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4. OPERATION
WARNING:
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LIGHTER FLUID, KEROSENE OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO
START OR FRESHEN A FIRE IN THE STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM
THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
Fueling the Stove:
Your SCAN freestanding wood stove is designed for burning dry, natural, well-seasoned wood only.
(If your wood supply is not seasoned, ask your authorized SCAN dealer where to obtain seasoned
fuel in your area). Wood should be stored in a dry place for at least one year before being used for
fuel. Some trees have very high moisture content and it is necessary to thoroughly dry the wood.
Cutting and splitting the wood, then stacking it with both ends of the wood exposed, can speed up
the drying process. More drying occurs through the end than through the sides even when the wood
is split. We recommend that the moisture content of the wood is between 15 %-18%.
Green or uncured wood does not work well as fuel, and can cause increased creosote buildups.
The value of green wood as a source of heat is limited. Do not overload, use kindling wood, or mill
ends for primary fuel as this may cause over-firing.
Do not store wood within the installation clearances or within the space required for charging and
ash removal.
Although feeding excessive amounts of fuel to the stove should be avoided, it is important to supply
it with sufficient fuel to maintain a moderately hot fire (this is particularly important since burning
wood produces volatile substances).
Burning materials other than natural dry well seasoned wood may shorten the life of your stove and
possibly lead to a dangerous over-firing condition. Do not burn garbage, particle, board, scraps or
pressed logs that use bonding agents because they can produce conditions, that will deteriorate
metal.
Starting
a Fire:
Do not elevate the fire. Build fire directly on the hearth inside the stove; do not build
fire above or in front of the log retainer.
To start a fire:
Pull the start device and air intake control to fully open. In addition, to help with the start-up, you
may also leave the fuel door slightly ajar. Use a small amount of fire starters with enough kindling
wood to establish a small, brisk fire. Add several larger pieces of wood on top of the burning kindling
and allow enough time for it to fully catch on fire. Add a full load of fuel and close and latch the fuel
door. After five minutes, push the start device to closed position and adjust the air intake control to
the desired position.
Refueling
To refuel the stove, first move the air intake control to full open, let the fire “liven-up” for about one
minute. Open the fuel door about ½” and hold in this position until stove is drafting well. Open the
fuel door and add wood. If the fire or coal bed is almost depleted and a full load of wood is added, it
may be necessary to adjust the air intake control wide open to reestablish a lively fire. The use of
start up air should only be used for a short period of time.
Note: After refueling, when the wood is burning at a brisk rate, reset the air intake control to the
desired position by moving the air intake control handle all the way closed and then back to the
desired setting.
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