Technical data

Mountain Series CE
Installation and Operation Manual
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An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change
specifications without notice. WS-MS-(RFG, RFG-IR)-CE,
Revised May 2014 Doc no: M0037.01
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WOOD BURNING
Radiant burner
Alternative wood
fire locations
Oven Doorway
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. Call with questions regarding maintenance frequency.
WS-MS-RFG-W-CE and RFG-IR-W-CE models are approved to allow the burning of wood in the cooking chamber in addition to
the gas burners� When burning wood, the fire should be placed to one side of the oven chamber, as close to the door opening as
is possible (this is often described as the 8 o’clock or 4 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 454 °C (850°F), you are over firing the oven.
DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER TO IGNITE WOOD OR SUPPORT THE WOOD 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 must be inspected and cleaned per the manufacturer’s and or local code official’s
recommendations� Wood Stone recommends cleaning and inspection at least monthly on any ventilation system serving
solid fuel equipment.
DISPOSE OF ASH PER THE FOLLOWING:
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�
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BURNING SOLID FUEL
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�
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�
The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned per the manufacturer’s and or local code official’s recommendations� Wood
Stone recommends cleaning and inspection at least monthly on any ventilation system serving solid fuel equipment.