SCOTTY WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SCOTTY
3/31/2006
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SECTION 1 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace.
Developed in Atlantic Canada, this KERR Furnace has been designed to allow
you to heat your home with wood, one of North America’s most abundant fuels.
Designed with you in mind, the KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace will provide you
with many years of safe, efficient central heating.
To ensure you have a clear understanding of the operating procedures of this
furnace, please take the time to read the remainder of this section on operating
procedures. If you have any questions, your KERR DEALER will be happy to
answer them for you.
1.2 Wood-Burning
The SCOTTY Wood Furnace will burn most wood fuels, however it is
recommended that only dry, seasoned hardwood be used as much as possible
since it affords cleaner, safer and more efficient operation. Burning seasoned
hardwood will leave less ash, soot and creosote residue and will require fueling
less often. Use smaller loads of wood on warmer days.
WARNING:
DO NOT
use chemicals or fluids to start the fire or during operation.
DO NOT
burn driftwood or manufactured logs (compressed wood).
Before adding fuel to an existing fire turn up the thermostat for about five minutes
or lift damper chain to hold damper fully open for about one minute before
opening the loading door. This action will allow residual smoke to clear from the
combustion chamber and reduce smoke entering the basement during refueling.
Twice daily refueling may be sufficient in modern well-insulated homes.
However, KERR recommends that small fuel loads be added morning, noon and
early evening and late evening, rather than large quantities infrequently. A small
intense fire will burn more efficiently than a large smoldering fire in the SCOTTY
Wood Furnace and will produce less creosote.
When refueling the SCOTTY, the remaining coals should be raked to the front of
the combustion chamber before adding any new fuel. Place the fresh supply of
wood to the rear of the combustion chamber. This gives more of an even cigar
type fuel burn, rather than a large hot fire to a slow amber fire. This will help
create a more even and efficient burn. The SCOTTY owner should attempt to
gauge fuel quantities with outdoor temperatures; a little practice will provide
greater satisfaction and efficiency.
WARNING:
This furnace is not to be used with an automatic stoker.
Keep firing door tightly closed and maintain door seal in good condition.
