Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland 138940_Rev_D 4.24.11

Fireplace Insert

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Jøtul C 550 CB
RocklandFireplace Insert

Installation and Operating Instructions
for the United States & Canada

Keep these instructions for future reference.

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NOTICE:YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE AUTHORITYHAVING JURISDICTION IN YOUR LOCALE(SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUILDINGDEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE
PREVENTIOIN BUREAU, ETC.) BEFOREINSTALLATION TO DETERMINE THE NEEDTO OBTAIN A PERMIT.

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Table of Contents
Standards and Safety Notices

Standards / Codes.........................................................4
Safety Notices................................................................ 5
Preparation .................................................................... 5
Unpacking the Firebox . .............................................. 5

Specifications

Jøtul C 550 Rockland Fireplace Insert.......................6

Installation

Masonry Fireplace Requirements . ........................... 7
Factory-built Fireplace Requirements ..................... 7
Chimney Height............................................................. 7
Hearth Protection ........................................................8
Clearance to Combustibles ........................................9
Chimney Connection ................................................. 10
Firebox Installation .....................................................12
Surround Assembly . ...................................................13

For Your Records...

Record the following information to help yourdealer determine what you will need should
your fireplace ever require parts or service.
The serial number and manufacturing date arelocated on the permanent label on the back of
the firebox. You may also wish to attach yoursales receipt to this manual for future reference.
Model: Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland Fireplace Insert
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name;

Operation

Wood Fuel .................................................................... 14
Air Control..................................................................... 14
Starting / Maintaining the Fire.................................15
Formation of Creosote................................................15
Blower ........................................................................... 16

Installed by:

Maintenance

Ash Removal..................................................................17
Glass Care.......................................................................17
General Maintenance................................................. 18
Gaskets........................................................................... 18

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Exploded View . .......................................................... 20
Parts Listing ................................................................. 21

Appendix A

Alternate Hearth Protection . .................................. 22
Leg Leveler Installation ............................................. 22
Door Knob Assembly ..................................................22

Warranty Statement ...................................233

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Installation and Operation Instructions for USA/Canada
Installation et fonctionnement pour Canada
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS SOLID FUEL ROOM HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONSAND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Avis de sécurité: Une installation non appropriée de ce poêle dechauffage risque de provoquer un incendie. Assurez votre sécurité enrespectant 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.
Tested and listed by ITS, Intertek Testing Services, Middleton, Wisconsin.
Tested to U.S. Standards: ANSI/UL 1482, Canadian Standards: CAN/ULC-S627-M93

Standards

Check Building Codes

Manufactured and distributed by:
Jøtul North America
55 Hutcherson Dr.
Gorham, ME 04036

Your city, town, county or province may require abuilding permit to install a solid fuel burning appliance.

The Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland Fireplace Insert has
been tested and listed to: U.S: ANSI/UL 1482
Canada: CAN/ULC-S628-93

N.Y.C. Dept of Buildings MEA 429-07-E
This heater meets the U.S. Environment Protection
Agency’s Phase II emissions limits for wood heaters
manufactured and sold after July 1, 1990.

This appliance is not approved for use inmobile homes.

This appliance is listed to burn wood only.
Do not burn other fuels.
Read this manual before you install anduse your fireplace insert.

Save these instructions and make themavailable to anyone using or servicing thefireplace insert.

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When installing, operating and maintaining yourJøtul C 550 CB Fireplace Insert, follow the guidelines presented in these instructions, and makethem available to anyone using or servicing thestove.

In the U.S., guidelines established by UL 1777, theNational Fire Protection Association’s Code, NFPA
211, Standards for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents andSolid Fuel Burning Appliances, or similar regulations, may apply to the installation of a solid fuelburning appliance in your area. For further information on using your heater safely, obtain a copy of
the NFPA publication “Using Coal and Wood Stoves
Safely,” NFPA No. HS-8-1974, available from NFPA
470 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02210.
In Canada, the guidelines are established by ULCS635, and the CSA Standard, CAN/CSA-B365-M93,
Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliancesand Equipment.
Always consult your local building inspector or
authority having jurisdiction to determine whatregulations apply in your area.

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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 PROPERLYINSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULTIN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR
LOSS OF LIFE.

• CONTACT THE LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE
OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR AREA. WHEN NOT ADDRESSED IN
THIS MANUAL, OR BY LOCAL CODE AUTHORITIES, INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS DEFER TO NFPA 211 OR CSA
B 365• DO NOT CONNECT THIS FIREPLACE TO ANY
AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM .

• EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION!
KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT WILL CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
• NEVER OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH A
CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS PANEL.

• 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 roomas the stove, a smoke detector should belocated as far from the stove as possible toprevent it from sounding when adding fuelto 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 yourlocal Jøtul authorized dealer regarding specific installation/performance issues.

Installation
Preparation

We strongly urge you to have your authorized Jøtul
dealer install your new Jøtul C 550 Fireplace Insert.

• Check with local building officials to determine
what permits may be required before installation.
• Notify your insurance company before installing
this fireplace.

Unpacking the Fireplace

All firebox components of the Jøtul C 550 Fireplace
Insert are contained within the carton on a single
pallet. The Surround Kit is packaged separately.
As you unpack the contents, inspect each item fordamage. Notify your dealer of any damage such as
dents, cracked glass, or broken bricks.

Contents:• Firebox Assembly - including Firebricks• Draw-Down Flue Collar Adaptor - including Pins
• Stove Hardware Bag• Fireplace Conversion Notice Plate• Blower Power Cord
• AC Power Receptacle Lead
• Blower Control Knob
• Leg Levelers, (2) See Apendix, pg. 22.
• Door Knob parts See Apendix, pg. 23.

Tools & Materials Required:
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work gloves		• safety glasses
tape measure		• Phillips screwdriver
power drill / 1/8” bit • flashlight
High-temperature sealant1” (25 mm) masonry anchors or nails (two)1/4” x 3/4” self-tapping screws (three)
10 mm (1/4”) open end wrench or socket driver

Removing the Firebox from Pallet

1. Inspect the firebox assembly for damage and contact your dealer if any is found.

2. The firebox may be lightened by removing the door,
firebricks and baffle plates. See page 12 for details
on baffle plate removal.
3. The firebox is secured to the pallet by a steel
bracket on each side and one screw in the bottom
at the front. Use a 1/4 socket to remove these fivescrews and lift the firebox to disengage the brackets. Discard brackets.
4. Install the Door Knob parts in the order shown infig. 21, page 22. Install the Blower Control Knob,
found in the Miscellaneous Kit bag.

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Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland
Specifications
Performance

Fuel:
Heat Output 1 :Heating Capacity 2 :Overall Efficiency 3 :Emissions:Burn Time:
Dual Blowers:
Shipping Weight:
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up to 24” Logs
65,000 BTU/Hr.
up to 2000 sq. ft.
71%
4.5 g/hr.
up to 10 hrs.
90 cfm. each
550 lbs. (250kg.)

The Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland Fireplace Insert meets U.S.
EPA emission limits for wood heaters sold after
July 1990, and is tested and listed to ANSI/UL 1482,
and CAN/ULC S628.93. It is intended for installation inaccordance with NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA B365.

Maximum Heat Output based on total kilograms of dry wood burned in a one hour
period. Under specific EPA test conditions, thisheater has generated heat output rates ranging from 11,700 to 35,900 BTU’s per hour. Heat
output in residential installations may varydepending upon site-specific conditions.

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Heating Capacity and Maximum Burn Time will varydepending on design of home, climate, wood typeand operation.

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Overall Efficiency is based on a burn rate of .99 kg
wood per hour.

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Installation

Masonry Fireplace Requirements• The entire fireplace and chimney must be cleaned
and inspected to NFPA 211 Level II standards
before installation. The system must meet local
building code requirements.
• The structure and components must be free ofany defects such as cracks or broken bricks or flue
tiles. Any damage must be repaired before installation of the fireplace insert.
Any opening that may exist between themasonry of the fireplace and the facing masonrymust be permanently sealed.

• The chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner utilizing a positive connection.

• Do not remove bricks or mortar from the fireplace or chimney. However, masonry or steel may
be removed from the smoke shelf and adjacentdamper frame area to accommodate installationof a chimney liner, provided that their removal
will not weaken the structure of the fireplace or
chimney, and will not reduce protection for combustible materials.
• Chimney Height:
Minimum - 15 ft. ( 4.57 meters)
Maximum - 33 ft. (10.5 meters)

Factory-Built Fireplace Requirements

The Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland may be installed into afactory-built fireplace with the following conditions:• The factory-built fireplace must be listed per
UL 127 or ULC S610.

• The factory-built chimney system must be fullylined with listed chimney liner meeting type HTrequirements (2100°F) per UL 1777 (U.S.) or ULC
S635 (CAN). Some liner manufacturers requireinsulation in order to achieve a UL 1777 or ULCS635 listing. Check with the liner manufacturer
to determine if insulation is required. Insulation isrecommended, especially if the chimney is locatedin a chase outside of the building envelope. The
liner must be securely attached to the insert flue
collar and the chimney top.
• THE TOP PLATE OF THE LINER SYSTEM MUST NOTBLOCK AIRFLOW BETWEEN THE COOLING WALLSOF THE FACTORY-BUILT AIR-COOLED CHIMNEYSYSTEM. These airways MUST be left open under
all conditions to maintain proper air-cooling of
the chimney system. See fig. 3.

• The damper area or fireplace front must be sealed
to prevent passage of room air into the chimney
cavity.
• The convection chamber/louvers of the zeroclearance fireplace MUST NOT be blocked off.

Minimum Fireplace Dimensions

A: Front Width* . ..................................... 33” (838 mm)

B: Height .......................................... 23 3/4” (603 mm)
C: Rear Width ......................................... 24” (610 mm)

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E: Depth....................................................18” (457 mm)*NOTE: Width dimension accommodates clearance forblower power cord routing.

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Factory-Built Fireplace Requirements, cont’d.
The use of the cast iron surround panels may not
be possible in these instances. A custom-built
surround panel system may be used provided itdoes not interfere with air circulation through theconvection chamber/ louvers.

• Air flow within and around the factory-built
fireplace shall not be altered by installation of theinsert.
• Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not
permitted; i.e. firebrick or refractory panels MUSTNOT be removed in order to accommodate theinsert. Exceptions to this are:a.

b.

External trim pieces, that do not affect thefunction of the fireplace, may be removed
providing they can be stored on or within
the fireplace for reassembly if the insert 		
were to be removed.
The chimney damper may be removed to 		install the chimney liner.

• Inserts that project from the factory-built fireplacemust be furnished with appropriate means ofsupport. The weight of the insert must not compromise the means of support for the factory-built
fireplace.

• Fireplace Conversion Notice 220508 must be permanently attached to the back of the fireplace. This
metal label is included in the bag containing thismanual.
• Final approval is contingent on the authority having local jurisdiction.

Hearth Protection Requirements

The floor area in front of fireplace insert must be
protected from live sparks and radiant heat.

• Materials: Hearth protection must be non combustible insulating board such as 1/2” millboard, orthe equivalent mortared masonry material. Alternate protection must be composed of materials as
specified by NFPA 211.
• Protected Area:
U.S: 16” Deep x 37” Wide
CAN: 20” Deep x 37” WideSee exception for 18” depth below.
U.S. : Front The protection must extend at least 16 inches
forward from the fireplace insert door opening as
in fig. 4. (14 7/8” from Surround facing).

Canada: Front The protection must extend at least 20 in. forwardfrom the fireplace insert door opening, (18 7/8”
from Surround facing).
Front protection may be reduced to 18” under thefollowing conditions:a) it is composed of noncombustible material
having an R value of .5 or higher such as 1/2” thickmillboard. See Appendix A on page 23 for examples.

b) it is raised a minimum of 2 1/2” and constructed
on noncombustible materials in a code-approved
masonry fireplace. See fig. 5.
U.S. & Canada: Sides - Protection must extend aminimum 18 1/2 in. to both sides of the centerlineof the insert. See fig 6, A.

Min.
16” U.S.
20” CANfrom door
opening

Combustible
Flooring

Min.
14 7/8” U.S.
18 7/8” CAN
from surround face

Figure 4. Required hearth protection if flush withcombustible floor materials.

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18” from
door
opening

2 1/2”

Figure 5. Canada only:
Minimum depth with code-approved raised hearth.

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Clearance to Combustible Materials• There may be no combustible materials locatedanywhere within 36” (914 mm) of the front of
the fireplace insert. This precaution includes
items such as drapes or doors that could swing
into the area within 36” of the insert.

• Specific clearance (open space) must be maintained between the fireplace insert and combustible materials located above and to the side.
See figures 5-6 for minimum dimensions.

Mantel Clearances

The installation must conform to the minimimum
mantel clearances specified in the chart below. These
clearances may be reduced with installation of Jøtul
Mantel Heat Shield 156448 as specified in the chart.
Clearance reduction to mantel construction may also
be made in conformance to NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA
B365.

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Minimum Clearances

Clearances are measured from the hearth surface,door opening, or centerline as noted below.

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B: Hearth Protection, forward from door opening: .
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C: To Side Trim, 1” max. thickness, from centerline..
. ............................................................... 21 3/4” (552 mm)

D: To Side Room Wall, from centerline:.......................
.............................................................. 54” (1372 mm)

E: To Top Trim, 1” max. thickness, from hearth:....................... US: 51 3/4” / CAN: 57 1/2” (1460 mm)
F: To Mantel, 3 1/2” max. depth, from hearth:....................... US: 51 3/4” / CAN: 57 1/2” (1460 mm)
To Mantel, 11 1/2” max. depth, from hearth.....................US: 57 3/4” / CAN: 63 1/2” (1613 mm)

See fig. 7 for clearances with Mantel Heat Shield.

Figure 7. Mantel Clearance Detail - measured fromthe hearth surface to the lowest mantel surface.
		

U.S:

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57 3/4”B

56 1/4”C

54 3/4”

CAN: 63 1/2”
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Chimney Connection Requirements
Canada Requirement:

U.S. Only Requirements:

1. The insert must be connected to a code-approved
masonry chimney with a direct (positive) flue connector into the first chimney liner section.
2. The cross-sectional area of the chimney flue may
not be less than the cross-sectional area of theflue collar..
3. A sealed block-off plate must be installed at thedamper area of the existing fireplace, unless theliner is connected directly to the top of the chimney. See fig. 8.

4. For internal chimneys, (no sides of the chimney
exposed to the outside below the roofline,) a positive connection into the first flue tile is acceptableprovided the tile is no larger than 8” x 12”.

The insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6” (152 mm) diameter extending fromthe fireplace insert to the top of the chimney. The
chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements of CAN/ULC-S635, Standard for Lining Systems
for Existing Masonry or Factory-Built Chimneys andVents, or CAN/ULC-S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
See fig. 9.
Do not use aluminum or galvanized steel pipe forchimney connection components - these materials
are not suitable for use with solid fuel.

5. For external chimneys, (one or more sides are exposed to the outside below the roof line, including
garages), a positive connection to the first flue tileis acceptable provided the tile is no larger than 8”
x 8”.
6. A 6”, 7”, or 8” stainless steel liner, extending thefull height of the chimney, is required for thoseinstallations where the flue tile is greater than8” x 12” for internal chimneys, or 8” x 8” for external chimneys. In such cases, a damper block-off
plate is not required.

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Flex
Connector
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Sealing Plate

DamperFrame
Locking
BracketFigure 8. Positive Chimney Connection with an
example of a damper block-off plate - U.S. only.

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Fireplace Chimney Preparation

1. Remove the existing damper and linkage components from the fireplace. Alternatively, you canwire the damper plate to lock it in the open position. Thoroughly clean the firebox and smokeshelfarea with a wire brush.

2. If the fireplace has been modified to accommodate installation, use anchors or masonry nails to
attach the metal Fireplace Conversion Notice Plate(PN 220508) to the back wall of the masonry fireplace firebox where it will be readily seen should
the insert be removed.
3. If appropriate, install the damper sealing plate
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The
sealing plate may require trimming to accommodate your specific fireplace damper frame.

Masonry or Listed
HT PrefabricatedChimney Cap

Damper linkage
removed andplate is removed
or locked open

Sealed connection to chimneycap

AttachFireplace
Conversion
Notice Plate
to Rear Wallof Fireplace

Figure 9. A fully-relined chimney is required in Canada
and highly recommended in the U.S.

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Installing the Fireplace Insert

Inner Shroud

Power Cord Orientation

1. Determine to which side the blower power cord
will be routed. DO NOT ROUTE THE POWER CORD
ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE.

2. Insert the AC power receptacle lead through the appropriate inlet in the side of the firebox. See fig. 10.
Remove the #8 x 5/8” phillips screw already in placeand engage the receptacle bracket with the tab in
the inlet opening. Reinstall the screw.
3. Route the AC power wire harness through the holein the Inner Shroud and around the front of theblower. Plug the male quick-connector into the corresponding female connector on the blower wire
harness, located between the two blowers. Loosen
the Control Switchplate wingnut to swing theswitch assembly out for better access to the female
connector.

Phillips
screw

Control
Switchplate
Receptacle
BracketWire Harness Lead

Figure 10.
Routing the AC wire harness leads.
Flexible Flue
Liner
Flex Liner
Adaptor(if appropriate)

After connection, relocate the whole wire harness
behind the blower and resecure the switchplate.

4. Plug the power cord into the receptacle, but do notplug it into the wall outlet until the installation iscomplete.

Install the Draw-Down Adaptor

1. Insert the end of the chimney flue flex pipe as far as
it will go into the non-crimped end of the adaptor or,
if appropriate, the adaptor that may be supplied by
the flex liner manufacturer.
Orient the draw-down adaptor so that the retainer
pin will be parallel with the front of the fireplace.
This will ease locating the cotter pin hole. Fig. 11.
2. Drill holes through the flex pipe at the three pilot
hole locations in the adaptor and secure with sheet
metal screws.

Install the Firebox

The cast iron baffles must be removed to secure thedraw-down adaptor to the firebox. The Left Baffle has
three bosses cast into the underside that engage withcorresponding locator holes in the air tubes to lock eachtube in correct position. Use a flashlight to locate thebosses by lifting up on the Left Baffle. See fig. 12.
1. Lift up the Left Cast Iron Baffle to disengage it fromthe air tubes, and remove each air tube.
2. Push up on the Right Baffle and remove the Left
Baffle, dropping it down and out.
3. Lift and remove the Right Baffle.

