INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE SCAN DSA 4 Fireplace Insert SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CONTENTS T1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...............................................................................................................................................3 T1.1 Prevent Creosote Fires:...................................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Prevent Over Firing:.................................................................................................................................
Congratulations on your new SCAN DSA wood burning fireplace. We are confident that you will enjoy using your new SCAN DSA fireplace, however it is important that you follow the instructions and advice contained in this manual. For future reference, please take a moment to record the serial number of your fireplace insert on page 2.
2. CAUTIONS IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESLUT. FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA. KEEP START DEVICE CLOSED DURING FIRING OF THIS FIREPLACE, START DEVICE MAY BE OPENED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 5 MINUTES DURING FIRE STARTUP. DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH THE DOOR OPEN.
3. INTRODUCTION / INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3.1 About the SCAN DSA 4 fireplace SCAN DSA 4: CAUTION: Do not operate the fireplace with the start device open or ajar, as this will produce extreme temperatures within the fireplace (over-firing), which could result in a house fire. Damage caused by over firing is not covered by the manufacturers limited warranty 3.2 Smoke Baffle Installation: Install the Upper and Lower Smoke Baffles after the chimney connection has been made. 1.
3.7 Ceramic gasket: The SCAN DSA 4 fireplace is equipped with ceramic gasket to ensure the door and glass are tightly sealed. This ceramic gasket is a wearing part and must be renewed from time to time. Please consult your authorized dealer for replacement parts. FIREPLACE INSTALLATION MUST BE SAFE AND LEGAL! SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DSA FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS.
4. INSTALLATION (Qualified technicians only) The Scan DSA 4 is approved for installation into a masonry fireplace that conforms to the requirements of the Standard of Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning appliances, N.F.P.A. 211 (Latest Edition) or applicable National, Provincial, State or local codes. In Canada, the installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment. In the U.S.
NOTE: Allow extra room for installation, especially above the insert when using a direct or positive connection. 4.2 Fireplace placement requirements The fireplace must be placed so that no combustible materials are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes ,doors), 36” (915 mm) of the front of the fireplace. The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in the illustration below must bet met. 4.
4.3.1 Mantel Clearances 4.3.2 Hearth and floor protection requirements: • When the bottom of the fireplace is installed less than 3 1/2” (88 mm) to the floor, the floor requires thermal protection of 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick mineral fiber millboard with a value of k=1.12 BTU/IN FT2 HR oF. The protection must extend forward 24 inches (610 mm) and 8 inches (203 mm) to each side of the door opening.
4.4 Masonry Fireplace Requirements • • • • • • • • 4.5 The chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection). Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired prior to installation of the fireplace. Chimney height: 15' minimum; 28' maximum. The entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
4.7 Factory-built, Zero –clearance Fireplace ( U.S. ONLY ) The Scan DSA 4 may be installed into a factory-built, prefabricated fireplace in the U.S. only. The factory-built • replace and its chimney must be listed per UL 127. Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. Note: Most factory-built chimney manufacturers offer stainless steel chimney liners, either flexible or rigid. Installation must conform to the manufacturer's instructions.
Surround Panel Installation Use the S-clips and provided with the Surround Panels. Both types of fasteners engage the surround to corresponding slots and holes in the fireplace cabinet. 4.8 Combustion Air Supply: Provide for an adequate supply of air for combustion. Proper ventilation is essential when using a solid fuel-burning appliance. The combustion process uses oxygen from inside the dwelling.
5. OPERATION WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LIGHTER FLUID, KEROSENE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN A FIRE IN THIS INSERT. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHILE IT IS IN USE. 5.1 Break-in Fires: It is normal to smell some fumes during the first couple of fires as the paint cures and manufacturing residues burn off. During this short period, you may wish to open a window or otherwise provide fresh air to the immediate vicinity of the fireplace to alleviate the condition. 5.
5.3 Starting a Fire: Do not elevate the fire. Build fire directly on the bottom of the firebox. To start a fire, pull the Start-up Air valve fully open (small handle to the left of the door handle). Use crumpled paper and enough kindling wood to establish a small brisk-burning fire. Add several larger pieces of wood on top of the burning kindling and allow enough time for the fire to become fully involved. Add a full load of fuel and close and latch the fuel door.
6.3 Removing Baffle Cassette for Cleaning: Be sure that the fire is out and the fireplace is cold before removing the baffle cassette. The placement of firebricks, skamol liners and smoke baffles of your SCAN DSA fireplace is illustrated below. Removal of all firebricks, skamol liners and the baffle cassette should follow in the reverse numeric order (e.g. follow step 5 to 1 see below).
4. Clean the area where the glass and gasket are to be installed. 5. Install the new flat self-adhesive gasket on the edge of the inside surface of the outer door frame around the opening and cut off surplus gasket to make a tight joint. (The side with the adhesive adhere the gasket to the inside of the outer door frame). 6. Carefully place the glass on the outer door frame and install the inner door frame using the screws previously removed. Hold the parts together and install the screws only two turns.
7.0 JØTUL N.A. WOOD-BURNING PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Effective February 1, 2010 This warranty policy applies to wood-burning products identified by Jøtul and Scan trade names, as set forth below. A. Cast Iron, Enamel, and Steel Components: Jøtul North America Inc. (JØTUL) warrants, to the original retail purchaser, that those components of the Jøtul or Scan Stove or Fireplace specified above will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.
IN NO EVENT SHALL JØTUL, ITS PARENT COMPANY, SHAREHOLDERS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR DAMAGES TO A STRUCTURE OR ITS CONTENTS, ARISING UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW WHATSOEVER.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING Smoke: • Insufficient chimney draught! • Check chimney height. Recommended height is minimum 15 feet. • 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.
Manufactured by Jøtul North America, Inc. 55 Hutcherson Dr. Gorham, Maine For Krog-Iversen& Co.
