Scan Anderson 4-5

yaya*

Hi all,

I have the above stove and I feel like I'm not using it correctly.

I've gone through the manual and I've tried lots of different approaches and sometimes it doesn't and the fire doesn't catch or it does but it's not a good strong fire.

So, I use 2 firefighters, let them catch, I add kindling in a pyramid style, let it catch and then I add one smaller log and another after that? It's good quality kiln dried wood and kindling so don't think it's that?

Any advice?

roy rodgers

could be a problem with the chimney there could be a down draught or not enough of a pull on the chimney or do you have a vent in the room??
have you check the dampers on the stove are they open fully??

yaya*

roy rodgers wrote: »

could be a problem with the chimney there could be a down draught or not enough of a pull on the chimney or do you have a vent in the room??
have you check the dampers on the stove are they open fully??

Thanks for taking the time to reply!

I think this is where my problem could lie-I'm not 100% confident with the primary air / combustion air dials-I've googled them but I'm honestly not so sure when I use them and how I use them?!

There is a vent in the room alright-if there was a problem with the chimney, how would I know that was it?

Thanks for all your help!

Yaya

DenisCork

Hi Yaya,
I usually chop a log into about 6 pieces, I use a couple of these thin pieces with kindling and leave the door for about 15 - 20 minutes to get the chimney good and hot. When there's a good draw from the chimney use your dial to control the burn rate. The info on air controls is on page 2 http://www.scan.dk/ScanArchive/Technical%20documentation/wood/stoves/Scan%2045%20Mini/manual_scan_45_gb_061109.pdf