4. Locate the fireplace insert in its final position. From
within the firebox, reach up and pull the Draw-down
Adaptor into the insert flue collar.

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Quik-connectors

Figure 11.
InstallDraw-Down
AdaptorDraw-down
AdaptorRetainer Pin
Cotter Pin

Skamol Panels

Left Baffle

Locator Holes

Right Baffle

Rear Secondary
Air Tube

MiddleSecondary Air Tube
Front Secondary Air Tube

Figure 12.
Remove Baffles and Front Secondary Air Tube.
5. Insert the retainer pin through the appropriate holes
in the adaptor ears, and lock the retainer pin in placeusing the cotter pin.
6. Replace first the right baffle, then the left baffle,
followed by the air tubes. ADJUST THE AIR TUBES AS
NECESSARY TO BE SURE EACH IS PROPERLY ENGAGEDWITH THE ADJACENT LOCATOR BOSSES ON THE LEFTBAFFLE.

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Figure 13.

Left Breastplate

Right Breastplate

Surround Panel assembly
viewed from backside.

Alignment Set Screw

Tools Required:• 10 mm socket or wrench

Right LegAll fasteners are M6 x 10 mm hex
head bolts, pre-installed.
Left Leg
Hang
Tabs

Hang Tabs

Front Grille

Right Bottom Trim

Trim Mounting
BracketLeft Bottom Trim

Figure 14. Bottom Surround Trim assembly.

Surround Assembly

All fasteners have already been installed in the appropriate locations at the factory. You will need toremove them, attach the parts together as described
below and reinstall the fasteners at those locations.

1. Layout the parts. Place the castings face down on
a protective surface such as carpeting, blankets ora sheet of cardboard. See fig. 13.
2. Attach the Breastplates to each other.
Use a 10 mm socket or wrench with two M6 x 10
hex head flange bolts. Adjust the set screw toobtain parallel alignment of the two plates.

3. Attach the Leg plates. The Legs must be oriented
with the Hang Tabs on the inside edges as shownin fig. 12. Use the two remaining M6 x 12 hex headflange bolts to attach the Legs to the Breastplateassembly.

4. Attach the two Bottom Surround Trim panels
together with the single M6 x 10 hex bolt. Attach
the Trim Mounting Bracket to the back of the Bottom Trim assembly using the other two M6 x 10
bolts and washers. Orient the bracket as shown infig. 14.

5. If appropriate, attach the Extended Surround Panel to the firebox. See illustration on page 6. With
the painted side facing out, engage the hookedtabs on panel with the slots in the backside of
the Surround Brackets on the firebox. Extend theblower power cord out beyond the front of surround panel.

6. Attach the Bottom Trim assembly to the two studs
located in the firebox floor between the blowers
using the M6 nuts already in place.
7. Attach the Surround assembly to the Firebox.
Lift the entire assembly upright and position it infront of the insert firebox. The four Hang Tabs on
the surround legs must engage with the adjacentcutouts in the two brackets on the sides of thefirebox opening. The surround will easily engage
with these brackets if the firebox is slightly proudof the fireplace opening.

8. Check the alignment of the breastplates for “bowing” and adjust the set screw as necessary.
9. Push the entire unit into position so that the surround is flush against the fireplace face.

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Operation
Read the following section carefully before building
a fire in your fireplace insert..

FuelThis 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.
Frequent use of green or inadequately seasoned
wood is conducive to creosote accumulation andgenerally poor performance.

DO NOT BURN...
•Coal		

•Treated or painted wood

•Cardboard•Colored paper•Garbage•Solvents•Chemical Chimney cleaners•Any synthetic fuel or logs

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.

WARNING
NEVER ALLOW THE FIRE TO RESTDIRECTLY ON THE GLASS.  THELOGS SHOULD ALWAYS BE SPACED
AT LEAST ONE INCH FROM THE
GLASS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR
FLOW WITHIN THE STOVE.
OPERATE THIS FIREPLACE INSERTONLY WITH THE FRONT DOOR FULLYCLOSED. OPERATION WITH A PARTIALLY OPENED DOOR MAY RESULTIN OVER-FIRING.  ALSO, IF THE
DOOR IS LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS
AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT
OF THE STOVE OPENING, CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND
SMOKE.

Air Control Settings

A single lever regulates the Primary Air flow that
controls the intensity of the fire and consequent heat
output and burn time. This lever is located within theslot on the upper right front of the fireplace insert.

When first starting or reviving the fire, thecontrol lever should be set at the far right position
to allow the maximum amount of air into the stove.
See fig.15. After the fire is well-established, the levershould be set at position to moderate incoming air tomaintain the desired long term heat output and/or
burn time.
In general, the more air made available to thefuel will result in the hottest fire intensity and thefastest fuel consumption. Alternatively, the less air
made available to the firebox will result in low heat
output and slow fuel consumption.

Blower Settings / Air Control

Use the following guide for best performance.
Burn Rate
Low		
Med. Low
Med. HighHigh		Air Control Setting

5/32” Open3/16”-5/16”Open5/16”-1/2”Open
Max. Open

Blower Speed

Low / On at 30 min.
Low / On at 30 min.
Low / On at 30 min.
High / On

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Starting and Maintaining a Fire

Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom plate of
the stove. Do not elevate the fire in any way.

1. Set the Air Control Lever in the full open position. 2.
Crumple several sheets of newspaper directly on
the bottom plate..
2. Place several pieces of small dry kindling (approx.
1” in diameter) on top of the newspaper, with twoto three small logs (approx. 2” to 3” in diameter)
on top.

3. Light the fire and close the door. Gradually build
the fire by adding larger and larger logs as the firedevelops a bed of coals.

4. When you have added the final logs, adjust the Air
Control Lever to provide the desired fire intensity.

Andirons

Figure 16.
Fuel load area - keep logs behind the andirons.

Adding Fuel to the Fire

When reloading the stove while a bed of hot embers
still exists, follow this reloading procedure:• Always wear stove gloves when tending to thefire.

