The Wood Stone Fire Deck must be vented using a Type 1 exhaust hood, or one constructed and installed
in accordance with NFPA 96 and all relevant local and national codes. Wood Stone offers exhaust hoods
especially designed for the Fire Deck by Gaylord Industries (see HOOD SPECIFICATIONS section).
Fire Deck model numbers containing a -W (other than the “W” in the beginning of the model number) should be vented
in accordance with codes concerning solid fuel appliances (nFpa 96)� Due to the dangers of creosote buildup and of
sparks entering the duct, these models must be vented separately from all other kitchen equipment�
Solid fuel exhaust contains creosote and other substances that accumulate in ducting, creating a risk of fire� the rate
of accumulation will vary with respect to flue gas temperature, wood type and moisture content� Frequent, regularly
scheduled, thorough flue cleaning is the best way to minimize the risk of flue fires� typically, we recommend monthly
cleaning for all solid fuel ovens�
OvENS THAT BURN WOOD: CREOSOTE - AND THE NEED FOR ITS 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 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�
Wood Stone recommends cleaning and inspection at least monthly on
any ventilation system serving solid fuel equipment.
the exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned per the
manufacturer's and or local code official's recommendations�
WOOD STONE RECOMMENDS THAT THE OPERATOR REFER TO THE EXHAUST HOOD MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING. WOOD STONE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU SUBMIT
YOUR VENTING PLANS TO THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION OF
ANY GAS AND/OR SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
FIRE SUPPRESSION: WOOD-FIRED OvENS
this oven must be vented with a type 1 exhaust hood constructed and installed in accordance with nFpa 96� the type
1 hood must be equipped with fire suppression per nFpa 96� the fusible link in the hood must be rated at 450 °F mini-
mum� Wood Stone offers listed exhaust hoods for our ovens that are pre-piped for anSul r-102 fire suppression� all
installations are subject to the approval of the local authority having jurisdiction�
FIRE SUPPRESSION: GAS-FIRED OvENS
this oven must be vented with a type 1 exhaust hood constructed and installed in accordance with nFpa 96� the type
1 hood must be equipped with fire suppression per nFpa 96� the fusible link in the hood must be rated at 450 °F
minimum� Wood Stone offers listed exhaust hoods for our ovens that are pre-piped for anSul r-102 fire suppression�
Wood Stone does not recommend aiming any fire suppression nozzles into the cooking chamber of the oven.
all installations are subject to the approval of the local authority having jurisdiction�
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An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change
specifications without notice.
FD-6045, Revised October 2013
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FD-6045 Fire Deck Oven
installation and Operation manual
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