Jøtul F 118 CB User manual

Jøtul F 118 CB
for USA and Canada
Installation and Operating Instructions
Jøtul F 118 CB
Manual Version P07
Keep these instructions for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Accessories ............................................................................... 3
Standards and Safety Notices
Standards / Codes ........................................................................ 4
Safety Notices ............................................................................... 5
1.0 Installation
1.1. Assembly Before Installation ............................................. 5
1.2 Flue Collar Installation......................................................... 5
1.3 Remove Air Control Limit Bolt............................................ 5
1.4 Bottom Heat Shield Installation ....................................... 6
1.5 Heat Shield Installation....................................................... 6
1.6 Assemble the Door and Control Knobs ........................... 6
1.7 Chimney Connector.............................................................. 6
2.0 Chimney Requirements
2.1 Masonry Chimneys .............................................................. 7
2.2 Prefabricated Chimneys ...................................................... 8
2.3 Chimney Height .................................................................... 8
2.4 Wall Pass-Throughs .............................................................. 8
3.0 Connecting to the Chimney
3.1 Masonry Chimneys .............................................................. 9
3.2 Hearthmount into a Masonry Fireplace.......................... 9
3.3 Prefabricated Chimneys ...................................................... 10
4.0 Clearances to Combustibles
4.1 Floor Protection..................................................................... 10
4.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceilings ...................................... 11
4.3 Using Shields to Reduce Clearances................................. 11
4.4 Alcove Installation ................................................................ 11
Clearance Specifications............................................................. 12
Clearance Diagrams..................................................................... 13
5.0 Operation
5.1 Use Solid Wood Fuel Only ................................................... 14
5.2 How your Jøtul F 118 works ................................................. 14
5.3 Controls on the Jøtul F 118................................................... 14
5.4 Break-in Procedure................................................................ 15
5.5 Starting and Maintaining a Fire........................................ 15
5.6 Adding Fuel............................................................................. 15
5.7 Open Door Fire-viewing ...................................................... 16
5.8 Ash Removal........................................................................... 16
6.0 Maintenance
6.1 Glass Care................................................................................ 17
6.2 Glass Removal or Replacement ......................................... 17
6.3 General Care........................................................................... 17
6.4 Gaskets .................................................................................... 17
6.5 Gasket Replacement ............................................................ 17
6.6 Chimney System ................................................................... 17
Illustrated Parts List................................................................. 19-20

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USA/Canada
Accessories
Dripless Flue Collar Adaptor #950083
For use in Top Exit installations, this adaptor has a double
lip to keep potential combustion by-products within the
stove.
Rear Heat Shield #320098
Installation of the rear heat Shield will allow clearance
reduction to combustible material. See pages 12 and 13
for details.
Side Heat Shield #320099
Installation enables clearance reductions to combustible
materials on that side of the stove.
Spark Screen #350556
Enjoy the warmth of open door fire-viewing with use of
this custom fit spark screen.
Stove-Top Thermometer #5002
We recommend the use of a magnetic stove-top thermom-
eter to monitor the surface temperature of the stove.
The optimum surface temperature range for the most
efficient performance is between 4000F - 6000F
(2050C - 3160C).
27”
68.6 cm
32” - 81.5 cm
Top-Exit Flue
Collar Height
29”
73.7 cm
30”- 76.2 cm
Rear Exit
Adaptor
Height
29”
73.7 cm
30 1/2”
77.5 cm
37 1/2” 95.2 cm
Dripless Adaptor
Height
7”
17.8 cm
Optional
Dripless
Adaptor
Standard Flue
Collar Adaptor
22”
55.8 cm
31 1/2”
80 cm
14 1/2”
36.8 cm
C
L
C
L
10”
25.4 cm
13 1/2”
34 cm

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Standards
The Jøtul F 118 woodstove has been tested and listed to:
U.S: ANSI/UL 1482 and ANSI/UL 737
Canada: CAN/ULC-S627-M93
Tests performed by:
ITS, Intertek Testing Services
Middleton,WI
Manufactured by:
Jøtul AS, P.O. Box 1411, Fredrikstad, Norway
Distributed by:
Jøtul North America
55 Hutcherson Drive
Gorham, Maine 04038-2644
The Jøtul F 118 meets the U.S. Environment Protection
Agency’s Emissions limits for wood heaters manufactured
and sold after July 1, 1990.
Under specific laboratory test conditions, this heater has
shown heat output at rates ranging from 12,000 to 23,500
BTU’s per hour. Actual heat output will vary depending
upon fuel type and quality, home design, climate,
environment, operation, and chimney function.
The Jøtul F 118 woodstove is only listed to burn solid wood
only. Do not burn any other fuels.
Read this entire manual before you install and use your
new Jøtul F 118 wood stove.
