Jøtul F 500 V3 Series User manual

Jøtul F 500 V3
Catalytic Wood Heater
Classic and Clean Face Models
Installation and Operating Instructions
for the United States
Jøtul F 500 V3
The Jøtul F 500 V3 wood stove is listed
to burn solid wood only. Do not burn
any other fuels.
Read this entire manual before you
install and use this appliance.
Save these instructions for future
reference and make them available to
anyone using or servicing this wood
heater.
This wood heater contains a catalytic
combustor that requires periodic
inspection and repair for proper
operation. See this manual for
specic maintenance information.
It is against federal regulations to
operate this wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with the operating
instructions in this owner’s manual, or
if the catalytic element is deactivated
or removed.
Classic
Clean Face
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Table of Contents
Combustion Specications,
Building Codes,
Safety Notices ............................................................................ 3
1. Installation
1.1 Assembly before Installation ....................................... 4
2. Chimney and Connector Requirements
2.1 Chimney Connector......................................................... 4
2.2 General Requirements..................................................... 4
2.3 Masonry Chimneys........................................................... 5
2.4 Prefabricated Chimneys.................................................. 5
2.5 Chimney Height ................................................................ 5
2.6 Wall Pass-through ............................................................. 6
3. Connecting to the Chimney
3.1 Masonry Chimney Thimbles.......................................... 6
3.2 Hearthmount into a Masonry Fireplace.................... 6
3.3 Prefabricated Chimneys.................................................. 7
4. Clearances to Combustibles
4.1 Floor Protection ................................................................. 7
4,2 Clearances to Walls and Ceilings ................................. 7
4.3 Using Shields to reduce Clearances............................ 7- 8
4.4 Alcove Installation ............................................................ 8
4.5 Mobile Home Installation............................................... 8
5. Operation
5.1 Combustion Eciency ................................................... 9
5.2 CO Emissions ...................................................................... 9
5.3 Wood Fuel and Performance ....................................... 9-10
5.4 Stove Control - Functions and Settings .................... 10
5.5 Catalytic Combustor Monitor ...................................... 10-11
5.6 Break-in Procedure ......................................................... 11
5.7 Starting and Maintaining a Fire .................................. 11-12
5.8 Creosote Formation and Removal ............................. 12
5.9 Adding Fuel ........................................................................ 13
Standards
The Jøtul F 500 V3 solid fuel heater has been tested and
listed to ANSI/UL 1482.
Certied Safety Tests performed by
Intertek Testing Services, Middleton, WI U.S.A.
Manufactured by
Jøtul North America, Inc.
55 Hutcherson Drive
Gorham, Maine 04038, U.S.A.
6. Maintenance
6.1 Annual Stove Inspection.............................................. 13
6.2 Ash Removal ...................................................................... 13
6.3 Chimney System .............................................................. 13
6.4 Enamel Care ...................................................................... 13
6.5 Glass Care/Glass Replacement.................................... 14
6.6 Gaskets................................................................................. 14
7. Accessories ..................................................................15
8. Illustrations
Figures........................................................................................... 16-21
Clearance Chart and Diagrams ............................................ 22-23
9. Appendix
A. Catalytic Combustor Maintenance ............................... 24
Catalytic Combustor Replacement ............................... 25-26
B. Alternate Floor Protection................................................ 27
10. Warranty................................................................................................. 28-30
WARNING !
THIS WOOD HEATER HAS A MANUFACTURER-
SET MINIMUM LOW BURN RATE THAT MUST
NOT BE ALTERED. IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL
REGULATIONS TO ALTER THIS SETTING
OR OTHERWISE OPERATE THIS WOOD
HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
This heater meets the 2020 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s
emission limits for wood heaters
manufactured after May 15, 2020.
NOTE: It is normal for a new, painted stove
to emit odor and smoke during initial res,
depending upon temperatures over time. This is
caused by the curing of high temperature paint
and manufacturing materials. This condition
can be alleviated by opening a window or door
to provide additional ventilation. See Break-in
Procedure, Sect. 5.6 for details.
This manual describes the installation and
operation of the Jøtul F 500 V3 catalytic equipped
wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood
emission limits for wood heaters sold after May
15, 2020. Under specic test conditions, this
heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates
ranging from 13,000 to 37,000 Btu/hr.

