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Jøtul F 500 V3 Oslo Catalytic Wood Heater Classic and Clean Face Models Installation and Operating Instructions for the United States and Canada The Jøtul F 500 V3 wood stove is listed to burn solid wood only. Do not burn any other fuels.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Table of Contents Standards The Jøtul F 500 V3 Oslo solid fuel heater has been tested and listed Combustion Specifications, to ANSI/UL in the U.S. and 1482-11 Building Codes, ANSI ULC-S in Canada.
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Combustion Specifications Safety Notices • BURN SOLID, NATURAL WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT Heat Output Range: 13,200 to 37,000 BTU/hr. (3.9-10.8 kW) BURN ANY OTHER FUEL. Max. Heat Output: 70,000 BTU/hr. Heating Capacity: Up to 2300 sq.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 1. Installation 1.1 Assembly Before Installation • No part of the chimney connector may pass through an attic or roof space, closet or other concealed space, or through a The Jøtul F 500 V3 is shipped with the flue collar attached in floor or ceiling.
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 • The masonry wall of the chimney, if brick or modular block, A short, masonry chimney on the exterior of a house will must be a minimum of 4”(106mm) nominal thickness. A promote poor performance. This is because it will be difficult mountain or rubble stone wall must be at least 12”...
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 3. Connecting to the Chimney 2.6 Wall Pass-throughs 3.1 Masonry Chimney Thimble When your installation unavoidably requires the chimney connector to pass through a combustible wall to reach the chimney, always consult your local building officials, and be...
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 4.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceilings 3.3 Prefabricated Chimneys The following clearances have been tested to UL and ULC standards and are the minimum clearances specifically The Jøtul F 500 V3 may be connected to a prefabricated metal established for the F 500 V3.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 4.5 Mobile Home Installations NOTE: Accessories approved for clearance reduction The F 5 V3 has been approved for use in mobile homes in have been developed by many manufacturers. Be sure that the U.S. and Canada provided: any accessory you choose has been tested and listed by an independent laboratory and carries the laboratory’s testing...
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 5. Operation 5.3 Wood Fuel and Performance Please read the following section completely before building a Use dry wood. fire in your new Jøtul F 500 V3. The F 500 V3 is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher...
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 When first starting or reviving the fire: the primary control • IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGLATIONS TO OPERATE lever should be set to the far right position, which permits THIS WOOD HEATER IF THE CATALYTIC ELEMENT IS DEACTIVATED OR REMOVED.
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Seated within the right side directly behind the catalytic 3. Cool the stove to room temperature. element, the thermometer accurately responds to combustion 4. Light a third fire and gradually allow the stove to reach and activity.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Top-Down Fire Building - See fig. 14. 5.9 Adding Fuel As an alternative to the traditional ”teepee” fire starter, the Top-Down method minimizes start-up smoke and more quickly Reload the stove while a bed of hot embers still exists, Follow establishes strong draft through the chimney.
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 6. Maintenance WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS STOVE WITH THE See Appendix A, page 24, for Combustor ASH DOOR OPEN. Maintenance and Replacement instructions. This condition will lead to overfiring which is dangerous and can damage the stove. Such Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your stove and damage is not covered under warranty.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 6.4 Enamel Care 6.6 Gaskets • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT ENAMEL Check door and glass panel gaskets for tightness. To check SURFACES. Clean only cold enamel surfaces with a the seal of the front door, close and latch the door on a dollar soft damp cloth and polish with a clean dry cloth.
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 7. Accessories The following accessories, specifically designed for the Jøtul F 500 V3 wood stove, are available from your Jøtul authorized dealer. Rear Heatshield - 154332 Stove-top Thermometer - 5002 A stove rear heatshield has been specifically designed for the You can use of a magnetic stove-top thermometer in conjuntion Jøtul F 500 V3 to reduce clearances off the rear of the stove to...
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139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Fig. 6. Fireplace chimney construction. Fig. 9. Alcove unprotected wall clearances. 18" (460 mm) 14" 14" 48" (1220 mm) (355 mm) (355 mm) Max. 56.5" (1435 mm) Min. Side Loading Door must be locked in alcove installations.
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139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Fig. 13c. Remove magnet from current orientation Fig. 12. Primary air lever settings Incorrect FULLY CLOSED - FULLY OPEN - Orientation FAR LEFT FAR RIGHT Fig. 13d. Orient magnet Fig. 13a. Catalyst Temperature Monitor, PN 226609...
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139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Fig. 14. Top-down fire-starting log tier. Fig. 15. Door glass components. Fig. 16. Bottom heat shield installation. Unpainted Side Up 1) Bend the flattened heat shield on the perforations as shown, painted side down.
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139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Purchase replacement parts only from a Jøtul Authorized dealer. F 500 V3 Illustrated Parts Breakdown...
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139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 F 500 V3 Oslo Parts List Brown Brown Matte Matte Blue Black Blue Black Majolica Majolica Cast Iron Parts Cast Parts Black Black Enamel Enamel Enamel Enamel 3. Smoke Outlet 103326 103405 156326 52.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Jøtul F 500 V3 Clearances These clearance specifications result from safety testing by Intertek Testing Services, Inc. Use the table below together with the diagrams on the facing page to determine the clearances for your particular installation.
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139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Minimum clearance from Left Side Load Door to combustible surfaces is 36”. The side door must be locked in Alcove and Corner installations. Use Side Door Lock Kit 155850. Unprotected Surface Protected Surface...
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 9. Appendix A front door and looking up at the catalyst located above the Combustion System Maintenance secondary combuston baffle. Use a flashlight or headlamp to aid inspection. • Use a soft brush to sweep any fly ash or other loose debris from the combustor cells.
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Combustor Replacement Set Screw Set Screw Tools Required: • 10 mm socket wrench with extension • 3mm hex key • Work gloves Combustion Monitor The combustor components are accessed by removal of the...
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139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Fig. 23. Lift combustor from the chamber. Fig. 24. Left and Right Side insulation panel removal and replace- ment. RRefactory member Expansion gasket...
139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Appendix B Alternate Floor Protection All floor protection materials must be non-combustible ie. metal, brick, Example: stone, mineral fiber boards). Any combustible material may not be used. The specified floor protector should be 3/4” thick material with a k-factor of 0.84.
139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 10. Jøtul F 500 V3 Oslo Exclusions and Limitations Woodburning Product Warranty Notice: This warranty is void if installation or service is performed by someone other than an authorized installer or service agency, or if...
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139946_18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental Jøtul High Flow™ Catalytic Combustor 158000 or consequential damages, or limitations on the length of implied warranties. Therefore, the above exclusions or limitations may not 20-Year Limited Warranty apply to you.
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139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Applied Ceramics Steel Catalytic Combustor Lifetime Limited Warranty APPLIED CERAMICS warrants to the consumer the original warranty replacement Jøtul High Flow catalytic combustor, to replace at no charge to the consumer a second relacement...
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139946-18 F 500 V3 Oslo May 2022 Jøtul pursues a policy of continuous product development. Products supplied may therefore differ in specification, colour and type of accessories from those illustrated and described in this manual. For Your Records... Record the following information to help your dealer determine what you will need should your stove ever require parts or service.
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