Save these instructions and make them available to
anyone using or servicing the stove.
Check Building Codes
When installing, operating and maintaining your
Jøtul F 118 woodstove,follow the guidelines presented
in these instructions, and make them available to
anyone using or servicing the stove.
Your city,town,countyor provincemayrequirea building
permit to install a solid fuel burning appliance.
In the U.S., the National Fire Protection Association’s
Code,NFPA 211, 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.
Installation and Operation Instructions for USA/Canada
Installation et fonctionnement pour Canada
Safetynotice:Ifthissolidfuelroomheaterisnotproperlyinstalled,ahousefiremayresult.Foryour
safety,follow theinstallation directions.Contact local buildingor fire officials about restrictions
andinstallationinspectionrequirementsinyourarea.Savetheseinstructionsforfuturereference.
Avis de sécurité: Une installation non appropriée de ce poêle 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.
USA/Canada
Tools Required:
• Measuring Tape • Work Gloves
• 10 mm open-end • Safety Glasses
or socket wrench • Tin snips
• 3 mm hex key • Phillips Screwdriver
Accepted For Use
City of New York
Department of Buildings
MEA 429-07-E
Jøtul North America, Inc.

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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 installation inspection requirements
in your area.
• Do not connect this stove to any air distribution duct
or system.
• Extremely hot while in operation! Keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Contact will cause skin
burns.
• 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 atmospherically vented appliance will not
guarantee proper chimney performance. Consult
your local Jøtul authorized dealer regarding specific
installation/performance issues.
• Jøtul recommends that this stove be installed by a
professional solid fuel technician or that you consult
one if you do the work yourself. Also, consult your
insurance company regarding any other specific
requirements.
USA/Canada
1.0 Installation
If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed,
a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact the local building or fire
officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
Your local officials have final authority in determining if
a proposed installation is acceptable. Any requirement
by the local authority having jurisdiction that is not
specifically addressed in this manual,defaults to NFPA 211,
and local codes in the U.S. or in Canada, CAN/CSA-B365-M
and local codes.
1.1 Assembly Before Installation
Unpack the Stove
Inspect the stove for damage. Contact your dealer
immediately if any damage is found. Do not install the
stove if any damage is evident.
Contents:
• 6” Pipe Adaptor
• Door Handle Knob and hardware
• Air Control Knob
• Pipe Adaptor Screws, M6x16 Hex Hd (2)
• 3 mm hex key
1.2 Flue Collar Installation
The Flue Collar is oriented in the Rear Exit position.
Follow this procedure to change the collar to a Top Exit or
Side Exit position if appropriate. You will need a 10 mm
open end wrench or socket wrench.
1. Reach through the flue collar opening and remove the
two 10 mm bolts that secure it to the rear panel.
2. Remove the two 10 mm bolts that secure the Cover
Plate to either the Top or Side Plate as desired.
3. Re-install the Flue Collar on the appropriate position
and attach the Cover Plate to the rear panel using the
screws previously removed.
1.3 Remove Air Control Limit Bolt
Remove the 10mm Air Control Limit bolt from the bottom of
the stove as shown in fig. 1. This bolt is not required in
the U.S. and Canada. See also pages 14-15, Section 5.3 for
further information.
Fig. 1 Back of the stove
Remove Air
Control Limit
Bolt
Air Shutter Plate

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1.4 Bottom Heat Shield Installation
The bottom heat shield attaches using the two 10 mm
bolts that are pre-installed in the stove bottom.
The bottom heat shield must be installed unless the stove
hearth is composed of poured concrete on earth.
1.5 Heat Shield Installation
The shields are perforated to enable you to use tin snips to
remove material to accommodate the Flue Collar position
your installation requires.
Rear Heat Shield:
1. Remove the set screw located at the center of the stove
back plate using the 3 mm hex key included with your
stove.
2. Engage the heat shield stand-offs with the slot at each
side of the back plate and attach the shield to the center
hole using the M6 x 45 hex bolt supplied. See fig. 2.
Side Heat Shield:
1. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the two mounting bolts
located under the lip of the stove bottom. See fig. 3.
2. Insert the stand-off clips, (attached to the backside of
the shield),under the lip of the stove Shoulder Plate and
engage the slots in the lower flange with the mounting
screws. Tighten the screws.
1.6 Assemble the Door and Control Knobs
1. Locate the white washer between the handle and the
knob and attach to the door latch as shown in fig. 4.
2. Locate the knob in the hardware bag and screw it on
to the end of the air control rod, under the ash lip, as
shown in fig.5.
1.7 Chimney Connector
Use 6” single wall or listed 6” double-wall stovepipe to
connect the stove to the chimney. Single wall stovepipe
must be black iron or stainless steel and have a minimum
thickness of 24 gauge.Do not use aluminum or galvanized
steel pipe for chimney connection - these materials are not
suitable for use with solid fuel.
