I picked up my new Jotul Oslo 500 two weekends ago, it only took a few days after I ordered rather than a few weeks, and installed it last. I will say, it is a bit heavier than my old F3, took 5 of us, a few 4x4's and 2x8's, to get it out of the back of my truck and down the 6 steps to my basement. I had to finish extending my hearth a little and still have to get the back horizontal stove pipe set but I should be starting my break in fires Saturday. Good time to do it here since it's not too cold and I can still open a few windows for any smoke or new burning paint smell.
The search function on this forum has been great to use to find and read previous posts on break in fires. After reading a few, it is a comfort to feel a little ahead of what little information is in the owners manual about it.
I'll keep you posted on how it goes.
The search function on this forum has been great to use to find and read previous posts on break in fires. After reading a few, it is a comfort to feel a little ahead of what little information is in the owners manual about it.
I'll keep you posted on how it goes.