9690, 11275 & 11290 Fire Deck Coal-FiredOven Installation and Operation Manualinfo@woodstone-corp�com or visit woodstone-corp.comwood stone corporation1801 w. bakerview rd.bellingham, wa 98226 usatf. 800.988.8103t. 360.650.1111f. 360.650.1166OVEN VENTING18An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to changespecifications without notice. FD-(9690, 11275, 11290)-CL,Revised March 2015. Doc no: M0045.02VERY IMPORTANT! WOOD STONE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU SUBMIT VENTING PLANS TO LOCAL CODEAUTHORITIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION.FIRE DECK VENTINGFire Deck model numbers containing a “-CL” must be vented in accordance with codes concerning solid fuel appliances (NFPA96)� Due to the dangers of creosote buildup and sparks entering the duct, these models must be vented separately from all otherkitchen equipment and in a manner acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction� The Wood Stone customer support staff isavailable to answer any questions concerning installation and venting of the oven� Call 800�988�8103 for assistance and technicalsupport�Solid fuel exhaust contains creosote and other substances that accumulate in ducting, creating a risk of fire� The rate of accumulationwill vary� Frequent, regularly scheduled, thorough flue cleaning is the best way to minimize the risk of flue fires�VENTILATION SYSTEM: CREOSOTE AND FLY ASHWhen solid fuel 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 amonth during the first two months of operation to establish the rate of creosote (and fly ash—see below) buildup and the necessarycleaning schedule� If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a flue fire� The interior floor anddome of the oven do not require creosote or soot removal� The oven flue and exhaust system will require inspection and cleaning�The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned per the manufacturer’s and or local code official's recommendations�While coal burning generally produces very little creosote, it does produce fly ash which will accumulate in the duct system� Ifallowed to accumulate the fly ash can block the air flow through the duct� It can also harden over time making removal muchmore difficult� Because of the acidic nature of the fly ash and the combustion products produced from coal burning, the entire ductsystem must be cleaned and inspected on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the ventilation system�WOOD STONE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR VENTING PLANS TO THE AUTHORITYHAVING JURISDICTION BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION OF ANY GAS AND/ORSOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.