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Check Building Codes
Your city, town, county or province may require a 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.
Always consult your local building inspector or authority
having jurisdiction to determine what regulations apply
in your area.
See Sect. 5.0 of this manual for important information
regarding the safe, proper, and most ecient operation
of your stove.
Always follow the guidelines presented in this manual
when installing, operating, and maintaining this
appliance and make this manual available to anyone
using or servicing the stove.
Safety Notices
• BURN SOLID, NATURAL WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT BURN ANY
OTHER FUEL.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START A FIRE. DO NOT
BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FUELS.
• DO NOT USE A GRATE OR ELEVATE THE FIRE. BUILD THE FIRE
DIRECTLY ON THE HEARTH.
• IF THIS ROOM HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE
FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY
INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
• CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
YOUR AREA.
• ANY EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM MUST BE INSPECTED BEFORE
INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE.
• 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. USE A CHILD GUARD SCREEN TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
CONTACT BY SMALL CHILDREN.
• INSTALL CO SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE LIVING AREA AND
BEDROOMS OF YOUR HOME. TEST THEM REGULARLY AND
INSTALL FRESH BATTERIES TWICE ANNUALLY.
WHEN INSTALLED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE, A SMOKE
OR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR SHOULD BE LOCATED AS
FAR FROM THE STOVE AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT THE ALARM
SOUNDING WHEN ADDING FUEL.
• 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 conse-
quently promote ow reversal through the stove and chimney
system. In some cases, the optional Outside Air Kit #154335
can be used to alleviate this condition. The chimney and build-
ing, 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 specic
installation/performance issues.
• Jøtul strongly 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 specic requirements.
Combustion Specications
Heat Output Range:113,200 to 37,000 BTU/hr. (3.9-10.8 kW)
Max. Heat Output: 70,000 BTU/hr.
Heating Capacity:2Up to 2300 sq. ft.
Maximum Burn Time:2Up to 12 hours
EPA Eciency:3HHV: 78.40% LHV: 84.73%
CO Emissions:4.50 g/min.
Pariculate Emissions:5.50 g/hr.
Fuel: Up to 24” Logs (609 mm)
.
1Heat Output Range results are determined during specic
emissions tests established by the EPA.
The Maximum Heat Output value is representative of a more
frequent re-fueling cycle than specied in the EPA High Heat
Output test method.
2Heating Capacity and Maximum Burn Time will vary
depending on design of home, climate, wood type and
operation.
3EPA Validated Eciency:
High Heat Value and Low Heat Value eciencies are
determined per the CSA B415.1-10 test method. The
dierence between the HHV and LHV is how the energy in
the exhaust gas water vapor is accounted for.
LHV eciency assumes all the water vapor in combustion
gases was condensed and the heat from such was recovered
and transferred to the dwelling. HHV calculations do not
assume all water vapor is condensed, therefore the HHV
value is less than the LHV value.
4Carbon Monoxide Emissions rate results from Test Method
CSA B415.1-10.
5Particulate Emissions rate is obtained using EPA Test Method
28-R.
EPA Certied Emissions Tests
performed by
PFS-TECO, Portland, OR U.S.A.

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1. Installation
1.1 Assembly Before Installation
The Jøtul F 500 V3 is shipped with the ue collar
attached in the top position and the front ash lip and
combustor monitor (thermometer) inside the stove.
• Changing the Flue Collar to Rear Exit: While holding the
M6 ange nuts on the inside of the ue collar to keep
them from falling into the stove, use a 10 mm open end
wrench or socket wrench to remove the two M6 bolts
with M6 fender washers. Orient the ue collar to the
rear and use the same hardware to re-attach it to the
stove.
• Take out the front ash lip, which is inside the burn
chamber. The ash lip is placed loosely on top of the
base plate.
• See section 5.5 for combustor monitor installation.
2. Chimney and Chimney
Connector Requirements
2.1 Chimney Connector
The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to
connect the stove to the chimney. For use with the
Jøtul F 500 V3, the chimney connector must be 6”
(152mm) in diameter, with a minimum thickness of 24
gauge black steel. Attach the ue collar to the chimney
connection using 2 self-drilling screws found in the
miscellaneous kit.
• Aluminum and Galvanized steel pipe is not
acceptable for use with the Jøtul F 500 V3.
These materials cannot withstand the extreme
temperatures of a wood re and can give o toxic
fumes when heated.
• Do not use the connector pipe as a chimney.
• Each chimney connector or stove pipe section must
be installed to the stove ue collar and to each other
with the male (crimped) end toward the stove. See
gure 2. This prevents any amount of condensed or
liquid creosote from running down the outside of the
pipe or the stove top.
• All joints must be secured with three sheet metal
screws.
• 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”(915mm) and a
recommended total length of stove pipe should not
exceed 10 feet.
• Horizontal runs must slope upward 1/4” (6,35mm) per
foot toward the chimney.
• Where passage through a wall or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the installation
must conform with NFPA 211 and is also addressed in
this manual.
• No part of the chimney connector may pass through an
attic or roof space, closet or other concealed space, or
through a oor 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 and is also addressed in
this manual.
• Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue servicing
another appliance.
2.2 General Chimney Requirements
The F 500 V3 is approved for use with:
1. A code-approved masonry chimney and ue liner.
2. A prefabricated chimney complying with the
requirements for Type HT (2100°F) chimneys per
UL 103 .
An existing chimney system must pass a UL 1482
Level II inspection conducted by a qualied technician or
building ocial.
The chimney ue size should not be less than the
cross-sectional area of the stove ue collar, and not more
than three times greater than the cross-sectional area of
the ue collar.
Chimney Considerations
When choosing a chimney type and location in the
house, keep this in mind: it is the chimney that makes
the stove work, not the stove that makes the chimney
work. The chimney allows the temperature dierence
between inside and outside air to create suction, called
“draft”, which pulls air through the stove necessary to
support combustion. Since draft is the force which moves
air from the stove up through the chimney, its strength
is critical to proper stove function. Besides air pressure
dierential, draft strength is aected other factors
including:
• chimney condition and height
• surrounding construction, other buildings
* nearby trees, local geography
• wind conditions and climate

