Safety - Jøtul FS 175- I 520 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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3.0 Safety

NB: To guarantee optimal performance and safety, Jøtul
recommends that its stoves are fi tted by a qualifi ed installer
(see www.jotul.com for a complete list of dealers).
Any modifi cations to the product may result in the product
and safety features not functioning as intended. The same
applies to the installation of accessories or optional extras not
supplied by Jøtul. 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 right to make a complaint becomes null
and void.
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. 1a in the product installation
manual.
• The specifi ed distance to combustible materials applies
to this stove.
• The stove has to be installed with a CE-approved fl ue
pipe.
• Also take into account the distance from the fl ue pipe to
combustible materials.
• Ensure that furniture and other combustible materials are
not too close to the fi replace. Combustible materials must
not be placed within 1100 mm of the fi replace opening.
• 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 pose a potential fi re hazard.
In case of a fire in the chimney:
• Close all openings and valves.
• Keep the door to the fi rebox closed.
• Check the attic and basement for smoke.
• Call the fi re department.
• Ensure that the fi replace and the chimney are inspected
and given a green light by a professional before you start
to use the fi replace again after an outbreak of fi re.
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3.2 Floor
Foundation
Make sure that the foundation is suitable for the fi replace.
Requirements for protection of wooden
fl ooring beneath the fi replace
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 of metal
or other non- combustible material. The recommended minimum
thickness is 0,9 mm.
Requirements for protection of
combustible fl oors in front of the fi replace
The front plate must comply with national laws and regulations.
Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions
and installation requirements.
3.3 Walls
Distance to walls made of combustible material - see fi g. 1a
(Jøtul FS 175).
The fi replace may be used with a semi-insulated fl ue pipe
provided the distances between the fi replace and walls made
of combustible materials are as shown in fi g. 1a (Jøtul FS 175).
NB: Ensure that furniture and other combustible materials
are not too close to the fi replace. Combustible materials
must not be placed within 1100 mm of the fi replace opening.
3.4 Ceiling
If the ceiling above the fi replace is made of a combustible
material, the minimum distance between the fi replace and the
ceiling must be 700 mm.
3.5 Air supply
There must be a fl ow of air between the burn chamber and the
surround. This is to ensure that any build-up of heat inside the
surround is not too great. NB: It is extremely important not to
cover air openings. See fi g. 1a for distances.
The amount of combustion air for Jøtul FS 175 is
approximately 20 mD/h.