Operation Manual

5
General Information
This product has been approved to the European
Standard EN 613:2000 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 G20 or be converted for the use of
Propane G31.
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 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 G31 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.