Owner`s manual

Scotsman Wood Furnace – Instruction Manual
Scotsman Nov-05
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1.9 HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST
o Keep area around unit clean and clear of combustibles.
o Use only dry wood. DO NOT burn garbage, gasoline or naphtha.
o Load carefully.
o Remove ashes as directed.
o Watch for soot build up in smoke pipe – clean regularly.
o Clean furnace heat exchanger regularly.
o Be aware of danger due to over firing unit.
o Do not load above maximum loading level (middle of loading door) or
overheating may result.
o This unit is NOT suitable for automatic stoking.
o Load carefully. Do not slam fuel against rear or sides of firebox. This may
damage the firebox.
o Always observe the following minimum clearances to combustible materials –
Front 48” (1220 mm); one side 6” (152 mm); opposite side and rear 24” (610
mm); and flue pipe 18” (465 mm).
o Do not store solid fuel within the above clearances or within the space required
for charging and ash removal.
o Establish a routine for storage of fuel, care of the appliance, and firing
techniques.