Bistro Line Installationand Operation ManualPG 33 OF 40M0025�14 SEPTEMBER 2017An ongoing program of product improvement mayrequire us to change specifications without notice.WOOD STONE CORPORATION1801 W. Bakerview Rd.Bellingham, WA 98226 USATOLL FREE 800.988.8103TEL 360.650.1111FAX 360.650.1166E-MAIL info@woodstone-corp.comwoodstone-corp.comWOOD BURNINGAs with all commercial cooking equipment exhaust systems, a regular inspection and cleaning schedule is needed to prevent thepossibility of a hood or duct fire� The frequency of inspection and cleaning will depend on hours of use and type and quality of woodused as fuel� Only use hardwood species dried to a moisture content of 20% or less�WHEN BURNING WOOD, USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY.DO NOT USE PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS OVEN.CREOSOTE: FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVALWhen 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 inthe 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 a rateof creosote buildup and necessary cleaning schedule� If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce therisk 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 requireinspection and cleaning� The exhaust system must be inspected and cleaned per the manufacturer’s and or local code official’srecommendations� Wood Stone recommends cleaning and inspection at least monthly on any ventilation system servingsolid fuel equipment.DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER TO IGNITE WOOD OR SUPPORT THE WOOD FIRE.Wood should be stored and handled in accordance with the recommendations outlined in NFPA 96.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�Wood Stone’s optional Double Compart-ment Ash Dolly. View the spec sheet atwoodstone-corp.com in the Tools andAccessories section.