Maintenance; Ash Removal; Glass Care - Jøtul F600 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

flue of a slow burning fire. The creosote that accumulates in
the flue is highly flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires.
To prevent a chimney fire, the creosote needs to be removed
by sweeping the chimney and flue connector. The frequency of
sweeping will depend on how you operate your stove, but it is
important to inspect the flue after every two weeks of use. An
accumulation of 1/4" or more on the sides of the flue or connector
is considered hazardous and should be removed.
In the event that creosote in your chimney or flue connector
ignites, the resulting fire is often accompanied by a roaring noise
and a crackling sound as flakes of burned creosote break loose.
lf you suspect you are having a chimney fire, immediately close
the draft regulator and make sure the stove door is closed. Call
the fire department and get everyone safely out of the house.
Trying to extinguish the fire in the stove will not help. In fact it
can make the matter worse by allowing oxygen through the door,
which then supports the fire in the chimney. When the roaring
and crackling has stopped, you should resist the temptation to
open the door and look at the fire. The fire may have suffocated,
but could rekindle when you open the door. After a chimney fire,
do not use your stove until the chimney and the flue connector
has been cleaned and inspected to ensure that no damage has
been sustained.

6.0 Maintenance

6.1 Ash Removal

For your protection always wear safety gloves when handling
the ash pan.
Ash removal will be required periodically depending on how
frequently the stove is used. Conveniently, the Jøtul F 600 is
equipped with an ash pan assembly for easy ash removal,
without the need for opening the front doors.
The ash pan door is located under the front ashlip of the stove.
To open the ash door rotate the door knob counterclockwise to
unlatch the door and clockwise to latch the door.
Remove the ash pan. When the stove is in operation always close
the ash door before leaving to dispose of the ashes.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container equipped
with a tight sealing lid. The container should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.

6.2 Glass Care

Cleaning:
On occasion it will be necessary to clean the carbon deposits
and fly ash off of the glass. If the carbon and fly ash are allowed
to remain on the glass for an extended period of time it could
eventually cause the glass to become etched and cloudy. Any
creosote, which might deposit on the glass, should burn off
during the next hot fire.
The proper cleaning procedure is as follows:
1. Glass needs to be completely cool.
2. Only use a cleaner that is specifically designed for this
purpose. The use of abrasives will damage the glass and
ultimately leave the glass frosted.
3. Rinse and dry glass completely before burning your stove.
Never operate the stove with a cracked or broken glass panel.
Glass removal:
Always operate the doors slowly and cautiously to avoid cracking
or breaking the glass. Never use the door to push wood into
the firebox. If the glass becomes cracked or broken follow this
procedure for replacement:
1. Remove the door from the stove and place on a flat surface.
2. Carefully remove all of the glass clips from the inside of the
door.
3. Gently remove all pieces of the glass panel and gasketing.
4. Remove all remaining debris from the glass area using a wire
brush.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement and the new
gasket. Do not overlap the ends of the gasket rope.
6. Center the new glass panel over the gasket and reinstall
the glass clips. See figure 13, page 15.
Important: The side of the glass treated with an infrared coating
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