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SCAN 5-2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE T es te d & B ea v e r to n L ist ed b y O r e g o n U SA O M N I-T e s t L a bo r a t o r ie s , In c.
We welcome you as a new owner of a SCAN wood stove. In purchasing a SCAN stove you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of energy systems reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The SCAN stove is one of the finest home wood stoves in the world over.
DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT THE FIREBOX BAFFLE PLATES PROPERLY INSTALLED. BUILD FIRES DIRECTLY UPON THE HEARTH INSIDE THE STOVE. DO NOT USE GRATES, IRONS OR ANY OTHER METHOD TO ELEVATE THE FIRE. THE SCAN STOVES ARE NOT USABLE FOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATION.
The metal label permanently attached to the back of every SCAN stove shows that it has been tested to current UL and ULC safety standards, and gives the name of the testing laboratory. Clearance and installation information is also printed on the label.
The floor One of the main necessary precautions when installing a wood stove is to leave sufficient space between the stove (top, sides, back, front, and under stove pipes) and any other material that can catch fire. If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on a non-combustible hearth pad, which extends 8”...
Combustible Wall Clearance for top vent installation: If the stove is to be placed at side and back walls of combustible materials the following clearances must be kept Stove model 365 mm 150 mm 150 mm All models 14 inch 6 inch 6 inch Combustible Wall Clearance for rear vent installation:...
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. SCAN 5.2 is listed for installation as a vertically top or rear vented stove using a listed class A (UL103HT) for Canada (CAN/ULC-S629) factory built chimney exiting through the ceiling/attic/roof.
Top vent installation Mounting of the flue collar for top vent. Turn the flue collar around and fix the brackets under the top plate. Tighten the two screws with the delivered hexagon spanner (tighten well) Required installation components: • Chimney cap •...
The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney. For use with the SCAN woodstoves the chimney connector MUST be 6” in diameter, with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge black steel or 26 gauge blued steel.
18” below a combustible ceiling. From the factory the stove is prepared for top mounting of the flue collar, but all SCAN stoves have an optional flue outlet, therefore the flue collar can be fitted either on the top or at the rear as required.
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Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs. Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings) or its equivalent.
NOTES: 1. Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass-through system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner flue liner face. 2. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling.
Baffle Plates: The SCAN stove has three baffle plate that must be installed in the upper firebox. When in the proper position, the rear edges of the baffle plates should touch the back wall of the firebox. See the maintenance section of this manual for additional information on removing baffle plates for cleaning and for drawings of fire box inclusive of baffle plates of the stove (see page 16-17).
(fresh air duct), or directly to the stove. Draft Requirements: The SCAN stove is only one component of the total system. The venting system is equally important for achieving the required flow of combustion air to the firebox and for safely removing unwanted combustion byproducts from the appliance.
Your SCAN 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 two years before being used for fuel.
Refueling: To refuel the stove, first move the air intake control to full open, let the fire “liven-up” for about one minute. Open the fuel door about ½” and hold in this position until stove is drafting well. Open the fuel door and add wood.
(pos 1). Use the same procedure for the upper plate (pos 2) and take out plate (pos 3). See the drawing below: Plate 1, 2 and 3. SCAN: Mounting in reverse order, observe: the plates are place as Layout of lining and baffle plates in such that the supporting pins fit into the groove in the plates.
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4. Clean the area where the glass and packing cord are to be installed. 5. For SCAN 5.2 make sure that the small pivots of the closing device fit into the holes of the locking pawls.
Replacement part list: Caution: Use only original SCAN replacement parts. Do not use substitute materials. Article Article # Glass for SCAN 5-2 57055011 Smoke deflector cassette for SCAN 5-2 54999009 05091 Single baffle plate for SCAN 5-2 54050000 091 Set fire bricks for and SCAN 5-2...
6. TROUBLESHOOTING Smoke: - Insufficient chimney draught! - Check if the chimney has the right dimension. - Check if the smoke pipe or chimney is blocked. - Check if the chimney has the right height compared to the surroundings. - Wood with too high moisture content. The wood burns too fast: - Are the air valves adjusted correctly according to the instructions? - Is the smoke deflector plate placed correctly?
WARRANTY CONDITIONS FOR SCAN WOOD BURNING PRODUCTS All SCAN wood stoves; inserts and fireplaces are subject to a strict quality control, before they are shipped to the customer and end user. However, an error may occur, wherefore we back all SCAN wood burning stoves, inserts and fireplaces with an extensive five years limited warranty.
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