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Jøtul C
550
CB Rockland 139656_02 10/2/14
Safety Notices
• BURN SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO
START THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN Garbage OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.
• IF THIS ROOM HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY
INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
• CONTACT THE LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE
OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND IN-
STALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
YOUR AREA. WHEN NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS
MANUAL, OR BY LOCAL CODE AUTHORITIES,
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIRE-
MENTS DEFER TO NFPA
211
OR CSA B
365.
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS FIREPLACE TO ANY
AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• DO NOT USE GRATES OR ANDIRONS TO
ELEVATE THE FIRE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON
THE FIRECHAMBER FLOOR.
• EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION!
KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT WILL CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
• NEVER OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH A
CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS PANEL.
• Install smoke detectors in the living areas
and bedrooms of your home. Test them
regularly and install new batteries twice
annually. When installed in the same room
as the stove, a smoke detector should be
located as far from the stove as possible to
prevent it from sounding when adding fuel
to the fire.
• Avoid creating a low pressure condition in
the room where the stove is operating. Be
aware that operation of an exhaust fan or
clothes dryer can create a low pressure area
and consequently promote flow reversal
through the stove and chimney system. The
chimney and building, however, always work
together as a system - provision of outside
air, directly or indirectly to an atmospheri-
cally vented appliance will not guarantee
proper chimney performance. Consult your
local Jøtul authorized dealer regarding spe-
cific installation/performance issues.
Installation
Preparation
We strongly urge you to have your authorized Jøtul
dealer install your new Jøtul C
550
Fireplace Insert.
• Check with local building officials to determine
what permits may be required before installation.
• Notify your insurance company before installing
this fireplace.
Unpacking the Fireplace
All firebox components of the Jøtul C
550
Fireplace
Insert are contained within the carton on a single
pallet. The Surround Kit is packaged separately.
As you unpack the contents, inspect each item for
damage. Notify your dealer of any damage such as
dents, cracked glass, or broken bricks.
Contents:
• Firebox Assembly - including Firebricks
• Draw-Down Flue Collar Adaptor - including Pins
• Stove Hardware Bag
• Fireplace Conversion Notice Plate
• Blower Power Cord
• AC Power Receptacle Lead
• Blower Control Knob
• Leg Levelers, (2) See Apendix, pg. 22.
• Door Knob parts See Apendix, pg. 23.
Tools & Materials Required:
• work gloves
• safety glasses
• tape measure
• Phillips screwdriver
• power drill / 1/8” bit • flashlight
• High-temperature sealant
• 1” (25 mm) masonry anchors or nails (two)
• 1/4” x 3/4” self-tapping screws (three)
• 10 mm (1/4”) open end wrench or socket driver
Removing the Firebox from Pallet
1. Inspect the firebox assembly for damage and con-
tact your dealer if any is found.
2. The firebox may be lightened by removing the door,
firebricks and baffle plates. See page 12 for details
on baffle plate removal.
3. The firebox is secured to the pallet by a steel
bracket on each side and one screw in the bottom
at the front. Use a 1/4 socket to remove these five
screws and lift the firebox to disengage the brack-
ets. Discard brackets.
4. Install the Door Knob parts in the order shown in
fig. 21, page 22. Install the Blower Control Knob,
found in the Miscellaneous Kit bag.