Experiment with a variety of air control settings to determine the best one for your individual
circumstances. Remember that fuel characteristics,
chimney system condition, building design, andweather conditions all affect the performance ofyour fireplace insert. In time, you will discover how
these elements combine and how you can work withthem to achieve satisfactory performance.

• Push the Air Control Lever to the full open position(far right).

Break-in Period• Close the doors and secure the latch.

The cast iron parts of your fireplace insert require abreak-in process to allow them to gradually adjust to
thermal expansion and contraction. This is accomplished by building a series of three or four fires, eachsomewhat hotter than the last. Allow the fireplace
insert to cool completely before building the next
fire.
Limit the first fire to just kindling and a couple of
1 -2 inch logs and add progressively more and larger
logs to subsequent fires, keeping the Air Control set
to the fully open position.
It is normal for a new fireplace insert to emit
odor and possibly smoke during the first few fires.
This is characteristic of the burn-off of residues fromthe manufacturing process and the curing of painted
surfaces. Open a window near the fireplace insert toprovide plenty of fresh air to the room during this“seasoning” period.

WARNING!
NEVER OVER-FIRE THE STOVE. IF ANY PART OF
THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING. A HOUSE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY COULD RESULT. IF THISCONDITION OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY CLOSE THE AIR
CONTROL.

• Always wait a few seconds before opening thedoor. This allows the renewed air circulation toclear unburned gases from the firebox.
• Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hotembers equally around the firebox.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
Keep logs behind the andirons. See fig. 16.

• Wait 5 – 10 minutes for the fire to reestablish before adjusting the Air Control Lever for the desiredheat output. If a thick bed of live coals is present,
you may be able to add fuel and immediately set
the air control without waiting for the fire to bereestablished.

Creosote Formation

This appliance is designed to burn wood cleanly
and efficiently when operated as described in thismanual. However, when wood is burned slowly andat low temperatures, tar and other organic vapors
are produced which condense on the relatively coolerchimney flue surfaces to form creosote. Failure tokeep the chimney system free of creosote build up
could result in a chimney fire.
The creosote that accumulates in the chimney
is highly flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires.
To prevent chimney fires, it is important to have thechimney flue and connector pipe cleaned and inspected at the beginning of the heating season andthen inspected twice per month during frequent use.
Clean the chimney whenever creosote accumulationof 1/4” or more is evident. A qualified chimney sweep
or other authorized service person can provide thisservice.

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It is also important to remember that chimney size,
temperature and height all affect draft which in turnaffects the formation of creosote. An exterior chimney,whether masonry or prefabricated steel, will be exposed to cold outside temperatures, and consequently,
will be more prone to creosote accumulation than aninterior flue.
A chimney flue located within the home interior
will benefit from the insulating characteristics of thebuilding itself. Consequently, the flue system will beless conducive to condensation of unburned gases andminimal creosote accumulation will result.
As a general rule, try to avoid burning the insert at
the lowest air control settings. Although a low setting
will prolong burn time, it may also result in incomplete combustion. In reducing the fire intensity, draft
is weakened and the chimney flue cools. This, together
with the increase in unburned gases, leads to rapid
creosote accumulation.

Blower Operation

WARNING !

 THIS BLOWER MUST BE ELECTRI-CALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN
THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES,WITH THE CURRENT ANSI/NFPA
70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
OR CSA C22.1-CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE.

 THIS UNIT IS SUPPLIED WITH

A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING)PLUG FOR PROTECTION AGAINSTSHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE
PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG
RECEPTACLE.  DO NOT CUT ORREMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONGFROM THE PLUG.

DO NOT USE ANY POWER SUPPLYCORD OTHER THAN THAT SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT.

 ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POW-

Access the blower control panel by lifting the castiron lower grille up off the insert.

The dual blowers will enhance heat circulation
around the firebox and out into the room. In the
Automatic setting, the blowers are controlled by aheat activated switch (snapstat) that will only function when the speed control is ON. After the fire has
been burning for a time, the snapstat will react tothe heat and activate the blowers. Conversely, theblower will continue to operate until the snapstat
cools as the fire wanes. The blowers will then shutoff automatically.

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ANY SERVICE ON THE FIREPLACE
INSERT.

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functionality allowing blower operation regardlessof temperatures.

For best performance, do not turn the switch on
until after the fire is well-established.

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Maintenance

Glass Replacement

Ash Removal

Always wear stove gloves when handling ashes.

Ash removal will be required periodically depending on how frequently the stove is used. Use a steel
ash shovel and metal container with a tight-fitting
lid. NEVER USE A PAPER OR PLASTIC BAG AS AN ASH
RECEPTACLE.
The container of ashes should be placed on anoncombustible floor or on the ground, well awayfrom all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil
or otherwise dispersed, they should be kept in theclosed container until all coals and cinders havethoroughly cooled.

NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITH A
CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS PANEL.
Replace glass only with part # 156467
specifically designed for the Jøtul C 550
Rockland Fireplace insert. Do not use
substitutes. Replacement glass can beordered from your Jøtul dealer.
1. Remove the door from the stove and place on aflat surface.

Glass Care
Cleaning

Occasionally it will be necessary to clean the carbon deposits and fly ash off of the glass. If deposits
are allowed to remain on the glass for an extended
period of time, the glass may become etched andcloudy.
Creosote deposits should burn off during the next
hot fire.
1. The glass must be COMPLETELY COOL.

2. Only use a cleaner that is specifically designed forthis purpose. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANINGAGENTS. The use of abrasives will damage theglass, leaving a frosted surface. Crumpled newspaper is an especially good cleaning material.
3. Rinse and dry glass completely before lighting a
fire.

Gasketed
Glass ClipPN 153620

Always operate the doors slowly and cautiously to
avoid cracking or breaking the glass. Never use thedoor to push wood into the firebox. If the glass
becomes cracked or broken follow the replacement
procedure below.

2. First loosen and then carefully remove all of theglass clips from the inside of the door. See fig. 19.

3. Remove all pieces of the glass panel and gasketing.
4. Remove all remaining debris from the glass area
using a wire brush.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement andthe new gasket. Do not overlap the ends of thegasket rope.

