Jotul F 270 Série Manuel D'installation Et Données Techniques page 18

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Wood consumption
Jøtul F 270 has a nominal heat output of 6,5 kW. This is equivalent to
a consumption of approximately 2,0 kg of quality firewood per hour.
Kindling:
Length: 20-30 cm
Diameter: 2-5 cm
Amount per fire: 6-8 pieces
Firewood (split logs):
Length: Ca 25 cm
Diameter: Approx. 8 cm
Intervals for adding wood: Approximately every 45 minutes
Size of the fire: 1.5 kg
Amount per load: 3 pieces
Nominal heat emission is achieved when the air wash vent
is open approximately 50% (fig. 10A),and the handle for the
lighting valve is pulled out approximately 1-2 cm (fig. 10B). In
this position the ignition vent is now completely closed but the
grate is open.
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3.0 Installation
3.1 Floor
Foundations
It must be ensured that the foundations are dimensioned for
the fireplace. Cf. «2.0 Technical data» for specification of weight.
It is recommended that flooring which is not fastened to the
foundations – so-called floating flooring – is removed during
installation.
Combustible floor protection
If the fireplace is to be mounted on a combustible floor, cover
the floor under and in front of the fireplace with a plate made
of metal or other non-combustible material. The recommended
minimum thickness is 0.9 mm.
Any flooring made of combustible material, such as linoleum,
carpets, etc. must be removed from under the floor plate.
Requirement for protecting combustible
flooring in front of fireplace
The front plate must be in accordance with national laws and
regulations.
Contact your local building authority regarding restrictions and
installation requirements.
3.2 Walls
Distance to wall made of combustible material
- see fig. 1.
You may use the fireplace with an uninsulated flue pipe provided
the distances to walls made of combustible materials are as
shown in fig. 1.
Distance to walls covered by a firewall
Contact your local building authority regarding restrictions and
installation requirements.
Firewall requirement
The firewall must be at least 100 mm thick and be made of
brick, concrete-stone or light concrete. Other materials and
constructions with satisfactory documentation may also be
used.
3.3 Ceiling
There must be a minimum distance of 1000 mm to a combustible
ceiling above the fireplace.