Operation Manual

4.7 Control of functions

When the product is set up, always check the control functions.

These shall move easily and function satisfactorily.

Jøtul F 162, F 162 C, F 163 and F 163 C are equipped with the

following control:

Ignition vent/air vent

Ignition

Fig. 7a

• Open the ignition vent and air vent by pulling the handle all

the way out. (Use a glove or something similar to protect your

hand in case the handles are hot.)

• Place two logs at the bottom of the burn chamber and pile

the kindling in layers.

• Finally, place a medium-sized log on the top of the pile.

• Place 2 or 3 briquettes or kindling sticks under the top layer

of kindling and light the fire.

Heating

Fig. 7b

• Leave the ignition-/air vent 26 mm (fig. 7 B) open when the

wood has caught fire properly and is burning well.

• Close the door.

• You can then regulate the rate of combustion to give the heat

you want by adjusting the air vent.

• Check that the afterburning (secondary combustion) starts.

This is best indicated by yellow, flickering flames in front of

the holes under the baffle.

Adding firewood

Stoke the stove frequently but only add small amounts of fuel at

a time. If the stove is filled too full, the heat created may cause

extreme stress in the chimney. Add fuel to the fire in moderation.

Avoid smouldering fires as this produces the most pollution.

The fire is best when it is burning well and the smoke from the

chimney is almost invisible.

4.7 Danger of overheating

The fireplace must never be used in a manner that

causes overheating

Overheating occurs when there is too much fuel and/or too much

air so that too much heat develops. A sure sign of overheating is

when parts of the fireplace glow red. If this happens, reduce the

air vent opening immediately.

Seek professional advice if you suspect that the chimney is not

drawing properly (too much/too little draught). For further

information, see «4.0 Installation» (Chimney and flue pipe).

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