INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Wood Stone Bistro WS-BH-4355-RFG-(NG or LP), WS-BH-4343-RFG-(NG or LP), WS-BH-3030-RFG-(NG or LP),WS-BH-4355-RFG-W-(NG or LP), WS-BH-4343-RFG-W-(NG or LP) RESIDENTIAL INTERNAL TRANSITION MODELS WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Additional copies of this manual and prompt responses to service/maintenance questions are available from Wood Stone @ 1-800-578-6836. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS -Do not try to light any appliance. -Do not touch any electrical switch.
WS-BH-4355-RFG, WS-BH-4355-RFG-W Gas-3/4 inch gas inlet (female threaded) 80,500 Btu Natural Gas or 68,000 Btu Propane Maximum gas inlet pressure: 1/2psi (14 inches WC) Electrical 120 VAC, 2 amp, 50/60 Hz Side Front Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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WS-BH-4343-RFG, WS-BH-4343-RFG-W Gas-3/4 inch gas inlet (female threaded) 80,500 Btu Natural Gas or 68,000 Btu Propane Maximum gas inlet pressure: 1/2psi (14 inches WC) Electrical 120 VAC, 2 amp, 50/60 Hz Side Front Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Utility Specifications WS-BH-3030-RFG Gas-3/4 inch gas inlet (female threaded) 55,000 Btu Natural Gas or 42,000 Btu Propane Maximum gas inlet pressure: 1/2psi (14 inches WC) Electrical 120 vac 2 amp, 50/60 Hz Front Side Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
CLEARANCES a. The Wood Stone Bistro should have a minimum 1-inch clearance to combustibles from all sides, 6-inch clearance to combustibles from the top, and 6-inch clearance from the exhaust transition and flue collar. If building a facade that will contact the appliance, use completely non-combustible materials.
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Make sure the pallet jack wheels do not contact the underside of the fork pocket when lifting to avoid damaging the stand. Once you have moved the Bistro to where it will be installed, go to Step 12 on Page 17 for instructions regarding electrical and gas connections. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Install a clevis in the top hole of each side piece of the tipping assembly. Use these for attachment of a lifting strap or chain. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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DANGER: Never attempt to move the unit in this manner on any type of incline or sloped floor. Continue to the exploded diagram and assembly/reassembly instructions. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
Front Panel Rear Panel Side Panel Toe Kick All parts shown above and provided with the unit (except the shipping panel) MUST be installed to ensure the safety and proper operation of the appliance. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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2. On 3030 Models only: Use 3/8" x 3/4" long carriage bolts to attach the sides instead of the 3/8" by 1"long carriage bolts. Side Bolts Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Make sure the pallet jack wheels do not contact the underside of the fork pocket when lifting to avoid damaging the stand. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Discard the shipping panel. 6. Attach the Control Box using (4) 1/4-20 screws. The control box should be oriented so the knob is on the left side of the control box. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Use flexible gas pipe Plug in thermocouple wire here. provided to connect the burner. SV-2 Gas Valve. Plug in igniter wires from the burner here. Attach flexible pilot tube here. Tighten the fitting firmly. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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10. Run a bead of silicone (provided) along the joint between the mantle and the front face on each side of the doorway as shown in the drawing. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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The logset pieces fit onto the studs on the burner guard, behind the opening in the guard, so the logs sit at the rear of the burner opening. Continued on following page. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. An electrical diagram is provided inside the bottom cover of the control box, and at the end of this manual. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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The front panel must not be covered so as to allow access for service to the burner, gas, and electrical components. The appliance should be bolted to the floor using the holes provided at the base of the stand. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Disconnect pilot tube at the gas valve and at the union. Carefully bend the remaining length of tube from the pilot up inside the burner assembly to protect it. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Cap Nut and the main body. If the oven has the optional door assembly installed,remove the door assembly. 4. Remove the control box as shown. (4) 1/4-20 screws Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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Disassemble the stand if necessary. Follow the instructions on Page 8 for tilting and moving the main body. Follow the assembly instructions on Page 11 to reassemble the appliance. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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300 degrees F. Use a stack or curb mounted fan. Wood Stone does not recommend the use of an in-line fan. A single wall chimney/duct connector (of unspecified length) may be used to connect the appliance to a listed building heating appliance chimney also rated as a grease duct.
'OFF' If your Bistro is equipped with the glass doors, you may run the appliance with the glass doors closed. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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See diagram on page 15. There should be very little debris in the tray when the appliance is being operated properly. FIRE PLACEMENT - WS-BH-4343-RFG-W and WS-BH-4355-RFG-W models only. Up to 3 Lbs. of wood may be burned in the WS-BH-4343-RFG-W-(NG or LP) models only. The wood fire is built in the cooking chamber, and must be located to the side and away from the gas burner in the rear.
DAILY MAINTENANCE Cooking Chamber Wood Stone recommends the use of a brass bristled brush for sweeping aside excess food particles that will accumulate on the floor of the cooking chamber during use. The floor can be cleaned with a damp rag. DO NOT USE ICE OR EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR; THIS IS TO PREVENT THERMAL SHOCKING OF THE STONE.
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'LO' when the temperature is below 100 F. Flame Height Control Knob Timer Module Controller Use this knob to raise/lower the flame to control the temperature of the cooking chamber. See following page for Timer programming instructions. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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The 'ON' and 'OFF' settings can be reviewed by holding the respective button for 5 seconds. The time will be displayed for 5 seconds and then revert back to the current time of day. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
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'OFF' time will remain programmed. The clock face icon will blink to indicate this. If the oven is then turned off manually the 'OFF' time will be canceled and the clock face icon will go out. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 2008...
Unit will not turn back on. Please contact Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836 should service be necessary, or if you have any questions about your Wood Stone. Our office hours are 8am to 4:30pm Pacific Standard, Monday through Friday. Questions? Call Wood Stone at 1-800-578-6836...
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: In the event of warranty claim or otherwise, the sole obligation of Wood Stone shall be the repair and/or replacement, at the option of Wood Stone, of the appliance or component or part thereof. Such repair or replacement shall be at the expense of Wood Stone with the exception of travel over 100 miles or two hours, overtime, and holiday charges which shall be at the expense of the purchaser.
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