Step B Calculate R of proposed system 4 brick of C 1 25 therefore R brick 1 C 1 1 25 0 80 1 8 mineral board of k 0 29 therefore R mineral board 1 29 X 0 125 0 431 Total R R brick R mineral board 0 8 0 431 1 231 Step C Compare proposed system R 1 231 to specified R of 0 893 Since R is greater than required the system is acceptable Definitions Thermal conductance Ce Btu hr ft F Thermal conductivity W m K MR AH GE FOR THE JOTUL F 3 CB WOOD STOVE REQUIRES FLOOR PROTECTION WITH A MINIMUM INSULATING R VALUE OF 1 1 Btu hr ft F Thermal resistance R ange ALCOVE INSTALLATION REQUIRE A MINIMUM R VALUE OF 1 1 IF
24. l of the glass clips from the inside of the door 3 Gently remove all pieces of the glass panel and gasketing 16 4 Remove all remaining debris from the glass area using a wire brush 5 Apply a small bead of gasket stove cement and the new gasket Do not overlap the ends of the gasket rope 6 Center the new glass panel over the gasket and reinstall the glass clips See figure 17 IMPORTANT The side of the glass treated with an infrared coating marked on the perimeter should always be facing outward It is extremely impor tant to tighten the glass clips slowly and in a repeating pattern like tightening the lugs on an automobile wheel 7 It may be necessary to retighten the glass clips after the stove has be burned and the gasketing has been seated FIGURE 17 glass clips General Maintenance Like your car regular maintenance prolongs the life of your appliance The following procedures do not take long and are generally inexpensive but when done consistently increase the life of your appliance and in turn increase your years of enjoyment At least once a year you should perform the following maintenance procedures Thoroughly clean the stove Enamel surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water Empty stove of all soot and ashes Only use a vacuum for this job if the vacuum 15 specifically designed for ashes Inspect the stove using a strong light inspect the stove inside and out for cracks or leaks
25. lly a minimum of 25 above the top surface of the stove Double wall pipe Listed double wall pipe is an acceptable alternative to connector pipe heatshields Wall Mounted Protection When reducing clearances through the use of wall mounted protection In the U S refer to NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances for acceptable materials proper sizing and construction guidelines In Canada refer to CAN CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment also for acceptable materials proper sizing and construction guidelines Stove mounted Rear Heatshield is standard equipment on all 3 CB woodstoves NO OTHER STOVE MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD MAY BE USED 10 CB WOODSTOVE CLEARANCES STOVE CLEARANCES TOP VENT VERTICAL UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES per NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 M Rear heatshield with Single wall pipe Rear heatshield with Double wall pipe or shields SIDE REAR CORNER SIDE REAR CORNER 2 A 25 18 610 mm 635 mm 460 mm 18 10 14 460 mm 255 mm 355 mm 10 14 10 255 355mm 255mm 6 6 6 150mm 150mm 150mm STOVE CLEARANCES UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES REAR VENT HORIZONTAL per NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 M SIDE REAR CORNER SIDE REAR CORNER Rear heatshield with 24 28 20 10 23 18 Single wall pipe 610 mm 635 mm 510mm 255mm 635 mm 460 mm Rear heatshield with 18
26. ng sides of the stove measured from side and back panels This will result in a minimum floor protection of 41D X39W figure 12 In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend under the stove pipe a minimum of 2 50mm beyond either side of the pipe 41 DEEP FIGURE 12 Clearances to walls and ceilings The following clearances have been tested to UL and ULC standards and are the minimum clearances specifically established for the Jotul F 3 CB The following charts and diagrams give the required clearances you must maintain when installing the F 3 CB near combustible surfaces A combustible surface 15 anything that can burn 1 e sheet rock wall paper wood fabrics etc These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non combustible materials If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material consult your local fire officials Remember Fire Resistant materials are considered combustible they are difficult to ignite but will burn Also Fire rated sheet rock is also considered combustible Contact your local building officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area Using Shields to Reduce Clearances Pipe shields When using listed pipe shields to reduce the connector clearance to combustibles 1t must start 1 above the lowest exposed point of the connect pipe and extend vertica
