Wood Stone WS-FD-9690 Installation And Operation Manual

Also see for WS-CS-90-112: Installation and operation manual

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An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to changespecifications without notice. FD-9690, FD-11275, FD-11290 andCS-90-112, Revised June 2015. Doc no: M0041.0428info@woodstone-corp.com or visit woodstone-corp.comwood stone corporation1801 w. bakerview rd.bellingham, wa 98226 usatf. 800.988.8103t. 360.650.1111f. 360.650.1166FD-9690, 11275, 11290 & CS-90-112Fire Deck Installation and Operation ManualFUELWOOD FACTSWHAT 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 cost of variousfuelwood species and individual preferences regarding the flavor qualities of various wood types� There are a wide variety of goodfuelwood species in all geographic locations� Each species of wood has different characteristics� The table below should helpweigh the pros and cons of various types of wood� Wood from conifers (pine trees) is not recommended due to its poor fuelwoodcharacteristics (low weight, low-med heat, poor coaling, high sparking and high residual creosote)�Whichever type of wood you use, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE MOISTURE CONTENT. Properly seasoned wood contains 20%moisture or less� If wood contains more than 20% moisture, it should not be accepted for use� Wood should be stored off the groundand out of the rain in an environment that allows good air circulation so that the drying process can continue� Wet wood is the mostcommon operational difficulty associated with wood-fired cooking equipment� Wood Stone’s optional Mini-Ligno E Wood MoistureMeter can save you from paying for water when you thought you were paying for wood (see the Tools & Accessories section ofwoodstone-corp.com, contact your dealer or Wood Stone)�Do not usepressed woodproducts inWood Stoneequipment. Theymay damagethe ceramicsand void thewarranty.*The desirability ofvarious fragrancesis largely a matter ofpersonal preference�Wood Type Heat Lb/Cord Lighting Coaling Sparks Fragrance*Alder Med-Low 2,500 Fair Good Moderate SlightApple High-Med 4,400 Fair Excellent Few ExcellentAsh High 3,500 Fairly Difficult Good-Excellent Few SlightBeech High 3,800 Difficult Excellent Few GoodBirch (white) Medium 3,000 Easy Good Moderate SlightCherry Medium 2,000 Fair Excellent Few ExcellentElm High 2,300 Very Difficult Good Very Few FairHickory Very High 4,200 Fairly Difficult Excellent Moderate ExcellentMaple (red) High-Med 3,200 Fairly Difficult Excellent Few GoodMaple (sugar) High 3,700 Difficult Excellent Few GoodMesquite Very High Very Difficult Excellent Many ExcellentOak (live) Very High 4,600 Very Difficult Excellent Few FairOak (red) High 3,700 Difficult Excellent Few FairOak (white) Very High 4,200 Fairly Difficult Excellent Few FairPecan High Fair Good Few GoodCalculate your approximate monthly, daily and hourly fuel-wood costs using the following formulas:The cost of well-seasoned hardwood varies greatly with geographical location�Cost per month = A x C Cost per day = A x C Cost per hour = A x C30 3012 hr dayA = Cost/cord (from wood supplier)B = lb/cord (from above table)C = Cords/mth (from experience, or call Wood Stone for an estimate)When burned, a pound of any wood releases approximately 6,500 BTU/hr, so it is better to compare theprice of wood by the pound rather than by the cord� A full cord of wood measures 4' x 4' x 8' when stacked�Cost per lb = AB( )