Wood Stone WS-PWG-5426, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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Fuelwood Facts
Professional Series Grill Installation and Operation Manual
WHAT TYPE OF WOOD SHOULD YOU USE TO FIRE YOUR SOLID FUEL COOKING EQUIPMENT?
The answer to this question depends on several considerations: geographical location, availability and rela-
tive cost of various fuelwood species and individual preferences regarding the flavor qualities of various wood
types. There are a wide variety of good fuelwood species in all geographic locations. Each species of wood has
different characteristics. The table below should help weigh the pros and cons of various types of wood. The
best woods for cooking are heavy hardwoods with an average length of 16-18" and a diameter of 3-5" (either
full logs or the sides of split wood). Heavy hardwoods are preferred because they require less labor to main-
tain the same amount of heat. Wood from conifers (pine trees) is not recommended due to its poor fuelwood
characteristics (low weight, low-med heat, poor coaling, high sparking and high residual creosote).
Whichever type of wood you use, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE MOISTURE CONTENT. Properly seasoned
wood (cured for 12-16 months) contains 20% moisture or less. If wood contains more than 20% moisture, it
should not be accepted for use, as it will produce more creosote residue, which accumulates on the flue lining
and exhaust hood, increasing the risk of fire. Wood should be stored off the ground and out of the rain in an
environment that allows good air circulation so the drying process can continue (follow the recommendations
in NFPA 96 for safe wood storage and handling practices). Wet wood is the most common operational difficul-
ty associated with wood-fired cooking equipment. Wood Stone’s optional Mini-Ligno E Wood Moisture Meter
can save you from paying for water when you thought you were paying for wood (see the Tools & Accessories
section of
woodstonehome.com under products )
.
Do not use pressed wood products in Wood Stone food service equipment; they may damage the ceramics.
Damage caused by use of pressed wood and similar products is not covered under the warranty.
* The desirability of
various fragrances
is largely a matter
of personal
preference.
Wood Type Heat Lb/Cord Lighting Coaling Sparks Fragrance*
Alder Med-Low 2500 Fair Good Moderate Slight
Apple High-Med 4400 Fair Excellent Few Excellent
Ash High 3500 Fairly Difficult Good-Excellent Few Slight
Beech High 3800 Difficult Excellent Few Good
Birch (white) Medium 3000 Easy Good Moderate Slight
Cherry Medium 2000 Fair Excellent Few Excellent
Elm High 2300 Very Difficult Good Very Few Fair
Hickory Very High 4200 Fairly Difficult Excellent Moderate Excellent
Maple (red) High-Med 3200 Fairly Difficult Excellent Few Good
Maple (sugar) High 3700 Difficult Excellent Few Good
Mesquite Very High Very Difficult Excellent Many Excellent
Oak (live) Very High 4600 Very Difficult Excellent Few Fair
Oak (red) High 3700 Difficult Excellent Few Fair
Oak (white) Very High 4200 Fairly Difficult Excellent Few Fair
Pecan High Fair Good Few Good