Fireplace Insert Installation and Operating Instructions for the United States & Canada The Jøtul C 450 Kennebec fireplace insert is listed to burn solid wood only. Do not burn any other fuels. Read this entire manual before you install and use this appliance.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Table of Contents For Your Records... Record the following information to help your Standards and Safety Notices dealer determine what you will need should your fireplace ever require parts or service. Standards / Codes ............3 The serial number and manufacturing date are Safety Notices ...............4...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Standards WARNING ! The Jøtul C 450 Kennebec fireplace insert has been THIS WOOD HEATER HAS A MANUFACTURER- tested and listed to the following standards: SET MINIMUM LOW BURN RATE THAT MUST U.S: ANSI/UL 1482-2011 and ANSI/UL 737-2011...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Safety Notices Preparation • BURN SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT BURN We strongly urge you to have your authorized Jøtul ANY OTHER FUELS. dealer install your new Jøtul C 450 Fireplace Insert.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Installation Factory-Built Fireplace Requirements Masonry Fireplace Requirements The Jøtul C 450 may be installed into a factory-built fireplace with the following conditions: • The entire fireplace and chimney must be cleaned and inspected before installation. The system •...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Hearth Protection Requirements The floor area in front of fireplace insert must be Flush Firebox protected from live sparks and radiant heat. 20 1/2 • Materials: Hearth protection must be noncom- (521 mm)
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Clearance to Combustible Materials These clearaces apply only to those C 45o inserts Figure 9. manufactured after December 2014 having FLUSH FIREBOX MANTEL AREA serial numbers higher than 14250. See Appendix B, page 20 for older units.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Chimney Connection A positive connection must be made between the Installation fireplace insert and the chimney by one of the following 1. Remove the existing damper and linkage approved methods. components from the fireplace. Alternatively, you In the U.S:...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Installing the Firebox 1. If appropriate, use 3” flexible noncombustible duct to connect an outside air inlet to the air inlet collar at the back of the firebox. 2. With assistance, move the firebox into position within the fireplace and align the insert flue collar with the Adaptor Collar.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Figure 12. Kennebec Classic Surround Panel Assembly Left Breastplate Tools Required: • 10 mm socket or wrench M6 x 12 Flange Bolt Right Breastplate M6 x 10 Flange Bolt Left Leg Right Leg...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 8. Attach the Air Deflector: Using the two remaining #8 sheet metal screws, attach the Air Deflector to THIS BLOWER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED the Blower Shroud on the same side as the snapstat IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE is installed.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Operation A seasoned log will have check marks on the ends and be lighter than an unseasoned log which will show little or no check marks. Read the following section carefully before building a We recommend using a moisture meter to determine fire in your Jøtul C 450 Fireplace Insert.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 effectiveness of the air wash over the glass; the higher the setting, the cleaner the glass will remain. Additional air is separately directed into the top of the fire chamber to support combustion of exhaust gasses before passing out of the stove.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Starting and Maintaining a Fire • Wait a few seconds before opening the door. This Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the stove. Do not elevate the fire in any way.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Maintenance Glass Removal Always operate the doors slowly and cautiously to avoid cracking or breaking the glass. Never use the Ash Removal door to push wood into the firebox. If the glass becomes cracked or broken follow the replacement Always wear stove gloves when handling ashes.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 General Maintenance Gaskets Regular maintenance will assure proper perfor- mance and prolong the life of your Jøtul C 450. Check door and glass gaskets for seal integrity. The following procedures do not take long and are The gaskets should be soft enough to be somewhat generally inexpensive.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Appendix A Alternate Floor Protection All floor protection materials must be non-combustible Definitions: i.e.. metal, brick, stone, or mineral fiberboards. No com- Thermal Conductance = bustible material may be used to protect the floor in front of the fireplace insert.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Appendix B MANTEL AREA These clearances apply only to Jøtul C 450 fireplace inserts built before 3.5 December 30, 2014 and having serial 89 mm 55 1/2 numbers lower than 14251. 5 5/8...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Jøtul C 450 Fireplace Insert Illustrated Parts Breakdown Kennebec Classic Style Surround Assembly Kennebec Clean Face Components Figure 25. See parts listing on next page.
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Jøtul C 450 Parts List No. Description Part Number No. Description Part Number Control Door, Vertical Grille - Matte Black 157042 Gasket, 3/8” LD Rope (Front Plate, Doors) 100038 Gasket, Inspection Cover...
139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 Jøtul C 450 Kennebec 4) Damage to enamel finish including chipping, mechanical or chemi- Limited Warranty cal abrasion, crazing, staining, or rust caused by high humidity or salt air environments. 5) Damage from or repair of rust. Use of a stove-top steamer can cause Effective January 1, 2013 rust.
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139684_Rev_7 / C 450 Kennebec 7 / 17 This appliance must be installed in conformance with local and national building regulations. It is important that these instructions be carefully read and understood before beginning the installation. Jøtul pursues a policy of continual product development. Consequently, products may differ in specification, color or type of accessories from those illustrated or described in various publications.
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