Safety; Installation - Jøtul I 520 F Installation And Operation Manual

3.0 Safety

NB! To guarantee optimal performance and safety, Jøtul stoves
must be fitted by a qualified installer.
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. 1a and fig. 1b.
• 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.

4.0 Installation

The Jøtul I 520 can be installed in a prefabricated surround, brick
surround and pre-existing open fireplace (hearth).
If installing in a prefabricated surround, follow the instruction
manual for the surround.
If building a brick surround, the leg rack (optional, item no.
51044759) must be used. See Fig. 1 e and f.
If placing inside a pre-existing, code-compliant masonry fireplace,
it must also satisfy the requirements for the insert surround,
regarding installation against combustible materials and air
vents. See Fig. 1 c, d, e, and f.
4.1 Floor
Foundations
Ensure that the floor is strong enough for the fireplace. See «2.0
Technical data» for weights.
Combustible floor protection
If the fireplace is to be mounted on a combustible floor, cover the
floor under and in front of the fireplace with a plate of metal or
other non- combustible material. The recommended minimum
thickness is 0,9 mm.
It is recommended that flooring which is not fastened to the
foundations – so-called floating flooring – is removed during
installation.
Any flooring made of combustible material, such as linoleum,
carpets, etc. should be removed from under the floor plate.
The plate must be in accordance with national laws and
regulations.
Contact your local building authority regarding restrictions and
installation requirements.
Requirements for protection of inflammable
floors in front of the fireplace
The floor in front of the fireplace must be protected by a sheet
of metal or other non-inflammable material. The recommended
minimum thickness is 0.9 mm. The floor plate must comply with
national laws and regulations.
Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions and
installation requirements.
4.2 Wall
Distance to combustible wall protected by
insulation (fig. 1)
The Jøtul I 520 can be installed inside an open structure/surround,
provided that the distance from the wall (both combustible and
non-combustible) is at least 700 mm on the sides with glass,
and at least 362 mm on the sides without glass. These distances
must be observed because of the heat that is transferred onto
the ceiling and adjacent walls (Fig. 1 e and f). With this type of
installation, the convection holes in the front and sides of the
surround can be omitted since there are convection slots in the
top.
Note: Do not place a solid plate on the top of the stove. There
must be at least 750 cm 2 of free air space at the top and at least
500 cm 2 of free opening at the base.
Insulation requirements
When installing the insert in a home-built surround with
combustible walls protected by insulating material, the following
types and thicknesses of insulation can be used:
• 50 mm Jøtul JGFW-5 fireproof board (specific thermal
conductivity = λ value = 0.06 W/mK)
• 50 mm Rockwool Fire Protective Bats (λ value = 0.046 W/mK)
• 150 mm Siporex (λ value = 0.144 W/mK).
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