Jøtul GF 400 BV Sebago Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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138301_Rev_G   10.4.11

We recommend that 

our gas products be 

installed and serviced by 

professionals who are 

certified in the U.S. by 

the National Fireplace 

Institute® (NFI) as NFI Gas 

Specialists.

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Jøtul GF 400 BV

Installation Requirements for the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY 

A LICENSED MASTER OR JOURNEYMAN 

PLUMBER OR GAS-FITTER WHEN 

INSTALLED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF 

MASSACHUSETTS.

1.   If there is not one already present, on each 

floor level where there are bedroom(s), 

a carbon monoxide detector and alarm 

shall be placed in the living area outside 

the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide 

detector shall comply with NFPA 720 

(2005 Edition).

2.   A carbon monoxide detector shall:  

a)  Be located in the room that houses the 

appliance or equipment;

  b) Be either hard-wired or battery 

powered or both; and

  c)  Shall comply with NFPA 720 (2002 

Edition).

3.   A Product-approved vent terminal must 

be used, and if applicable, a Product-

approved air intake must be used. 

Installation shall be in strict compliance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.  A 

copy of the installation instructions must 

remain with the appliance or equipment 

at the completion of the installation.

THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PROVIDES INFORMATION TO 

ENSURE SAFE INSTALLATION AND EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE 

OPERATION OF YOUR FIREPLACE INSERT. PLEASE READ 

THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND MAKE THEM 

AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING OR SERVICING THIS GAS 

INSERT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE CONSTRUCTION 

OF THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS COMPONENTS.  ANY 

MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY, 

CERTIFICATION AND LISTING OF THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A 

QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY.  

 

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Suggested Tools for  

Installation and Service

•  External regulator (for Propane only)

•  Piping which complies with local code

•  Manual shut-off valve - 

 

  T-Handle required in Massachusetts

•  Sediment trap - if required by code

•  Tee joint

•  Pipe wrench

•  Pipe sealant

•  10 mm open end wrench

•  1/2”, 7/16” open end wrench

•  Phillips head screwdriver

•  Flat head screwdriver

•  1/4” nut driver

•  Gloves

•  Safety glasses

•  Torx T-20 screwdriver

 

•  Tin snips

Summary of Contents for GF 400 BV Sebago

Page 1: ...r future reference QUEFAIRESIVOUSSENTEZUNEODEURDEGAZ Ne pas tenter d allumer l appareil Ne touchez aucum interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des t l phones se trouvant dans le b timent o vous trouvez Appe...

Page 2: ...d air intake must be used Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer s instructions A copy of the installation instructions must remain with the appliance or equipment at the com...

Page 3: ...space below You may also wish to attach your purchase receipt to this page for future reference MODEL NAME J tul GF 400 BV Gas Stove SERIAL NUMBER _______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ____...

Page 4: ...E APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED SEE PG 11 With Short Legs reduce height by 2 1 4 51 mm 13 330 mm Rear Exit 23 1 2 597 mm C L 6 3 4 171 mm 24 609 mm 28 711 mm 26 3 4 679 mm 13 330 mm 4 1 2 114 mm 13 1 4 336 m...

Page 5: ...ing if a proposed installation is acceptable Any requirement that is requested by the local authority having jurisdiction that is not specifically addressed in this manual defaults to local code In th...

Page 6: ...doivent tre avertis des dangers des temp ratures de surface lev es et devraient rester l cart pour viter les br lures ou l inflammation des v tements Young children should be supervised while they ar...

Page 7: ...Maintain clearances to combustibles as noted above Width 32 81 cm Depth 24 61 cm Height 61 155 cm Approved Wall Pass Through Use only 4 Simpson Dura Vent Wall Thimble 3143 to pass the vent pipe throu...

Page 8: ...e B cap is required See diagrams page 10 Venting on the Sebago CANNOT be less than 4 in diameter or greater than 4 in diameter Any unused flue or masonry enclosure can be used as a passage way for ven...

