General Information; Safety Information; Safety Precautions - Jøtul GF 3 BF 3 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

General Information

This product has been approved to the European

Standard EN 613:2000 and is in accordance with EC Gas
Appliances Directive 2009/142/EC (ex-90/396/EEC).
Before installation, ensure that the local distribu-

tion conditions (identification of the type of gas and
pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
This product, the Jøtul GF 3 BF 3, may only be used

with Natural Gas G20 or be converted for the use of
Propane G31.
Assembly, installation and maintenance must be

performed by a qualified person in accordance with
the instructions for Assembly, Installation, and Use
enclosed with the product. The installation may only
be operated after it has been inspected by a quali-
fied person and a certificate of completion has been
issued.
The Installation should be carried out in accordance

with the Building Regulations which include the fol-
lowing standards for installation and maintenance
of flues, ventilation and installation of Gas Fires. For
UK BS5440:1, BS5440:2, BS5871 for Republic of Ireland
IS813, ICP3, IS327
The appliance is designed as a freestanding unit and

no additional fixing methods need apply.
This appliance is intended for use on a gas installation

with a governed meter.

Safety Precautions

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the

rules in force. Consult instructions before installation
and use of this appliance.
The appliance is designed as a heating device and all

components will become hot (excluding control knob,
control cover and control switch). Care should be taken
not to touch unit when it is in operation.
WARNING! If you detect an odour of gas:

• Do not light the Stove or any other appliance.
• Do not use electrical switches or the telephone.
• Contact your gas supplier's emergency number.
The appliance must only be installed and repaired by

qualified personnel. Always turn off the gas supply
before service.
The appliance must be inspected following installation

and at least once a year by qualified personnel.
The appliance must only use gas of the correct type and

pressure. See technical data for more details.
If Propane G31 is to be used, the appliance must be

converted using the conversion instructions and kit
supplied by Jøtul. This is only to be installed by qualified
personnel.
It is permitted to install the appliance against a wall

made of combustible material with the clearances
specified in figs. 5-6.
The minimum clearance to combustible material in

front of the appliance is 600 mm.
WARNING: Curtains may not be placed within 600 mm

above the appliance.
Never store combustible gas or liquid in the same room

with the appliance.
WARNING: Never use the appliance if the front glass

panel has been removed, is cracked, or is open.
Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed

or qualified service person. Only remove glass for rou-
tine service. Always handle glass carefully.
Do not burn solid fuel in the appliance.

Do not place combustible material on or near the appli-

ance, as the appliance becomes hot.
This appliance becomes hot in use so it advisable to

keep young children, the aged, or infirm, and animals at
a safe distance using a fireguard conforming to BS6539
or BS6778 to provide extra protection.
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