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139681_R06 F 500 Oslo 1/20
NOTE:
Keep the stove under 400°F (204°C) surface
temperature during any "break-in fire", with
the exception of the last "break-in" fire. If the
temperature exceeds 400°F, move the primary air
control lever all the way to the left to shut off the
air supply completely. It is normal that the stove top
temperature will continue to climb until the fuel
burns down somewhat. Once the fire is out and the
stove has cooled to room temperature, continue the
break-in procedure. Never attempt to reduce the
temperature by removing burning logs from the fire.
5.6 Starting and Maintaining a Fire
Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of
the stove. Do not elevate the fire in any way.
• WARNING: THE ASH PAN DOOR MUST ALWAYS
BE SECURELY CLOSED WHEN THE STOVE IS IN
BURNING. OPERATING THE STOVE WITH THE ASH
DOOR OPEN WILL PROMOTE UNEVEN THERMAL
EXPANSION AND CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
STOVE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE: It is normal for a new, painted
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stove to emit odor and visible smoke
during the break-in period fires. This is
caused by the high temperature paint curing and
will diminish with each fire. Opening a window
or door to provide additional ventilation will
alleviate this condition.
We recommend you do the following BEFORE
operating the appliance for the first time:
1. Ventilate: Open doors and windows and use
a fan to circulate fresh air throughout the room.
2. Vacate: The fumes are non-toxic, but can
be uncomfortable for babies, small children,
pregnant women, the elderly, pets, or anyone
having breathing difficulties.
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Traditional Fire Building
1. With the primary air control lever in the full open
position (to the right), start with several sheets of
crumbled newspaper placed directly on the grate.
On top of the newspaper, place several pieces of
small dry kindling (approx. 1" in diameter) with two
to three larger logs (approx. 3" to 5" in diameter)
on top.
2. Light the fire and close the door, slowly building
the fire by adding larger and larger logs. Be sure
to follow the break-in procedure before creating
a hot fire that might damage the stove.
3. Once the stove has reached a surface temperature
range of between 400° and 600°, (204°C -316°C),
adjust the primary air control lever as necessary to
generate the heat output and burn time desired.
Jøtul recommends use of a magnetic stove top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature
of the stove. The optimum surface temperature
range for the most efficient burn is between 400°
and 600° (204°C -316°C). for the best locations to
place a stove-top thermometer.
Top-Down Fire Building - See fig. 14.
Many people find this method to be superior to the
traditional method.
1. With the primary air control lever in the full open
position (to the right), place two short 1/4-split logs
on the firebox floor, perpendicular to the rear wall,
about 6 inches apart.
2. Place kindling across the base logs.
3. Place one or two smaller logs on top of the
kindling.
4. Place newspaper between the two bottom logs
under the kindling. Light the news paper and close
the door. Continue to add kindling and small logs
as necessary to build the fire. Keep the air control
fully open until the fire is well-established.
WARNING: DO NOT OVER-FIRE THIS HEATER.
IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY
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CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVER-FIRING.
A HOUSE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE STOVE
OR CHIMNEY COULD RESULT.
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