6. Orient the glass with the IR Coating label facingout. Hold the glass at an angle to see the word
“COATED” located at the lower edge. This sideshould face out when placed in the door. Center
the new glass panel over the gasket and loosely
reinstall the glass clips. Tighten the clips, alternating at opposite corners. Avoid applying unevenpressure on the glass..
7. It may be necessary to retighten the glass clips
after the stove has burned and the gasketing has
seated.

Glass Gasket
PN 200024

M6 x 8 Pan
Hd Screw
PN 117505

Door Gasket
PN 100038

Glass PanelPN 222219

Figure 19.
Replacing thedoor glass andgaskets.

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General MaintenanceRegular maintenance will assure proper performance and prolong the life of your fireplace insert..
The following procedures do not take long and are
generally inexpensive. When done consistently, they
will help increase the life of your fireplace insert
and assure satisfactory performance.
• Thoroughly clean the insert. Enamel surfaces
should be cleaned with a moist cloth and polished dry..

• Empty firebox of all soot and ashes. Never use ahousehold vacuum cleaner to remove ashes. Onlya shop vacuum with a metal container is acceptable and only when you are certain the ashes arecold.
• Inspect the firebox using a utility light inside andout for cracks or leaks. Replace all cracked bricks
and repair leaks with furnace cement.

Removing the Insert for Cleaning
U.S. Direct-connection Only:

1. Disconnect the blower power cord from its outlet.

2. Open the firebox door and pull the insert out
enough to disengage the surround panel assemblies by lifting up off of the brackets.

3. Lift up the Left Cast Iron Baffle to disengage thelocator boss from the Front Air Tube, and pull the airtube forward and out of the side manifolds.
4. Keeping the Rear Air Tube in place, push up on the
Right Baffle and remove the Left Baffle.
5. Lift and remove the Right Baffle.

6. Slide the Rear Air Tube to one side to disengage itfrom the Side Manifolds.
7. Remove the retainer pin from the Draw-down
Adaptor. Push up on the draw-down bar to disengage the adaptor from the insert
8. Pull the firebox and cabinet forward as a unit.
The flue connector, liner, and chimney can now
be inspected and cleaned.
9. See page 12 for reassembly procedures.

Canada Installations (Full Reline):

The chimney liner can be swept directly into a bucket
placed under the flue outlet, with removal of the twocast iron baffle plates.

1. Lift up the Left Cast Iron Baffle to disengage the locator boss from the Front Air Tube, and pull the air tube
forward and out of the side manifolds.
2. Keeping the Rear Air Tube in place, push up on the
Right Baffle and remove the Left Baffle.
3. Lift and remove the Right Baffle.

4. Slide the Rear Air Tube to one side to disengage itfrom the Side Manifolds.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order, being sure to engage the locator bosses on the Left Baffle with thecorresponding holes in the Secondary Air Tubes.

Gaskets

Check door and glass gaskets for seal integrity.
The gaskets should be soft enough to be somewhat
resilient to the touch. Over time, gaskets will compress and harden. Replace worn-out or hardened
gaskets with the appropriate size material available
from your local Authorized Jøtul Dealer.

To check the seal of the front doors, close and latch
the doors on a dollar bill and slowly try to pull thedollar bill free. The seal is too loose if the bill can beeasily removed. Adjust the door latch and test again.

Gasket Replacement

See the chart below for replacement gasket specifications. See also figs. 19-20 for locations.

1. Remove the old gasket material with a pliers andthoroughly clean the channel with a wire brush.

2. Lay out the new gasket around the channel to determine length. Trim the gasket to leave 1” excess.

3. Apply a small bead of gasket or furnace cement in
the channel.
4. Lightly press the new gasket into the channel, being careful to avoid compressing or stretching it.
Trim the gasket further as necessary to allow thetail end to slightly overlap the other end.

5. Wait ten minutes to allow the cement to set andthen close and latch the doors. Reopen the doors
and use a damp cloth to wipe away any excess
cement that may be squeezed out from under thegasket.

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Replacement Gaskets
Glass
LD .250 Fiberglass Rope66”

200024Door
LD2 .350 Fiberglass Rope

70”

100038Front
LD2 .360 Fiberglass Rope

90.5”

117587

Air Manifold, Outer
LD2 .250 SA Fiberglass Rope 30”

129644

Air Manifold, Inner.125 x 8 mm Flat SA

12721524”

Blower MaintenanceIn order to ensure that the blower delivers many
years of reliable performance, you should inspect
it regularly and clean it of any household dust
and debris that may have accumulated. This isparticularly important if there are any pets in thehome.

Always disconnect the blower from its powersource before cleaning. Use a vacuum with softbrush attachment to clean the blower housing andcompartment, as well as the area under the insert
firebox.

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Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland Parts List
No.

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Description

Part Number

Rear Shroud
Screw, #8 x 1/2” Hex Slt
Nut, M6 Flange
Right Baffle Plate
Left Baffle Plate
Secondary Air Tube, Front
Secondary Air Tube, Middle
Bolt, M6 x 40 SS Hex Hd
Brick Retainer, Cast Iron
Firebox Cavity
Surround Support, Left
Nut, M6 Hex
Secondary Air Channel
Blower Shield Assembly
Bolt, M6 x 12 Hex Hd Flange
Brick, 4.5 x 9.0 Refractory
Brick, 3.0 x 9.0 Refractory
Brick, 3.5 x 9.0 Refractory
Firebox Grate Plate
Insulating Panel, Grate
Shroud Assembly, BaseAC Power Receptacle
Clip, Attachment
Spacer, .250 x .500
Nut, M6 Wing
Receptacle Mounting Plate
Gasket, Receptacle Mounting Plate
Weld nut, M4
Screw, M4 x 8 Ph PH ZINC
Firebox Support
Surround Support, Right
Bolt, M6 x 16 Flange Head
Air Wash Manifold
Bolt, M6 x 60 Hex Head Serr. Flange
Gasket, LD .250 SA Fiberglass Rope- Outer, Air Manifold
Bolt, M8 x 20 Hex HeadScrew, #8 x .50 Hex Slot
Cast Attachment Plate
Bolt, M8 x 25 Flange Hex
Rope Gasket, Fiberglass - LD .360 x 6.5 ft. - Front Plate
Shroud, Blower
Snapstat, 110°F - 20°F
Knob, Rheostat
Rheostat, Solid State Variable Speed
Blower Base
Rocker Switch
Controls Bracket
Blower, 60 cfm Crossflow, RT DR.
Screw, M6 x 12 Pan Head
Glass Clip w/ gasket
Ceramic Glass panel
Rope Gasket, Fiberglass LD .250 x 5.5’ - Glass Panel
Rope Gasket, Fiberglass LD .360 x 70” - Door
Door Latch Bolt
Washer, Door Handle
Compression Spring, Door Handle
Blower, 60 cfm Crossflow, LFT DR
Extended Surround (optional) / Matte Black Paint*Does not include #87 Dooor Knob Kit

