Safety; Fire Prevention Measures; Air Supply - Jøtul I 520 Handbuch

3.0 Safety

NB: To guarantee optimal performance and safety, Jøtul
recommends that its stoves are fitted by a qualified installer
(see www.jotul.com for a complete list of dealers).
Any modifications to the product by the distributor, installer
or consumer may result in the product and safety features
not functioning as intended. The same applies to the
installation of accessories or optional extras not supplied by
Jøtul. This may also be the case if parts that are essential
to the functioning and safety of the fireplace have been
disassembled or removed.
In all these cases, the manufacturer is not responsible or
liable for the product and the right to make a complaint
becomes null and void.

3.1 Fire Prevention Measures

There is a certain element of danger every time you use
your fireplace. The following instructions must therefore be
followed:
• The minimum safety distances when installing and
using the fireplace are given in fig. 1a in the product
installation manual.
• The specified distance to combustible materials applies
to this stove.
• The stove has to be installed with a CE-approved flue
pipe.
• Also take into account the distance from the flue pipe
to combustible materials.
• Ensure that furniture and other combustible materials
are not too close to the fireplace. Combustible materials
must not be placed within 1100 mm of the fireplace
opening.
• Allow the fire to burn out. Never extinguish the flames
with water.
• The fireplace becomes hot when lit and may cause
burns if touched.
• Only remove ash when the fireplace is cold. Ash can
contain hot embers and should therefore be placed in
a non-flammable container.
• Ash should be placed outdoors or be emptied in a
place where it will not pose a potential fire hazard.
In case of a fire in the chimney:
• Close all openings and valves.
• Keep the door to the firebox closed.
• Check the attic and basement for smoke.
• Call the fire department.
• Ensure that the fireplace and the chimney are inspected
and given a green light by a professional before you
start to use the fireplace again after an outbreak of fire.
3.2 Floor
Foundation
Make sure that the foundation is suitable for the fireplace.
Requirements for protection of wooden
flooring beneath the fireplace
Use a floor plate if the product must be placed on a combustible
floor.
Requirements for protection of
combustible floors in front of the
fireplace
The front plate must comply with national laws and
regulations.
Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions
and installation requirements.
3.3 Walls
Distance to walls made of combustible material - see fig.
1a (Jøtul FS 175).
The fireplace may be used with a semi-insulated flue pipe
provided the distances between the fireplace and walls
made of combustible materials are as shown in fig. 1a
(Jøtul FS 175).
NB: Ensure that furniture and other combustible materials
are not too close to the fireplace. Combustible materials
must not be placed within 1100 mm of the fireplace
opening.
3.4 Ceiling
If the ceiling above the fireplace is made of a combustible
material, the minimum distance between the fireplace and
the ceiling must be 700 mm.

3.5 Air supply

There must be a flow of air between the burn chamber
and the surround. This is to ensure that any build-up
of heat inside the surround is not too great. NB: It is
extremely important not to cover air openings. See fig. 1a
for distances.
The amount of combustion air for Jøtul FS 175 is
approximately 20 mD/h.
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