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Ceramic Packing Cord
These stoves are equipped with a ceramic packing cord to ensure the tightness of the doors and the
glasses. This packing cord is a wearing part and must be changed from time to time. Please consult
your authorized dealer in this case.
Protected Wall Reduced Clearances
Local codes in some areas will allow reduced clearances when the stove is installed adjacent to a
protected wall system. Your local building official must approve the variance. Check your local
building codes or with a qualified installer.
Combustion Air Supply
Provide for an adequate supply of air for combustion. Proper ventilation is essential when using a
solid fuel-burning appliance. The combustion process uses oxygen from inside the dwelling. If there
is not adequate make-up air (as there is in newer homes which are well-insulated and weather-
tight), it may be difficult to obtain an adequate draft in your chimney (caused by a shortage of air in
the house). To correct this, it may be necessary to crack a window on the windward side of the
dwelling, or provide combustion air to a nearby floor/wall vent (fresh-air duct), or directly to the
stove.
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 A10 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.