Safety; Fire Prevention Measures; Requirements For Protection Of Inflammable Floors In Front Of The Fireplace - Jøtul F 520 Gebrauchsanweisung

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.
NB: Parts of the stove, in particular, the external surfaces, get
hot during combustion! Exercise caution!

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. 1.
• Ensure that furniture and other flammable materials are
not too close to the fireplace. Flammable materials should
not be placed within 900 mm of the fireplace.
• 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 present a potential fire hazard.
In case of chimney fire:
• Close all hatches and vents.
• Keep the firebox door closed.
• Check the loft and cellar for smoke.
• Call the fire service.
• Before use after a fire an expert must check the fireplace
and the chimney in order to ensure that it is fully functional.
Steel chimney
If a top-mounted steel chimney is used, fit an uninsulated
pipe from the burn chamber to approx. 10 mm over the top
grate. Make sure that the gasket is properly seated between
the flue pipe and the smoke outlet. Then fit the steel chimney
in accordance with the chimney supplier's installation
instructions.
3.2 Floor
Foundation
You need to make sure the foundation is suitable for a fireplace.
See "2.0 Technical Data" for specified weight.
We recommend the removal of any flooring that is not attached
to the foundation ("floating floors") beneath the installation.
Requirements for protection of
inflammable 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. b
Distance to combustible wall protected by firewall: See
fig. 1c.
The fireplace may be used with an uninsulated flue pipe
provided the distances between the fireplace and walls made
of combustible materials are as shown in fig. 1b. Alternative
distances with shielded or insulated flue pipe are also
displayed in fig. 1b.
NB: Place the product in such a way that it is possible to clean
the stove, the flue pipe and the chimney passage.
Note! Ensure that furniture and other flammable materials
are not too close to the fireplace. Flammable materials
should not be placed within 900 mm of the fireplace.
NB: Make sure that furniture and other household items are
not so close as to get dried up by the stove.
3.4 Ceiling
The fireplace can be fitted with the top edge of the hot air
opening of the surround at least 750 mm below a ceiling
of inflammable material.
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