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Any of the preceding conditions can adversely
aect performance. Weak or erratic draft can cause
“backpung”- a condition when smoke leaks into the
room through the stove or chimney connector joints.
Poor draft will also make it dicult to maintain a steady,
controlled burn and lead to creosote accumulation in the
chimney or combustor.
A short, masonry chimney on the exterior of a
house will promote poor performance. This is because
it will be dicult to initiate and maintain temperatures
warm enough to sustain adequate draft. In extremely
cold northern areas, it may be necessary to reline
the chimney or extend its height to help improve
performance. Conversely, a tall, masonry chimney inside
the house will warm more quickly and retain heat
longer.
On the other hand, overly strong draft can also cause a
dierent set of issues such as excessive temperatures and
short burn times
Ideally, whether masonry or prefabricated, the chimney
should be centrally located inside the house where it will
be least affected by exterior conditions and the stove’s
radiant heat can be most evenly dispersed.
The following guidelines give the necessary chimney
requirements based on the national code, ANSI-NFPA 211.
However, many local codes dier from the national code
to take into account climate, altitude, or other factors.
NOTE: Consult your local code authority to
determine what building and re codes apply in
your area before installing your new stove. Your
local inspector has nal authority in approving your
installation.
2.3 Masonry Chimneys
A masonry chimney must conform to the following
guidelines:
• The chimney ue size should not be less than the
cross-sectional area of the stove ue collar.
• The cross-sectional area of the ue of a chimney with
no walls exposed to the outside below the rooine
shall not be more than three times the cross-sectional
area of the stove ue collar.
• The cross-sectional area of a chimney ue having
one or more walls exposed to the outside below the
rooine shall not be more than two times the cross-
sectional area of the stove ue collar.
• Larger chimney ues should be relined with a listed
or code approved liner.
• The masonry chimney must have a reclay liner or
equivalent, with a minimum thickness of 5/8” (16mm)
and must be installed with refractory mortar. There
must be at least 1/4” (6,35mm) air space between the
ue liner and chimney wall.
• The reclay ue liner must have a nominal size of 8”
X 8”, and should not be larger than 8” X 12”. If a round
reclay liner is to be used it must have a minimum
inside diameter of 6” (157mm) and not larger than 8”
(208mm) 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”(106mm) nominal
thickness. A mountain or rubble stone wall must be at
least 12” (310mm) 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 licensed professional chimney sweep, re ocial,
or code ocer, to ensure that the chimney is in proper
working order.
• No other appliance can be vented into the same ue.
• An airtight clean-out door should be located at the base
of the chimney.
2.4 Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be tested and
listed for use with solid fuel burning appliances to High
Temperature (HT) Chimney Standard UL 103 for the U.S.
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” (56mm), although it may vary by manufacturer or for
certain chimney components.
2.5 Chimney Height
The minimum chimney height is 15 feet (4.57 m). The
chimney must also 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 10 feet of the chimney, measured
horizontally. See gure 3.
Chimneys shorter than 14 feet may not provide
adequate draft. This could result in 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 pung, which is a build up of gases inside
the rebox.

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3. Connecting to the Chimney
3.1 Masonry Chimney Thimble
When connecting the stove to a masonry chimney
through a“thimble” (the opening through the chimney
wall to the ue), the thimble must be lined with ceramic
tile or metal and be securely cemented in place. See g. 4.
• The chimney connector/stove pipe must slide completely
inside the thimble to the inner surface or the ue liner.
A slip-connector may be used to permit adjustability
and ease maintenance / cleaning access. See g. 5.
• The connector pipe or thimble sleeve must not protrude
into the ue liner where it could restrict the free ow
of exhaust gas and cause poor stove performance.
• The chimney connector should be sealed at the thimble
with refractory cement and each connector joint must
be secured with three sheet metal screws.
• Do not connect this stove to a chimney ue servicing
another appliance of any kind.
3.2 Hearthmount Into a Masonry Fireplace
Consult your local building inspector for codes on
fireplace installation. The Jøtul F 500 V3 has a rear exit
ue collar height of 28 1/4” (718 mm) when installed
with standard legs. Substitution of Short Legs will
lower the height to 26” (660 mm).
• The NFPA 211 standard (12.4.5.1) requires that a
masonry ue serving a wood-burning appliance must
be sealed o from room air. This can be accomplished
by two methods:
1) Replace the replace damper with a xed steel
plate through which the connector pipe must
extend from the stove to the chimney ue tile. See
gure 6. Alternatively, the ue may be sealed
o by installing a non-combustible plate at the
replace opening. In either case, the block-o plate
and connector pass-through must be sealed using
high-temperature or other appropriate sealant.
Jøtul recommends a block-o plate installed in any
replace damper area for improved heat eciency.
2) Install a full, listed chimney liner from the stove to
a direct connection at a sealed chimney cap. Your
Jøtul dealer can recommend an approved system.
• See Section 2.3 on page 5 for cross-sectional ue size
requirements related to interior vs exterior chimneys.
• If the chimney liner is too large to accommodate the
stove, a code-approved relining system must be installed
to resize the ue.
• The fireplace installation must also conform to the
tested clearances to surrounding trim and mantels. See
clearance specications on pages 22-23. In addition, a
fireplace installation must also comply with the floor
protection guidelines specied on page 7.
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 buttery damper. If you suspect you have a
draft problem, consult your dealer.
2.6 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
ocials, 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 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 ocials 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 12” (310mm) around
the chimney connectors proposed location. With a 6”
(157mm)round liner the minimum area required would
be 31” x 31” (792x792mm) square.
• The space is then lled with at least 12”(310mm)of brick
around a reclay liner. Remember, the liner must be
ASTM C35 or equivalent, with a minimum wall thickness
of 5/8” (16mm).
• It is important to remember to locate the pass-through
at least 18”(457mm) 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 1/4 “ (83mm) thick (4” (106mm) 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 gure 4.
Consult your local building inspector and authorized
Jøtul Dealer for other approved wall pass-through
methods.

