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M0324.00 APRIL 2020
Traditional Series CE
Installation and Operation Manual
W-IR DAILY OPERATION
BUILDING THE FIRE
(see Wood Burning section later in this manual for additional information)
Build a small kindling fire of 2.25–3 kg (5–7 lbs) of heavy, hardwood. We suggest using a fire starter (paraffin/sawdust stick) to
start the fire. Begin with (3) small pieces of wood (about 25–76mm (1–3") diameter and 356–406mm (14–16") in length). The
fire should be located on side of the oven chamber opposite the radiant gas burner. The fire may be burned at the back of the
oven at the center provided the coal bed is kept at least 305mm (1 ft.) away from the Radiant Burner. Wood may be burned at a
rate not to exceed 6.8 kg (15 lbs) per hour.
Use only seasoned hardwoods with a moisture content of 15–20%. Use of soft woods, such as pine, cedar, hemlock etc., and
wet or “green” wood, will cause a build-up of residue throughout the exhaust system. (See the FUELWOOD FACTS section of this
manual, or consult your local distributor 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, and can be located practically
anywhere in the oven, far enough inside and of a size that doesn’t permit the flame to go up the flue. Once the oven is being used
daily, the fire can be ignited using still glowing coals from the previous day’s fire. The oven is heated more evenly and effectively
by the fire positioned on the side rather than in the rear of the oven.
Adding about 2.25–3 kg (5–7 lbs) of wood per hour should bring the oven temperature up about 38 °C (100 °F) per hour (this
will vary slightly depending on the type and moisture content of the wood and the size of the oven).
The floor temperature is indicated in the Hearth Temperature display
on the Controller and should not exceed 454 °C (850 °F).
Once the desired temperature is reached, maintain it by adding wood as needed. Do not toss or throw wood against back or side
walls of oven—this will damage the oven and void the warranty.
At the end of the work day, turn OFF the oven and put removable stainless steel Heat Retention Night door(s) into door opening to
hold heat in the oven overnight. These door(s) are used for nighttime heat retention only.
Do not operate the oven with doors in
place.
HOW TO READ HEARTH TEMPERATURE
The floor temperature is continuously displayed by the Controller in the top window labeled
. This
reading is being taken by a thermocouple about 25mm (1") below the floor surface, so the actual
surface temperature may be somewhat different.
MANAGING THE FIRE / TEMPERATURE
These suggestions will normally produce a floor temperature of 260–315 °C (500–600 °F).
If you need to achieve higher temperatures, use a little more wood. For lower temperatures,
use a little less wood.
TS-5 & TS-6:
To maintain temperature: 1–1½ logs with 203–305mm (8–12") of open flame working on
the coal bed.
TURNING OFF THE BURNER
Push the ON/OFF button on the Controller to turn the Underfloor IR burner OFF. The burner will go out and the digital readout on
the Controller will go blank.
Night Heat
Retention Door(s)