FD-6045-CE and FD-8645-CEFire Deck Installation and Operation ManualPG 11 OF 32M0042�13 JULY 2019VENTINGWood Stone ovens should be vented in accordance with pertinent national, regional and local codes concerning such appliances;check venting plans with the authority having jurisdiction before proceeding with installation�The above statement taking precedence, Wood Stone Corporation recommends the following options:• This Wood Stone Fire Deck oven can be vented as a Type A appliance (with no flue connection), designed to be installed underan exhaust hood (canopy)� The hood must be connected to a grease-rated duct system� The venting system must be designedand installed in accordance with all relevant codes pertaining to grease and smoke producing commercial cooking appliances�Ovens that utilize solid fuel must be vented separately from any non-solid fuel burning appliances� There may be requirementsfor interlocking the oven or its gas supply with the ventilation system� Check with your local code official� Airflow should beadjusted according to the requirements specified by the hood manufacturer and/or local codes�• Model numbers containing a “-W” (other than the first letter of the model number) should be vented in accordance with codesconcerning solid fuel appliances� Due to the dangers of creosote buildup and sparks entering the duct, these models should bevented separately from all other kitchen equipment or in such a manner acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction�Solid fuel exhaust contains creosote and other substances that accumulate in ducting, creating a risk of fire� The rate ofaccumulation 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�Wood Stone recommends cleaning and inspection at least monthlyon any ventilation system serving solid fuel equipment.WOOD STONE RECOMMENDS THAT THE OPERATOR REFER TO THE EXHAUST HOODMANUFACTURERS FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.FAN TEMPERATURE RATINGThe fan must be of a suitable temperature rating�For gas-fired ovens without solid fuel, the fan must be rated for a minimum of 150 °C (300 °F) continuous�For gas-fired ovens utilizing solid fuel, the fan must be rated for a minimum of 232 °C (450 °F) continuous�INTERLOCK SYSTEMThere may be requirements for interlocking the oven or its gas supply with the ventilation system� Check with yourlocal code official