Safety; Installation - Jøtul F 145 Installation And Operation Manual

3.0 Safety

NB! We recommend that installation be carried out by a
qualifi ed installer, to ensure that the product delivers maximum
performance and safety.
Any modifi cations 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 that are not supplied by the
fi replace manufacturer. This may also be the case if parts that
are essential to the functioning and safety of the fi replace
have been disassembled or removed. In all these cases, the
manufacturer is not responsible or liable for the product and
the warranty shall become null and void.
The Clean Air Act
"The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas"
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the
whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke
control area. It is an off ence to emit smoke from a chimney of
a building, from a furnace or from any fi xed boiler if located in
a designated smoke control area.
It is also an off ence to acquire an "unauthorised fuel" for use
within a smoke control area unless it is used in an "exempt"
appliance ("exempted" from the controls which generally apply
in the smoke control area).
In England appliances are exempted by publication on a list
by the Secretary of State in accordance with changes made to
sections 20 and 21 of the Clean Air Act 1993 by section 15 of
the Deregulation Act 2015. Similarly in Scotland appliances are
exempted by publication on a list by Scottish Ministers under
section 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.
In Northern Ireland appliances are exempted by publication
on a list by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and
Rural Aff airs under Section 16 of the Environmental Better
regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
In Wales appliances are exempted by regulations made by
Welsh Ministers.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act
can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules.
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean
Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke
control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air
Act requirements.
The Jotul F145 and F145 S have been recommended as
suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs
and with a modifi cation to prevent closure of the secondary air
control beyond 20 mm open.
3.1 Fire Prevention Measures
There is a certain element of danger every time you use
your fi replace. The following instructions must therefore be
followed:
The minimum safety distances when installing and using the
fi replace are given in fi g. 1.
• Ensure that furniture and other fl ammable materials are
not too close to the fi replace. Flammable materials should
not be placed within 850mm of the fi replace.
• Allow the fi re to burn out. Never extinguish the fl ames with
water.
• The fi replace becomes hot when lit and may cause burns
if touched.
• Only remove ash when the fi replace is cold. Ash can
contain hot embers and should therefore be placed in a
non-fl ammable container.
• Ash should be placed outdoors or be emptied in a place
where it will not present a potential fi re hazard.
In case of chimney fi re:
• Close all hatches and vents.
• Keep the fi rebox door closed.
• Check the loft and cellar for smoke.
• Call the fi re service.
• Before use after a fi re an expert must check the fi replace
and the chimney in order to ensure that it is fully functional.

4.0 Installation

N.B. Check that the fi replace is free of any damage prior to
commencing installation.
The product is heavy! Make sure you have assistance when
erecting and installing the fi replace.
4.1 Floor
Foundation
You need to make sure the foundation is suitable for a fi replace.
See "2.0 Technical Data" for specifi ed weight.
Combustible fl oor protection
If the fi replace is to be mounted on a combustible fl oor, cover
the fl oor under and in front of the fi replace with a plate made of
metal or other non-combustible material. The recommended
minimum thickness is 0,9 mm.
Jøtul recommends that any fl ooring made of combustible
material, such as linoleum, carpets, etc. should be removed
from under the fl oor plate.
Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions
and installation requirements.
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