Jotul F500: 3.0 Installation

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3.0 Installation

3.1 Floor

Foundations

It must be ensured that the foundations are dimensioned for 

the fireplace. Cf. 

«2.0 Technical data»

 for specification of weight. 

It is recommended that flooring which is not fastened to the 

foundations – so-called floating flooring – is removed during 

installation.

Wooden floor protection 

Jøtul F 

500

 has a heat shield underneath which protects the floor 

from radiation. The product can therefore be placed directly on a 

wooden floor that is covered by a metal plate or other suitable, 

non-inflammable material. The recommended minimum 

thickness is 0,9 mm.

Any flooring made of combustible material, such as linoleum, 

carpets, etc. must be removed from under the floor plate.

Requirement for protecting combustible 

flooring in front of fireplace

The front plate must be in accordance with national laws and 

regulations. 

See 

fig.1.

Contact your local building authority regarding restrictions and 

installation requirements.

3.2 Walls

Note! The side load door must not be used in corner installations.

Distance to wall made of combustible material-  

see fig. 1

The fireplace is authorised for use with the distances to the wall 

of flammable material as shown in 

fig. 1.

A heat shield for the back can be ordered and mounted depending 

on the position of the fireplace and the desired distance to 

combustible materials. See fig. 1.

Distance to walls covered by a firewall

Firewall requirement

The firewall must be at least 

100 mm thick 

 and be made of brick, 

concrete-stone or light concrete. Other materials and structures 

with satisfactory documentation may also be used.

3.3 Ceiling

There must be a minimum distance of 

1200 mm

 to a combustible 

ceiling above the fireplace.

3.4 Chimneys and flue pipes

•  A chimney can be linked to the fireplace and flue approved 

for solid fuel-fired fireplaces with a flue gas temperature as 

specified in 

«2.0 Technical data»

. 

•  The cross-section of the chimney must be at least equal to 

the cross-section of the flue. Please use 

«2.0 Technical data»

to calculate the correct cross-section of the chimney. 

•  Several solid fuel-fired fireplaces can be connected to the 

same chimney if the cross-section of the chimney is adequate.

• 

Connection to the chimney must be carried out in accordance 

with the installation instructions from the supplier of the 

chimney. 

• 

Before making a hole in the chimney the fireplace should be test-

mounted in order to correctly mark the position of the fireplace 

and the hole in the chimney.  See 

fig. 1

 for minimum dimensions. 

•  Ensure that the flue pipe is inclined all the way up to the 

chimney.

•  Use a flue pipe bend with a sweeping hatch that allows it 

to be swept.

Be aware of the fact that it is particularly important that 

connections have a certain flexibility in order to prevent 

movement in the installation leading to cracks.

N.B. A correct and sealed connection is very important for the 

proper functioning of the product.

Recommended chimney draught: See 

«2.0 Technical data».

 If the 

draught is too strong you can install and operate a flue damper 

to control the draught.

3.5 Assembly prior to installation

Note! Check that the stove is free of any damage prior  to 

commencing installation.

The product is heavy! Make sure you have assistance when 

erecting and installing it.

A heat shield for the floor shall always be used. A heat shield 

for the back can be ordered and mounted depending on the 

position of the fireplace and the desired distance to combustible 

materials. See fig. 1.

1.  The oval top plate is fastened with screws during transport. 

Remove the screws from underneath the top plate and leave it 

unattached. This makes it easier for the chimney sweep when 

the product and the flue pipe have to be cleaned. 

2.   Take out the ash lips, which are inside the burn chamber, and 

install. The one in front is placed loosely on top of the base 

plate, while the side ash 

lip is fastened with the screw that 

is attached to the base plate.

3.   Fasten the heat shield under the middle using 2 M6 x 12 

screws. Follow the 

fig.  5.

Mounting of flue pipe

The stove is installed with a 150 mm diameter flue pipe. This must 

be an approved thickness. 

The flue outlet for Jøtul F 

500

 is inside the burn chamber during 

transportation. You can choose between a top or rear outlet from 

the flue pipe. The screws for fastening are in the bag containing 

screws. 

1.  Flue pipes 150 mm dia. are placed directly onto the product 

flue outlet. There is a screw on both sides of the product flue 

outlet 

(fig. 3A)

. These are used to fasten the flue pipe. 

2.  Mark where the screws hit the flue pipe when it is at the 

very bottom of the flue outlet and drill a 5,5 mm hole for the 

screw in the flue pipe. 

3.  Use gasket and cement to seal between flue pipe and product 

flue outlet. Place the gasket around the lower part of the flue 

pipe and fill up the space with cement.  

4.  Fasten the flue pipe with screws. 

Note! It is important that the joints are completely sealed. Air 

leakage etc. may lead to malfunction.

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