SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Scotsman
Jun
-10
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1.4 MAXIMUM SOLID-FUEL CHARGE
The maximum level for a solid-fuel charge is the middle of the loading door, or the level of the
handle. DO NOT OVERFILL. The furnace will accept whole or split logs up to 34 in. (865 mm)
long, but a 30 in. (765 mm) log length is recommended for convenience and ease in handling.
Maximum damper gate opening is 11/16”. Do not tamper or adjust to greater opening in an
attempt to increase fire or over-firing and hazard may result.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
Some regular maintenance is necessary on the furnace. A good practice is to establish a
routine for the storage of fuel, care of the appliance and firing techniques.
1.5.1 CLEANING
(Fig. S101-14)
The furnace must be cleaned regularly to maintain top efficiency. The furnace needs cleaning
more often when burning green wood, or during long periods of low fire. When the furnace is
first installed the heat exchanger should be checked visually from the firebox and smoke pipe
hole every week to determine the rate at which creosote or ash is accumulating within the
furnace. Cleaning should be done whenever there is more than 1/4 inch of build-up on the
heat exchanger or 3 inches of ash in the base. If the wood furnace is to be left unused for an
extended period of time (more than one month) then the appliance should be cleaned of all
ash and residual left from the burning of wood.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
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Make sure fire is completely out and the furnace has cooled.
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Remove the cleanout cover, located on the rear of the furnace heat exchanger, the
smoke pipe, and internal breech baffle.
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The heat exchanger is now accessible for cleaning.
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Use the scraper provided to remove all soot and ash from the furnace heat exchanger
and exposed surfaces.
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Scrape all residues in the top heat exchanger towards the rear of the furnace where it will
fall into the firebox.
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Always check flue pipe for creosote or ash build-up in the pipe and clean if necessary.
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Reinstall cleanout cover, internal breech baffle (See section 2.4.2) and smoke pipe
making sure that all joints are secured with at least 3 sheet metal screws.
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Check chimney cleanout for ash build-up and remove any accumulation.
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Residue may be removed from the firebox or left to be burnt during the next fire. It is
good practice to leave a layer of ash approximately one inch deep in the base of the
firebox.