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3.3 Prefabricated Chimneys
The Jøtul F 500 V3 may be connected to a prefabricated
metal chimney following the pipe manufacture’s
instructions. Use all required components. Most
manufacturers oer an adaptor that attaches to the
bottom section of the metal chimney and permits the
connector pipe to be secured to it using three sheet metal
screws. See gure 7.
4. Clearances to Combustibles
4.1 Floor Protection Requirements
The F 500 V3 requires oor protection as specied
below in any installation unless installed on concrete
over earth.
* The supplied bottom heat shield must be installed on
the stove.
• Floor protection under the stove must be composed of
continuous, non-combustible materials for protection
against sparks and embers.
* Individual sections of oor protection must be
mortared or otherwise sealed together to prevent
spark penetration to combustibe oor materials. Any
carpeting must be removed from under the oor
protection.
• Alcove Installations: In addition to the Bottom Heat
Shield, oor protection must include materials having
a minimum R-value of 1.6. See Appendix B, page 27, to
determine various material R-values.
The hearth protection surface must extend continuously:
• A minimum of 18” (457mm) in front of the stove and from
the left side load door (measured from the door opening).
• 8” (200mm) on the right side and back of the stove
(measured from side and back panels).
This will result in a minimum oor protection of
54.25”W X 50,5”D (1378mm x 1283mm). See gure 8.
For 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. Fig. 8.
Alternate Hearth Protection
A hearth pad measuring 46”wide X 50,5” deep
(1168mmx1283mm) can be used only if the left side
door is locked to prevent use. Door Lock Kit #155850 is
available for this purpose from your dealer.
4.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceilings
The following clearances have been tested to UL
and ULC standards and are the minimum clearances
specically established for the F 500 V3.
The following diagrams give the required clearances
you must maintain when installing the F 500 V3 near
combustible surfaces. See pages 22-23.
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 re ocials. Contact your
local building ocials about restrictions and installation
requirements in your area.
“Fire Resistant” materials are considered combustible;
they are dicult to ignite, but will burn. “Fire-rated” sheet
rock is also considered combustible.
4.3 Using Shields to Reduce Clearances
Pipe shields: When using listed pipe shields to reduce
the connector clearance to combustibles, it must start
1”(25,4mm) above the lowest exposed point of the
connect pipe and extend vertically a minimum of 25”
(635mm) 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:
Refer to NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, for acceptable
materials, proper sizing and construction guidelines.
Jøtul F 500 V3 Rear Heatshield Kit #154332
This shield is specically approved for use to reduce
clearances on this appliance only. No other heat
shield may be used.
See pages 22-23 for complete clearance specications
and diagrams.

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NOTE: Accessories approved for clearance reduction
have been developed by many manufacturers. Be
sure that any accessory you choose has been tested
and listed by an independent laboratory and carries
the laboratory’s testing mark. Follow all of the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Always contact your local building inspector or re
ocials about restriction and requirements in your area.
Your local ocials have nal authority for installation
approval.
4.4 Alcove Installation
Use of the left side load door is prohibited in alcove
installations. Install 155840 Side Door Lock kit available
from your dealer.
Ths appliance may be installed in an alcove provided:
(See gures 9 and 10)
1. The stove must be installed with listed double walled
pipe.
2. In a protected alcove installation both side walls and
rear wall must be protected per NFPA 211. The wall
protection must be elevated 1”(24,5mm) from the
oor and at least 1” (24,5mm)o the combustible wall
to allow for an air-ow.
3. The height of the wall protection including the
bottom air space must be 48”(1219mm).
4. The bottom heatshield is required in all Alcove
installations. See gure 16 for installation
instructions.
5. Hearth protection material must consist of:
a) a UL/ULC listed Type II Thermal Floor Protector or,
b) material having a minimum r value of 1.6 (see
appendix B).
6. Minimum ceiling height in an unprotected
installation, o the top of the stove is 41”(1041 mm).
The minimum ceiling height o the top of the stove
in a protected ceiling installation is 15”(380mm).
Use of the left side load door is prohibited in alcove
installations. Install 155840 Side Door Lock kit available
from your dealer.
4.5 Mobile Home Installations
The F 500 V3 has been approved for use in mobile homes
in the U.S. provided:
1. The stove is physically secured to the oor or the
mobile home. Use Jotul Floor Mounting Kit #750304.
The structural integrity of the mobile home must be
maintained.
2. All chimney components, including chimney sections,
supports, spark arrestor, etc., shall comply with the
Standard for Factory-built Chimneys for Residential
Type and Building Heating Appliances, UL 103
Standard for 650°C Factory-built Chimneys.
3. The chimney shall be attached directly to the stove
and extend at least 3 ft. (0.9m) above the roof.
Termination must be at least 2 ft. (0.6m) above the
hightest elevation of any part of the mobile home
within 10 ft. (3m).
4. In order to allow for transportation of the mobile
home, the chimney termination shall be readily
removed at or below an elevation of 13.5 ft. (4.1 m)
above ground level and reinstalled without use of
special tools or instructions.
5. A spark arrester must be installed at the termination.
The net free area of the arrester above the chimney
outlet must not be less than four times the net area
of the chimney outlet, and the vertical height of the
arrester must not be less than one-half the diameter
of the chimney ue. Openings shall not permit the
passage of a sphere having a diameter larger than
1/2” (12.7 mm), and shall permit the passage of a
sphere having a diameter of 3/8”(9.6 mm).
6. Direct connection of the stove to an outside air
source is required. Use Outside Air Kit #154335. Do not
substitute any other connection method or device. See
page 15 for more details. Duct termination must not
be installed at a level that is higher than the air inlet
located at the bottom of the stove.
7. When the chimney exits the mobile home at a location
other than through the roof, and exits at a point 7 ft.
(2.1 m) or less above the ground level, a guard or other
method of enclosing the chimney, must be provided at
the point of exit for a height up to 7 ft. Openings of this
chimney guard shall not permit penetration of a 3/4 in.
(19.1 mm) diameter rod, or contact with the chimney by
a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter rod inserted through the
opening a distance of 4 inches (102 mm).
DO NOT INSTALL THE STOVE IN A BEDROOM OR
SLEEPING AREA.
Always consult your local building inspector or re
ocials to determine other mobile home restrictions
and requirements in your area prior to installing the
stove.