27. ns this heater has shown heat output at rates ranging from 11 500 to 43 500 BTU s per hour The Jotul F 3 CB wood is ONLY listed to burn wood Do not burn any other fuels JOTUL F 3 CB WOODSTOVE When installing operating and maintaining your Jotul F 3 CB woodstove follow the guidelines presented in these instructions and make them available to anyone using or servicing the stove A number of areas require a building permit to install a solid fuel burning appliance In the U S the National Fire Protection Association s Code NFPA 211 Standards for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances or similar regulations may apply to the installation of a solid fuel burning appliance in your area In Canada the guideline is established by the CSA Standard CAN CSA B365 M93 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment Always consult your local building inspector or authority having jurisdiction to determine what regulations apply in your area NOTICES BE SURE TO READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR USE YOUR NEW JOTUL F 3 CB WOOD STOVE IF THIS ROOM HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH Jotul recommends that you have your new Jotul F 3 CB installed by a professional installer of solid
28. ntrol lever as necessary to generate the heat output and burn time desired Jotul 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 burn is between 400 and 600 See figure 16 below for the optimum locations of a stove top thermometer Stove top thermometer Stove top thermometer FIGURE 16 Adding Fuel When reloading the stove while it is still hot and a bed of hot embers still exist follow this reloading procedure e Always wear gloves when tending to the stove e Push the air control lever to the full open position far right Wait a few seconds before opening the door e Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot embers equally around the firebox Load the fuel usually with smaller logs first Close the door be sure to latch the door tightly e Wait 5 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air to the desired heat output setting 15 If you have at least a 2 thick ember bed when reloading it may be possible to close the door and immediately adjust the air control setting The Formation of Creosote When wood is burned slowly and at low temperatures it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with moisture to form creosote The slow moving smoke carries the creosote vapors which condense in the cooler chimney flues and this creosote then sticks to the chimney walls
29. oss of the door washer will result in improper door alignment when reinstalling the door Using a claw hammer or a small sledge hammer strike the CENTER of the 6 knock out disc from the OUTSIDE of the stove The knock out disc will break into four wedges and may need to be tapped out Touch up any remaining sharp edges with a file or hand grinder NOTE The IVORY F 3 CB s ARE REAR VENTED FROM THE FACTORY IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO KNOCK OUT THE REAR CASTING OF THE STOVE HOWEVER IF TOP EXIT IS DESIRED IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL A SMOKE OUTLET COVER ON THE REAR OUTLET OF THE STOVE HEATSHIELD WITH LISTING LABEL SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE OUTSIDE FIGURE2 Reinstall the top casting and front door remembering the washer The two rear heatshields MUST be reinstalled on the stove Remove the metal cover plates from the heatshields and reinstall Reminder there is a small nut used as a spacer between the two heatshields See figure 2 SIDE EXIT VENTING If venting through the side is desired it will be necessary to remove the top casting Using a 3mm allen wrench remove the two set screws that secure to the top to the side panels Remove the front door to avoid damage to the glass Reminder loss of the door washer will result in improper door alignment when reinstalling the door Using a claw hammer or a small sledge hammer strike the CENTER of the 6 knock out disc from the INSIDE of the stove Th
30. r should be located at the base of the chimney Prefabricated Chimneys If a prefabricated metal chimney is to be used it must be a chimney type that is tested and listed for use with solid fuel burning appliances High Temperature HT Chimney Standard UL 103 for the U S and High Temperature Standard ULC S 629 for Canada The manufacturer s installation instructions must be followed precisely Always maintain the proper clearance to combustibles as established by the pipe manufacturer This clearance is usually a minimum of 2 although it may vary by manufacturer or for certain chimney components Chimney Height Whether a masonry chimney or prefabricated metal chimney is used it must be the required height above the roof line The requirement is The chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney measured horizontally See figure 6 Chimneys shorter than 14 feet may not provide adequate draft This could result is smoke spilling into the room from the stove when loading the stove or when the door is open In addition inadequate draft can cause back puffing which 1s a build up of gases inside the firebox Other times chimney height can create excessive draft which can cause high stove temperatures and short burn times Excessive drafts can be corrected
