REMOvAL OF CREOSOTE AND SOOTONLY RFG�W MODELS ARE INTENDED TO ALLOW ThE ADDITIONAL BURNING OF WOOD.As with all commercial cooking equipment exhaust systems, a regular inspection and cleaning schedule is needed toprevent the possibility of a hood or duct fire. The frequency of inspection and cleaning will depend on hours of use andtype and quality of wood used as fuel. Only use hardwood species dried to a moisture content of 20% or less.When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to formcreosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool oven flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residueaccumulates 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 establisha rate of creosote buildup and necessary cleaning schedule. If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removedto 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 willrequire inspection and cleaning. The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned per the manufacturer's and orlocal code official's recommendations. Dispose of ash per the following: Place ashes into a metal container with a tightfitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away fromall combustible materials, pending final disposal. They should be retained in the closed container until all the cindershave thoroughly cooled. Ashes can then be disposed of safely. Wood Stone's stainless steel ash shovel and, doublecompartment ash disposal system is a safe and convenient way to dispose of ash.27Wood Stone CorPoration1801 W. Bakerview Rd.Bellingham, WA 98226 USAToll Free (800) 988-8103Tel (360) 650-1111Fax (360) 650-1166Info@www.woodstone�corp.com or visit www.woodstone-corp.comPhoenix Installation and Operation ManualSaFetY ConSiderationSAn ongoing program of product improvement may require us to changespecifications without notice.WS�PX�3030, WS�PX�4343, WS�PX�4355Revised September 2009SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS