Jøtul 3 USA User manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions for USA
Installation et fonctionnement pour Canada
Safety notice: If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For
your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area. Kindly save these instructions for future
reference.
Avis de sécurité: Une installation non appropriée de ce po le de chauffage risque de provoquer un
incendie. Assurez votre sécurité en respectant les directives dinstallation suivantes. Consultez les
autorités locales du bâtiment ou de la prévention des incendies au sujet des restrictions et exigences
relatives aux inspections dinstallations dans votre région.
Tested and listed by ITS Intertek Testing Services, Middleton, Wisconsin.
Tested to U.S. Standards: ANSI/UL 1 82, Canadian Standards: CAN/ULC-S627-M93
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Jøtul F 3 CB
Woodstove

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Standards and Safety Notices..........................3
Installations..........................................4
Chimney Requirements.............................6
Masonry Chimney.............6
Prefabricated Chimney.............6
Wall pass-throughs............7
Connectin to the Chimney.............................8
Masonry chimneys...............8
earthmount/Fireplaces...............9
Prefabricated Chimney...............9
Clearances........................................................10
Floor requirements.............10
Stove Clearances.............11
Wall shields.............12
Alcove Installations......................................13
Operation ......................................................14
Controls....................14
Breaking in your Stove...................14
Starting/Maintaining...................15
Formation of Creosote...................16
Maintenance..................................................16
Ash Removal...............16
Glass Care................16
General Maintenance................17
Gaskets................17
Accessories....................................................18
Firescreen.................18
Floor Bracket Kit.................18
Stove -Top Thermometer.................18
Parts Dia ram..........................................18-19
Appendix A (alternate floor protection)............20
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE
THEM AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING
OR SERVICING THE STOVE.
28
22 7/8
22 1/2
centerline of
rear exit
20 1/4
with short
legs
installed
7 5/16
14 9/16
13

STANDARDS
The F 3 CB wood stove has been tested and listed
to;
U.S. Standards: ANSI/UL 737 and ANSI/UL 482.
Canadian Standards: CAN/ULC-S627-M93
Tests performed by ITS, Intertek Testing Services,
Middleton, WI
Manufactured by Jøtul A.S.A., P.O. Box 35
Fredrikstad, Norway
Distributed by Jøtul North America, P.O. Box 57
400 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04 04
This heater meets the U.S. Environment Protection
Agencys Emissions limits for wood heaters
manufactured and sold after July , 990.
Under specific test conditions, this heater has shown
heat output at rates ranging from ,500 to 43,500
BTUs per hour.
The Jøtul F 3 CB wood is ONLY listed to burn
wood . Do not burn any other fuels.
JØTUL F 3 CB WOODSTOVE
When installing, operating and maintaining your
Jøtul F 3 CB woodstove, follow the guidelines
presented in these instructions, and make them
available to anyone using or servicing the stove.
A number of areas require a building permit to install
a solid fuel burning appliance. In the U.S., the
National Fire Protection Associations Code, NFPA
2 , Standards for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents
and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, or similar
regulations, may apply to the installation of a solid
fuel burning appliance in your area.
In Canada, the guideline is established by the CSA
Standard, CAN/CSA-B365-M93, Installation
Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and
Equipment. Always consult your local building
inspector or authority having jurisdiction to
determine what regulations apply in your area.
NOTICES
·BE SURE TO READ THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR USE
YOUR NEW JØTUL F 3 CB WOOD STOVE.
·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
EVEN DEATH.
·Jøtul recommends that you have your new Jøtul
F 3 CB installed by a professional installer of solid
fuel burning appliances.
·EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION!
KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
·Avoid creating a low pressure condition in the
room where the stove is operating. Operating an
exhaust fan or a clothes dryer could create a low
pressure area, causing poisonous gases to come
out of the stove into the room.
You can prevent low pressure conditions by
providing adequate combustion air within 24 but
not closer than 2 from the stove. Or, simply
install the optional outside air manifold system,
which allows the direct connection of air from
outside the house to the stove.
·Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
Some fuels will, during combustion, separate
carbon monoxide and generate it in the burn
chamber. Carbon monoxide is toxic, so please
follow the guidelines in this manual for proper
operation of your Jøtul F 3 CB.
·If you for some reason experience smoke roll-
out from the stove, it may activate smoke
detectors if installed in the house.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO ANY
AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
3

INSTALLATION
IF HIS SOLID FUEL ROOM HEA ER IS NO PROPERLY
INS ALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESUL . FOR YOUR
SAFE Y, FOLLOW HE INS ALLA ION DIREC IONS.
CON AC HE LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOU RES RIC IONS AND INS ALLA ION
INSPEC ION REQUIREMEN S IN YOUR AREA.
Reminde :
Your local officials have final authority in
determining 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 NFPA 2 ,
and local codes in the U.S. or in Canada, CAN/
CSA-B365-M and local codes.
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INSTALLING THE VENTING
The F 3 CB can be vented from the top, the rear or
from either the right or left side. Follow the
instructions below for the desired venting location.
TOP EXIT VENTING
When top exit venting is desired, use a 3mm allen
wrench to remove the two set screws that secure
the top casting to the sides of the stove and lift off
the top casting. Lay the top casting on a flat surface
upside down and remove the 0mm bolt from the
traverse bar and remove the smoke outlet cover.
Reinstall the top casting, be sure to secure with the
two set screws that were removed. See figure .
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123
123
1234
1234
1234
1234
TRAVERSE BAR SECURING
SMOKE OUTLET COVER
TO TOP CASTING
STOVE PIPE STOP
UPSIDE DOWN
TOP CASTING
STOVE PIPE STOP
FIGURE 1
REAR EXIT VENTING
When rear exit venting is desired it will be necessary
to knock-out the vent hole from the rear casting.
Remove the top casting of the stove by removing the
two 3mm set screws that secures the top to the sides.
The set screws are located on the outside of the stove
on the top of each side panel.
Using a 0mm wrench remove the double rear
heatshields from the back of the stove. Remove the
front door to avoid damage to the glass. Reminder:
loss of the door washer will result in improper door
alignment when reinstalling the door.
Using a claw hammer or a small sledge hammer
strike the CENTER of the 6 knock-out disc from
the OUTSIDE of the stove. The knock-out disc
will break into four wedges and may need to be tapped
out. Touch up any remaining sharp edges with a file
or hand grinder.
NOTE: The IVORY F 3 CBs ARE REAR
VENTED FROM THE FACTORY. IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO KNOCK-OUT THE REAR
CASTING OF THE STOVE. HOWEVER, IF TOP
EXIT IS DESIRED IT IS NECESSARY TO
INSTALL A SMOKE OUTLET COVER ON THE
REAR OUTLET OF THE STOVE.
SPACERS
HEATSHIELD WITH
LISTING LABEL
SHOULD BE
INSTALLED ON THE
OUTSIDE
FIGURE 2
Reinstall the top casting and front door, remembering
the washer. The two rear heatshields MUST be
reinstalled on the stove. Remove the metal cover
plates from the heatshields and reinstall. Reminder:
there is a small nut used as a spacer between the two
heatshields. See figure 2.

STOVE PIPE
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used
to connect the stove to the chimney. For use with the
F 3 CB the chimney connector MUST be 6 in
diameter, with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge black
steel.
Aluminum and Galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable
for use with the F 3 CB. These materials cannot
withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire
and can give off toxic fumes when heated.
Each chimney connector or stove pipe section must
be installed to the stove flue collar and to each other
with the male (crimped) end toward the stove. See
figure 5.
This prevents any amount of condensed or liquid
creosote from running down the outside of the pipe
or the stove top. All joints, including the flue collar
connection must be secured with three sheet metal
screws to ensure that the sections do not separate.
For the best performance the chimney connector
should be as short and direct as possible, with no more
than two 90° elbows. The maximum horizontal run is
36 and a recommended total length of stove pipe
should not exceed 0 feet. Always slope horizontal
runs upward ¼ per foot toward the chimney.
No part of the chimney connector may pass through
an attic or roof space, closet or other concealed space,
or through a floor or ceiling. All sections of the
chimney connectors must be accessible for cleaning.
Where passage through a wall or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the installation
must conform with NFPA 2 or CAN/CSA-B365,
and is also addressed in this manual.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
FIGURE 5
crimped end installed
toward the stove
Do not use the connecto pipe as a chimney.
SIDE EXIT VENTING
If venting through the side is desired it will be
necessary to remove the top casting. Using a 3mm
allen wrench remove the two set screws that secure
to the top to the side panels. Remove the front door
to avoid damage to the glass. Reminder: loss of the
door washer will result in improper door alignment
when reinstalling the door.
Using a claw hammer or a small sledge hammer strike
the CENTER of the 6 knock-out disc from the
INSIDE of the stove. The knock-out disc will break
into four wedges and may need to be tapped out.
Touch up any remaining sharp edges with a file or
hand grinder. Reinstall the front door, remembering
the washer and the top casting.
INSTALLING THE STOVE PIPE ADAPTER
After the appropriate flue outlet in the stove has been
established the stove pipe adapter (included with every
stove) must be installed so that standard stove pipe
can be installed onto the stove.
Insert the end of the adapter with the four holes into
the stove. These holes allow the adaptor to be
attached to the stoves internal collar, using the nuts
and bolts provided with the stove. See figure 3.
The adaptor should be inserted into the stove until the
bead on the adapter is flush with the top, back or side
casting. Now the adaptor is ready to accept single or
double walled stove pipe. See figure 4.
Each joint of chimney connector or stove pipe must
be secured with at least three sheet metal screws to
ensure that the sections do not seperate.
DIRECTION INTO
THE STOVE
ADAPTOR BEAD
SHOULD BE FLUSH
WITH STOVE
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FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4

