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COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES:
Type of Tree
Beech
Oak
Birch
Pine and Douglas Larch
Spruce
Storage of the Wood:
The correct storage of the wood is one of the main conditions of an environment-conscious combustion. Only
hereby are you guaranteed optimal combustion values, and that the nature is not unnecessarily polluted.
* The wood should be stored in an airy, sunny, and dry place (ideal: South side)
* There should be about a hand's breadth distance between each layer
* Poplar and spruce should be stored at least one year before being used as fuel
* Lime, alder, and birch should be stored at least one and a half year before being used as fuel
* Beech, ash, and fruit tree should be stored at least two years before being used as fuel
Soot Free Glasses:
The cassette is constructed to keep the glasses clean when the combustion air intake is fully opened. The more
you close the combustion air, the greater is the risk for sooty glasses. Whenever a new portion of wood is placed
in the cassette, it is necessary to open the combustion air completely, and the air intake must not be reduced until
there are clear flames all around the wood. Max. humidity of the wood: 20%.
Fire Bricks:
Little cracks may arise in the firebricks because of a minor content of water, especially if the cassette is
overheated during the first firing. These cracks do not influence the efficiency of the cassette and are not covered
by the guarantee.
If a spare part is needed, please state the number of the firebrick (no 1-4). The number shows also the way of
mounting the firebricks.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The cassette is cleaned with a moist cloth. Spray lacquer is available for repair of possible damages/scratches.
Your dealer has the right spray in the right colour. As there may be minor colour differences, it is recommended
to repair larger areas with natural borders. You will get the best result if the cassette is repaired while it is warm
(remember a good airing during the repair). A possible change of colour to grey is caused by over-firing, i.e. you
have used more wood than recommended.
Cleaning of Glass:
By burning wet wood or lighting with closed dampers, the doors may become sooty. The glasses are however
easily cleaned by use of a special cleaning fluid, which is available at your dealer. Or as follows: Dip a moist
cloth or an old newspaper in the ashes and use this to clean the glass. Attention! The ashes should not get into
contact with your skin! Wipe with a dry cloth. The ceramic door joint must not get wet.
Ceramic Packing Cord:
All SCAN DSA cassettes are equipped with 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.
Combustion value per m3
(in kWh)
2.100
2.100
1.900
1.700
1.500
Combustion value per kg
(in kWh)
4.0
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4
Notes
long, continuous fire
long , continuous fire
nice flame image
fast, crackling heat
fast, crackling heat
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