Jøtul F 500 ECO UKCA Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 12

5.8 Removing the ashes
• Only remove ashes when the fi replace is cold.
• Use a showel to scrape the ashes out.
• Ashes should be placed outside in a metal container.
Fig. 15 Ash grate
A
1. The ash grate is opened (A) by pulling towards the door,
using a suitable fi replace tool.
2. The ashes are swept down through the ash grate.
3. Close the ash grate (B) afterwards. This must be closed
during fi ring to obtain optimum combustion.
Fig. 16 Ash pan
4. Open the ash door with the handle (A). Remove the ash
pan (B) and empty the ash into a suitable container, then
replace the ash pan.
5.9 How wind and weather aff ect the
stove
The performance of the stove can be aff ected considerably by
the wind acting on the chimney at diff erent strengths. It may
therefore be necessary to adjust the air supply to ensure good
combustion performance. It might also be a good idea to install
a damper in the fl ue pipe so that the chimney draught can be
regulated according to the strength of the wind.
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B
A
B
Fog and mist can have a signifi cant impact on the chimney
draught and it might be necessary to use other combustion air
settings to ensure good performance.
5.10 Condensation
Condensation in a fi replace / fl ue pipe / chimney may occur.
This may be caused by moist fi rewood or diff erences in
temperature in the fi replace and environment.
Condensed water coming from the fi replace appears as a
black, tar-like liquid. This should be wiped off immediately
to avoid discoloration of the fi replace, fl oor or surrounding
building components.
It is important to get the wood burning quickly to avoid
condensation
.
If the condensation continues, mineral sand can be placed on
the bottom plate.
5.11 The importance of the chimney
The chimney is the engine that drives the fi replace and it's
essential to have a good chimney in order for the fi replace
to function properly.
The draught in the chimney creates a vacuum in the stove.
The combustion air is also used for the airwash system that
keeps the window clear of soot.
The draught in the chimney is caused by the diff erence in
temperatures inside and outside the chimney. The greater
the temperature diff erence, the better the draught in the
chimney. It is therefore important to allow the chimney to reach
operating temperature before adjusting the air vents to restrict
combustion in the stove (a brickwork chimney takes longer to
reach operating temperature than a steel chimney).
It is particularly important to reach operating temperature
as quickly as possible on days on which the draught in the
chimney is poor due to unfavourable wind and weather
conditions. Make sure the fuel ignites as quickly as possible.
Practical tip: Chop the wood into much smaller pieces and use
an extra fi relighter.
NB: If the stove has not been used for some considerable
time, it is important to check the chimney pipe for blockage.
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