Prefabricated Chimneys
If a prefabricated metal chimney is to be used it
must be a chimney type that is tested and listed for
use with solid fuel burning appliances. High
Temperature (HT) Chimney Standard UL 03 for
the U.S. and High Temperature Standard ULC
S-629 for Canada.
Mason y Chimneys
When installing the F 3 CB into a masonry chimney
you must conform to all of the following guidelines:
·The masonry chimney must have a fireclay liner
or equivalent, with a minimum thickness of
5/8 and must be installed with refractory mortar.
There must be at least ½ air space between
the flue liner and chimney wall.
·The fireclay flue liner must have a nominal size
of 8 X 8, and should not be larger than
8X 2. If a round fireclay liner is to be used it
must have a minimum inside diameter of 6 and
not larger than 8 in diameter. If a chimney with
larger dimensions is to be used, it should be
relined with an appropriate liner that is code
approved.
·The masonry wall of the chimney, if brick or
modular block, must be a minimum of 4 nominal
thickness. A mountain or rubble stone wall must
be at least 2 thick.
·A newly-built chimney must conform to local
codes and in their absence must recognize
national regulations.
·When using an existing chimney, it must be
inspected by a professional licensed chimney
sweep, fire official, or code officer, to ensure
that the chimney is in proper working order.
·No other appliance can be vented into the same
flue.
·An airtight clean-out door should be located at
the base of the chimney.
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CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS
There are two types of chimneys suitable for the
F 3 CB:
. A code- approved masonry chimney with a flue
liner.
2. A prefabricated chimney complying with the
requirements for Type HT (2 00°F) chimneys
per UL 03 or ULC S629.
The chimney size should not be less than the cross-
sectional area of the flue collar, and not more than
three times greater than the cross-sectional area of
the flue collar.
When selecting a chimney type and the location for
the chimney in the house, keep this in mind: it is the
chimney that makes the stove work, NOT the stove
that makes the chimney work. This is because a
chimney actually creates a suction, called draft
which pulls air through the stove.
Several factors affect draft: chimney height, cross-
sectional area (size), and temperature of the chimney,
as well as the proximity of surrounding trees or
buildings.
As a result, a short masonry chimney on the exterior
of a house will give the poorest performance. This
is because it can be very difficult to warm the
chimney thereby creating inadequate draft. In
extremely cold northern areas it may be necessary
to reline the chimney or extend its height to help
establish draft.
Oppositely, a tall masonry chimney inside the house
is easier to keep warm and will perform the best.
The following guidelines give the necessary chimney
requirements based on the national code (ANSI-
NFPA 2 for the US. And CSA CAN-B365 for
Canada). However, many local codes differ from
the national code to take into account climate,
altitude, or other factors. It is important that you
check with your local building officials to find out
what codes apply in your area before installing your
new F 3 CB.

WALL PASS-THROUGHS
When your installation unavoidably requires the
chimney connector to pass through a combustible wall
to reach the chimney, always consult your local
building officials, and be sure any materials to be used
have been tested and listed for wall pass-throughs.
In the U.S.
The National Fire Protection Associations publication,
NFPA 2 , Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances permits
four methods for passing through a combustible wall.
Before proceeding with any method be sure to consult
with your local building officials to discuss any local
code requirements.
Common Method
When passing through a combustible wall to a
masonry chimney this method requires the removal
of all combustible materials from at least 2 around
the chimney connectors proposed location. With a 6
round liner the minimum area required would be 3 
x 3  square.
The space is then filled with at least 2 of brick
around a fireclay liner. Remember, the liner must be
ASTM C35 or equivalent, with a minimum wall
thickness of 5/8.
It is important to remember to locate the pass-through
at least 8 from the ceiling for proper clearance to
combustibles.
It will be necessary to cut wall studs, install headers,
and construct a sill frame to maintain the proper
dimensions and to support the weight of the brick.
The bricks must be solid brick with a minimum of
3 ½  thick (4 nominal).
Refractory mortar must be used at the junction of the
chimney and the pass-through liner. The pass-through
liner must not penetrate the chimney liner beyond the
inner surface of the chimney liner. Use extreme care
when constructing the hole in the chimney liner, the
tiles can shatter easily. See figure 7.
The manufacturers installation instructions must be
followed precisely. Always maintain the proper
clearance to combustibles as established by the pipe
manufacturer. This clearance is usually a minimum
of 2, although it may vary by manufacturer or for
certain chimney components.
Chimney Height
Whether a masonry chimney or prefabricated metal
chimney is used it must be the required height above
the roof line.
The requirement is:
The chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the
highest point where it passes through the roof and at
least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or
structure that is within 0 feet of the chimney,
measured horizontally. See figure 6.
Chimneys shorter than 4 feet may not provide
adequate draft. This could result is smoke spilling
into the room from the stove when loading the stove,
or when the door is open. In addition, inadequate
draft can cause back puffing, which is a build up of
gases inside the firebox.
Other times, chimney height can create excessive
draft which can cause high stove temperatures and
short burn times. Excessive drafts can be corrected
by installing a butterfly damper. If you suspect you
have a draft problem, consult your dealer.
7
FIGURE 6

In Canada
The Canada the standard has been established by the
Canadian Standard Association. The installation must
conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for
Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment.
Before proceeding be sure to consult your local
building inspector.
Common Method
This method requires the removal of all combustible
materials from at least 8 (457mm) around the
chimney connectors proposed location. With a 6
round liner the minimum area required would be
43 x 43 square.
It is important to remember to locate the pass-through
at least 25 from the ceiling to maintain the proper
clearance to combustibles.
The space that is cleared of combustible materials
must then remain empty. Sheet metal panels can then
be used to cover the area. However, when using a
panel on both sides of the wall each cover must be
installed on noncombustible spacers at least  from
the wall. If one panel of sheet metal is to be used it
may be installed flush to the wall.
SEE SECTION 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 of CAN/CSA -
B365-M91.
Consult your local building inspector, authorized Jøtul
Dealer, NFPA 2 in the U.S. or CAN/CSA-B635
in Canada for other approved wall pass-through
methods.
CONNECTING TO THE CHIMNEY
Mason y Chimney
When installing a F 3 CB into a masonry chimney
through a thimble(the opening through the chimney
wall to the flue), the thimble must be lined with ceramic
tile or metal and be securely cemented in place.
The chimney connector/stove pipe must slide
completely inside the thimble to the inner surface or
the flue liner. It may be necessary to make use of a
thimble sleeve (a pipe with a slightly smaller diameter
than standard stove pipe). This special pipe can be
easily installed into a thimble. See figure 8.
Make sure the connector pipe or thimble sleeve does
not protrude into the flue liner, thereby restricting the
area the smoke has to flow through. This bottle-neck
will have a negative affect on the chimney system.
The chimney connector should be sealed at the thimble
with refractory cement and the stove pipe leading to
the stove should have a minimum of three screws.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE OF ANY KIND.
Connector pipe shall
be flush with the
inside of the flue tile
8
Thimble
Stove pipe
connector
Flue tile
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8