31. section of this manual In addition fireplace installations must also adhere to the floor protection guidelines specified in the following section Listed chimia cd a inga Bon p Spartad Prefabricated Chimneys When installing the F 3 CB to a prefabricated metal chimney always follow the pipe manufacture s in structions and be sure to use the components that are required This usually includes some type of smoke pipe adapter that is secured to the bottom section of the metal chimney and allows the chimney pipe to be secured to it with three sheet metal screws See figures 10 and 11 F Listed cap Floor protector mmm FIGURE 11 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Floor Protection Floor protection under the F 3 CB woodstove must be one of the following 1 Any non combustible material with an insulative R value of 1 1 2 Any UL ULC or WH hearth board or prefrabricated non combustible material The bottom heatshield standard equipment 1s required in all installations Individual sections of floor protection must be mortared together to prevent sparks from falling through to combustible materials Any carpeting must be removed from under the floor protection In the U S and Canada The F 3 CB must be installed on a non combustible surface extending a minimum of 18 460mm in front of the stove and 8 200mm on the remaini
32. striction and requirements in your area Reminder it is the local officials who have final authority in the installations approval ALCOVE The F 3 CB is approved for installations in an unprotected and protected ALCOVE provided the following guidelines are followed Stoves must be positioned as shown in figures 13 or 14 Alcove floor protection must be a UL ULC or WHI listed hearth board OR anon cmbustible material with aminimum R value of 1 1 MINIMUM UNPROTECTED ALCOVE Assumes top exit single wall pipe and stove s rear heatshield Minimum alcove width 71 1805mm Maximum alcove depth 40 1015mm Height above the top of the stove 68 1730mm 71 min 1805mm max depth gt FIGURE 13 40 1015mm Top vent vertical assumes the connector pipe 15 exiting off the top of the stove and traveling vertically If top vented to any horizontal runs the stove s position 1s dictated by the connector pipe clearances MINIMUM PROTECTED ALCOVE Assumes top exit double wall pipe and stove s rear heatshield Minimum alcove width 35 890mm Maximum alcove depth 24 610mm Height above the top of the stove 40 1015mm Ina PROTECTED alcove installation both side walls and rear wall must be protected per NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 The wall protection must be elevated 1 from the floor and at least 1 off the combustible wall to allow for an air flow FIGURE 14
33. t be 1 off the wall and 1 off the floor With standard legs the shield must be 32 high With optional short legs the shield must be 30 high COMBUSTIBLE WALL SHIELD WALL The wall shield must extenda minimum of 4 102mm past the side of the stove Must be 1 off the wall and 1 off the floor With standard legs the shield must be 40 high With optional short legs the shield must be 38 Both shields MUST The wall shield must extenda extend and join in the minimum of 4 102mm past the corner ash lip of the stove lt COMBUSTIBLE WALL WALL SHIELD The wall shield must extend a minimum of 12 305mm past the front corner of the stove Must be 1 off the wall and 1 off the floor With standard legs the shield must be 40 high With the optional short legs the shield must be 38 high Both shields must extend and join in the corner The wall shield must extend a minimum of 12 805mm past the front corner of the stove 12 NOTICE Accessories for woodstoves for clearance reduction have been developed by many manufacturers If not following the methods of the installation codes be sure that any accessory you choose has been tested by an independent laboratory and carries the laboratory s testing mark Make sure to follow all of the manufacturer s instructions Always contact your local building inspector or fire officials about re
34. tion is acceptable Any requirement that is requested by the local authority having jurisdiction that is not specifically addressed in THIS manual defaults to NFPA 211 and local codes in the U S or in Canada CAN CSA B365 M and local codes INSTALLING THE VENTING The F 3 CB can be vented from the top the rear or from either the right or left side Follow the instructions below for the desired venting location TOP EXIT VENTING When top exit venting is desired use a 3mm allen wrench to remove the two set screws that secure the top casting to the sides of the stove and lift off the top casting Lay the top casting on a flat surface upside down and remove the 10mm bolt from the traverse bar and remove the smoke outlet cover Reinstall the top casting be sure to secure with the two set screws that were removed See figure 1 UPSIDE DOWN TOP CASTING STOVE PIPE STOP TRAVERSE BAR SECURING SMOKE OUTLET COVER TO TOP CASTING STOVE PIPE STOP FIGURE I REAR EXIT VENTING When rear exit venting 15 desired it will be necessary to knock out the vent hole from the rear casting Remove the top casting of the stove by removing the two 3mm set screws that secures the top to the sides The set screws are located on the outside of the stove on the top of each side panel Using a 10mm wrench remove the double rear heatshields from the back of the stove Remove the front door to avoid damage to the glass Reminder l
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