Barrel Roasting Oven
Installation and Operation Manual
An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change
specifications without notice.
WS-BRO, Revised January 2014.
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ASH DISPOSAL & CLEANING
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REMOVAL OF CREOSOTE AND SOOT
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� See the
FUELWOOD FACTS section at the end of this manual�
CREOSOTE: FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors that 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 on the flue lining and exhaust hood� When ignited, the 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. The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned per the
manufacturer’s and or local code official’s recommendations. Typically, we recommend monthly cleaning for
all solid fuel ovens.
DISPOSE OF ASHES
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�
NOTE:
Wood Stone’s stainless steel ash shovel and double compartment ash disposal system offer a safe and convenient
way to dispose of ash� See the Tools & Accessories section of
woodstone-corp.com
for details�
NEVER POUR WATER INTO THE CERAMIC VESSEL
CERAMIC VESSEL
Any accumulation of soil on the ceramic vessel can be removed (if desired) by operating the oven at high temperature
until the buildup is gone� Stainless and other metal surfaces should be cleaned as necessary, using a mild detergent and
a nonabrasive scouring pad�
ASH DISPOSAL & CLEANING