Hea th-mount into a Mason y Fi eplace
The F 3 CB may be installed into a masonry fireplace
provided the opening is a minimum of 28 /2 high.
The short leg package reduces the stoves height by
2 /4.
When installing the F 3 CB into a masonry fireplace,
code requires that the fireplace damper plate be
removed or securely fixed in the open position. A
connector pipe must then extend from the stoves flue
exit through the damper area of the fireplace and into
the chimney tile liner. See figure 9.
The inside area of the flue liner must not be less than
the area of the stoves flue exit, and cannot be more
than three times greater than the cross sectional area
of the stoves flue exit.
If the chimney liner is too large to accommodate the
stove, an approved relining system must be installed
to resize the flue.
A new sheet metal damper block-off plate must be
installed around the connector pipe at the damper
frame and sealed with the proper sealant (usually
High-Temp Silicone).
Fireplace installation must also observe the proper
clearances to surrounding trim and mantels (addressed
in clearance section of this manual). In addition,
fireplace installations must also adhere to the floor
protection guidelines specified in the following section.
P efab icated Chimneys
When installing the F 3 CB to a prefabricated metal
chimney always follow the pipe manufactures in-
structions and be sure to use the components that are
required. This usually includes some type of smoke
pipe adapter that is secured to the bottom section of
the metal chimney and allows the chimney pipe to be
secured to it with three sheet metal screws.
See figures 0 and .
9
FIGURE
10
DAMPER OPE I G IS
SEALED WITH SHEETMETAL
PLATE A D SEALA T
CO ECTOR EXTE DS
TO FIRST FLUE TILE
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 11
TILE LI ER

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Floo P otection
Floor protection under the F 3 CB woodstove, must
be one of the following:
. Any non combustible material with an insulative
R value of . .
2. Any UL, ULC or WH hearth board or
prefrabricated non-combustible material.
The bottom heatshield (standard equipment) is
required in all installations.
Individual sections of floor protection must be
mortared together to prevent sparks from falling
through to combustible materials. Any carpeting must
be removed from under the floor protection.
In the U.S.and Canada
The F 3 CB must be installed on a non-combustible
surface extending a minimum of 8 (460mm) in front
of the stove and 8 (200mm) on the remaining sides
of the stove (measured from side and back panels).
This will result in a minimum floor protection of
4 D X 39 W See figure 2.
In a rear vent installation the floor protection must
also extend under the stove pipe a minimum of 2
(50mm) beyond either side of the pipe.
10
Using Shields to Reduce Clea ances
Pipe shields: When using listed pipe shields to reduce
the connector clearance to combustibles, it must start
 above the lowest exposed point of the connect
pipe and extend vertically a minimum of 25 above
the top surface of the stove.
Double wall pipe: Listed double wall pipe is an
acceptable alternative to connector pipe heatshields.
Wall-Mounted Protection: When reducing clearances
through the use of wall mounted protection:
In the U.S. refer to NFPA 2 , Standard for
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances, for acceptable materials,
proper sizing and construction guidelines.
In Canada, refer to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation
Code for Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances and
Equipment, also for acceptable materials, proper
sizing and construction guidelines.
Stove mounted Rear Heatshield is standard equipment
on all F 3 CB woodstoves. NO O HER S OVE
MOUN ED HEA SHIELD MAY BE USED.
18
460mm
8
200mm
8
200mm
8
200mm
FIGURE 12
41
DEEP
39
WIDE
front
Clea ances to walls and ceilings
The following clearances have been tested to UL and
ULC standards and are the minimum clearances
specifically established for the Jøtul F 3 CB.
The following charts and diagrams give the required
clearances you must maintain when installing the F 3
CB near combustible surfaces.
A combustible surface is anything that can burn (i.e.
sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.). These
surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and
also include materials that are behind non-combustible
materials.
If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a
material, consult your local fire officials.
Remember: Fire Resistant materials are considered
combustible; they are difficult to ignite, but will burn.
Also Fire-rated sheet rock is also considered
combustible.
Contact your local building officials about restrictions
and installation requirements in your area.

