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5. Light a third fire and gradually allow the stove to reach a
surface temperature of 400°F (204°C).
6. Cool stove to room temperature. This completes the "break-in"
procedure.
To monitor the stove's temperature, use a magnetic stove-top
thermometer, placed directly on the corner of the stove's top
plate.
Note: Keep the stove under 400°F (204°C) surface temperature
during any "break-in fire", with the exception of the last "break-
in" fire. If the temperature exceeds 400°F, move the primary
air control lever all the way to the left to shut off the air supply
completely. It is normal that the stove top temperature will
continue to climb until the fuel burns down somewhat. Once
the fire is out and the stove has cooled to room temperature,
continue the break-in procedure. Never attempt to reduce the
temperature by removing burning logs from the fire.
Note: It is normal for a new painted stove to emit an odor and
smoke during its first several fires. This is caused by the seasoning
of the high temperature paint and will diminish with each fire.
Opening a window or door to provide additional ventilation will
alleviate this condition.
5.4 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 on the stove must always be securely closed
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when the stove is in operation.
Burning the stove with the Ash Door open will over-fire the
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stove and cause interior damage.
1. With the primary air control lever in the full open position (to
the right), 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" in diameter)
with two to three larger logs (approx. 3" to 5" in diameter) on
top.
2. 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 hot fire that might damage the
stove.
3. Once the stove has reached a surface temperature range of
between 400° and 600°, (204°C -316°C), adjust the primary
air control lever as necessary to generate the heat output and
burn time desired.
Jøtul recommends 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° and 600° (204°C -316°C).
See figure 12 for the best locations to place a stove-top
thermometer.
Never overfire the stove. If any part of the stove or chimney glows,
you are overfiring. A house fire or serious damage to the stove or
chimney could result. If this condition occurs, immediately close
down the air control.
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5.5 Adding Fuel
When reloading the stove while it is still hot and a bed of hot
embers still exist, follow this reloading procedure:
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Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
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Push the air control lever to the full open position (far
right).
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Wait a few seconds before opening the door.
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Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot embers equally
around the firebox.
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Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
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Close the door, be sure to latch the door tightly.
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Wait 5 – 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air to the
desired heat output setting. (If you have at least a 2" thick
ember bed when reloading, it may be possible to close the
door and immediately adjust the air control setting).
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 sweeping 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 allowing 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
has been cleaned and inspected to ensure that no damage has
been sustained.
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