General Information; Safety Precautions - Jøtul GF 373 BF Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

2. 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 distribution

conditions (identification of the type of gas and
pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
This product, the Jøtul GF 373 BF CE may only be used

with Natural Gas G20, G25 or LPG G31. This appliance
is not fuel convertible.
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 qualified
person and a certificate of completion has been
issued.
The Installation should be carried out in accordance

with the Building Regulations which include the
following standards for installation and maintenance
of flues, ventilation and installation of Gas Fires.
For UK - BS 5440:1, BS 5440:2, BS 5871 Part 1
For Republic of Ireland - IS813, ICP3, IS327.
For France - Decree of 2 August 1977 and the NF DTU
61.1 P4.
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.

3. 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.
It is permitted to install the appliance against a wall

made of combustible material with the clearances
specified in figs. 2-4.
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 routine service. Always handle glass
carefully.
Do not burn solid fuel in the appliance.

Do not place combustible material on or near the

appliance, 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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