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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.
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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.
NOTE: Many manufacturers have developed woodstove
accessories that permit clearance reduction. Use only those
accessories that have been tested by an independent laboratory
and carry the laboratory's testing mark. Be sure to follow all of
the manufacturer's instructions.
4.4 Alcove Installation
The Jøtul F 400 CB can be installed in an Alcove as diagrammed
in figures 9 and 10.
1. The stove must be installed with listed double wall pipe.
2. In a 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" (25 mm) from the floor
and spaced at least 1" (25 mm) off the combustible wall, using
noncombustible spacers, to allow for air circulation behind
the shield.
3. The height of the wall protection including the bottom air
space must be 48" (121 cm).
4. The Bottom Heat Shield is required in all Alcove
installations.
5. Alcove floor protection must consist of a UL/ULC or WHI listed
hearth pad or a non combustible material with a minimum
R value of 2.0.
6. Minimum ceiling height in an unprotected installation, off the
top of the stove is 58"(148 cm). The minimum ceiling height
off the top of the stove in a protected ceiling installation is
36 (91.5 cm).
4.5 Mobile Home Installation
The Jøtul F 400 CB has been approved for use in mobile homes in
the U.S. and Canada with the following stipulations:
1. The stove must be secured to the floor of the mobile home.
Use Floor Bracket Kit #750304.
2. The stove is provided outside air for combustion. Outside Air
Kit #154335 (see page 16 for more details).
3. Use only listed double-wall pipe for the chimney
connection.
4. The stove must be grounded to the mobile home chassis.
5. The stove must otherwise be installed in accordance to 24CRR,
Part 3280 (HUD).
Consult with your local building inspector or fire officials about
restrictions and requirements in your area, prior to installing
the stove.
WARNING!
• DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A BEDROOM/S•
Do not install the stove in any way that might compromise
the structural i ntegrity of the mobile home floor, walls,
ceiling, or roof.
5.0 Operation
Please read the following section completely before building a
fire in your new Jøtul F 400 .
5.1 Combustion Efficiency
EPA qualified tested efficiency values are not currently available
for the Jøtul F 400 Castine. The EPA default efficiency for non-
catalytic wood heaters is 63% per Federal Register 40 CFR Part
60, Subpart AAA.
There are, however, aspects of efficiency that you should be aware
of in order to get the most from your stove.
Operation habits and fuel moisture can have a significant
effect on efficiency. Poorly seasoned wood having a higher than
optimum moisture content, can reduce the amount of energy
transferred tothe living area as a result of the energy expended
to evaporate the excess fuel moisture in order for the wood
to burn. Operational aspects, such as not building a robust
kindling fire to readily ignite the larger fuel pieces, can result in
an inefficient smoldering fire. Additionally, most modern wood
heaters' optimum performance and efficiency are at the medium
to medium -low burn rates.
The location of the stove can have a significant effect on heating
efficiency, primarily in regards to distribution of the heat. Ror
example, a wood heater centrally located in the residence in an
open living area will likely provide better circulation of heat than
will a stove located in a room adjacent to the larger living area.
5.2 CO Emissions
EPA qualified tested carbon monoxide (CO) values ar not currently
available for the Jøtul F 400 Castine. There are, however, aspects of
CO that you should know. Most all means of combustion produce
CO, including wood fires. Maintaining a well-established fire and
avoiding operation that produces a smoldering, smoky fire, will
greatly reduce CO levels.
It is highly recommended that a CO monitor (detector)
be installed in the same room as the stove. The monitor,
however, should be located as far away as possible from
the stove to avoid alert soundings when adding fuel to the
fire.
5.3 Wood Fuel and Performance
The F 400 is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher
efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when
burning air-dried, seasoned hardwoods, as opposed to
softwoods, green or freshly cut hardwoods. Wood that has
been air-dried for a period of 6 to 14 months will provide the
cleanest, most efficient heat. Wood seasoned more than 2
years will burn too quickly to take advantage of the stove's low
end efficiency strength.
A seasoned log will have check marks on the ends and be
lighter than an unseasoned log which will show little or no
check marks.
We recommed using a moisture meter to determine the
moisture content of your wood. For purposes of home heating,
your fuel should have a moisture content between 12 - 20%.
Wood with higher moisture content will burn, however, very
inefficiently. Most of its heat value will be lost to driving
water out of the wood. Worse, that moisture will condense
as creosote in the relatively cool chimney flue, increasing the
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