Omnitron Systems A10 - Manual

6 NOTE: The clearances expressed in inches are those approved for installation in the United States. The clearances in expressed in millimeters are those approved for installations in Canada. Different test standards for the respective countries may result in differences in the clearance requirement...

7 Corner installation Floor protection for Corner Installation A B C D USA 16" 4” 69 5/8” 98 ½” Canada 457 1840 2602 In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend under the stovepipe a minimum of 2” (50mm) beyond either side of the pipe. Ceiling Height: Do not install in an a...

10 Mobile Home Installation: US only In addition to standard installation the following requirements are mandatory for installation in a mobile home. The stove must be permanently bolted to the floor of the mobile home using the floor screws provided. Note: If the composition of the manufactured (mo...

11 Outside air requirements Required for mobile home and in certain localities (Check with building officials) Outside air must not be drawn from an enclosed space (garage or other unventilated spaces) When using outside air, find a location where the chimney and outside air hole do not interfere wi...

13 Chimney Connection The chimney connector is ether a single or double walled pipe, depending on the type of installation, 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 ...

14 Rear Vent Installation For venting into a masonry or a back standing steel chimney through the top vent the top horizontal portion of a single wall connector pipe can be located not closer than 18” below a combustible ceiling. From the factory the stove is prepared for top mounting of the flue co...

16 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 conce...

17 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Ash Drawer The ash drawer located behind the fuel door is designed to make cleaning easier by containing the ashes in a removable drawer Ash Grate Above the ash drawer, located in the floor of the firebox is a rotating ash grate to facilitate transferring ashes from the fi...

18 Ceramic Packing Cord These stoves are equipped with a 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. Protected Wall Reduced Clearances Local c...

19 Starting a Fire: Do not elevate the fire. Build fire directly on the hearth inside the stove; do not build fire above or in front of the log retainer. To start a fire: Pull the start device and air intake control to fully open. In addition, to help with the start-up, you may also leave the fuel d...

20 Removing Baffle for Cleaning Be sure the fire is out and the stove is cold before removing baffle plate. Be cautions with handling the plates because the plates are made of a delicate material; which easily broke if not handle with care. Removal of the lower plate: lift the plate (pos 1) up from ...

21 Air Tube removal: Remove the screw (pos.1) on the left air tube collar (pos.3). Slide the air tube (pos.2) to the right, swing it down and remove it. Replacement Part List SCAN A10 Caution: Use only original SCAN A10 replacement part. Do not use substitute materials. Replacement part Part # Glass...

22 Creosote Formation and the Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulate...

23 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 excessive moisture content. The wood burns too fast: - A...

24 7. 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, should an error occur, we back all SCAN wood burning stoves, inserts, and fireplaces with an e...