Jotul F 500 operating instructions Stove-TopThermometer part #, Floor Bracket Kit part #750304

The Outside Air Kit includes an adapter to mount onto the stove that will except the fresh air pipe.

Installation will require some additional materials:

a. the appropriate length of metallic pipe for a conduit of the outside air (3” diameter).

b. a rain/weather resistant cap for the outside of the house.

c.a rodent screen- that is no larger than 1/4” mesh

Outside air may be required if:

1.The OSLO F500 does not “draw” steadily, smoke rollout occurs, fuel burns poorly, or back- drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.

2.Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such as fireplaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate properly, suffer smoke roll- out when opened, or back -draft whether or not there is combustion present.

3.Opening a window slightly on a calm (wind less) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.

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:

1.Direct connection: the OSLO F500 has been tested and listed for use use with a outside air kit This outside air kit is connected directly to the stove, be sure to follow the instructions provided with the kit.

2.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.

3.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 (part #750304)

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 (part #154332)

A stove rear heatshield has been specifically designed for the OSLO F500 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 11-12 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 OSLO F500.

Bottom Heatshield (part #154330)

A bottom heatshield has been specifically designed for the OSLO F500. It is required in all alcove installations. Use of the bottom heat shield 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 OSLO F500.

Stove-Top Thermometer (part # 5002)

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°.

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