5
139405_A CF
3
BF
3
General Information
This product has been approved to the European
Standard EN 613:2000 and is in accordance with EC Gas
Appliances Directive
2009
/
142
/EC (ex-
90/396
/EEC).
Before installation, ensure that the local distribu-
tion conditions (identification of the type of gas and
pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
This product, the Jøtul GF
3
BF
3
, may only be used
with Natural Gas G
20
or be converted for the use of
Propane G
31
.
Assembly, installation and maintenance must be
performed by a qualified person in accordance with
the instructions for Assembly, Installation, and Use
enclosed with the product. The installation may only
be operated after it has been inspected by a quali-
fied person and a certificate of completion has been
issued.
The Installation should be carried out in accordance
with the Building Regulations which include the fol-
lowing standards for installation and maintenance
of flues, ventilation and installation of Gas Fires. For
UK BS5440:1, BS5440:2, BS5871 for Republic of Ireland
IS813, ICP3, IS327
The appliance is designed as a freestanding unit and
no additional fixing methods need apply.
This appliance is intended for use on a gas installation
with a governed meter.
Safety Precautions
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the
rules in force. Consult instructions before installation
and use of this appliance.
The appliance is designed as a heating device and all
components will become hot (excluding control knob,
control cover and control switch). Care should be taken
not to touch unit when it is in operation.
WARNING! If you detect an odour of gas:
• Do not light the Stove or any other appliance.
• Do not use electrical switches or the telephone.
• Contact your gas supplier’s emergency number.
The appliance must only be installed and repaired by
qualified personnel. Always turn off the gas supply
before service.
The appliance must be inspected following installation
and at least once a year by qualified personnel.
The appliance must only use gas of the correct type and
pressure. See technical data for more details.
If Propane G
31
is to be used, the appliance must be
converted using the conversion instructions and kit
supplied by Jøtul. This is only to be installed by qualified
personnel.
It is permitted to install the appliance against a wall
made of combustible material with the clearances
specified in figs. 5-6.
The minimum clearance to combustible material in
front of the appliance is 6
00
mm.
WARNING:
Curtains may not be placed within 6
00
mm
above the appliance.
Never store combustible gas or liquid in the same room
with the appliance.
WARNING:
Never use the appliance if the front glass
panel has been removed, is cracked, or is open.
Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed
or qualified service person. Only remove glass for rou-
tine service. Always handle glass carefully.
Do not burn solid fuel in the appliance.
Do not place combustible material on or near the appli-
ance, as the appliance becomes hot.
This appliance becomes hot in use so it advisable to
keep young children, the aged, or infirm, and animals at
a safe distance using a fireguard conforming to BS6
539
or BS
6778
to provide extra protection.