Follow these guidelines regarding chimney connector
construction:
• Do not use chimney connector as a chimney.
It is intended only as a connection device.
• Each connector section must be oriented with the male
(crimped) end pointing toward the stove. See fig. 6.
• Secure all connector joints with three sheet metal
screws.The connection to the stove flue collar uses the
two M6x 16 mm self-tapping screws provided.
USA/Canada
Figure 6.
Chimney connector orientation.
Flue Gas
Direction
Toward
Stove
Figure 4.
Load Door latch assembly.
Figure 5.
Install the Air Control knob.
Figure 2.
Install the Rear Heat Shield.
Cut out
section
for rear
exit flue
collar
Figure 3.
Install the Side Heat Shield.

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2.0 Chimney Requirements
There are two types of approved chimneys:
1. A code-approved masonry chimney with a ceramic tile
or listed steel flue liner.
2. A prefabricated chimney complying with the
requirements for Type HT (2100°F) chimneys per UL
103 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.
A short exterior masonry chimney will give the poorest
performance because it will be difficult to warm the flue
and sustain the temperatures necessary to maintain draft
strength.In extremely cold climates,it may be necessary to
reline the chimney or extend the height to help establish
draft.
A tall, interior masonry chimney is easier to keep warm
and will perform the best under a variety of weather and
environmental conditions.
The following guidelines give the necessary chimney
requirements based on the national code (ANSI-NFPA
211 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. Your local
building inspector is the final approving authority. Consult
them prior to installation.
Do not connect the stove to any air distribution duct or
system.
2.1 Masonry Chimneys
Follow these guidelines when installing the Jøtul F 118
into a masonry fireplace:
• The masonry chimney must have a fireclay liner
or equivalent, with a minimum thickness of 5/8”
(14 mm) and must be installed with refractory mortar.
There must be at least 1/2”(12.7 mm) air space between
the flue liner and chimney wall.
• The fireclay flue liner must have a nominal size of
8” X 8” (20 cm x 20 cm), and should not be larger
than 8”X 12” (20 cm x 30 cm). A round fireclay liner
must have a minimum inside diameter of 6” (15
cm) and maximum inside diameter of 8” (20 cm).
A larger chimney should be relined with an appropriate
code approved liner.
• For the best performance, the chimney connector
should be as short and direct as possible, including no
more than two 90° elbows.
• The maximum vertical run of single wall stovepipe
should not exceed 10 ft. (305 cm).
• The maximum horizontal run should not exceed 3 ft.
(92 cm) with a 1/4”rise per foot. Under no circumstance
should horizontal pipe be allowed to slant down 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 211 or CAN/CSA-B365, and is also addressed
in this manual.
• Do not connect this stove to a chimney flue serving
another appliance.
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• Brick or modular block must be a minimum of
4”(10 cm) nominal thickness. Stone construction must
be at least 12” (30 cm) thick.
• A newly-built chimney must conform to local codes,
or, in their absence, must comply with national
regulations.
• An existingchimney must be inspected bya professional,
licensed chimney sweep, fire official, or code officer to
ensure that the chimney is in proper working order. Any
repairs must be completed before installing the stove.
• No other appliance may be vented into the same flue.
• An airtight clean-out door should be located at the base
of the chimney.
2.2 Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be tested and
listed for use with solid fuel burning appliances. High
Temperature (HT) Chimney Standard UL 103 for the U.S.
and High Temperature Standard ULC S-629 for Canada.
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.
2.3 Chimney Height
The chimney must be at least 3 feet (92 cm) higher than
the highest point where it passes through the roof and at
least 2 feet (61 cm) higher than the highest part of the roof
or structure that is within 10 feet (3.05 m) of the chimney,
measured horizontally.
Chimneys shorter than 14 feet (4.27 m) may not provide
adequate draft. Inadequate draft can result in smoke
spillage when loading the stove,or when the door is open.
Poor draft can also cause back puffing (ignition of gas
build-up inside the firebox) and sluggish performance.
The minimum height does not, in itself, guarantee proper
chimney performance. Optimum draft force should be in
the .05 - .10 psi range measured by a Magnahelic gauge.
Excessive chimney height can promote over-strong draft
resulting in high stove temperatures and short burn times.
Excessive draft can be corrected by installing a butterfly
damper. Your Jøtul dealer is an expert resource to consult
regarding draft issues or other performance-related
questions.
2.4 Wall Pass-Throughs
In the U.S.
The National Fire Protection Association’s publication,
NFPA 211, 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:
See fig. 7. Remove all combustible materials from the pass-
through area ( around the chimney connector),a minimum
12”(30.5 cm).A 6”(15.2 cm) diameter connector will require
a 31” x 31” (78.7 x 78.7 cm) square opening.
