Jøtul F 400 User Manual

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The Outside Air Kit includes an adapter to mount onto
the stove that will except the fresh air pipe.
Installation will require some additional materials:
a. The appropriate length of metallic pipe for a conduit
of the outside air (3” diameter).
b. A rain/weather resistant cap for the outside of the
house.
c. A rodent screen- that is no larger than 1/4” mesh.
Outside air may be required if:
1. The F 400 Castine does not “draw” steadily, smoke
rollout occurs, fuel burns poorly, or back-drafts occur
whether or not there is combustion present.
2. Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such as
fireplaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not
operate properly, suffer smoke roll-out when opened,
or back -draft whether or not there is combustion
present.
3. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day
alleviates any of the above symptoms.
4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier
and tight fitting windows and/or has any powered
devices that exhaust house air.
5. There is excessive condensation on the windows in the
winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
If these or other indications suggest that infiltration air is
inadequate, additional combustion air should be provided
from the outdoors. Outside combustion air can be
provided to the appliance by the following means:
1. Direct connection: The F 400 Castine has been tested
and listed for use use with a outside air kit. This outside
air kit is connected directly to the stove, be sure to
follow the instructions provided with the kit.
2. Indirect method: Outside air is ducted to a point no
closer than (12”) 300mm from the appliance, to avoid
affecting the performance of the appliance.
3. A mechanical ventilation system: If the house has a
ventilation system (air change or heat recovery):
a. The ventilation system may be able to provide
sufficient combustion make-up air for the solid -
fuel fired appliance.
b. The homeowner should be informed that the
ventilation system might need to be rebalanced
by a ventilation technician after installation of the
appliance.
Floor Bracket Kit (part # 750304)
Use of the Floor Bracket Kit is required in all mobile home
installations to secure the stove to the floor. Complete
installation instructions and diagrams are supplied with
each Floor Bracket Kit.
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Rear Heatshield (part # 154385)
A stove rear heatshield has been specifically designed for
the F 400 Castine to reduce clearances off the rear of the
stove to combustible materials. Use of the heatshield does
not affect the clearance off the sides of the appliance. See
pages 12-13 for specific clearance requirements. Complete
installation instructions are supplied with the heatshield.
No other type of heatshield may be used on the rear of
the F 400 Castine.
Bottom Heatshield (part # 129884)
A bottom heatshield, which is packed inside the stove, has
been specifically designed for the F 400 Castine. It is
required in all alcove installations. Use of the bottom heat
shield does not affect the floor protection requirements
discribed on page 16 of this manual.
No other type of heatshield may be used on the bottom
of the F 400 Castine.
Stove-top Thermometer (part # 5002)
Jøtul recommends the use of a magnetic stove-top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature of the
stove. The optimum surface temperature range for the
most efficient, clean burn is between 400° and 600°.

Jøtul F 400 Specifications

General

Brand	Jøtul
Model	F 400
Category	Wood stove
Language	English