
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Scotsman Jun-10
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1.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kerr Scotsman wood furnace. Developed in Atlantic
Canada, this Kerr furnace has been designed to allow you to heat your home with wood, one
of North America’s most abundant fuels. Designed with you in mind, the furnace will provide
you with many years of safe, efficient central heating.
To ensure you have a clear understanding of the operating procedures of this furnace, please
take the time to read the remainder of this section on operating procedures. If you have any
questions, your Kerr dealer will be happy to answer them for you.
1.2 WOOD-BURNING
The furnace will burn most wood fuels; however it is recommended that only dry, seasoned
hardwood be used as much as possible since it affords cleaner, safer and more efficient
operation. Burning seasoned hardwood will leave less ash, soot and creosote residue and will
require fueling less often. Use smaller loads of wood on warmer days.
WARNING: DO NOT use chemicals or fluids to start the fire or during operation.
DO NOT burn driftwood or manufactured logs (compressed wood).
Before adding fuel to an existing fire turn up the thermostat for about five minutes or lift damper
chain to hold damper fully open for about one minute before opening the loading door. This
action will allow residual smoke to clear from the combustion chamber and reduce smoke
entering the basement during refueling.
Twice daily refueling may be sufficient in modern well-insulated homes. However, Kerr
recommends that small fuel loads be added morning, noon and early evening and late
evening, rather than large quantities infrequently. A small intense fire will burn more efficiently
than a large smoldering fire in the furnace and will produce less creosote.
When refueling the furnace, the remaining coals should be raked to the front of the combustion
chamber before adding any new fuel. Place the fresh supply of wood to the rear of the
combustion chamber. This gives more of an even cigar type fuel burn, rather than a large hot
fire to a slow amber fire. This will help create a more even and efficient burn. The furnace
owner should attempt to gauge fuel quantities with outdoor temperatures; a little practice will
provide greater satisfaction and efficiency.
WARNING: This furnace is not to be used with an automatic stoker.
Keep firing door tightly closed and maintain door seal in good condition.