Page 9: ...NENT When installing at an altitude above 2000 the mini mum vertical rise becomes 12 from the draft hood Figure 6 Venting through a masonry chimney Listed termi nation cap required Storm collar requir...

Page 10: ...90 Elbows Minimum chimney height from Draft Hood is 7 feet Minimum chimney height from Draft Hood is 7 feet Maximum chimney height off Draft Hood is 35 feet Minimum chimney height off Draft Hood is 7...

Page 11: ...IAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTION AND ALL CODES AND REQUIRE MENTS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDIC TION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC TIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROP...

Page 12: ...two support brackets at the front of the firebox and push the plate back toward the rear of the firebox 11 CHANGE THE PILOT ORIFICE From within the firebox remove the Pilot Head by pulling it straight...

Page 13: ...rews securely 16 Install the identification labels to the stove so that they can be seen by any person that may be servicing the stove Label A apply to back of stove Label B apply to stove s rating pl...

Page 14: ...2 0 14 9 The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing on that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kP...

Page 15: ...T THE PILOT ASSEMBLY OPENING Do not pile the embers against the burner skirt edges See fig 24 Figure 20 Engage the holes in the underside ot the Right Log with the peg in the burner skirt Figure 22 In...

Page 16: ...PLIANCE Figure 26 Valve and Accessory wiring diagram Flame Appearance Air Shutter Adjustment This stove is shipped from the factory equipped to burn Natural gas If the stove has been converted for use...

Page 17: ...ob located in the center of the valve face Fire intensity can be adjusted up to 50 between the LOW and HIGH settings See fig 29 NO SMOKE OR SOOT SHOULD BE PRESENT CHECK LOG PLACEMENT IF ANY SOOT OR SM...

Page 18: ...he stove is cold and there are NO hot embers 5 Remember this appliance has a continuous burning pilot flame Exercise caution when using products having combustible vapors Always shut off gas supply wh...

Page 19: ...ealed according to the manufac turer s instructions provided at the initial installation Burner and Logset Periodically inspect the Firebox Valve Compartment Convection Airways and optional Blower to...

Page 20: ...6 flange head hex bolts as shown in fig 34 4 Attach the Duct Deflectors using the two 7 x 1 2 screws together with the finger guard mounting screws already in place See 7 and 11 in fig 33 5 Install th...

Page 21: ...ically when the stove cools down If automatic blower circulation is not desired place the blower control switch in the MANUAL position Figure 37 Blower Wiring Diagram Figure 36 Blower Controls CAUTION...

Page 22: ...eir own against the wall Push them back against the Rear Panel 6 Reinstall the Logset See page 21 BE CERTAIN THAT NO EMBERS ARE BLOCKING THE PILOT ASSEMBLY OPENING 7 Replace the Glass Frame Slide the...

Page 23: ...APPAREIL CONVERTI EST CHEQUE SUIVANT LES CRITERES ETABLIS DANS LES INSTRUCTIONS DE PROPRIETAIRE PROVISIONNEES AVEC L EQUIPEMENT Derating Procedure 1 Follow Steps 1 10 of the Fuel Conversion procedure...

Page 24: ...24 138301_Rev_G 10 4 11 ONLY USE REPLACEMENT PARTS PROVIDED BY AN AUTHORIZED J TUL DEALER Figure 44 J tul GF 400 BV Sebago Illustrated Parts Breakdown...

Page 25: ...on Kit to Natural Gas 156006 High Altitude Adjustment Kit LP 155885 High Altitude Adjustment Kit NG 155895 45 Gasket Pilot Asy 129670 48 Control Door 2211892 49 Spacer 118040 50 Fender Washer 1 50 dia...

Page 26: ...osts associated with the repair of gas controls plumbing burners log set or sheet metal firebox beyond the warranty period 5 Damage caused by unauthorized modification use or repair 6 Damage to enamel...

Page 27: ...knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand do not try to repair it Call a qualified technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appl...

Page 28: ...beginning the installation it is important that these instructions be carefully read and understood J tul maintains a policy of continual product development Consequently products may differ in speci...

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