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5. Operation
Please read the following section completely before
building a re in your new Jøtul F 500 V3.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER.
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that
exceed heater design specications can result
in permanent damage to the heater and to the
catalytic combustor.
5.1 Combustion Eciency
The Jøtul F 500 V3 has an EPA test High Heating Value
(HHV) eciency rate of 78.4%. There are, however,
aspects of eciency that you should be aware of in order
to get the most from your stove. Operation habits and
fuel moisture can have a signicant eect on eciency.
Poorly seasoned wood having a higher than optimum
moisture content, can reduce the amount of energy
transferred to the living area as a result of the energy
expended to evaporate the excess fuel moisture in order
for the wood to burn. Operational habits - such as not
building a robust kindling re to readily ignite the larger
fuel pieces - can result in an inecient, smoldering re.
Additionally, most modern wood heaters’optimum
performance and eciency are at the medium to
medium-low burn rates.
The location of the stove can also have a signicant
eect on heating eciency, primarily in regard to
distribution of the heat. For example, a wood heater
centrally located in an open living area, will likely provide
better circulation of heat than will a stove located in a
room adjacent to the larger living area.
5.2 Minimize Carbon Monoxide
Emissions
Testing the F 500 V3 to CSA B415.1-10 resulted in a carbon
monoxide emission rate of .50 grams per minute.There
are properties related to CO generation that you should
be aware of. Most means of combustion produce CO,
including wood re. You can greatly reduce CO levels
by maintaining a well-established re and avoiding
operation that produces a smouldering, smoky re.
We highly recommend that a CO monitor (detector) be
installed in the same room as the stove. The monitor
should be located as far away as possible from the stove
to avoid alerts when the doors are opened.
5.3 Wood Fuel and Performance
Use dry wood.
The F 500 V3 is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher
eciencies and lower emissions generally result when
burning air-dried, seasoned hardwoods, as opposed to
softwoods, green or freshly cut hardwoods. Wood that has
been air-dried for a period of 6 to 14 months will provide
the cleanest, most ecient heat. Wood seasoned more
than 2 years will burn too quickly to take advantage of the
stove’s low end eciency strength.
A seasoned log will have many check marks (cracks)
through the ends and be lighter than an unseasoned log
which will show few or no check marks.
We recommend using a moisture meter that
incorporates probes to determine the moisture content
of your wood. Meters are available at your dealer or local
hardware store. For purposes of home heating, your fuel
should have a moisture content between 12 - 20% on
the meter gauge. Wood with higher moisture content
will burn, however, very ineciently. Most of its heat
value will be lost through evaporation, driving water
out of the wood. Worse, that moisture will condense as
creosote in the relatively cool chimney ue, increasing
the potential for a chimney re and weak draft strengh.
Use of unseasoned wood defeats the purpose of any
modern wood-burning stove.
BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN:
• Coal;
• Garbage;
• Synthetic fuel or logs;
• Material containg rubber, including tires;
• Material containing plastics;
• Waste petroleum products, asphalt products, paints,
paint thinners or solvents;
• Materials containing asbestos;
• Construction or demolitioin debris;
• Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
• Manure or animal remains;
• Lawn clippings or yard waste;
• Salt water driftwood or other previously salt-water;
saturated materials;
• Unseasoned wood;
• Colored paper, or
• Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particle board.
(The prohibition against burning these materials does
not include the use of re starters made from paper,
cardboard, saw dust, wax or similar substances for the
purpose of starting a re.)

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• Burning of any of the materials listed above can result
in the release of toxic fumes, cause smoke, or render
the catalytic combustor permanently damaged and
ineective.
• IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGLATIONS TO OPERATE
THIS WOOD HEATER IF THE CATALYTIC ELEMENT IS
DEACTIVATED OR REMOVED.
• 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.
• NOTE: Prevent logs from resting directly on the glass
panel. Logs should be spaced o of the glass enough
to promote unrestricted air flow within the firebox.
5.4 F 500 V3 Control Functions
The F 500 V3 is designed to support ecient
combustion and optimal heat transfer by directing air
to the re through two separate channels; Primary and
Secondary. See gure 11.
Primary Air is manually regulated by a lever- controlled
valve located at the front center of the stove, directly
below the door. See g. 12. The lever position controls the
volume of primary air entering the rebox and thereby
aects re intensity, heat output and burn time. Primary
air is directed to the main body of the re through air
ports at the front of the stove. Separate manifolds at
each side also deliver pre-heated primary air above the
front doors and create an ’air-wash”to help keep the
viewing glass clean.
Secondary air is automatically regulated to promote
combustion of volatile gas that would otherwise be
exhausted to the atmosphere unburned. The secondary
air inlet is located at the back of the stove where a
temperature-sensitive bimetal coil continuously varies
the volume of air introduced to re. This air is preheated
as it passes over the back and top of the rebox, directed
to the secondary combustion bae and delivered to
the catalytic combustor. The combustor maintains the
high temperatures necessary to burn volitile gas that
would otherwise pass unburned into the atomosphere.
When the combustor is functioning, no smoke will be
observed exiting the chimney. This is evidence that the
stove is operating in the so-called ”sweet-spot” wherein
optimum eciency is realized.
Secondary air is always available to the secondary
combustion bae and the catalytic combustor.
The automatic control valve funtions to provide
the appropriate amount of secondary air relative to
maintaining optimal clean combustion.
When rst starting or reviving the re: the primary
control lever should be set to the far right position, which
permits the maximum amount of air into the stove. The
greater the amount of air entering the stove, the hotter
and faster the re will burn.
Moving the lever to the left reduces the airow into
the stove and thereby prolonging the re at a lower
heat output. See gure 12.
Control Settings and Performance
Use the table below as a guide to achieve the best
performance from your stove.
Burn Rate Air Control Setting Blower Speed
Low Fully to the Left Minimum
Med. Low 1/4” to the Right Minimum
Med. High 3/8” to the Right Medium
High Fully to the Right High
The valve lever should be set at Full Open (Right) for the
rst ve minutes of the Low, Medium Low and Medium
High burn rate.
5.5 Using the Combustor Monitor
Determining the primary air setting for the best
overall performance for your particular needs and
installation will be established over time through
trial and error. Each installation has unique physical
and environmental characteristics that will aect
stove performance. Other variables aecting
combustion eciency are cordwood species and
moisture content. Taking those variables into
consideration, you should use the integrated
Combustor Monitor to maintain the re in the most
ecient manner tailored to your specic needs and
installation conguration.
You can readily monitor combustion eciency by
noting the temperature indicated on the thermometer
shown in gure 13a. Follow this procedure to install the
thermometer:
1. Remove the lower set screw on the right side panel of
stove using a 3mm hex key as shown in g. 13b. DO
NOT REMOVE SET SCREW FOR TOP PLATE.