The opening must be filled with at least 12” (30.5 cm) of
brick around a fireclay liner. The liner must be ASTM C35
or equivalent, having a minimum wall thickness of 5/8”
(16 mm).
The Pass-through must be at least 18” (45.7 cm) from
combustible ceiling materials.
USA/Canada
Figure 7. Chimney Height Requirement.
10’
305 cm
2’
61 cm
3’
91.5 cm
Pass through
construction: 12”
Brick from thimble
to combustibles
Thimble: 5/8”
Fireclay Liner or
equivalent
Flue Liner
12”
30.5 cm
Wood Stud 2”
Clearance to
Chimney
12”
Header
Sill/Support
Figure 8. Masonry Wall Pass-through.

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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 inches
thick (nominal 4”/ 102 mm).
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 as the tiles can
shatter easily.
In Canada
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 18” (45.7 cm) around the chimney
connector’s proposed location. A 6”round liner requires a
minimum opening 43” x 43” (109.2 x 109.2) square.
Locate the pass-through at least 18” from combustible
ceiling materials.
The space that is cleared of combustible materials must
remain empty. Sheet metal panels can 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 1”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 211 in the U.S. or CAN/CSA-B635 in Canada for other
approved wall pass-through methods.
3.0 Connecting to the Chimney
3.1 Masonry Chimney
When installing a Jøtul F 118 into a masonry chimney
through a “thimble” (the opening through the chimney
wall to the flue), the thimble must consist of ceramic tile
or steel 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). See fig. 9.
The connector pipe or thimble sleeve must not protrude
into the flue liner or otherwise restrict draft.
Use refractory cement to seal the seam between the
chimney connector, sleeve, and thimble.
Do not connect this stove to a chimney flue servicing
another appliance of any kind.
3.2 Hearthmount into a Masonry Fireplace
The Jøtul F 118 may be installed into a masonry fireplace
with a minimum opening height of 30 1/2” (77.5 c m).
Building code requires that the fireplace damper plate
be removed or securely fixed in the open position.
USA/Canada
Figure 10. Hearthmount Installation.
Connector
extends at
least into the
first flue
Damper is
sealed with
a steel plate
and sealant
Figure 9. Masonry Chimney Thimble.
Connector pipe must
be flush with the
inside of the flue tile
Chimney
Connector
Pipe
Thimble
Flue Tile

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USA/Canada
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 fig. 10. In any case, we recommend
that a full liner be installed through any masonry chimney
to ensure good performance.
The inside area of the flue liner must not be less than
the area of the stove flue collar and cannot be more than
three times greater than the cross sectional area of the
stove flue collar.
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).
3.3 Prefabricated Chimneys
When connecting the Jøtul F 118 to a prefabricated
metal chimney always follow the pipe manufacturer’s
instructions and be sure to use the components that are
required.This usually includes a“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 two sheet
metal screws. See fig. 11.
Listed Chim-
ney
Ceiling Sup-
port
Specified
clearance
Attic
Insulation
Shield
Combustible
Ceiling Joists
Chimney
Connector
Figure 11. Prefabricated Listed Type HT Chimney.
Storm Collar
Listed Cap
Combustible
Ceiling Joists
Floor Protec-
tor
Flash-
ing
Chimney
Connector
4.0 Clearance to Combustibles
4.1 Floor Protection
The Jøtul F 118 includes a bottom heat shield. The stove
must be installed with the bottom heat shield unless the
stove is on a concrete floor poured on earth.
The Jøtul F 118 requires one of the following forms of
hearth protection if not installed directly on concrete
poured on earth:
1) Any UL, ULC, or Warnock Hersey Listed hearth board.
2) Any noncombustible material.
All forms of protection must include a noncombustible
surface extending forward from the glass panel at least
16” for the U.S., or 18”(46cm) for Canada. Protection must
extend 8”(21 cm) from the sides and rear for both the U.S.
and Canada.
This will result in a minimum floor protection of
30 1/2”W x 53”D for the U.S.or 30 1/2”W x 55”D for Canada.
See fig. 10.
In a rear vent installation, the floor protection must
also extend under the stove pipe a minimum of
2” (50 mm) beyond either side of the pipe. See fig.12.

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USA/Canada
4.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceilings
The clearances listed and diagramed in this manual
have been tested to UL and ULC standards and are the
minimum clearances to combustible materials specifically
established for the Jøtul F 118.
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 noncombustible 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.
See pages 12-13 for clearance requirements and diagrams.
4.3 Using Shields to Reduce Clearances
Double Wall Connector: Listed double wall pipe is an
acceptable alternative to connector pipe heat shields.
Wall-Mounted Protection: When reducing clearances
through the use of wall mounted protection:
In the U.S. refer to NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fire-
places, 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.
