Specifications

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specifications without notice. (-W). Revised September 2009
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Mountain Series Installation and Operation Manual
manaGinG the oVen Fire
DO NOT USE PRESSED WOOD PRODUCTS IN WOOD STONE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, AS THEY MAY
DAMAGE THE CERAMICS.
THE FIRE
Use only seasoned hardwoods with a moisture content of 20% or less. 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 Wood Stone's Fuel
Wood Facts, or consult factory 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. 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 5-7 lbs. of wood per hour should bring the oven temperature up about 100 degrees 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 by the digital thermometer and should not exceed 850 degrees. Once the desired temperature
is reached, maintain it by addition of wood as needed. Do not toss or throw wood against back or side walls of oven - this
may void the warranty. At the end of the work day, put removable stainless steel door(s) into door opening to hold heat in
the oven overnight.
DO NOT OVER-FIRE THIS OVEN. IF FLAMES ARE SPILLING OUT OF THE DOOR OPENING, OR IF OVEN FLOOR
TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 850 DEGREES F, THEN YOU ARE OVER-FIRING THE OVEN.
ASH DISPOSAL: At the start of the following work day, push glowing coals out of the ash pile with 8" utility peel.
Remove ash with ash shovel, leaving live coals to start the day's fire. Place ashes into metal container with a tight-fitting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, a safe distance from
all combustible materials pending final disposal. They should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled. Check with your dealer about Wood Stone's Ash Dolly.
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
freshen a fire in this oven. Keep all such liquids away from the oven while it is in use.
MANAGING THE FIRE / TEMPERATURE
These suggestions will normally produce an oven floor temperature of 500-600 degrees F. If you need to achieve higher
temperatures, use a little more wood. For lower temperatures use a little less wood.
4' Oven: Maintain 1 log with 6-10" of open flame working on the coal bed.
5' and 6' Ovens: Maintain 1-1 1/2 logs with 8-12" of open flame working on the coal bed.
7' Oven: Maintain 1 1/2-2 logs with 8-14" of open flame working on the coal bed.
MANAGING THE OVEN FIRE