artisan Umbria modular oven User instructions

Umbria modular oven assembly and operating manual
Artisan wood fired ovens 13380 Corniche Road Garden Bay B.C. V0N 1S0 604 883 9848
[email protected] www.artisanwoodfiredovens.ca
A major cause of oven related fire is failure to maintain the required
Clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of utmost importance
That this oven be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
This oven is designed and intended for outdoor use only

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Table of contents;
Page 1 Front cover.
Page 2 General safety warnings.
Page 3 Warranty details.
Page 4 Table of contents.
Page 5 Oven clearances.
Page 6 Overview and foundation.
Page 7 Umbria kit components.
Page 8 Oven dimensions.
Page 9 Oven stand foundation.
Page 10 Oven stand block work.
Page 11 Oven stand top.
Page 12 Oven assembly overview.
Page 13 Oven assembly, dome insulation, chimney and arch.
Page 14 Oven assembly, mesh and stucco.
Page 15 Oven assembly, final stucco and design options.
Page 16 Curing your oven, firing and operation.
Page 17 Maintenance.

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WARNING: Read all instructions before installing and operating your oven. Failure to follow
the instructions may result in property damage, oven damage, bodily injury or even death.
A fire may result if the oven is not installed correctly and the correct distances to combustible materials
are not maintained. It is essential to only use building and insulation materials designed for the purpose.
The correct distances are in this manual.
Use proper safety equipment , including gloves and breathing equipment when installing this oven.
The oven can reach high temperatures. Use pizza oven tools or heat proof long sleeve gloves to reach
into the oven.
Use firewood for burning only. Maple and alder are recommended woods . Use kindling size pieces to
maintain a clean burning fire. The drier the wood the better the oven will work and the least smoke will
be produced.
Do not use fir or other resinous woods and do not use any liquid fuels to start or maintain the fire.
Do not burn rubbish, pressure treated lumber, laminated wood or wet wood .
Keep children and pets away from a hot oven.
Dispose of ashes using a metal shovel and place in a metal container with a tight fitted lid. The container
should be stored on a non combustible surface away from all combustible material. Dispose of ash only
when completely cold.
Do not fully close the oven door when there is a fire in the oven. This will cause a build up of flammable
wood gas which will cause the fire to erupt when the door is removed.
The door can be angled slightly in the entrance to allow air to enter the oven and retain more heat from
the fire.
Do not use water to dampen or extinguish the fire as this will cause thermal shock to the structure.
Although your oven has been through a curing procedure , it is good practice to gradually bring the oven
up to operating temperatures by slowly increasing the fire size.
If the oven has not been used in a while ie over winter, gradual heating of the oven is essential to dry
out moisture absorbed from the atmosphere.

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Limited Warranty
Artisan wood fired ovens warrants its ovens to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of shipment.
Qualifications to the warranty
The warranty shall not apply to:
1/ To any oven or related equipment or accessory that is improperly installed or maintained or that has
not been installed in accordance with Artisan oven instructions and local building codes.
2/ If the oven has been subjected to non-standard use including burning fuels with abnormal burning
characteristics, such as driftwood, coal and wood with binders such as plywood., that burn at high tem-
peratures and cause damage to the oven.
3/ Normal wear and tear.
4/ To any cracking caused by over firing or failure to follow initial curing procedure.
Limitation on warranty
It is expressly agreed and understood that Artisan wood fired oven’s sole obligation under this warranty
expressed or implied and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be limited to replacement, repair or
refund.
The liability of Artisan wood fired ovens for warranty claims (regardless of the legal theory asserted such
as breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence ,tort, violation of statue or regulation, strict products
liability, consumer protection statutes or deceptive trade practices) or damages (including settlements,
judgments and awards, and costs, including attorneys fees and expenses incurred in defending claims)
arising out of the oven, shall not be greater than the actual price of the oven with respect to which the
warranty claim or damages arises.
Under no circumstances is Artisan wood fired ovens liable for consequential, special, incidental or indirect
damages of any kind or type including without limitation, claims from original purchaser, or other third
parties, prospective or present loss of profits, business reputation or goodwill, even if Artisan wood fired
ovens was aware of potential for such damage.
Investigation of claims against warranty
Artisan wood fired ovens reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this warranty and to
decide upon the method of settlement.
How to register a claim against warranty
In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid , Artisan wood fired ovens must be notified in writing
or by telephone and should include delivery date and nature of problem.

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Oven clearances:
It is essential to maintain clearance between the oven and any combustible material such as walls and
ceilings. 1” clearance is required from the side of the dome and 15” above the top of the dome.
If the space between the legs of the oven is used for wood storage , it is recommended to have a metal
container or box to prevent the possibility of sparks or embers from contacting the wood.
Floor hearth extension:
The minimum floor hearth extensions from the oven door opening to combustible floors are as follows;
30” to either side of the door opening and 36” in front of the door opening.