Jotul 450 question

[nathan9]

Hello all,

I just bought a Jotul 450 which will be installed on Thursday. While going over the insert, I realized the handle does not stay attached. Is this supposed to be this way?In the parts diagram, it says the handle is a tool. I don't even see how it can attach to the stem.

Thanks for any help,
Chris

 

[FrankMA]

Are you referring to the door handle? If yes, I have a c550 ( the c450's big brother) and the handle is attached to the door securely. Do you have the double or single door version? Have you spoken to your dealer about this?

 

[oconnor]

The handle is not supposed to attach - think of it as a wierd pot holder for the door lever.

I rarely use mine, as I am in the habit of wearinglong cuffed gloves.

 

[BrotherBart]

On the two door model 450 don't you think if the handle was attached it would get too hot from the radiant heat through the glass?

 

[My_3_Girls]

Yup, the wooden handle wouldn't last too long sitting 1" away from the glass. You spent $2500 on an insert you don't know how to open?

 

[nathan9]

The handle is not supposed to attach - think of it as a wierd pot holder for the door lever.

I rarely use mine, as I am in the habit of wearinglong cuffed gloves.

Thanks for the replies. Woodsy, This is the single door version. Oconnor, I will be doing the same as you, and using gloves to lift up on the handle. I don't understand why the handle is not attached. My Father-in-Law's handle on his insert is attached.

 

[Rudyjr]

Nathan, I have the two door model but it uses the same tool. I too was suprised by this when i was looking at this insert last year. But after a season of burning it's not such a big deal. As OConner said if i have on gloves I don't use it, if I am reloading and the stove is starting to cool I can open and close it bare-handed without the handle. If I need to open it when its going full tilt it's no big deal to grab the handle. I think the two door models would look stupid with a handle sticking out of the front I.M.O. I like the look of the new single door at least in the sales literature, please post some pictures when you get it installed. All in all a great stove, my wife and I love it.