Notice: Many manufacturers have developed woodstove
accessories that permit clearance reduction. Use only
those accessories that have been tested by an independent
laboratory and carry the laboratory’s testing mark. Be sure
to follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.4 Alcove Installation
The Jøtul F 118 can be installed in an Alcove as diagrammed
in figure 13.
1. The stove was tested installed with a Rear Heat Shield
and single-wall chimney connector.
2. No clearance reduction is obtained with wall shielding
installed in an Alcove.
3. Alcove floor protection must consist of a UL/ULC or
WHI listed hearth pad or a non combustible material.
4. Minimum ceiling height in an unprotected installation,
from the floor is 84”(214.3 cm).The stove was not tested
with ceiling protection installed.
Figure 13. Alcove without Wall Protection.
Figure 12. Floor Protection minimum dimensions,U.S./ CAN.
8”
(21 cm)
2”
(5 cm)
8”
(21 cm)
53” U.S,
55” (140 cm)
CAN
16” U.S,
18” (46 cm)
CAN
30 1/2”(77.5 cm)

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Figure 14. Minimum Wall Shield sizes, centered on stove.
Wall Protection construction must follow NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA guideliines.
Corner wall protection extends 38” from corner.
USA/Canada
Measure clearances from the combustible surface to the closest stove surface.
K* : As tested, no clearance reduction is obtained with wall shielding
Jøtul F 118 Clearance Specifications
STOVE UNPROTECTED SURFACE PROTECTED SURFACE INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES INSTALLATION PER NFPA211 OR CAN/CSA -B365-M93
SIDE REAR CORNER SIDE REAR CORNER
Stove - No Heat Shield, ABCDEF
Single Wall Pipe 35”/ 89 cm 9”/ 23 cm 26”/ 66 cm 29.5”/ 75 cm 8.5”/21.5 cm 22”/ 56 cm
Stove - Rear & Side H/S GHI JK* L
with Single Wall Pipe 18”/ 45.7 cm 4”/ 10.2 cm 12”/ 30.5 cm 12.5”/31.7 cm 4.5”/ 11.4 cm 9.5”/ 24 cm
Stove - Rear & Side H/S MNOP Q R
with Double Wall Pipe 18”/ 45.7 cm 3”/ 7.6 cm 12”/ 30.5 cm 12.5”/ 31.7 cm 3.5”/ 8.9 cm 8.5”/ 21.6 cm
Use of Side Heat Shield is not required to obtain rear clearance using Rear Heat Shield only.
Use of Rear Heat Shield is not required to obtain side clearance using Side Heat Shield only.
Both stove heat shields required for reduced corner clearance.
Vertical Chimney UNPROTECTED SURFACE PROTECTED SURFACE
Connector Clearance per NFPA211 or CAN/CSA-B365-M93
Single Wall Pipe 13” / 33 cm 12.5” / 31.7 cm
Double Wall Pipe 7” / 18 cm 7” / 18 cm
Horizontal UNPROTECTED SURFACE PROTECTED SURFACE
Connector Clearance per NFPA211 OR CAN/CSA-B365-M93
Single Wall Connector 18” / 45.7 cm 12.5” / 32 cm
Double Wall Pipe 6” / 15 cm Use mfg’s specification

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Unshielded Shielded
A: Stove to Mantel (12 in. Deep) 13 in. / 33 cm 10 in. / 25.5 cm
B: Floor to Mantel 43 1/2 in. / 110.5 cm 40 1/2 in. / 102.8 cm
C: Stove to 1 in. Deep Top Trim 9 in. / 22.7 cm 5 in. / 12.7 cm
D: Stove to 1 in. Deep Side Trim 15 in. / 38 cm 9 in. / 23 cm
Clearances to Fireplace Mantels
and Surrounding Trim
See the Clearance Chart on page 12 for approved clearances
to combustible materials that may be part of fireplace
construction.
Mantel Shield Sizing:
Use Rear Wall Shield Sizing, fig. 14,
or per NFPA 211 guidelines.
Canada only: Add 5 cm to all Hearth Extension dimensions shown above.
Figure 15. Hearthmount Clearances.
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5.0 Operation
Please read the following section before building the first
fire in your new Jøtul F 118 CB.
5.1 Use Solid Wood Fuel Only
This stove is designed to burn natural wood only. Wood
that has been air-dried for a period of 6 to 14 months will
provide the cleanest, most efficient heat.
Do not burn:
• Coal • Treated or painted wood
• Garbage • Chemical Chimney cleaners
• Cardboard • Colored paper
• Solvents • Any synthetic fuel or logs
• Drift wood • Laminated wood
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.
Important: Never build or allow the fire to rest directly
on the glass panels. The logs should always be spaced at
least one inch from the glass to allow for proper air flow
within the firebox.
