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SCAN ANDERSEN 8 User Manual

SCAN ANDERSEN 8
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Instructions for Installation and Use
SCAN ANDERSEN Stoves
ENGLISH
April 2003
Krog Iversen & Co. A/S, Glasvænget 3-9, DK-5492 Vissenbjerg
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SCAN ANDERSEN 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Heat output (Nominal)6 kW
Heat output (Range)3-8 kW
Weight138 kg
Flue outlet diameter150 mm
Flue outlet positionTop/Rear
Flue diameter150 mm
Width500 mm

Summary

Instructions for Installation

Before the Stove is Connected to the Chimney

Consult local authorities for installation regulations or use local experts.

Security Distances

Consult experts for minimum distance to wall; ensure space for cleaning.

Requirements of Flooring

Place stove on non-combustible surface with base plate extending 150mm sides, 500mm front.

CONNECTION TO THE CHIMNEY

Recommend installation by authorized dealer; flue collar diameter should match smoke pipe.

Mounting Possibilities

Top Discharge with Elbow Pipe and Wall Sleeve

Fit elbow pipe to stove collar, position clean out door vertically, fit into wall sleeve.

Top Discharge with Direct Connection to Steel Chimney

Use connection piece/adaptor for direct steel chimney connection to lead condensate into stove.

Rear Discharge with Straight Smoke Pipe and Wall Sleeve (ANDERSEN 4 and 8)

Mount straight smoke pipe on outside of collar, fit into wall sleeve.

ASSEMBLING OF THE STOVE

Unpack stove, mount legs, base, or convection plates as per sketches.

MOUNTING OF THE CERAMIC SMOKE DEFLECTOR

Place smoke deflector plate symmetrically in stove for even air space.

Type and Amount of Fuel

COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES

Details combustion value per m³ and per kg for various wood types.

Storage of Wood

Instructions for Use

Hardening of the Stove Paint

Paint hardens on first use, causing smell; ventilate room for good draught.

LIGHTING AND STOKING

Guidance on lighting and stoking the stove for optimal performance.

Handling of Wood

Use wood stored 1-2 years; adapt log size to chamber and circumference.

Lighting Process

Use paper/firelighters; open combustion air, then adjust as fire grows.

Adjustment of the Air

Details air settings for wood, briquettes, and energy briquettes based on stove model.

Stoking

Guidance on fuel amount, size, and packing for optimal airflow and combustion.

Heating Capacity

Specifies heating capacity in m³ for different conditions and reduction after interruption.

Output

States the stove's output and conditions for achieving it.

Room Ventilation

Importance of adequate air supply for combustion; open windows or use fresh-air intake.

Soot Free Glasses

How to keep glass clean by managing combustion air and wood humidity.

Fire Bricks

Minor cracks in firebricks due to water content are normal and don't affect efficiency.

Chimney Draught

Factors affecting chimney draught and how to adjust it.

Ash Grate

How to use the ash grate for wood and briquettes.

Stoking During Spring Time and Autumn

Advice on avoiding cold combustion and soot build-up in warmer seasons.

Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning

Precautions for removing ash and cleaning the stove.

Stove Cleaning

How to clean the stove's exterior with a moist cloth and repair minor damages.

Soap Stone

Method for cleaning soap stones using sandpaper or a dry sponge.

Cleaning of Glass

How to clean stove glass using special fluid or ashes.

Ceramic Packing Cord

Importance of the cord for door/glass tightness and when to replace it.

Trouble Shooting

Smoke

Common causes for smoke issues like insufficient chimney draught.

The wood burns too fast

Checks for fast burning wood related to air valves and smoke deflector.

Fouled glass

Checks for fouled glass related to air valve adjustment and wood dryness.

Fouled chimney

Checks for fouled chimney related to combustion and wood dryness.

The shaking grate is stuck

Checks for stuck shaking grate related to obstructions or incorrect mounting.

The stove's surface turns grey

Cause for grey surface is over-heating; refer to maintenance instructions.

The stove does not heat

Cause for stove not heating is moist wood; energy is used to dry the wood.

Warranty Conditions

Specifically this warranty does not cover

Lists parts and conditions not covered by the warranty.

The warranty is invalid

Conditions under which the stove's warranty becomes invalid.

Settlement of the complaint

Process for handling warranty claims and complaints.

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