Maintenance; Annual Stove Inspection; Ash Removal; Chimney System - Jøtul F 500 Oslo Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

6.0 Maintenance

Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your stove and
ensure satisfactory performance.

6.1 Annual Stove Inspection

• Empty stove of all soot and ashes. Only use a vacuum for
this job if the vacuum is specifically designed for ashes.
• Inspect the stove seams. Use a utility light to inspect the
stove inside and out for cracks or leaks. Replace all cracked
parts and repair any cement leaks with furnace cement. For
your protection always wear safety gloves when handling
the ash pan.

6.2 Ash removal

Ash removal will be required periodically depending on how
frequently the stove is used. Conveniently, the Jøtul F 500 is
equipped with an ash pan assembly for easy ash removal, without
the need for opening the front doors.
The ash pan door is located under the front ashlip of the stove.
To open the ash door, rotate the door knob counterclockwise to
unlatch the door and clockwise to latch the door. Always use
stove gloves when handling the ash pan.
When the stove is in operation always close the ash door before
leaving to dispose of the ashes.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container equipped
with a tight sealing lid. The container should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled. Only use a vacuum for this job if the vacuum
is specifically designed for ashes.
It is advisable to keep a thin (1") bed of ashes on the firebox floor
to help maintain a hot charcoal be.
Warning. Do not, at any time, operate this stove with the ash
pan door open. This condition will lead to overfiring and will
damage the stove. This damage is not covered under warranty.
Only empty the ash drawer before refueling, when the fire is
low or out. The ash door should be open only long enough to
empty the ash drawer and then securely closed. Inspect the
gasket on the ash pan door regularly and replace as necessary.

6.3 Chimney System

The Jøtul F 500 CB is designed to burn cleanly and efficiently
when used according to the guidelines in this manual. In order
to maintain proper performance, you should inspect the chimney
and chimney connector at the beginning of each heating season
and then every other month during the heating season. Clean the
chimney whenever creosote and fly ash accumulation exceeds
1/4 inch in any part of the system.
Chimney brushes are available from your local Jøtul dealer
or hardware supply store. Your dealer can also refer you to a
reputable, professional chimney sweep who will have all the
equipment to ensure a complete and proper job. Failure to keep
the chimney system free of creosote and build-up could result
in a serious chimney fire.

6.4 Enamel Care

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT ENAMEL SURFACES. Clean
only cold enamel surfaces with a soft damp cloth and polish
with a clean dry cloth. Most stains can be removed with a
solution of baking soda and vinegar. Let this solution sit on
the stain for a minute or two before rubbing it dry with a
damp cloth. Organic cleaning commercial cleaning solu-
tions, such as Citra-Solv®, can also be effective.
• DO NOT USE SOAPY OR ABRASIVE SOLUTIONS. These can
cause stains. Coffee, tea, and fruit jucies will also cause
stains.
• AVOID CONTACT WITH METAL OBJECTS. Trivets, kettles, or
pots, can damage the enamel.

6.5 Glass Care

Cleaning
On occasion it will be necessary to clean the carbon deposits
and fly ash off of the glass. If the carbon and fly ash are allowed
to remain on the glass for an extended period of time it could
eventually cause the glass to become etched and cloudy. Any
creosote that might develop on the glass will burn off during
the next hot fire.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT GLASS. CLEAN ONLY
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

6.6 Glass Replacement

1. Remove the doors from the stove and place on a flat sur-
face.
2. Carefully remove all of the glass clips from the inside of the
door.
3. Gently remove all pieces of the glass panel and gasketing.
4. Remove all remaining debris from the glass area using a
wire brush.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement and the new
gasket. Do not overlap the ends of the gasket rope.
6. Important: Gradually tighten the glass clips in an alternat-
ing pattern as you would tighten the lugs on an automobile
wheel. See figure 13.
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