ABOUT
FIGHTING THE COLD SINCE 1853
Jøtul is one of the world’s oldest producers of stoves and fireplace inserts. Building on a proud Norwegian heritage, we have combined fine craftsmanship with the art of coping with the cold for 160 years.
TIMELESS DESIGN
Our timeless products bridges the past and present and integrate with the architectural qualities of modern living spaces.
They feature Norwegian craftsmanship and functional design with both immediate appeal and design qualities that stands apart from short-lived trends. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, good design is definitely more than meets the eye. At Jøtul, we strongly believe that form should follow function.
NORWEGIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Norwegian nature, culture and craft are vital parts of our DNA. Our passion for warmth combined with craftsmanship rooted in ancient traditions for adding aesthetic qualities to everyday tools, has been important ingredients in defining the spirit of Jøtul.
A SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE
Discerning customers buy Jøtul because they know that nothing is left to chance. We take pride in the art of designing and manufacturing the worlds finest and most durable cast iron stoves and fireplace inserts, but also in customers who appreciate our products. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we gladly share our passion, expertise and knowledge through guides and know-hows, to make your Jøtul a lifetime source of warmth and comfort.
QUALITY THAT LASTS A LIFETIME
Our customers deserve the absolute best stoves and fireplace inserts. That’s why all our products are handmade in Norway using only the best available materials. In fact, our unmatched durability is the main reason why Jøtul offers the longest warranty on the market. No wonder why our F602 is the most sold and copied fireplace in history.
CAST IRON, THE CHOICE FOR GENERATIONS
The use of cast iron as a material is based on the unyielding test of time. Parts are extremely durable, yet simple to replace and will not deform, even after many years of use.
HEATING THE NORWEGIAN WAY
Long experience of coping with the Scandinavian climate, has taught us there is more to heat than can be measured by a thermometer. Our products deliver on all dimensions whether it is the crackling sound of fire, the view of a perfect flame, the optimized burning for efficient and sustainable use or the timeless design.
OPERATIONS
COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY
The Jøtul F 602 V2 has an EPA tested High Heating Value (HHV) efficiency rate of 70%. There are, however, aspects of efficiency that you should be aware of in order to get the most from your stove. Operation habits and fuel moisture can have a significant effect on efficiency.
Poorly seasoned wood having a higher than optimum moisture content, can reduce heat energy transferred to the living area as a result of the energy expended to evaporate excess moisture in order for the wood to burn. Operational habits - such as not building a robust kindling fire to readily ignite the larger fuel pieces - can result in an inefficient, smouldering fire.
Additionally, most modern wood heaters’ optimum performance and efficiency are at the medium to medium-low burn rates. The location of the stove can have a significant effect on heating efficiency, primarily in regard to distribution of the heat. For example, a wood heater centrally located in the residence 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.
MINIMIZE CARBON MONOXIDE EMISSIONS
Testing the F 602 V2 to CSA B414.1-10 resulted in a carbon monoxide emission rate of 1.18 grams per minute. Most means of combustion produce CO, including wood fires. Maintaining a well-established fire and avoiding operation that produces a smoldering, smoky fire, will greatly minimize CO levels. We highly recommend that a CO monitor (detector) be installed in the same room as the stove. The monitor, however, should be located as far away as possible from the stove to avoid alert sounding when adding fuel to the fire.
WOOD FUEL AND PERFORMANCE
The F 602 V2 is designed to burn natural cordwood only. Higher efficiencies 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 efficient heat. Wood seasoned more than 2 years will burn too quickly to take advantage of the stove’s low end efficiency strength. A seasoned log will have check marks on the ends and be lighter than an unseasoned log which will show little or no check marks. Cordwood should be stacked to allow the free flow of air circulation necessary to promote the seasoning process. Securely cover the wood to ensure it remains as dry as possible.
AIR FLOW AND CONTROL
Your Jøtul F 602 V2 is designed to support efficient combustion and heat transfer by directing air through the stove in two separate channels; Primary and Secondary. Primary air is manually regulated by a sliding valve located in the load door under the glass pane which remains slightly open.
The valve position controls the volume of primary air entering the firebox and thereby affects fire intensity, heat output and burn time. Primary air is directed to the main body of the fire through that air inlet. Secondary air allows combustion of volatile gas and other byproducts of primary combustion that would otherwise enter the atmosphere unburned.
This unregulated air is preheated as it passes through a manifold at the back of the stove and is then directed to the fire through a stainless steel manifold at the top of the firebox. This additional hot oxygen allows any unburned gasses to be burned inside the stove. The action of secondary combustion can be readily seen through the viewing glass a slow, rolling flames suspended over the main fuel bed and smaller jets of flame extending from the secondary manifold ports. At the same time, no smoke will be observed exiting the chimney. This is evidence that the stove is operating at the so-called ”sweet-spot” wherein optimum efficiency is realized.
NEW STOVE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
The Jøtul F 602 V2 is constructed of cast iron and 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
The following steps describe the proper break-in procedure for the Jøtul F 602 V2:
1. Light a small fire of newspaper and kindling. 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.
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.
BUILDING A FIRE
The most important element is seasoned, dry fuel. A well-built fire will burn efficiently, keep the door glass clean, minimize emissions, and require less time and attention to maintain. We recommend using the top-down method of fire-starting as that will quickly warm the flue and establish a strong draft.
- Set the air control lever fully to the right (fully open). Place two, quarter-split logs to either side of the firebox, oriented front-to-back.
- Criss-cross three or four smaller splits on top of the bottom logs.
- Criss-cross several thin, dry kindling sticks across the second layer of logs.
- Place a few balls of crumpled paper on top of the kindling, followed by a handful or two of logpile tinder.
- Ignite the paper evenly and close the door.
- The burning paper and tinder will fall and quickly ignite the kindling. As the burning kindling sticks fall, the second layer of logs will ignite and fall between the base logs.
- Now you can add a couple more quarter-splits and let the fire become established for several minutes before adjusting the air valve position or adding more fuel.
RELOADING
Reload the stove while it is still hot and there are plenty of hot coals to ignite the fresh fuel load. It is a good idea to include a smaller piece or two of wood at the base of the new load to help the stove recover more quickly to its operating temperature.
RELOADING PROCEDURE
- Always wear gloves when tending your stove.
- Push the air control to the right to the full open position.
- Wait a few seconds and open the door.
- Use a stove shovel or similar tool to break up any remaining charcoal and to drag some live embers toward the front where combustion air enters.
- Load the fuel (Smaller pieces first) and close the door.
- Wait 5-10 minutes and adjust the air control to desired setting.
