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Model Name
Avante 900
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a genuine Scandia Wood heater. When cared for properly,
these high quality, finely crafted wood heaters will offer many years of reliable performance.
This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum performance from your
Scandia wood heater. It's very important that you thoroughly read and understand all
instructions before using your new wood heater.
Check Local Council Requirements Eg. permits
When installing, operating and maintaining your wood heater, follow the guidelines
presented in these instructions, and make them available to anyone using or servicing the
wood heater. Your city, town, state or territory may require a building permit to install a
solid fuel burning appliance.
Always consult your local building inspector or local council to determine what regulations
apply in your area.
Your wood heater must be installed by a qualified person whose work
conforms with local council regulations, Australian standards & manufacturers
recommendations. Failure to do so will void your warranty and could possibly
void any home insurance.
Scandia Avante Open Fire
Model Number
SCOF900
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- Page 1 This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum performance from your Scandia wood heater. It's very important that you thoroughly read and understand all instructions before using your new wood heater.
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Page 2: Wood Heater Safety
Wood Heater Safety When properly maintained and operated your wood heater should give you many years of service, however there are important safety aspects of these products that you need to be aware of when operating a wood heater. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. -
Page 3: Unit Dimensions
Unit Dimensions SCOF900 A – Including front support brackets width 1000mm B – Firebox width 915mm C – Rear of firebox to centre of spigot 152mm D – Facia width 1294mm E – Facia height 644mm F – Depth overall including facia 577mm G –... -
Page 4: Before Installing Your Wood Heater
Before Installing your wood heater You need to consider the following to ensure the safe operation of your wood heater. Provision of adequate air to support efficient combustion of the fuel. A well sealed flue/chimney system, hereinafter referred to as the “flue system”. The protection of combustible materials in proximity of the wood heater. -
Page 5: Installation
(ZCB). Only use zero clearance box specially designed for the Scandia Avante 900 wood heater. The noggin above the zero clearance box must be of non-combustible material. If not using Scandia Avante Zero Clearance Box, the Avante must be fully encased by non- combustible material. SCOF900 A –... - Page 6 1095mm 840mm 815mm 600mm 1150mm For connecting into existing masonry chimney: The Chimney should be swept prior to installation. The Chimney must not have any hollow sections present. The connecting flue pipe must be sealed to the chimney with fire cement and high temperature resistant rope as required.
- Page 7 For connecting Scandia 10” ZCB Flue Kit onto a Scandia Avante Zero Clearance Box The following drawing is meant as a guide only. Your wood heater must be installed by a qualified person whose work conforms with local council regulations, Australian/New Zealand standards (AS/NZS 2918:2001) &...
- Page 8 Firebox Assembly Remove all loose items from packaging. Place flue hood onto firebox and attach with fixtures supplied. Use at least two people with caution as firebox and hood are quite heavy. Install the three vermiculite panels (330mm x 293mm x 25) in the rear of the firebox. Push rear vermiculite panels together leaving any gaps even on each side.
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Page 9: Operating Your Wood Heater
Operating Your Wood Heater Fuel Your wood heater is designed to burn dry hardwood only.; it is not designed to burn, Soft wood Paper or cardboard, other than small amounts used to light stove. Treated or painted wood ... -
Page 10: Wood Heater Maintenance
Wood Heater Maintenance Check your wood heater regularly Initially, we recommend you check your flue system at least once per month. After the first few months you will notice a pattern of soot and creosote build up and you can then determine an inspection interval for checking soot and creosote build up that is suitable for your wood heater installation. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Fire not burning A wood heater not burning is generally caused by either a shortage of air and/or incorrect or damp fuel. If fuel is not the problem check: There is no blockage in the flue system. ... - Page 12 Scandia Limited Warranty This limited warranty (Warranty) is given by Scandia Heating (Aust) Pty Ltd (ACN 005 868 093) (Scandia or we) to the original retail purchaser (You) of the wood heater to which this Warranty applies. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
- Page 13 (including labour costs). Scandia will only be responsible for transport of the wood heater from the original place of purchase to Scandia’s premises (and back), and replacement or repair in accordance with this Warranty. Contact details...
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