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2. Light a second re, allowing the stove to reach a maximum
temperature of 400°F (204°C) for 1 hour.
3. Cool the stove to room temperature.
4. Light a third re and gradually allow the stove to reach
and maintain a surface temperature of 500°F (260°C).
5. Cool stove to room temperature. This completes the
“break-in” procedure.
NOTE: Keep the stove under 400°F (204°C) surface
temperature during any “break-in re”, with the
exception of the last“break-in” re. If the temperature
exceeds 400°F, move the primary air control lever all the
way to the left to minimize the air supply. It is normal for
the stove top temperature will continue to climb until
the fuel burns down somewhat. Once the re 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 re.
5.7 Starting and Maintaining a Fire
Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the
stove. Do not elevate the re in any way.
WARNING: THE ASH PAN DOOR MUST ALWAYS BE
SECURELY CLOSED WHEN THE STOVE IS IN BURNING.
OPERATING THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DOOR OPEN WILL
PROMOTE UNEVEN THERMAL EXPANSION AND CAN
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.
Traditional Fire Building
1. Set the primary air control lever in the full open
position (to the right). Place several sheets of
crumpled newspaper placed directly on the grate. On
top of the newspaper, place several pieces of small
dry kindling (approx. 1” in diameter) with two to three
small logs (approx. 3”to 5” in diameter) on top.
2. Light the re and close the door, slowly building the
re by adding larger and larger logs. Be sure to follow
the break-in procedure before creating a hot re that
could damage the stove.
3. Once the stove has reached a temperature range of
between 500° and 600°, (260°C -316°C), adjust the
primary air control lever as necessary to generate the
heat output and burn time desired.
You can also use a stove top thermometer to monitor
the surface temperature of the stove. The optimum
surface temperature range for the most ecient burn
is between 400° and 600° (204°C -316°C).
2. Take the magnet o of thermometer and replace into the
correct orientation as shown in g. 13c-13e.
3. Place the thermometer fully into hole with magnet to cast
as shown in gs. 13b .
Seated within the right side directly behind the
catalytic element, the thermometer accurately reports
combustion activity. Secondary combustion takes place at
temperatures between 500°F (260°C) and 1200°F
(260°C - 649°C).
The primary air valve should remain at the fully
open setting, (to the Right), at least until the monitor
registers 500°F (260°C). Maintain that temperature for
15-20 minutes before adjusting the primary air lever
to Medium Low - Medium High settings. The optimum
temperature range for most ecient combustion is
between 500°F and 800° (260°C -371°C). Chimney draft
should be in the .05 - 1.0 w.c. range. The so-called “sweet
spot” combustion zone is best maintained at those
temperatures.
Visual Monitoring
Evidence of ecient combustion can be observed in
three distinct ways:
1. At temperatures over 500° F, look up through the
door glass to the steel bae and catalytic element at
the top of the rebox. As exhaust gases ignite, jets of
ame can be seen projecting from the bae ports
and the catalyst will glow vividly red.
2. Little or no smoke will be seen owing from the
chimney ue outside of the house.
3. If the stove has been properly operated, brushing
the chimney ue will produce mostly y ash. Little or
no creosote accummulation will be evident.
See appendix A for more information regarding combustor
performance.
5.6 Stove Break-In Procedure
The Jøtul F 500 V3 is constructed of cast iron plates
and sealed with stove furnace cement. Cast iron, while
very durable, expands and contracts as it is heated and
cooled. This type of construction requires the stove to
be “broken-in” gradually so that thermal expansion
does not occur too quickly. this process is accomplished
by burning a short series of small-to-medium res as
described below.
1. Fully open the primary air valve. Light a small re of
newspaper and kindling. Only allow the stove monitor to
reach a temperature of 200°F (93° C). Maintain the re at
that level for approximately 1 hour and allow the stove to
cool to room temperature.