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Description

Extended Surround (optional) / Jøtul Iron Paint

Cast Iron Door Handle
Roll Pin, 5 mm x 24 mm
Washer, Insulating
Bolt, M6 x 40 PHP
Door Knob, Wooden
Sleeve, Door Handle
WasherWasher, M6, 12 x .05
Hinge Pin
Air Cover Plate, Matte Black Paint
Air Cover Plate, Blue Black Enamel
Air Cover Plate, Jøtul Iron Paint
Air Slider, Matte Black Paint
Air Slider, Jøtul Iron Paint
Air Slider, Nickel Plated
Gasket, .125 x 8 mm Flat SA - Inner, Air Manifold
Bolt, M6 x 10 Hex Hd Flange
Bracket, Bottom Trim
Trim, Bottom Left - Matte Black Paint
Trim, Bottom Left - Blue Black Enamel
Trim, Bottom Left - Jøtul Iron Paint
Trim, Bottom Right - Matte Black Paint
Trim, Bottom Right - Blue Black Enamel
Trim, Bottom Right - Jøtul Iron Paint
Control Door, Matte Black Paint, inc. hardware
Control Door, Blue Black Enamel
Control Door, Jøtul Iron Paint
Hang Tab
Surround Leg, Right - Matte Black Paint
Surround Leg, Right - Blue Black Enamel
Surround leg, Right - Jøtul Iron Paint
Hang Tab
Surround Panel, Breastplate, Right - Matte Black
Surround Panel, Breastplate, Right - Blue Black
Surround Panel, Breastplate, Right - Jøtul Iron
Surround Panel, Breastplate, Left - Matte Black
Surround Panel, Breastplate, Left - Blue Black
Surround Panel, Breastplate, Left - Jøtul Iron
Surround Leg, Left - Matte Black Paint
Surround Leg, Left - Blue Black Enamel
Surround Leg, Left - Jøtul Iron Paint
AC Harness w/ Receptacle, Replacement
Set Screw, M6 x 10 mm - Surround adjustment
Blower Power Cord, HT
Wooden Knob Replacement Kit
Handle Asy, Complete / Matte Black Paint
Handle Asy, Complete / Nickel Plated
Airwash Manifold, inc. gasket / Matte Black Paint
Airwash Manifold, inc. gasket / Jøtul Iron Paint
Blower Control Module, inc. #43, 44, 46, 47
Draw-down Adaptor
Rear Secondary Air Tube
Skamol PanelNut, M8, FlangePart Number
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222427156706156491156707156708156492156709156479156480156481
129680156704156490156705224144156700156488156701
156498156487156499156702
15648915670315648504-117720
221789151991156320156021156710156711156715156073222536222731
117881Jøtul C 550 Options
Extended Surround Panel, Matte Black Paint
Extended Surround Panel, Jøtul Iron Paint
Mantel Heat Shield
Replacement Door, MB - SE (no latice)15643215643315644815739921

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Appendix A

Alternate Hearth Protection
All hearth protection materials must be noncombustible; i.e:
metal, brick, stone, or mineral fiber boards. Any combustible
material may not be used.

Follow the procedures below to determine if a proposed
alternate floor material meets requirements listed in thismanual.
R-value = thermal resistancek-value = thermal conductivity

C-value = thermal conductance

1. Convert the specification to R-value:a.

If r-value is given, no conversion is needed.

c.

If C-value is given: R= 1/C.

b.

If k-value is given with a required thickness (T)in inches: R= 1/k x T.

2. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate floor
protector.
a.

b.
c.

The specified floor protector should be 3/4” thick material
with a k-factor of 0.84. The proposed alternate is 4” brickwith a C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8” mineral board with a kfactor of 0.29.

		• 4” brick of C = 1.25, therefore• R brick = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80
• 1/8” mineral board of k = 0.29, therefore• R mineral board = 1/.29 x 0.125 = 0.431

Definitions:

Thermal conductance =Btu=W(hr)(ft2)(F)(m2)(K)

Thermal conductivity =
k=
Btu
=
W
= (Btu)(hr)(ft2)(F)(m2)(K)(hr)(ft)(F)
Thermal resistance =R = (ft2)(hr(F)=22Figure 21. Surroundassembly is outof plumb because
firebox is not level.

Figure 22.
Install leveler bolts
to level the firebox
and achieve correct
surround assemblyalignment.
Leveler
Bolt

Calculate R of proposed system.

Step 3. Compare proposed system R = 1.231 to specified R
of 0.893. Since R is greater than required, the system is
acceptable.

		

If appropriate, install the bolts through the tappedholes located in the firebox floor approximately 6” fromthe rear of the firebox. Adjust as necessary to achievecorrect lateral level and vertical plumb.

Use the formula above to convert specifications to
R-value. R = 1 x T = 1/.84 x .75 = .893

Total R = R brick + R mineral board = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231

C=

Examine the hearth floor to determine any
difference in height between the front and rear or side
to side. Slide the firebox into the fireplace to confirm
whether or not the leveler bolts will be necessary.

For multiple layers, add R-values of each layer 		
to determine overall R-value.

Example:Step 2.

Two leg leveler bolts are contained within the
Miscellaneous Kit included inside the firebox. The bolts
are intended to help level and plumb the firebox if
irregularities exist between the front and rear of thefireplace hearth.

Use the formula in Step 1 to convert values 		
not expressed as “R”.

If the overall R-value of the system is greater 		than the R-value of the specified floor protector,		
the alternate is acceptable.

Step 1.

