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M0037.09 SEPTEMBER 2019
Mountain Series CE
Installation and Operation Manual
RFG-IR-(W) INITIAL START-UP
Flame Height
Index Scale
Flame Height
Control Knob
FLAME HEIGHT INDICATOR
INITIAL RFG-IR-(W) OVEN START-UP PROCEDURE
Wood Stone recommends completing this start-up procedure before burning any wood� Models Listed for wood burning will have
a “-W” in the model number�
IMPORTANT:
If at any time you feel that either or both of the burners are not operating properly, turn the oven off and call for
service� Before servicing, disconnect the electrical supply at the breaker and turn off the gas supply at the appliance’s individual
gas shutoff valve� In the event of a power failure, no attempt should be made to operate the oven�
Your oven was cured at the factory� However in the course of shipment, storage on site, etc� the ceramic materials will have
absorbed moisture� It is critical that the procedure below be followed to ensure that this moisture is driven from the ceramic in a
controlled fashion� This will minimize cracking and prevent damage to the oven that could otherwise occur by bringing the oven
to temperature rapidly the first time it is used� This initial procedure need only be followed the first time the oven is fired and/or if
the oven has not been used for an extended period of time�
BEFORE GETTING STARTED
1.
Make sure main gas supply is on (valve parallel with gas line)�
2.
Make sure that the venting system has been tested and approved for operation and is on�
FIRST DAY
1.
Remove the Night Heat Retention Door(s)� Push the ON/OFF button on controller�
It may take awhile for the gas to purge all the air from the gas lines�
2.
Allow oven to operate at the factory settings for 1 hour (Hearth Set Point at 38 °C
(100 °F), radiant flame at its lowest setting)� Leave the Hearth Set Point at 38 °C
(100° F) throughout the entire first day�
3.
After one hour, raise radiant flame to 25% (~60 cm (6") flame, “2” on the Flame Height
Index Scale) using the Flame Height Control Knob� Hold this setting for 4 hours�
4.
After 4 hours at 25% flame, raise to 50% flame (~20 cm (8") flame, “3” on the Flame Height Index Scale) using the Flame
Height Control Knob and hold for at least another 4 hours or until the temperature reaches 260 °C (500 °F)�
5.
Once the temperature reaches 260 °C (500 °F) the oven is ready for use� If you will be shutting the oven down,
see the instructions that follow�
TURNING OFF THE OVEN
1.
Push ON/OFF button� All gas will go off� Put the Night Heat Retention Door(s) in place to retain heat�
NOTE:
Always wait 5 minutes before restarting the oven�
Never run the oven with the Night Heat Retention Door(s) in place.
NOTE:
You may notice some small “crazing” cracks in the ceramic dome and floor after a few heat-ups and cool-downs� This is
normal and will not affect the longevity or performance of the oven� If cracks of 3 mm (1/8") or more develop, contact your local
distributor for evaluation�
NEVER PLACE ANYTHING IN OR ABOVE THE RADIANT FLAME
NIGHT HEAT RETENTION DOORS
NOTE:
Never operate this oven with
the (optional) stainless steel Night Heat
Retention Doors in place� This option is for
heat retention
only
, and should only be
used when the oven is turned OFF�
RFG-IR OVEN OPERATION