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5.8 Creosote and Soot Formation
and the Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. These creosote vapors condense in
the relatively cool chimney ue of a slow burning re.
The creosote that accumulates in the ue is highly
ammable and is the fuel of chimney res. To prevent
a chimney re, the creosote needs to be removed
by sweeping the chimney and ue connector. The
frequency of sweeping will depend on how you operate
your stove. An accumulation of 1/4”or more on the sides
of the ue or connector is considered hazardous and
should be removed.
In the event that creosote in your chimney or
ue connector ignites, the resulting re is often
accompanied by a roaring noise and a crackling sound as
akes of burned creosote break loose. lf you suspect you
are having a chimney re, immediately close the primary
air control and make sure the stove door is closed. Call
the re department and get everyone safely out of the
house.
Do not attempt to extinguish the re in the stove. Doing
so can make the matter worse by supplying additional
oxygen , which will accelerate the re in the chimney.
When the roaring and crackling has subsided, resist
the temptation to open the door to check the re. The
re may have suocated, but could rekindle when you
open the door. After a chimney re, do not use your
stove until the chimney and the ue connector has been
cleaned and inspected to ensure that no damage has
occured.
5.9 Adding Fuel
Reload the stove while a bed of hot embers still exists,
Follow this procedure:
• Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
• Push the air control lever to the full open position (far
right).
• To minimize any smoke spillage, open the door
slightly before opening fully. This will allow air ow to
stabilize within the rebox and chimney ue.
• Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot embers
equally around the rebox and away from the air
inlet ports at the front center of the rebox oor.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs rst.
• Close the door and secure the latch tightly.
• Wait 5 – 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air
to the desired heat output setting. (If there remains
at least a 2” thick ember bed when reloading, it may
be possible to close the door and immediately adjust
the air control setting).
Top-Down Fire Building - See g. 14.
As an alternative to the traditional ”teepee” re starter,
the Top-Down method minimizes start-up smoke and
more quickly establishes strong draft through the
chimney.
1. With the primary air control lever in the full open
position (to the right), place two short 1/4-split logs on
the rebox oor, perpendicular to the rear wall, about
6 inches apart.
2. Place kindling across the base logs.
3. Place one or two smaller logs on top of the kindling.
4. Place newspaper between the two bottom logs under
the kindling. Light the news paper and close the door.
Continue to add kindling and small logs as necessary to
build the re. Keep the air control fully open until the
re is well-established.
WARNING: Operate the stove only with
the doors fully closed. Operation with
the doors partially open may result in
overring. Also, if doors are left partially
open, combustion gas and ame may
be drawn out of the stove, creating risks
from both re and smoke.
WARNING: DO NOT OVER-FIRE THIS HEATER.
IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVER-FIRING.
A HOUSE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY COULD RESULT.
ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT
RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN
SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE.

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6.3 Chimney System
The Jøtul F 500 V3 is designed to burn cleanly and
eciently 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 every other
month during the heating season. Clean the chimney
whenever creosote and y 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 re.
6.4 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. Most stains can be
removed with a solution of baking soda and vinegar. Let
this solution sit on the stain for a minute or two before
rubbing it dry with a damp cloth. Organic cleaning
commercial cleaning solutions, such as Citra-Solv®, can
also be eective.
• DO NOT USE SOAPY OR ABRASIVE SOLUTIONS. These can
cause stains. Coee, tea, and fruit jucies will also cause
stains.
• AVOID CONTACT WITH METAL OBJECTS. Trivets, kettles,
or pots, can damage the enamel.
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THIS STOVE WITH THE ASH
DOOR OPEN.
This condition will lead to overring which is
dangerous and can damage the stove. Such
damage is not covered under warranty. Only
empty the ash drawer before refueling, when
the re is low or extinguished. The ash door
should be open only long enough to empty the
drawer and then securely closed. Inspect the
gasket on the ash pan door regularly and replace
as necessary.
6. Maintenance
See Appendix A, page 24, for
Combustor Maintenance and
Replacement instructions.
Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your
stove and ensure satisfactory performance.
6.1 Annual Stove Inspection
• Empty stove of all soot and ashes. Only use a
vacuum for this job if the vacuum is specically
designed to handle ashes.
• Inspect the stove seams. Use a utility light to
inspect the stove inside and out for cracks or
leaks. Replace all cracked parts and repair any
cement leaks with furnace cement. Always wear
safety gloves when handling the ash pan.
• Inspect the Catalytic Combustor. See Appendix A,
page 24.
6.2 Ash removal
Ash removal will be required periodically
depending on how frequently the stove is used.
Conveniently, the Jøtul F 500 V3 is equipped with
an ash pan for easy ash removal without the
need to open the front door.
The ash pan door is located under the front
ashlip of the stove. To open the ash door, rotate
the door handle counterclockwise to unlatch the
door and clockwise to latch the door. Always use
stove gloves when handling the ash pan. Always
close the ash door before leaving to dispose of
the ashes when the stove is burning.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container
equipped with a tight sealing lid. The container
should be placed on a noncombustible oor or
on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending nal 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.
Only use a vacuum for this job if the vacuum is
specically designed for ashes.
It is advisable to always keep a one inch bed
of ashes on the rebox oor to help maintain a
hot charcoal bed and insulate the bottom.