C
B
D
A
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STOVE CLEARANCES UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES
TOP VENT/VERTICAL per NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA-B365-M
SIDE REAR CORNER SIDE REAR CORNER
Rear heatshield with 24" 25" 8" 0" 4" 0"
Single wall pipe 6 0 mm 635 mm 460 mm 255 mm 355 mm 255 mm
Rear heatshield with 8" 0" 4" 6" 6" 6"
Double wall pipe or shields 460 mm 255 mm 355 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
STOVE CLEARANCES UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES
REAR VENT/HORIZONTAL per NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA-B365-M
SIDE REAR CORNER SIDE REAR CORNER
Rear heatshield with 24 25 20 0 25 8
Single wall pipe 6 0 mm 635 mm 5 0 mm 255 mm 635 mm 460 mm
Rear heatshield with 8 4 7 6 6 6
Double wall pipe or shields 460 mm 355 mm 430 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
CONNECTOR UNPROTECTED SURFACE PROTECTED SURFACE
CLEARANCES per NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA-B365-M
Single wall pipe-vertical installations 8" (460mm) 6" ( 50mm)
Double wall pipe-vertical installations pipe mfgr. listing pipe mfgr. listing
Single wall pipe-horizontal installations 8 (460mm) 9 (230mm)
Double wall pipe-horizontal installations pipe mfgr. listing pipe mfgr. listing
VERY IMPORTANT:
Top Vent - Vertical: assumes the connector pipe
runs from the top of the stove and travels vertically.
If top vented to a horizontal run, the stove position
is dictated by the connector pipe clearances.
Rear Vent - Horizontal: assumes the connector
pipe extends from the rear of the stove and travels
horizontally to the chimney. If rear vented to a
vertical run, the stove position is dictated by the
connector pipe clearances.
Dimensions in Inches represent U.S. requirements.
Dimensions in Millimeters represent Canadian
requirements.
WALL PROTECTION IS DISC SSED IN F RTHER
DETAIL ON PAGE 12 OF THIS MAN AL.
F 3 CB WOODSTOVE CLEARANCES*
MANTEL CLEARANCES
A = op to Mantel 34 860 mm
B = op to op rim 20 510 mm
C = Side to Side rim 13 330 mm
D = Side to Side Wall: 24 610 mm

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WALL SHIELD
• Must be 30” wide and
centered behind the
stove
• Must be 1” off the wall
and 1” off the floor.
• With standard legs, the
shield must be 32” high.
• With optional short legs,
the shield must be 30”
high.
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WALL SHIELD
• Must be 1”off the wall
and 1”off the floor.
• With standard legs, the
shield must be 40”high.
• With optional short legs,
the shield must be 38”
high.
• Both shields MUST
extend and join in the
corner
The wall shield mustextenda
minimum of 4”(102mm) past the
ash lip of the stove.
The wall shield must extenda
minimum of 4”(102mm) p ast
the side of the stove.

The wall shield must
extend a minimum of
12”(305mm) past the
front corner of the stove.
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:
WALL SHIELD
• Must be 1”off the wall
and 1”off the floor.
• With standard legs, the
shield must be 40”high
• With the optional short
legs, the shield must be
38”high.
• Both shields must
extend and join in the
corner.
The wall shield must
extend a minimum of 12”(305mm)
past the front corner of the stove.
WALL SHIELDS FOR CLOSE CLEARANCE
COMBUS IBLE
WALL
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WALL

NOTICE
Accessories for woodstoves for clearance reduction have
been developed by many manufacturers. If not following
the methods of the installation codes, be sure that any
accessory you choose has been tested by an independent
laboratory and carries the laboratorys testing mark.
Make sure to follow all of the manufacturers
instructions.
Always contact your local building inspector or fire
officials about restriction and requirements in your area.
Reminder, it is the local officials who have final authority
in the installations approval.
ALCOVE
The F 3 CB is approved for installations in an
unprotected and protected ALCOVE provided the
following guidelines are followed: Stoves must be
positioned as shown in figures 3 or 14.
MINIMUM UNPROTECTED ALCOVE:
Assumes-
top exit, single wall pipe, and stoves rear heatshield.
Minimum alcove width = 7  (1805mm)
Maximum alcove depth = 40 (1015mm)
Height above the top of the stove = 68 (1730mm)
Top vent/ve tical- assumes the connector pipe is
exiting off the top of the stove and traveling vertically.
If top vented to any horizontal runs the stoves
position is dictated by the connector pipe clearances.
MINIMUM PROTECTED ALCOVE:
Assumes-
top exit, double wall pipe, and stoves rear heatshield.
Minimum alcove width = 35 (890mm)
Maximum alcove depth = 24 (610mm)
Height above the top of the stove = 40 (1015mm)
In a PROTECTED alcove installation both side walls
and rear wall must be protected per NFPA 2 or
CAN/CSA-B365. The wall protection must be
elevated  from the floor and at least  off the
combustible wall to allow for an air-flow.
FIGURE 13
REAR EXIT ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:
Unprotected alcove: assumes single wall pipe and
stoves rear heatshield.
Minimum alcove width = 7  ( 805 mm)
Maximum alcove depth = 40 ( 0 5mm)
Alcove ceiling above top of stove = 68 ( 730mm)
Protected alcove: assumes double wall pipe and
stoves rear heatshield.
Minimum alcove width = 35 (890mm)
Maximum alcove depth = 30 (760mm)
Alcove ceiling above top of stove = 40 ( 0 5mm)
FIGURE 14
35 min.
890mm
max. depth
24 (610mm)
6
150mm
6
150mm
10
255mm
71 min.
(1805mm)
max. depth
40 (1015mm)
24
610mm
24
610mm
25
635mm
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Alcove floor protection must be: a UL/ULC or WHI
listed hearth board OR a non cmbustible material with
a minimum R value of . .

