Jøtul F 400 User Manual

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of between 400° and 600°, adjust the primary air control
lever as necessary to generate the heat output and burn
time desired.
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 burn is between 400° and 600°.
See figure 12 -page 16 for the optimum locations of a stove-
top thermometer.
Important: Never overfire the stove. If any part of the
stove or chimney glows, you are overfiring, and a house
fire or serious damage to the stove or chimney could result.
Immediately close down the air control if you notice this
condition.
Adding fuel
When reloading the stove while it is still hot and a bed of
hot embers still exist, follow this reloading procedure:
• Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
• Push the air control lever to the full open position (far
right).
• Wait a few seconds before opening the door.
• Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot embers
equally around the firebox.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
• Close the door, be sure to latch the door tightly.
• Wait 5 – 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air
to the desired heat output setting.
• (If you have at least a 2” thick ember bed when
reloading, it may be possible to close the door and
immediately adjust the air control setting).
The formation of creosote
When wood is burned slowly and at low temperatures, it
produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with moisture to form creosote. The slow moving smoke
carries the creosote vapors, which condense in the cooler
chimney flues, and this creosote then sticks to the chimney
walls.
The creosote that accumulates in the chimney is highly
flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires. To prevent
chimney fires it is important to have the chimney and
chimney connector pipe inspected and/or cleaned semi-
annually. A qualified chimney sweep or other authorized
service person can provide this service.
It is also important to remember that chimney size,
temperature and height all affect draft which in turn
affects the formation of creosote. Be sure to follow the
installation and operation guidelines established in this
manual.
Maintenance
Ash removal
Of course, 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 F 400
Castine 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 ash lip of the
stove. To open the ash door place the receptacle end of
your specially designed ash tool onto the square fitting of
the ash door latch. Rotate the door counterclockwise to
unlatch the door and clockwise to latch the door.
With a gloved hand grasp the ash pan handle and remove
the ash pan. Always close the ash pan 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.
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, will 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.
IMPORTANT: Replace glass only with a ceramic glass panel
specifically designed for the Jøtul F 400 Castine. Do not
use substitutes. Replacement glass panels can be ordered
through your Jøtul dealer.
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:
Never operate the stove with a cracked or
broken glass panel.
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Jøtul F 400 Specifications

General

Brand	Jøtul
Model	F 400
Category	Wood stove
Language	English