Used F400 - what to inspect/replace?

[dcaisenbrey]

I've had an F400 gathering dust in my shed since a relative pulled it out of a house they sold almost a decade ago. Unfortunately in the move it was dropped, breaking one of the legs and a skinny SS handle on the front (air control?). At least that's what I know is broken - which leads to my main question:

If I want to put this stove into service, what do I need to inspect to ensure it won't burn my house down?

I already know that I need to switch the flue from rear to top-exhaust, but beyond that I'm in the dark. Gaskets? Cement? Specific internal components I need to check for integrity?

For context, if helpful: 1200sqft single floor home, corner install, already have double wall pipe, through-ceiling kit, and triple wall chimney in place. Haven't worked out the hearth pad yet (manual says it needs r2 or bottom heat shield).

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[begreen]

A gasket kit for this stove would be a good idea. If this is a single-door model then here is the kit on eBay:

Jotul Wood Stove SINGLE DOOR F400 Castine Gasket Kit *FREE Shipping!* | eBay

Jotul Wood Stove SINGLE DOOR Jotul F400 Gasket Kit -Abbreviated version of Jotul Part Number- 157050 With ONLY whats needed to fit following models-. I have many Jotul kits! These are the HIGHEST quality Jotul fiberglass stove gasket kits available!

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[dcaisenbrey]

Finally found someone to help me lug this beast out into the open so I can clean it out and get a good look. I've got the new gasket kit on the way, but is there anything else that obviously needs attention from the photos? Should there be cement in all those interior plate joints?

 

[begreen]

Doesn't look too bad in the pictures. I'm assuming that is a dust streak or cobweb in the flue collar.

 

[EbS-P]

Reach your hand (or find someone with small hands and verify the deflector is still correctly positioned on top of the baffle. (If you pull the top the top gasket it will be obvious if it’s in place or not.

It doesn’t look like it was used much looking at the gaskets under the edges of the baffle.

Give the door and ash pan door the dollar bill test. Stick a bright light in the ash pan and close the door in a dark room to look for leaks.

Do you have the grate that goes in the bottom? Parts should be readily available even though it’s no longer in production

 

[bigealta]

Yup grate that covers the ashpan is needed if you don't have it.

I'd unbolt the top and leave the 2 bolts off to maintain good access to the interior. Those 2 bolts are "shipping bolts".
Mine have been off for years.

That's a good woodstove you have there, take care of it and it will treat you well.

Also holds it's value pretty well.