Jotul I530FL: 3.0 Installation

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Wood consumption

The efficiency of Jøtul I 

530 

FL gives it a nominal heat output of 

9.0 

kW

. Wood consumption, at nominal heat output: Approx. 

2.9 

kg/h. 

The size of the pieces of wood should be:

Kindling (finely split wood):

Length: approx. 35 cm

Diameter: 2-5 cm

Quantity required each time: 8 - 10 pieces

Wood (split wood):

Recommended length: 30 - 40 cm

Diameter:  Approx. 8 - 12 cm

Interval for adding wood: Approx. every 60 minutes

Fire size: 3 kg (nominal output)

Quantity required each time:  4 pieces

Nominal heat output is achieved when the air vent is open 

approx. 40 % (fig. 4 A).

3.0 Installation

3.1 Floor

Foundation

You need to make sure the foundation is suitable for a fireplace. 

See 

“2.0 Technical Data”

 for specified weight. 

Requirements for protection of wooden 

flooring beneath the fireplace

The Jøtul I 

530

 FL has a heat shield underneath to protect the 

floor from radiated heat. The product can therefore be positioned 

directly on a wooden floor that is covered by a sheet of metal or 

other non-inflammable material. The recommended minimum 

thickness is 

0.9 mm

. The plate must cover the entire floor surface 

within the surround. 

We recommend the removal of any flooring that is not attached 

to the foundation (“floating floors”) beneath the installation. 

Any floor covering of inflammable material, such as linoleum, 

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

Requirements for protection of inflammable 

floors in front of the fireplace

The floor in front of the fireplace must be protected by a sheet 

of metal or other non-inflammable material. The recommended 

minimum thickness is 0.9 mm. The floor plate must comply with 

national laws and regulations. 

Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions and 

installation requirements. 

3.2 Wall

Distance to inflammable wall protected by 

insulation (Fig. 1) 

Insulation requirements 

50 mm

 rock wool 120 kg/m

3

 with aluminium foil on one side. 

Distance to inflammable wall protected by 

firewall (Fig. 1) 

Requirements for regulation firewalls

The firewall must be at least 100 mm thick and made of brick, 

concrete or lightweight concrete. Other materials and structures 

with satisfactory documentation may also be used. 

Contact your local building authorities regarding restrictions and 

installation requirements. 

Distance to non-inflammable wall (Fig. 1) 

“Non-inflammable wall” here means a non-bearing wall of 

continuous brickwork/concrete. 

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Requirements for fireplace surround

Fireplace surrounds must be made of a non-inflammable material

Note that the entire back wall and, if any, side walls within the 

surround must be covered with insulation/firewalls. 

If the cowl is built up to the ceiling and the ceiling is of 

inflammable material, extra panelling must be installed above 

the top of the heating chamber and above the cowl’s vents in 

order to prevent the ceiling becoming hot. Use for example: Rock 

wool, 

100 mm

 thick, on a steel plate 

(min. 0.9 mm)

. See 

Fig. 2A

.  

Ensure there is adequate ventilation in the top of the cowl – e.g. 

a gap under the ceiling. 

NB: Remember that it must be possible to sweep and inspect 

the installation. 

3.3 Air supply (Fig. 2) 

Air must flow between the insert and the brickwork, and it is 

extremely important that there is an unimpeded air supply to 

the air inlets.

The air inlet dimensions specified in the text are minimum 

requirements. 

Required air vent sizes (for air circulation): 

Base:  Minimum of 500 cm

2

 free opening. 

Top:  Minimum of 750 cm

2

 free opening. 

This is a safety measure to ensure that the build-up of heat inside 

the surround does not become too great and that the output of 

heat to the room is adequate. 

If the house is poorly ventilated, the room must be fitted with 

an additional supply of outside air, e.g. by means of a separate 

duct under the fireplace, 

Fig. 2 C

. The outside air duct should be 

as straight as possible and must be made of a non-inflammable 

material. It must be possible to close the ducts with a damper in 

order to keep out cold air when the stove is not being used. We 

recommend Jøtul’s outside air damper, catalogue no. 10026690. 

3.4 Ceiling

The fireplace can be fitted with the top edge of the hot air 

opening of the surround 

at least 800 mm

 below a ceiling of 

inflammable material. See 

Fig. 2

. Ensure there is adequate 

ventilation in the top of the cowl – e.g. a gap under the ceiling. 

3.5 Chimney and flue pipe

•  The fireplace can be connected to a chimney and flue pipe 

approved for solid fuel fireplaces with flue gas temperatures 

as specified in 

“2.0 Technical Data”

. 

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

flue pipe. Use 

“2.0 Technical Data”

 to calculate the correct 

chimney cross-section.

•  Several solid fuel stoves can be connected to the same chimney 

system if the chimney cross section is adequate. 

•   Before a hole is made 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. 

•   Make sure that the flue pipe rises all the way up to the chimney. 

•   Use a flue pipe bend with a sweep hatch to allow sweeping. 

Please note

 that it is extremely important for connections to 

have a degree of flexibility. This is to prevent any movement in 

the installation leading to the formation of cracks. 

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NB:

 A correct and airtight connection is extremely important for 

the function of the product. 

Weight must not be transferred from the fireplace structure to the 

chimney. The fireplace structure must not hinder the chimney’s 

ability to move, and must not be anchored to the chimney.

For recommended chimney draught, see “2.0 Technical Data”. If 

the draught is too strong, a flue pipe damper can be installed 

and used to reduce the draught.

3.6 Preparation/installation

NB: Check that the fireplace is undamaged before installation 

begins. 

The product is heavy! Ensure you have help when positioning 

and installing it. 

Attaching the legs and securing the base 

heat shield (Fig. 3) 

1.  Unpack the insert. Take out the box with contents and, if 

necessary, burn plates to make the product lighter. Close the door. 

2.  To make the installation easier, the entire front, including the 

door, air chamber and exhaust deflector, can be removed. See 

section 

“4.0 Service”

. 

3.  Lay the insert carefully down on its back (you can protect the 

floor with the wooden pallet and cardboard packaging). 

4.  Assemble the 3 legs 

(A)

 with the 3 adjustable joints 

(C)

 using 

the 3 screws and nuts that are in a bag in the box. Then attach 

these to the insert using the three (3) M6 x 25 mm countersunk 

screws 

(B)

 and washers. The screws and washers are already 

attached to the base of the insert. Turn the adjustable joints 

to obtain the required height. 

5.  Assemble the heat shield 

(Fig. 3H)

 under the base of the insert 

using one (1) M6 nut and a washer. 

6.  Stand the burn chamber up. 

7.  Make final adjustments to the legs once the insert has been 

test-mounted. The bracket 

(D)

 should be placed under the 

screw heads to protect the surface and to prevent the insert 

from slipping out of place. Make final adjustments using the 

M10 x 45 mm screws attached to the joints. 

8.  Refit all the parts that were removed for easier handling of 

the insert.

Log retainer (Fig. 5) 

Mount the log retainer onto the knobs on the rear of the front 

frame. 

Assembling the smoke outlet (Fig. 6)

1.  Position the smoke outlet 

(A)

, which is packed in the box, on 

the top of the insert so that the screw attached to it is facing 

forwards. 

2.  Place a clamping iron 

(B)

 on each side and attach with a 

M8 x 30 mm screw 

(C)

 and nut.