WARNING:
DO NO INS ALL IN A BEDROOM/SLEEPING
ROOM. HE S RUC URAL IN EGRI Y OF HE
MOBILE HOMES FLOOR, WALL, CEILING/ROOF
MUS BE MAIN AINED.
OPERATION
Before building a fire in your new F 3 CB, please
read the following section carefully and completely.
Do Not Bu n
First this stove is designed to burn natural wood ONLY,
wood that has been air-dried for a period of 6 to 4
months will provide the cleanest most efficient heat.
Do not bu n:
*Coal *Treated or painted wood
*Garbage *Chemical Chimney cleaners
*Cardboard *Colored paper
*Solvents *Any synthetic fuel or logs
The burning of any of these materials can result in
the release of toxic fumes. Never use gasoline,
gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen-up the
fire. Always keep such liquids away from the heater
at all times.
Cont ols on the F 3 CB
There are two air controls on the F 3 CB woodstove.
The p ima y ai cont ol leve is located on the front
of the stove in the top right corner. The primary air
lever controls the amount of air that enters the stove
for combustion.
The sta t-up ai cont ol leve is located below the
glass in the center of the front door. This control is
for start - up air only and should not be used to
freshen an existing fire or during refueling. Never
leave the stove unattended while this control is open,
overfiring could result which can damage the
appliance. See figure 5.
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FIGURE 11
IMPORTANT
NEVER BUILD OR ALLOW THE FIRE TO REST DIRECTLY
ON THE GLASS. THE LOGS SHOULD ALWAYS BE SPACED
AT LEAST ONE INCH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW FOR
PROPER AIR FLOW WITHIN THE STOVE.
B eaking in you new stove
Your new F 3 CB is constructed of cast iron and
stove furnace cement. This type of construction
requires the stove to be broken-in gradually so that
heat expansion does not occur too quickly and cause
damage.
To monitor the stoves temperature, Jøtul
recommends the use of a magnetic stove-top
thermometer, placed directly on the corner of the
stoves top plate.
When first starting a fire: the p ima y cont ol leve
should be at the far right position, and the sta t-up
ai leve should be in the far right position. This will
allow for the maximum amount of air to enter the
stove and assist in starting the fire quickly and most
effectively.
Once the fi e is established the sta t-up ai leve
should be closed and the p ima y ai leve
should be adjusted acco ding to the amount of
heat desi ed.
Remember: the more air entering the stove the hotter
the fire the shorter the burn time. Moving the primary
air lever to the left reduces the air-flow into the stove
which prolongs the fire at a lower heat output. See
figure 5.
START-UP AIR CONTROL
LEFT = CLOSED POSITION
RIGHT = OPEN POSITION
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL
FAR LEFT = LESS AIR,
DIMINISHING THE HEAT OUTPUT
FA R RIGHT = INCREASES AIR
SUPPLY AND HEAT OUTPUT.
FIGURE 15

Sta ting and Maintaining a Fi e
Bu n only solid wood di ectly on the bottom
g ate of the stove, do not elevate the fi e in any
way.
The ash pan doo on the stove must always be
secu ely closed when the stove is in ope ation.
Burning the stove with the ashpan open will over-fire
the stove and cause interior damage.
With the primary air control lever and the start-up air
control lever in the full open position (far right), start
NEVER OVERFIRE THE STOVE.
IF ANY PAR OF HE S OVE OR CHIMNEY
GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING, AND A HOUSE
FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE O HE S OVE OR
CHIMNEY COULD RESUL . IMMEDIA ELY CLOSE
DOWN HE AIR CON ROL IF YOU NO ICE HIS
CONDI ION.
FIGURE 16
Complete the following steps for the proper break-in
procedure for the F 3 CB:
. Light a small fire, newspaper and kindling only,
only allow the stove to reach a maximum surface
temperature of 200°. Burn for approximately
hour.
2. Allow stove to cool to room temperature.
3. Light a second fire, allowing the stove to reach
a maximum temperature of 300° for hour.
4. Cool the stove to room temperature.
5. Light a third fire and gradually allow the stove
to reach a surface temperature of 400°
6. Cool stove to room temperature. This
completes the break-in procedure.
Never allow the stove to exceed a 400° surface
temperature during any break-in fire with the
exception of the last break-in fire.
Note: IT IS NORMAL for a new painted stove to
emit an odor and even smoke during its first several
fires. This is caused by the seasoning of the high
temperature paint and will diminish with each fire and
will eventually disappear. Opening a window or door
to provide additional ventilation will reduce the odor
as this process takes its course.
stove top
thermometer
stove top
thermometer
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with several sheets of crumbled newspaper placed
directly on the grate. On top of the newspaper, place
several pieces of small dry kindling (approx.  in
diameter) with two to three larger logs (approx. 3 to
5 in diameter) on top.
Light the fire and close the door, slowly building the
fire by adding larger and larger logs. Close the sta t-
up ai cont lo leve afte the fi e is established
and new fuel lights easily. Be sure to follow the
break-in procedure before creating a fire that will
damage the stove.
Once the stove has reached a surface temperature
range of between 400° and 600°, adjust the primary
air control lever as necessary to generate the heat
output and burn time desired.
Jøtul recommends the use of a magnetic stove top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature of
the stove. The optimum surface temperature range
for the most efficient burn is between 400° and 600°.
See figure 6 below for the optimum locations of a
stove-top thermometer.
Adding Fuel
When reloading the stove while it is still hot and a
bed of hot embers still exist, follow this reloading
procedure:
·Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
·Push the air control lever to the full open position
(far right).
·Wait a few seconds before opening the door.
·Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot
embers equally around the firebox.
·Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
·Close the door, be sure to latch the door tightly.
·Wait 5  0 minutes before adjusting the primary
air to the desired heat output setting.

