
WOOD HEATER MAINTENANCE ....continued
ASH REMOVAL
When the stove is out and completely cold you may remove the ash using an ash vacuum or a steel bucket with a lid and shovel.
Place a cover over the bucket so that when removing the bucket the ash does not blow about your house.
CARE OF GLASS
At times, especially when the air controls are turned to low settings or when damp wood is used, the wood heater glass will blacken.
This is caused by fuel that is not completely burnt, but the build-up on the inside of the glass will normally burn off when a good
hot fire is established in the wood heater.
There may be times however when you need to clean the glass. To do this, use a soft cloth and a non-abrasive glass cleaner.
Only ever clean the glass when the wood heater is cold. For best results select from Scandia’s range of glass cleaning products.
When loading fuel into the wood heater, always make sure it is not protruding out through the door opening, as this may break the
glass when you close the door. This is especially relevant when loading logs. Always close the door gently.
If the glass does crack when the wood heater is lit, let the fire die out. Do not open the door until the wood heater has fully cooled.
Replace the glass with the specified replacement part before re-using the wood heater.
DOOR ADJUSTMENTS
Door closing tension adjustment - As door seals age the seal beds into the heater body, this will allow air to be drawn in any gaps
created. Remove the grub screw from the door handle shaft on the inside of the door, this will allow the handle to rotate 360O.
Rotate the handle 1 full turn anti-clockwise and shut the door. Repeat this step until the door offers a little resistance to close.
Replace the grub screw. Over tightening may cause the door to distort and break the glass. If the door is at maximum adjustment
this generally means the door seal will need replacing.
REPLACING PARTS
Always use genuine replacement parts. Only ever make replacements when the wood heater is cold.
All replacement parts can be ordered from www.scandiastoves.com.au.
SURFACE FINISH
To clean your heater wipe lightly with a damp cloth or dust with a duster. Some cleaning products may leave stains on the wood
heater surface. Never use abrasive cloths as these may scratch the surface; take caution when using microfiber cloths as they can
leave swirl marks if used in a circular motion. Painted wood heaters can be re-painted by using a good quality, high temperature
wood heater paint. When re-painting, make sure there is plenty of ventilation and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow the
paint to fully dry before lighting the stove and allow extra ventilation for the first couple of fires as some fumes may emit from the
stove as the paint cures.
Scandia High-Temp Enamel is available at your local Scandia retailer. Visit www.scandiastoves.com.au for details.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Many people under estimate the importance of using a professional installer with experience in wood heating who adheres to
Australian Standards to install their wood fire.
If you are having issues with your wood fire not working the way you think it should, we implore you to speak to your installer
first; they can help you with issues such as burning too much or too little wood, smoke in the room when you open the door,
blackened glass or build-up of creosote during use. A professional installer can also provide guidance on whether the problem is a
manufacturing issue in this instance we will work with them to resolve any issues as soon as possible for you.
It is important to remember that all flue installations must be compliant with Australian Standards. A heater installed with a non-
compliant flue configuration will not perform as advertised or as tested.
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