Phoenix Installation and Operation Manual
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WOOD BURNING
An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change
specifications without notice.
Phoenix Ovens,
Revised January 2015. Doc no: M0029.04
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As with all commercial cooking equipment exhaust systems, a regular inspection and cleaning schedule is needed to prevent the
possibility of a hood or duct fire� The frequency of inspection and cleaning will depend on hours of use and type and quality of wood
used as fuel� Only use hardwood species dried to a moisture content of 20% or less�
CREOSOTE: FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote� The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool oven flue of a slow-burning fire� As a result, creosote residue accumulates in the
duct� When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire�
The duct serving this oven should be inspected at least twice a month during the first two months of operation to establish a rate
of creosote buildup and necessary cleaning schedule� If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk
of a flue fire�
The interior floor and dome of the oven do not require creosote or soot removal� The oven flue and exhaust system will require
inspection and cleaning� The exhaust system must be inspected and cleaned per the manufacturer’s and or local code official’s
recommendations�
Wood Stone recommends cleaning and inspection at least monthly on any ventilation system serving
solid fuel equipment.
DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER TO IGNITE WOOD OR SUPPORT THE WOOD FIRE.
Wood should be stored and handled in accordance with the recommendations outlined in NFPA 96.
DISPOSE OF ASH PER THE FOLLOWING:
1.
Place ashes into a metal container with a tight fitting lid�
2.
Place the closed container of ashes on a non-combustible floor or on the ground�
3.
Place the closed container of ashes well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal�
4.
Retain the ashes in the closed container until all the cinders have thoroughly cooled� Ashes can then be disposed of safely�
Wood Stone’s optional Double
Compartment Ash Dolly. View the spec
sheet at
woodstone-corp.com
in the
Tools and Accessories section.