Safety; Air Supply; In Case Of Chimney Fire - Jøtul FS 74 Installation Instructions Manual

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3.0 Safety

NB! To guarantee optimal performance and safety, Jøtul
recommends that its stoves are fitted by a qualified installer (see
www.jotul.com for a complete list of dealers).
Any modifications to the product by the distributor, installer
or consumer may result in the product and safety features not
functioning as intended. The same applies to the installation of
accessories or optional extras not supplied by Jøtul. This may
also be the case if parts that are essential to the functioning
and safety of the fireplace have been disassembled or removed.
In all these cases, the manufacturer is not responsible or liable
for the product and the right to make a complaint becomes null
and void.
3.1 Fire Prevention Measures
There is a certain element of danger every time you use your
fireplace. The following instructions must therefore be followed:
• The minimum safety distances when installing and using the
fireplace are given in fig. 1.
• Ensure that furniture and other flammable materials are not
too close to the fireplace. Flammable materials should not be
placed within 1 metre of the fireplace.
• Allow the fire to burn out. Never extinguish the flames with
water.
• The fireplace becomes hot when lit and may cause burns if
touched.
• Only remove ash when the fireplace is cold. Ash can contain
hot embers and should therefore be placed in a non-
flammable container.
• Ash should be placed outdoors or be emptied in a place where
it will not present a potential fire hazard.

In case of chimney fire:

• Close all hatches and vents.
• Keep the firebox door closed.
• Check the loft and cellar for smoke.
• Call the fire service.
• Before use after a fire an expert must check the fireplace
and the chimney in order to ensure that it is fully functional.
3.2 Floor
Foundation
You must make sure that the foundation is suitable for the
fireplace. See "2.0 Technical Data" for the specified weight.
We recommend the removal of any flooring that is not attached
to the foundation ("floating floors") beneath the installation.
Requirements for protection of wooden
flooring beneath the fireplace
The product has integrated floor protection and may therefore
be placed directly on a wooden floor.
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Requirements for protection of combustible
floors in front of the fireplace
The front plate must comply with national laws and regulations.
Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions and
installation requirements.
3.3 Walls
Distance to walls made of combustible materials - see Fig. 1.
The fireplace may be used with a semi-insulated flue pipe
provided the distances between the fireplace and walls made
of combustible materials are as shown in Fig. 1.
NB: Ensure that furniture and other combustible materials are
not too close to the fireplace. Combustible materials must not
be placed within 1,000 mm of the fireplace opening.
3.4 Ceiling
If the ceiling above the fireplace is made of a combustible
material, the minimum distance between the fireplace and
ceiling must be 650 mm, i.e. a minimum ceiling height of 2340
mm.

3.5 Air supply

There must be a flow of air between the burn chamber and the
surround. This is to ensure that any build-up of heat inside the
surround is not too great. NB: It is extremely important not to
cover air openings. See Fig. 1 for distances.
The amount of combustion air for Jøtul's products is approximately
25-40 mD/h.
3.6 Steel chimney
If a top-mounted steel chimney is used, a semi-insulated chimney
must be installed all the way down to the insert.
Fig. 2
Then fit the steel chimney in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• The insert must be connected to a chimney and flue pipe
approved for solid fuel fireplaces with a flue gas temperature
of 305°C.