Wood Stone Mountain Home WS-MH-4-RFG-IR Installation And Operation Manual
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34Mountain Home Oven Installation and Operation ManualWHAT 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 relative costof various fuelwood species and individual preferences regarding the flavor qualities of various wood types. Thereare a wide variety of good fuelwood species in all geographic locations. Each species of wood has different charac-teristics. The table below should help weigh the pros and cons of various types of wood. Wood from conifers (pinetrees) is not recommended due to its poor fuelwood characteristics (low weight, low-med heat, poor coaling, highsparking and high residual creosote). Do not use pressed wood products in Wood Stone food service equip-ment, they may damage the ceramics.Whichever type of wood you use, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE MOISTURE CONTENT. Properly seasoned woodcontains 20% moisture or less. If wood contains more than 20% moisture, it should not be accepted for use. Woodshould be stored off the ground and out of the rain in an environment that allows good air circulation so that thedrying process can continue. Wet wood is the most common operational difficulty associated with wood-firedcooking equipment. Wood Stone’s optional Mini-Ligno E Wood Moisture Meter can save you from paying for waterwhen you thought you were paying for wood (see the Tools & Accessories section of woodstonehome.com, con-tact your dealer or Wood Stone).*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 SlightApple High-Med 4400 Fair Excellent Few ExcellentAsh High 3500 Fairly difficult Good-Excellent Few SlightBeech High 3800 Difficult Excellent Few GoodBirch (white) Medium 3000 Easy Good Moderate SlightCherry Medium 2000 Fair Excellent Few ExcellentElm High 2300 Very difficult Good Very Few FairHickory Very high 4200 Fairly difficult Excellent Moderate ExcellentMaple (red) High-Med 3200 Fairly difficult Excellent Few GoodMaple (sugar) High 3700 Difficult Excellent Few GoodMesquite Very high Very difficult Excellent Many ExcellentOak (live) Very high 4600 Very difficult Excellent Few FairOak (red) High 3700 Difficult Excellent Few FairOak (white) Very high 4200 Fairly difficult Excellent Few FairPecan High Fair Good Few GoodWhen burned, a pound of wood releases approximately 6,500 BTU/hr, so it is better to compare the price ofwood by the pound rather than by the cord. A full cord of wood measures 4' x 4' x 8' when stacked.Cost per lb = Cost per cordLbs per cord (from above table)Fuelwood FactsAn ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change specifications without notice.woodstonehome.cominfo@woodstonehome.comtf. 800.578.6836f. 360.734.0223Wood Stone Corporation1801 W. Bakerview Rd.Bellingham, WA 98226 U.S.A.M0005.01Rev. May 2014 |
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