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COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES:
Type of Tree Combustion value per m3
(in kWh) Combustion value per kg
(in kWh) Notes
Beech 2.100 4.0 long, continuous fire
Oak 2.100 4.2 long , continuous fire
Birch 1.900 4.3 nice flame image
Pine and Douglas Larch 1.700 4.4 fast, crackling heat
Spruce 1.500 4.5 fast, crackling heat
Storage of the Wood:
The correct storage of the wood is one of the main conditions of an environment-conscious combustion. Only
hereby are you guaranteed optimal combustion values, and that the nature is not unnecessarily polluted.
* The wood should be stored in an airy, sunny, and dry place (ideal: South side)
* There should be about a hand's breadth distance between each layer
* Poplar and spruce should be stored at least one year before being used as fuel
* Lime, alder, and birch should be stored at least one and a half year before being used as fuel
* Beech, ash, and fruit tree should be stored at least two years before being used as fuel
Soot Free Glasses:
The construction of the fireplaces ensures that the glasses stay optimally clean. However, if you use moist wood,
you risk that the glasses get sooty. In this case, the glass should be cleaned from time to time.
Cleaning:
Be careful when you remove ash from the fireplace. There may be embers left as long as 24 hours after the stove
was last used. Never put out the fire with water and never put the ash in inflammable/temperature sensitive
materials and always use rubber gloves when cleaning the fireplace. The SCAN DSA fireplace is equipped with
an ash groove, and it is recommended to leave a small layer of ash in order to facilitate the lighting of the
fireplace. The ash may, when it is cold, be placed in a garbage bag.
Fire Bricks:
Little cracks may arise in the fire bricks because of a minor content of water, especially if the fireplace is
overheated during the first firing. These cracks do not influence the efficiency of the fireplace and are not
covered by the limited warranty.
