Jøtul Alpha User Manual

Important safety warnings regarding stove installation to prevent house fires and property damage.

Details on the pipe connecting the stove to the chimney, including material and installation requirements.

Description of the device installed in combustible walls for the chimney connector.

Construction requirements for a masonry thimble, including brick and fireclay liner specifications.

Information on safe alternatives to brick thimbles, such as insulated metal pipes.

Types of chimneys suitable for Jotul stoves and factors influencing draft performance.

Minimum requirements for constructing a safe and functional masonry chimney.

Installation guidelines for using listed residential type building heating appliance chimneys.

Specifies required distances from the stove and chimney to combustible materials.

Requirements for non-combustible floor covering extending around the stove.

Diagrams and measurements for safe wall and ceiling clearances for the stove.

Guidelines for proper storage of firewood to ensure efficient burning and seasoning.

Explanation of creosote formation, chimney fire risks, and removal procedures.

Procedure for the initial break-in period with five consecutive small fires.

Step-by-step instructions on how to build an efficient and predictable fire.

Using the draft control and bypass damper to manage stove operation and heat output.

Method for establishing a proper bed of ash and kindling for starting the fire.

Techniques for controlling heat output by adjusting the draft control.

Instructions on how to safely remove ashes from the stove into the ash pan.

Explanation of the catalytic combustor's function, efficiency, and importance.

Procedures for periodically checking the catalyst's performance.

Guidance on identifying and resolving issues with the catalytic combustor.

Common issues like plugging, masking, cracking, and deactivation of the combustor.

Instructions for checking and replacing the gasket for the smoke by-pass.