5.2 How your Jøtul F 118 CB works
The modern version of the original Jøtul F 118 builds on
the strengths of its predecessor; the long, front-to-back
burn pattern combines with a baffled heat exchange
chamber to promote maximum heat transfer. Your new
Jøtul F 118, however, burns fuel substantially more
efficiently. The advanced CrossFlow combustion system
directs a precise amount of preheated secondary air
through stainless steel tubes located along the sides,
directly under the baffle at the top of the burn chamber.
Volatile gases, released unburned from the fuel bed,
rise to the baffle where they are turbulently mixed with
the fresh oxygen. Secondary combustion then occurs
before the gases pass into the heat exchange chamber.
See fig. 16.
5.3 Controls on the Jøtul F 118 CB
Combustion is controlled by two air shutters. See fig. 17.
Primary Air Shutter (A)
Located in the Load Door, this shutter regulates and directs
primary air to the front of the burn chamber. Push it to
the right to allow maximum air to support combustion.
It should be fully open when first starting or rekindling a
fire, or when greater heat output is desired.
FlashFire Lever – Secondary Air (B)
Located directly under the ash lip, the FlashFire Lever
is used to regulate secondary air at the rear air inlet.
It has three operating positions.
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Figure 17. Air Shutter Controls.
Figure 16. Combustion air paths

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Position 1.
This position is not available until the Stop Bolt is removed
as shown in fig. 1 on page 5.The lever may then be pushed
all the way back to close off all secondary air.This control is
intended to help ensure positive draft when first starting
a fire in a cold stove or when operating the stove with the
load door open and optional spark screen in place.
WARNING.DO NOT USETHIS POSITIONTO CONTROL HEAT
OUTPUT OR BURN RATE.CONTINUOUS OPERATION ATTHIS
SETTING WILL STARVETHE FIRE OF SUFFICIENT OXYGENTO
BURN WOOD CLEANLY AND EFFICIENTLY AND WILL CAUSE
EXTREME CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION WITHIN THE STOVE
AND CHIMNEY.
If you do not intend to use the stove with the optional
spark screen, you should consider leaving the Stop Bolt in
place to ensure that the stove not be accidentally operated
at this setting.
Position 2
Pull the lever forward one stop to open airflow to the rear
of the fire and to the secondary air tubes at the top of the
burn chamber. This position is used for standard operation
to support efficient, complete combustion.
Position 3
Pull the lever fully forward for FlashFire mode. This
allows maximum secondary air to the fire to boost heat
output. This should not be used for standard, continuous
operation.
Clean Glass / Air Wash
A fixed amount of primary air also enters the firebox
directly above the glass panel on the door. This incoming
air creates a turbulent barrier or «airwash» between the
glass and the fire.
5.4 Break-In Procedure
The Jøtul F 118 CB is constructed of cast iron and high-
temperature 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.
The following steps describe the proper break-in procedure
for the Jøtul F118 CB. Use a stove-top thermometer to
monitor stove temperature, placed directly on the top
plate.
Set the Primary Air Shutter fully open. Set the FlashFire
lever fully closed – all the way back.
1. Light a small fire of newspaper and kindling in the
middle of the firebox floor. Gradually add small
pieces of wood, but only allow the stove to reach a
maximum surface temperature of 200°F (93° C). Burn
for approximately 1 hour.
2. Allow the stove to cool to room temperature.
3. Light a second fire, allowing the stove to reach a
maximum temperature of 300°F (149°C) for 1 hour with
the FlashFire Lever in Position 2.
4. Cool the stove to room temperature.
5. Light a third fire and gradually allow the stove to reach
a surface temperature of 400°F (204°C)
6. Cool stove to room temperature. This completes the
“break-in” procedure.
Note: If the temperature exceeds the limit during any
break-in fire, move the Air Shutter all the way to the left
to shut off the air supply completely. It is normal that the
stovetop temperature will continue to climb until the fuel
burns down somewhat. Once the fire is out and the stove
has cooled to room temperature, continue the break-in
procedure. Never attempt to reduce the temperature by
removing burning logs from the fire.
Break-in Odors: It is normal for a newly painted stove to
emit odor and smoke during the first few fires. This is
caused by curing of the high temperature paint and will
diminish with each fire.Open a window or door to provide
additional ventilation to alleviate this condition.
5.5 Starting and Maintaining a Fire
Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the
stove. Do not elevate the fire in any way.
1. With the Primary Air Shutter in the full open position
(to the right), start with several sheets of crumbled
newspaper placed directly on the grate at the front of
the burn chamber near the load door. On top of the
newspaper, place several pieces of small dry kindling *
(less than 1”in diameter) with two to three larger logs
(approx. 3” to 4” in diameter) on top.