MAINTENANCE
Ash emomal
:
OF COURSE, FOR YOUR
PROTECTION ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE ASH PAN.
Ash removal will be required periodically depending
on how frequently the stove is used. Conveniently,
the F 3 CB is equipped with an ash pan assembly for
easy ash removal, without the need for opening the
front doors.
The ash pan door is located under the front ashlip of
the stove. To open the ash door insert the pin on the
end of your specially designed ash tool into the hole
on the ash door latch. Rotate the door
counterclockwise to unlatch the door and clockwise
to latch the door.
Remove the ash pan. When the stove is in operation
always close the ash pan door before leaving to
dispose of the ashes.
Glass Ca e:
Cleaning: On occasion it will be necessary to clean
the carbon deposits and fly ash off of the glass. If the
carbon and fly ash are allowed to remain on the glass
for an extended period of time it could eventually cause
the glass to become etched and cloudy. Any creosote,
which might deposit on the glass, will burn off during
the next hot fire.
The proper cleaning procedure is as follows:
. Glass needs to be COMPLETELY COOL.
2. Only use a cleaner that is specifically designed
for this purpose. The use of abrasives will damage
the glass and ultimately leave the glass frosted.
3. Rinse and dry glass completely, before burning
your stove.
Glass Removal: Always operate the doors slowly
and cautiously to avoid cracking or breaking the glass.
Never use the door to push wood into the firebox. If
the glass becomes cracked or broken follow this
procedure for replacement:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITH A
CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS PANEL.
. Remove the door from the stove and place on a
flat surface.
2. Carefully remove all of the glass clips from the
inside of the door.
3. Gently remove all pieces of the glass panel and
gasketing.
IMPORTANT:
REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH A CERAMIC
GLASS PANEL SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
FOR THE JØTUL F 3 CB. DO NOT USE SUB-
STITUTES. REPLACEMENT GLASS PAN-
ELS CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH YOUR
JØTUL DEALER.
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(If you have at least a 2 thick ember bed when
reloading, it may be possible to close the door
and immediately adjust the air control setting).
The Fo mation of C eosote
When wood is burned slowly and at low temperatures,
it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with moisture to form creosote. The slow
moving smoke carries the creosote vapors, which
condense in the cooler chimney flues, and this
creosote then sticks to the chimney walls.
The creosote that accumulates in the chimney is
highly flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires. To
prevent chimney fires it is important to have the
chimney and chimney connector pipe inspected and/
or cleaned semi-annually. A qualified chimney sweep
or other authorized service person can provide this
service.
It is also important to remember that chimney size,
temperature and height all affect draft which in turn
affects the formation of creosote. Be sure to follow
the installation and operation guidelines established
in this manual.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container
equipped with a tight sealing lid. The container should
be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil
or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.

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FIGURE 17
door
gasket
glass
glass clips
4. Remove all remaining debris from the glass area
using a wire brush.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement and
the new gasket. Do not overlap the ends of the
gasket rope.
6. Center the new glass panel over the gasket and
reinstall the glass clips. See figure 7.
IMPORTANT: The side of the glass treated with an
infrared coating (marked on the perimeter) should
always be facing outward. It is extremely impor-
tant to tighten the glass clips slowly and in a
repeating pattern, like tightening the lugs on an
automobile wheel.
7. It may be necessary to retighten the glass clips
after the stove has be burned and the gasketing
has been seated.
Gene al Maintenance
Like your car, regular maintenance prolongs the life
of your appliance. The following procedures do not
take long and are generally inexpensive, but when
done consistently, increase the life of your appliance
and in turn, increase your years of enjoyment.
At least once a year you should perform the following
maintenance procedures:
Thoroughly clean the stove. Enamel surfaces
should be cleaned with soap and water.
Empty stove of all soot and ashes. Only use a
vacuum for this job if the vacuum is specifically
designed for ashes.
Inspect the stove; using a strong light inspect the
stove inside and out for cracks or leaks. Replace
all cracked parts and repair any cement leaks
with furnace cement.
Gaskets
Check door and window gaskets for tightness.
To check the seal of the front doors, close and
latch the doors on a dollar bill and slowly try to
pull the dollar bill free. If it can be easily removed
then the seal is too loose. Check several spots
around the door, and repeat the procedure on the
ash pan door as well.
If gaskets need to be replaced, scrape out the old
gasket and cement and clean the area with a wire
brush. Apply a small bead of cement and push in
the new gasket. After closing and latching the
doors wipe clean, any excessive cement that has
come from beneath the gasketing.
GASKET LIST FOR THE F 3 CB
Description Order # Si e Length
op Plate Gasket 100038 3/8 LD 5'6
Ash Housing Gasket 128213 sheet gasket
Ash Door Gasket 200024 ¼ LD 3'
Glass Gasket 200028 3/16 LD 36
Door Gasket 200024 1/4 LD 5'
Air manifold Gasket 200028 3/16 16
The F 3 CB is designed to burn cleanly and efficiently
when used according to the guidelines expressed in
these operating instructions. However, to maintain
the proper performance, a yearly chimney inspection
and cleaning in necessary. Failure to keep the chimney
system free of creosote and build up could result in a
serious chimney fire.

