Bought a used Jotul 550 (pics)

I picked this up today for $2,150. It seems to have been used only a few times. I got it up on cribbing while I had help today, so I'll be able to wiggle it in place after installing my liner. Questions I have:

1. What is the difference between the 550CB and 550CF?
2. Is a draw down fitting a pretty standard piece, or do I need to special order one from Jotul?

I cannot wait to get this thing burning!

newcomtd said:

Is a draw down fitting a pretty standard piece, or do I need to special order one from Jotul?

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After some more research it looks like the drawdown adapter is only available though Jotul for about $110.... I had to remove this unit myself from the previous owner's fireplace, and the adapter was riveted to the chimney liner. I was expecting it to be attached with sheet metal screws. If the previous owner will let me, I am going to try to drill out the rivets.

Any thoughts on the difference between the CB and CF?

Ansky said:

Yes, as stovelark said, CF is clear face. CB denotes "clean burn"...but they are the same stove, except for the door.

I am quite happy with mine, BTW. Even more so after I added the block-off plate. I still have yet to turn my oil heat on. And don't plan on it anytime soon.

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Good to know, thank you. Did you add any roxul on top of your block-off plate, or is it just metal? Also, should the connection to the liner be sealed with furnace cement? I am afraid it will leak and the room will smell too smokey.