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6.5 Glass Care
Cleaning
While the air wash and high temperatures of normal
operation will combine to keep the glass free of
heavy deposits, it will occasionally be necessary to
clean carbon and y ash o the glass. If allowed to
remain for an extended period of time, these deposits
can eventually cause the glass surface to become
etched and cloudy.
• USE ONLY AMMONIA-FREE, NON-ABRASSIVE STOVE
GLASS CLEANER
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT GLASS.
• CLEAN GLASS ONLY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Glass Replacement / See Fig. 15
1. Remove the doors from the stove and place on a at
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 gasket.
4. Remove all remaining gasket remnants with 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. Important: Gradually tighten the glass clips in an
alternating pattern as you would tighten the lugs on
an automobile wheel.
6.6 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. If it can be easily removed, the seal is
too loose. Check several spots around the door, and
repeat the procedure on the ash pan door as well.
Gasket Replacement
Universal Wood Stove Gasket Kit #157050 is available
from your dealer to replace all the gaskets in the
F 500 V3. Self-adhesive gaskets do not require cement
for installation.
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 any excess
cement squeezed out from around the gasket.
F500 V3 Gaskets
Description Size Length
Top Cover 3/8 in. 3.5 ft.
Top Plate 3/8 in. 7 ft.
Smoke Outlet 1/4 in. 3 ft.
Ash Housing 1/4 in. 4 ft.
Ash Pan Door 3/8 in. 4 ft.
Front Door 3/8 in. 6 ft.
Left Side Door 3/8 in. 4.5 ft.
Glass 3/8 in. 5 ft.

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Leg Leveler Kit - 156096
Replacement Door Knob Kit - 151991
Stove Gloves, pair - 157363
Heavy duty, ame retardant, with full gauntlet.
Universal Gasket Kit - 157050
This kit includes all the gasket material required to maintain
your wood stove.
7. Accessories
The following accessories, specically designed for the
Jøtul F 500 V3 wood stove, are available from your Jøtul
authorized dealer.
Rear Heatshield - 154332
A stove rear heatshield has been specically designed for
the Jøtul F 500 V3 to reduce clearances o the rear of the
stove to combustible materials. Use of the heatshield does
not aect the clearance o the sides of the appliance.
See pages 22-23 for specic clearance requirements. Complete
installation instructions are supplied with the heatshield.
No other type of heatshield may be used.
Blower Kit - 156431
This thermostatically-controlled, 120 cfm blower mounts
unobtrusively to the back of the stove to quietly enhance heat
convection to the living area. The kit includes installation and
operation instructions and must be installed with Rear Heat
Shield 154332, not included.
Outside Air Kit - 154335
Provision for outside air may be required by your local
building codes.
The outside air kit includes a 3 inch adapter used to connect
an air duct directly to the stove combustion chamber. The
following additional materials will be required:
A. The appropriate length of metallic ex pipe for a conduit of
the outside air.
B. A rain/weather resistant cap for the outside of the house.
C. A rodent screen - that is no larger than 1/4”(6,4mm) mesh.
Follow the instructions provided with the kit.
Please be aware that provision of outside air to support
combustion will not necessarily eliminate performance issues
associated with negative pressure within the home or chimney
system.
Floor Bracket Kit - 750304
Use of the oor bracket kit is required in all mobile home
installations to secure the stove to the oor.Installation
instructions and diagrams are supplied with each kit.
Stove-top Thermometer - 5002
You can use of a magnetic stove-top thermometer in conjuntion
with the catalytic combustor monitor to help achieve optimal
stove performance.
Side Door Lock Kit - 155850
The side load door must be locked to permit installation of the
F 500 V3 in a corner or alcove constructed of combustible
materials.

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Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Fig. 4. Masonry chimney penetration.
Fig. 3. Chimney height; 3 / 2 / 10 Rule.
Fig. 2. Chimney connector assembly.
8. Illustrations
Fig. 5. Chimney thimble components.
24 3/4’’
629mm

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Fig. 11. F 500 V3 Combustion air ow.
PRIMARY AIR
SECONDARY AIR
EXHAUST
40,5" (1015 mm)
48" (1220 mm)
6"
(150 mm)
6"
(150 mm)
12"
(300 mm)
56,5" (1435 mm)
48" (1220 mm)
14"
(355 mm)
14"
(355 mm)
18"
(460 mm)
Side Loading Door must be locked in alcove installations.
2" (50 mm)
Min. w
idth 50,5"
( 1283
mm)
Min. width 56" (1422 mm)
18"
(460 mm) 8"
(200 mm)
8"
(200 mm)
18"
(460 mm)
Min. depth
50 1/2”
(1283 mm)
Min. width 54 1/4” (1378 mm)
Fig. 6. Fireplace chimney construction.
Fig. 7. Prefabricated chimney components.
Fig. 8. F 500 V3 Hearth Dimensions.
Fig. 9. Alcove unprotected wall clearances.
Fig. 10. Alcove protected wall clearances.
NOTE: Alcove installations require
Side Door Lock Kit 155850.
NOTE: Alcove installations require
Side Door Lock Kit 155850.

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Fig. 12. Primary air lever settings
Fig. 13a. Catalyst Temperature Monitor
FULLY CLOSED -
FAR LEFT
FULLY OPEN -
FAR RIGHT
Combustion
Monito r
DO N OT
REMOVE THIS
SET SC REW
Fig.13b.
Fig. 13c. Remove magnet from current orientation
Fig. 13d. Orient magnet
Incorrect
Orientation
Fig. 13e. Final position of magnet
Push
Magnet
up to
Washer
Correct
Orientation

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3) Oriented as shown, use the two bolts to
attach the heat shield to the stove bottom.
1) Bend the flattened heat shield on the
perforations as shown, painted side down.
2) Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the
two bolts from the bottom of the ash
compartment.
Unpainted Side Up
Fig. 16. Bottom heat shield installation.
Fig. 15. Door glass components.
Fig. 14. Top-down re-starting log tier.

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F 500 V3
Illustrated Parts
Breakdown
Purchase replacement
parts only from a Jøtul
Authorized dealer.