ACCESSORIES
Many accessories have been manufactured for use
with the Jøtul F 3 CB. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES
THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR
THE JØTUL F 3 CB.
Fi esc een (part # 350 68)
The F 3 CB has been approved for use as an open
fireplace, with front door open. This feature is
especially nice when the ambience of a fire is desired.
Some care should be taken when operating the stove
as a fireplace.
·Always have the firescreen in place, attached to
the stove front.
·Never over load the stove, for the best appearance
burn in the traditional three log configuration.
·Reminder, when burning the stove with the screen
in place, you are sacrificing efficiency for
aesthetics, and you will be consuming wood at a
much faster rate.
WARNING: OPERATE YOUR JØTUL F 3 CB
WITH THE FRONT DOOR FULLY OPEN AND
THE FIRESCREEN IN PLACE OR FULLY
CLOSED. A PARTIALLY OPENED DOOR MAY
RESULT IN OVERFIRING. ALSO, IF THE
DOOR IS LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND
FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE STOVE
OPENING, CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE
AND SMOKE.
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Floo B acket Kit (part #750304)
The optional Floor Bracket Kit can be used in the
event the stove needs to be secured to the floor.
Complete installation instructions and diagrams are
supplied with each Floor Bracket Kit.
Stove-Top Thermometer (part # 5002)
Jøtul recommends the use of a magnetic stove-top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature of
the stove. The optimum surface temperature range
for the most efficient, clean burn is between 400°
and 600°.
MAINTENANCE LOG
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EXPLODED VIEW OF THE F 3 CB
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73
76
70
65
64
45
35
42
29
26
24
22
31
46
51
55
52
57
59
22
15
62
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6
8
11
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7

ALTER ATE FLOOR PROTECTIO
All floor protection materials must be non-combustible ie. metal,
brick, stone, mineral fiber boards). Any combustible material
may not be used.
The easiest means of determining if a proposed alternate floor
material meets requirements listed in this manual is to follow this
procedure.
R-value = thermal resistance
k-value = thermal conductivity
C-value = thermal conductance
1. Convert the specification to R-value;
a. If R-value is given, no conversion is
needed.
b. If k-value is given with a required
thickness (T) in inches: R=1/k X T.
c. If C-value is given: R=1/C.
2. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate
floor protector.
a. Use the formula in Step 1 to convert
values not expressed as R.
b. For multiple layers, add R-values of each
layer to determine overall R-value.
3. If the overall R-value of the sustem is greater
than the R-value of the specified floor protector,
the alternate is acceptable.
EXAMPLE:
The specified floor protector should be 3/4 thick material with a
k-factor of 0.84. The proposed alternate is 4 brick with a C-
factor of 1.25 over
1/8 mineral board witha k-factor of 0.29.
Step A. Use formula above to convert specifications to R-value.
R=1/k X T= 1/.84 X .75 = .893
Step B. Calculate R of proposed system.
4 brick of C-1.25, therefore
R brick = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80.
1/8 mineral board of k = 0.29 therefore
R mineral board = 1/.29 X 0.125 = 0.431
Total R = R brick + R mineral board=
0.8 + 0.431=1.231
Step C. Compare proposed system R = 1.231 to specified R of
0.893. Since R is greater than required, the system is acceptable.
Definitions:
Thermal conductance =
C = Btu = W
(hr)(ft2)(F) (m2)(K)
Thermal conductivity =
k = Btu = W = (Btu)
(hr)(ft2)(F) (m2)(K) (hr)(ft)(F)
Thermal resistance =
R = Btu = (m2)(K) = (Btu)(inch)
(hr)(ft2)(F) W (hr)(ft2)(F)
FOR THE JØTUL F 3 CB WOOD STOVE REQUIRES
FLOOR PROTECTIO WITH A MINIM M INS LATING
R VAL E OF 1.1.
ALCOVE INSTALLATION REQ IRE A MINIM M R VAL E
OF 1.1. (IF A L/ LC or WHI LISTED HEARTH PAD IS NOT
SED.)
APPENDIX A:
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F 3 CB PARTS LIST
2Inner rear heatshield
2B Outer rear heatshield
6Smoke outlet cover
7Traverse bar
8Top plate with smoke cover
11 Baffle plate
12 Air distributor
15 Back plate
22 Side plate
23 Back burn plate
24 Right burn plate
26 Air deflector
28 Sliding air vent
29 Front plate
31 Log retainer
35 oor
37 Hinge pin
40 Start-up air vent
42 oor handle complete
43 Locking bar
45 Glass
46 Sparkscreen
51 Ashlip
52 Leg
55 Bottom plate
57 Inner bottom plate
59 Left burn plate
62 Secondary air cover
64 Flat ash housing gasket
65 Ash housing
70 Ashpan
76 Ashpan door
73 Stove tool
78 oor latch
79 Bottom heatshield
ONLY USE REPLACEMENTS PARTS
PROVIDED THROUGH YOUR
AUTHORIZED JØTUL DEALER.