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Never allow the stove to exceed a 400° surface temperature
during any "break-in fire" with the exception of the last "break-
in" fire.
Note: It is normal for a new painted stove to emit an odor and
even smoke during its first several fires. This is caused by the
seasoning of the high temperature paint and will diminish with
each fire and will eventually disappear. Opening a window or
door to provide additional ventilation will reduce the odor as
this process takes its course.
5.3 Starting and Maintaining a Fire
Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the stove,
do not elevate the fire in any way.
• THE ASH PAN DOOR MUST ALWAYS REMAIN CLOSED
DURING OPERATION.
• BURNING THE STOVE WITH THE ASH PAN DOOR OPEN WILL
OVERFIRE THE STOVE AND CAUSE INTERIOR DAMAGE.
• With the primary air control lever in the full open position,
start with several sheets of crumbled newspaper placed
directly on the grate. On top of the newspaper, place
several pieces of small dry kindling (approx. 1"(24,5mm) in
diameter) with two to three larger logs (approx. 3"(76mm)
to 5"(127mm) in diameter) on top.
• Light the fire and close the door, slowly building the fire by
adding larger and larger logs. Be sure to follow the break-in
procedure before creating a fire that will damage the stove.
• Once the stove has reached a surface temperature range of
between 400° and 600°, adjust the primary air control lever
as necessary to generate the heat output and burn time
desired.
• Jøtul recommends the use of a magnetic stove top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature of the
stove. The optimum surface temperature range for the
most efficient burn is between 400° to 600°. See figure 12,
for the optimum locations of a stove-top thermometer.
5.4 Adding Fuel
When reloading the stove while it is still hot and a bed
of hot embers still exist, follow this reloading procedure:
• Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
• Push the air control lever to the full open position (far right).
• Wait a few seconds before opening the door.
• Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot embers equally
around the firebox.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
• Close the door, be sure to latch the door tightly.
• Wait 5 – 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air to the
desired heat output setting. (If you have at least a 2"(50mm)
thick ember bed when reloading, it may be possible to close
the door and immediately adjust the air control setting).
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5.5 The Formation of Creosote
Creosote and Soot Formation and the Need
for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
These creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue of a slow burning fire. The creosote that accumulates in
the flue is highly flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires.
To prevent a chimney fire, the creosote needs to be removed
by brushing the chimney and flue connector. The frequency of
sweeping will depend on how you operate your stove, but it is
important to inspect the flue after every two weeks of use. An
accumulation of 1/4" or more on the sides of the flue or connector
is considered hazardous and should be removed.
In the event that creosote in your chimney or flue connector
ignites, the resulting fire is often accompanied by a roaring noise
and a crackling sound as flakes of burned creosote break loose.
lf you suspect you are having a chimney fire, immediately close
the draft regulator and make sure the stove door is closed. Call
the fire department and get everyone safely out of the house.
Trying to extinguish the fire in the stove will not help. In fact it
can make the matter worse by introducing more oxygen through
the door, which then supports the fire in the chimney. When
the roaring and crackling has stopped, you should resist the
temptation to open the door and look at the fire. The fire may
have suffocated, but could rekindle when you open the door. After
a chimney fire, do not use your stove until the chimney and the
flue connector have been cleaned and inspected to ensure that
no damage has occurred.
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