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General Information
THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY.
The installation and repair of this appliance must be
done by a qualified service person. Failure to properly
install and maintain this heater could result in an
unsafe or hazardous installation, which may result in a
fire, explosion, property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
This appliance should be inspected before use and at
least annually. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is imperative that control compart-
ments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
CHIMNEY OR FLUE SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
The installation must conform to local codes. Your
local Jøtul dealer can assist you in determining what is
required in your area for a safe and legal installation.
Some areas require a permit to install a gas burning
appliance. Always consult your local building inspec-
tor, or authority having jurisdiction, to determine what
regulations apply in your area.
NOTE: Your local officials have final authority in
determining if a proposed installation is acceptable.
Any requirement that is requested by the local author-
ity having jurisdiction, that is not specifically ad-
dressed in THIS manual, defaults to local code. In the
absence of local codes, the installation requirements
must comply with the current National codes. In the
U.S., these requirements are established in the Na-
tional Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1.(NFPA 54). In Canada, the
codes have been established in CAN/CGA B149 Fuel
Installation Code.
Installer l’appareil selon les codes ou reglements
locaux, ou, en l’absence de tels reglements, selon les
Codes d’installation CAN/CGA-B149.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS STOVE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN
UNDER WATER. Call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which may have
been under water.
Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s’il a ete’ plonge dans
l’eau, completement ou en partie. Appeler un
technicien qualifie pour inspecter l’appareil et
remplacer toute partie du syste’me de controle et
toute commande qui ont ete plonges dans l’eau.
Stove Setup
Inspect the stove for damage and contact your dealer
immediately if any is found. Check contents of the
Miscellaneous Kit against the lists on p. 4-5. Complete
the installation steps in the following order:
1. Remove the Top Plate.
Simply lift it from the stove body.
2. GF 100 DV II ONLY : Remove the Front Plate.
Slide it straight up to disengage it from the Side
Plates.
3. GF 200 DV II ONLY: Open the Front Doors.
Cut the two cable ties that secure the doors closed.
4. Remove the Glass Panel.
Open the two trunk latches at the top of the firebox
to disengage the Glass Panel Frame. Lift the frame
up and out of its channel. Set it aside, out of the way,
on a soft surface.
5. Install Optional Blower if appropriate.
6. Install Vent System / Air Restriction as appropriate.
7. Install Fuel Conversion / High Altitude Adjustment if
necessary.
8. Plumb gas line to the stove. Leak Test.
9. Install optional Brick Panels.
10. Install Log Set and Ember Stones.
11. Replace Glass Panel. Test Burner and adjust air
shutter if necessary.
12. Replace Front Panel and Top Plate.
13. Install optional Remote Control or Thermostat.
Suggested Tools for
Installation and Service
• External regulator (for Propane only)
• Piping which complies with local code
• Manual shut-off valve (T-Handle in Massachusetts)
• Sediment trap - if required by code
• Tee joint
• Pipe wrench
• Pipe sealant
• 10 mm open end wrench
• 1/2”, 7/16” open end wrench or deep socket
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver
• 1/4” nut driver
• 4 mm allen wrench
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Torx T20 screwdriver
• Leak test solution
• Reciprocating Saw
• Power Drill