3. OPERATION
WARNING
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LIGHTER FLUID, KEROSENE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO
START OR FRESHEN A FIRE IN THIS STOVE. KEEP SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE
STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS
Fueling the stove:
Your 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 contents and it is necessary to thoroughly dry the wood. Cutting and splitting the wood
can speed up the drying process, then stacking it with both ends of the stick exposed. 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 be between 15-18% on a wet basis.
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 as this may cause over-firing, use
kindling wood, or mill ends for primary fuel.
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 using bonding agents because they can produce conditions, which will deteriorate metal.
Do not store fuel within the installation clearances or within the space required for charging and ash
removal.
Starting a Fire
To start a fire lay a few pieces of kindling or dry twigs and 2 – 3 fire starters in the bed of the hearth in
the stove. Build the wood directly on the stove hearth, and do not use a grate, andiron and do not
elevate the fire.
Light the fire, during start up you can leave the door slightly ajar
Ad 1 or 2 split logs on the kindling fire and allow enough time for them to catch on fire (2 to 6 minutes)
and close the door.
Refueling
To refuel the stove, first open the damper fully, if installed, and let the fire “liven-up” for about one
minute. Open the fuel door to ajar until the draft has stabilized. 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 leave
the door ajar for a short time. Close the door when there is a stable fire again and reset the damper.
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