2. The FlashFire Lever should be in the fully closed position
– pushed all the way back.
3. Light the fire and close the door, slowly building the
fire by adding larger and larger logs. Be sure to follow
the break-in procedure before creating a hot fire that
might damage the stove.
4. Once the stove has reached a surface temperature range
of between 400° and 600°, (204°C -316°C), adjust the
primary air control lever as necessary to generate the
heat output and burn time desired. Set the FlashFire
Lever in Position 2 for standard operation over extended
periods.
We recommend use of a magnetic stovetop thermometer
to monitor the surface temperature of the stove. The
optimum surface temperature range for the most efficient
burn is between 400° and 600° (204°C -316°C).
You can also monitor stove performance through the
window. Peak combustion efficiency occurs when exhaust
gas is burned at the baffle in the top of the firebox.This is
apparent as yellow flames appearing at the secondary air
ports in the underside of the baffle plate.
Never over-fire the stove. If any part of the stove or
chimney glows,you are over-firing. A house fire or serious
damage to the stove or chimney could result. If this
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5.6 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.
• Open both the Primary Air Shutter and the FlashFire
Lever to the full open position and wait a few seconds
before opening the load door. This will allow fresh air
to flush the firebox and prevent smoke escaping when
the door is opened..
• 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 – 10 minutes before setting the air controls
for the desired heat output and burn time.
(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).
• Set the Air Sutter on the door for the desired heat output.
5.7 Open Door Fire-viewing
Warning: This stove should be operated with the door
either fully open with optional Spark Screen in place or
with the door fully closed. If the door is left partly open,
there is risk of overfiring.Also,gas and flame may be drawn
out of the fireplace stove opening,creating risks from both
fire and smoke.
Be aware that when operating with the door open, there
exists the possibility of generating carbon monoxide
by some fuels (e.g. charcoal), and the hazards of carbon
monoxide. Be sure adequate fresh air and ventilation is
available to the stove.
Creosote Formation and the Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
vapors that combine with moisture to form creosote.
Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue, and creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote fuels an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney flue should be
inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season
to determine if creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to
reduce the chance of a chimney fire.
In the event that creosote ignites in the flue, the resulting
fire is often accompanied by a roaring noise and crackling
sound as flakes of burning creosote break loose. If you
suspect you are having a chimney fire, immediately close
the air controls and make sure the door is closed securely.
Call the fire department and have everyone leave the
house.
Do not attempt to extinguish the fire. Opening the door
will only supply additional oxygen and intensify the
fire. When the fire in the flue has subsided, resist the
temptation to open the door to check on the fire. The fire
may have suffocated, but could re-ignite with a supply of
fresh air. After a chimney fire, do not use the stove until
the chimney connector and flue have been cleaned and
inspected to ensure no damage has been sustained.
See Section 6.6 of this manual regarding chimney
cleaning.
5.8 Ash Removal
Ash removal will be required periodically, depending on
how frequently the stove is used. Avoid letting the ash
accumulate to spill over the front lip. For your protection,
always wear safety gloves when handling the ashes.
Use an ash shovel to remove the accumulation from the
bottom of the firebox. It is a good idea to leave a bed of
ash in the stove bottom to promote longer burn times and
easy start-up.
Ashes should only 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 kept in the closed container until
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6.0 Maintenance
6.1 Glass Care
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 that might develop on the
glass will burn off during the next hot fire.
Follow this glass cleaning procedure:
1. 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 the stove.
Caution! Always operate the door slowly and carefully 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 the replacement procedure below.
Never operate the stove with a cracked or broken glass
panel.
Important: Replace glass only with ceramic glass panel
PN 128101 specifically designed for the Jøtul F 118.
Do not use substitutes. Replacement glass is available from
your local Jøtul dealer.
6.2 Glass Removal or Replacement
See fig. 18.
1. Place the door face down on a protected surface.
2. Remove the two screws from the Air Wash Manifold
and remove the manifold.
3. Remove the two screws from the Lower Air Manifold
and remove the manifold with gasket.
4. Lift the glass panel out of the door.
5. Replace the parts in the same order in which they were
removed.
6.3 General Care
Like your car, regular maintenance prolongs the life of
your stove.The following procedures do not take long and
are generally inexpensive, but when done consistently,
increase the life of your stove and in turn, increase your
years of enjoyment.
Enamel Care:
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT ENAMEL SURFACES.
Clean only cold enamel surfaces with a soft damp cloth
and polish with a clean dry cloth.
• DO NOT USE SOAPY OR ABRASIVE SOLUTIONS. These can
cause stains.Coffee,tea,and fruit jucies will also cause stains.
• Avoid contact with metal objects.Trivets, kettles,or pots,
can damage the enamel.
• 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.
