Phoenix Installation
and Operation Manual
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M0029.09 SEPTEMBER 2017
An ongoing program of product improvement may
require us to change specifications without notice.
WOOD STONE CORPORATION
1801 W. Bakerview Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226 USA
TEL
+1.360.650.1111
FAX
+1.360.650.1166
woodstone-corp.com
WOOD BURNING
NOTE:
Only RFG-W models are intended to allow the additional burning of wood.
All gas-fired models that include a “-W”
in the model number are listed to allow the burning of up to 6�8 kg (15 lbs) of wood per hour for flavor, but MUST be vented as
SOLID FUEL equipment�
Do not over fire the oven.
Wood fire location options
(either left or right side)
Oven Doorway
Radiant burner
The fire should be placed to one side of the oven chamber (either right or left as shown in
diagram at right), 150–250 mm (6-10 inches) away from the doorway of the oven� This is
often described as the 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock position� Burn a maximum of 6�8 kg (15 lbs)�
of wood per hour�
If flames spill out of the doorway, or the oven temperature exceeds
455 °C (850 °F), you are over firing the oven.
Make every effort to keep ash and other debris out of the radiant burner well� Do not
use the radiant burner as a “backstop” when shoveling ash and/or coals out of the oven�
Burner problems resulting from debris or ash in the burner well will not be covered
by the oven warranty.
Using the oven floor brush and ash shovel, move debris only
toward the oven doorway and dispose of safely�
NOTE: Ovens burning solid fuel require a more frequent maintenance schedule.
DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER TO IGNITE WOOD
OR SUPPORT THE WOOD FIRE.
BUILDING & MAINTAINING THE FIRE
Use only seasoned heavy hardwoods with a moisture content of 15–20%� Use of soft woods, such as pine, cedar, hemlock etc�,
or wet “green” wood, will cause a build-up of creosote residue throughout the exhaust system� (See the FUELWOOD FACTS
section of this manual, or consult Wood Stone for information on what types of wood can be used for oven fuel�)
The fire should be ignited a couple of hours before the oven needs to be at cooking temperature�
1.
Stack 3 or 4 small pieces of wood in a conical tepee shape on top of any live coals towards the back of the fire box� Ignite
a fire starter and place it under the wood� Once the oven is being used daily, the fire can be ignited using still glowing coals
from the previous day’s fire�
2.
Once the fire has established, add additional wood to total about 1�4 kg (3 lbs) maximum� Do not toss or throw wood against
back or side walls of oven—this may void the warranty�
3.
At the end of the work day, put removable (optional) stainless steel Heat Retention Night Doors into door opening to hold heat
in the oven overnight