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General Information
This product has been approved to the European
Standard EN 63:000 and is in accordance with EC
Gas Appliances Directive (90/396/EEC).
The Flue must be checked for soundness and swept
prior to installation it should only be used if clean and
in good order.
Before installation, ensure that the local distribution
conditions and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
This appliance incorporates a spillage monitoring
device (TTB) this device will shutdown the appliance
in the event of interruption to the evacuation of com-
bustion products. I.e. Flue Blockage.
If the appliance spillage monitoring device (TTB)
should operate and close down the appliance, a mini-
mum period of 3 minutes should be observed before
following the lighting instructions detailed in the
USER section of this manual.
If the appliance spillage monitoring device (TTB)
shuts down the appliance repeatedly the appliance
should not be used and a qualified service engineer
should be called for service.
This product, the Jøtul GF
400
CF, may only be used
with Natural Gas G0 or be converted for the use of
Propane G3.
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:, BS5440:, BS587 for Republic of Ireland
IS83, ICP3, IS37
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 gas supply.
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 G3 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 600 mm.
Curtains may not be placed within 600 mm above the
appliance.
Never store combustible gas or liquid in the same room
with the appliance.
Never light the appliance without the front glass in
place or if the glass is cracked. Replacement of the glass
should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
Only remove glass for routine 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 fire guard conforming to BS6539
or BS6778 to provide extra protection.