6.4 Gaskets
Check door and glass panel gaskets for tightness.To check
the seal of the front door, close and latch the door on a
dollar bill and slowly try to pull the dollar bill free. You
should feel resistance as you pull.If it can be easily removed,
the seal is too loose. Check several spots around the door.
6.5 Gasket Replacement
1. Use pliers and a putty knife to remove the old gasket
from the door.
2. Thoroughly clean the channel with a wire brush.
3. Apply a small bead of cement to the channel.
4. Gently press the new gasket into the cement to seat
it in the channel. Close and latch the door and then
reopen.Wipe away any excess cement that may have
squeezed out from around the gasket.
Gasket List for the Jøtul F 118 CB
Description Size Length
Top Plate Gasket 3/8” LD 7 ft
Flue Collar Gasket LD/SA 3 ft
Glass Gasket LD 187-1 4.8 x 600 m
Door Gasket LD 360 mm 8.7 x 850 mm
Air Manifold Gasket LD V-125 8 x 150 mm
Door and Glass Gasket Kit #157050
Figure 18. Glass and Gasket Replacement
Door
Gasket
Glass Panel
Lower Air
Manifold
Air Shutter
Air Wash
Manifold Glass
Gasket
Air
Manifold
Gasket
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6.6 Chimney System
The Jøtul F 118 is designed to burn cleanly and efficiently
when used according to the guidelines in this manual. In
order to maintain proper performance,you should inspect
the chimney and chimney connector at the beginning of
each heating season and then, twice a month during the
heating season. Clean the chimney whenever creosote
and fly ash accumulation exceeds 1/4 inch in any part of
the system.
Chimney brushes are available from your local Jøtul dealer
or hardware supply store.Your dealer can also refer you to
a reputable,professional chimney sweep who will have all
the equipment to ensure a complete and proper job.Failure
to keep the chimney system free of creosote and build up
could result in a serious chimney fire.
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Date: Sept. 2005
Drawing no.: 3-3145-P02
Jøtul AS Fredrikstad, Norway
Del-liste/Part list Jøtul F 118
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Figure 19. Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Only use replacement parts
provided through your
authorized Jøtul dealer.

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Part numbers
Pos. no.Description
1 Gasket for smoke outlet
2 Adaptor
3 Gasket for smoke outlet
4 Smoke Outlet
5 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
6 Gasket for smoke outlet
7 Gasket for secondary air tubes
8 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange
9 Washer
10 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
11 Bracket for top/sidepiece
12 Smoke outl cover
13 Top, upper, complete
14 Top Plate Upper
15 Cooking Plate
16 Traverse
17 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
18 Gasket
19 Washer, cast Iron
20 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
21 Insulating Blanket
22 Baffle
23 Air tube, secondary, front
24 Air tube, secondary, right
25 Air tube, secondary, left
26 Baffle Clip
27 Hinge pin
28 Front, lower
29 Front, lower, complete
30 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange
31 Screw Hex
32 Washer
33 Screw MachPanh Poz
34 Air deflector
35 Valve Holder For Door
36 Gasket for Door
37 Door
38 Door incl Glass
39 Hinge pin
40 Glass
41 Gasket for glass
42 Screw Cylh slotted
43 Washer
44 Door Knob wood
45 Plastic bag w/parts
46 Washer insulating
47 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange
48 Latch
49 Screw Cylh slotted
50 Sleeve
51 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange, low
52 Sliding valve (Door)
53 Gasket for Sliding valve (door)
54 Spring For Door With Glass
55 Door Catch
56 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
57 Nut Hexagon Cap
58 Front Plate, upper
59 Knob Secondary Air
60 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
61 Top Plate, lower
62 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
63 Burnplate L/R
64 Clip
65 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
66 Leg
67 Regulating Bar Secondary Air
68 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
69 Washer
70 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
71 Heatshield, bottom
72 Weld Nut
73 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange
74 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange
75 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
76 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
77 Sliding valve rear
78 Sleeve
79 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
80 Gasket, secondary air
81 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
82 Washer
83 Bottom Plate compl
84 Side plate, upper
85 Brick Refractory
86 Brick Refractory
87 Brick retainer
88 Side plate, lower
89 Rear Plate, lower inner
90 Rivet stee/steel
91 Label Plate
92 Nut Hexagon Cap Flange
93 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
94 Screw SocketSet w/Cone
95 Rear plate outer, complete
96 Rear plate outer
97 Blind Rivet Nut M6
98 Rear Plate, upper
99 Screw SocketSet w/Cone
100 Screw Hex Selfth
101 Screw Hex Selfth
102 Screw, Hexagon Cap Flange
103 Heatshield rear
104 Sleeve
105 Heatshield side
106 Washer Ø6.4xØ18x1.6 Untreated Surface
Draw.no 4-4502-P02