Leg Leveler InstallationBtu(m2)(K)
W

Door Knob Installation

The Door Knob components are included in a separate
bag contained within the Miscellaneous Kit included withthe firebox. Install the parts in the order shown in fig. 22.
Phillips screwdriver required.
Door Handle
Wooden Knob
M6 hex nut

WasherInsulated Washer
Knob Sleeve M6 x 40 Phillips
Head Bolt

Figure 23. Door knob assembly.

Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland 138940_Rev_D 4.24.11

Jøtul Wood Product WarrantyThis warranty policy applies to wood-burning products identified
by Jøtul and Scan trade names, as set forth below.
A. Cast Iron, Enamel, and Steel Components:
Jøtul North America Inc. (JØTUL) warrants, to the original retailpurchaser, that those components of the Jøtul or Scan Stoveor Fireplace specified above will be free of defects in material
and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date ofpurchase. This warranty is subject to the terms, exclusions andlimitations set forth in the following text.
B. Electrical Components (blowers, thermostatic switches):JØTUL warrants, to the original retail purchaser, that thosecomponents of the Jøtul or Scan Stove or Fireplace specified above
will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a periodof one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject
to the terms, exclusions, and limitations set forth in the following
textJØTUL will repair or replace (including parts & labor), at its
option, any of the above components determined by JØTUL to becovered by this warranty. You must, at your own expense, arrange
to deliver or ship the component to an authorized Jøtul or Scan
dealer and arrange for pickup or delivery of the component after
repairs have been made. If, upon inspection, JØTUL determinesthat the component is covered by this warranty, the repair or
replacement will be made as set forth above. This warranty is
not transferable and is extended only to, and is solely for the
benefit of, the original retail purchaser of the Jøtul or Scan Stoveor Fireplace. This paragraph sets forth the sole remedy available
under this warranty in the event of any defect in the Jøtul or Scan
Stove or Fireplace.
The warranty period for any replaced component will be theremaining unexpired portion of the warranty period for theoriginal component.
Please retain your dated sales receipt in your records as proof ofpurchase.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONSNOTICE: This warranty is void if installation or service is performedby someone other than an authorized installer or service agency,
or if installation is not in conformance with the installation andoperating instructions contained in this owners manual or local
and/or national fire and building regulations. A listing of local
authorized installers, service agencies and gas suppliers can beobtained from the National Fireplace Institute at http://www.
nficertified.org/.
This warranty does not cover the following:
1) Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal
wear and tear during the warranty period or to parts that may
require replacement in connection with normal maintenance.
These parts include paint, gaskets, burn plates, baffles, airmanifolds, firebricks, fire grates, or glass (glass is only warranted against thermal breakage).
2) Damage due to incorrect installations not in conformancewith the installation instructions contained in this owners
manual or local and/or national fire and building regulations.
3) Damage, including damage to enamel surfaces, caused by
improper operation, over-firing, and/or misuse. Improper
operation, such as burning the stove with the ash door open,
can damage the stove. Over-firing occurs when any part of thestove glows red. Over-firing can also be identified by warped
plates, rust-colored cast iron, paint pigment that has turned
dusty white, or bubbling, cracking and discoloration of theenamel finish. Misuse includes, without limitation, use that is
not in conformance with the operating instructions containedin this owners manual.

4) Damage due to service performed by an installer or service
agency, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by JØTUL.
5) Damage caused by unauthorized modification, use or repair.
6) Costs incurred by travel time and/or loss of service.
7) Labor or other costs associated with the repair of components
beyond the warranty period.
8) Damage incurred while the Jøtul or Scan Stove or Fireplace is intransit.
IN NO EVENT SHALL JØTUL, ITS PARENT COMPANY, SHAREHOLDERS,AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVESBE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILARDAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, LOSTSALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR DAMAGES TO A
STRUCTURE OR ITS CONTENTS, ARISING UNDER ANY THEORY OF
LAW WHATSOEVER. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
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TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, JØTUL MAKES NO ORAL, WRITTENOR OTHER WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO JØTUL OR SCAN STOVESOR FIREPLACES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on the length of implied
warranties. Therefore, the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
JØTUL reserves the right to discontinue, modify or change thematerials used to produce the Jøtul or Scan Stove or Fireplace.
JØTUL shall have the right to replace any defective component
with substitute components determined by JØTUL to be of
substantially equal quality and price.
The dollar value of JØTULs liability for breach of this warranty
shall be limited exclusively to the cost of furnishing a replacement
component. JØTUL shall not in any event be liable for the costof labor expended by others in connection with any defective
component. Any costs or expenses beyond those expressly
assumed by JØTUL under the terms of this warranty shall be thesole responsibility of the owner(s) of the Jøtul or Scan Stove or
Fireplace.
No dealer, distributor, or other person is authorized to modify,
augment, or extend this limited warranty on behalf of JØTUL.
NO MODIFICATION OR CHANGE TO THIS WARRANTY WILL
BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS IT IS MADE IN A WRITTEN DOCUMENTMANUALLY SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF JØTUL.
An authorized installer may have been provided with certain
information related particularly to the Jøtul or Scan Stove or
Fireplace; however, no authorized installer or other person who
may service the appliance is an agent of JØTUL. No inference
should be made that JØTUL has tested, certified, or otherwise
pronounced any person as qualified to install or service theappliance. JØTUL shall not be liable or otherwise responsible forany error or omission by a person installing or servicing a Jøtul or
Scan Stove or Fireplace.
If you believe your Jøtul or Scan Stove or Fireplace is defective,
you should contact your nearest authorized Jøtul or Scan dealer,
who will process a warranty claim. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR
WARRANTY COVERAGE, JØTUL MUST RECEIVE NOTICE OF A
POSSIBLE DEFECT WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS OF THE DATE THE
DEFECT IS FIRST DISCOVERED, OR REASONABLY COULD HAVE BEEN
DISCOVERED.
This warranty is given by Jøtul North America, Inc.,
55 Hutcherson Drive, Gorham, Maine 04038 USA

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Cat.no 138940_Rev_D
This appliance must be installed in conformance with local and national building regulations.
It is important that the these instructions be carefully read and understood before beginning the installation. Jøtul pursues a policy of continual product development. Consequently, products may differ in
specification, color or type of accessories from those illustrated or described in various publications.
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Gorham, Maine 04038
USA

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