Burntech Wood Fired Outdoor Oven Owner's manual

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Wood Fired Outdoor Oven Installation,
Operation, Maintenance and Owner’s Manual
A Product of Burntech Fireplace Solutions
Important: This manual contains assembly rules, installation steps, and guidelines, for use and
maintenance instructions for the Wood Fired Oven. This manual must become the property of and to be
reviewed by all current and future users of this product. It is the responsibility of the installer of this
product to ensure that the instructions in this manual are followed exactly. It is the responsibility of the
general contractor and the installer to provide adequate clearances from all Wood Fired Oven surfaces
as specified in this manual.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference
Be Sure to Read Entire Manual Before Beginning Construction.
Contents of this manual may change without prior notification.
THIS Wood Fired Oven Is Designed for Outdoor Use Only
with SOLID WOOD LOGS
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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General Information
The Burntech Wood Fired Oven is a
prefabricated, refractory modular wood fired oven
designed for field assembly. The system consists of
interlocking precast components which are adhered
together with masonry mortar.
It includes all the parts necessary for assembly of a
complete Wood Fired Oven.
Each Burntech precast component is designed for a
specific part of the oven such that only one means for
assembly is possible.
The various BurntechWood Fired Oven components
will be described and illustrated in the following pages.
Close attention should be paid to each component
group’s specifications and installation requirements as
described in this manual.
Important: Due to the heat and weight issues, the
Burntech Wood Fired Oven, Table Top version installation
requires a non-combustible base with no wood
underpinnings, prepare custom base to handle the
Burntech Oven 684 lbs. with optional base support weight
580 lbs. for a total of 1264 lbs.
STANDARD TABLE TOP
STANDARD TABLE TOP VERSION
SHOWN WITH WOOD STORAGE BASE (SOLD SEPARATELY)
BURNTECH OVEN WITH BASE (SOLD SEPARATELY)

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Intended Use Statement
Intended Product Use Statement:
The BURNTECH Wood Fired Oven is intended to
burn solid wood fuel.
Note: This Wood Fired Oven is NOT designed to sit directly
on a combustible floor system.
This Wood Fired Oven is intended for use as an
outdoor oven appliance only and is not intended for
indoor use.
Over firing, abusive burning or mistreatment will void
any claims (e.g. burning construction debris or other highly
flammable material, fiber bound logs; tossing, kicking, or
otherwise forcing logs into the oven).
Burntech Wood Fired Ovens are unique outdoor
Wood Fired Ovens. Burntech Wood Fired Oven units
are intended for installation outside residential homes
and other buildings of conventional construction.
Note: Important areas of concern with the installation of
these Burntech Wood Fired Ovens are: construction of
proper load bearing foundation and concrete support slab;
proper assembly finishing materials to the Wood Fired
Oven opening.
Each of these important topics will be covered
in detail throughout this manual. Installation personnel
must give special attention to each topic of the installation
process.
Burntech is not responsible for other
construction work around the Burntech Wood Fired
Oven unit.
Note: “Do not scale drawings”. Illustrations in this manual
are not to scale and are intended to show “typical”
installations.
WARNING: Any application other than the “Intended Use”
as stated above is in violation of the manufacturer’s
instructions and is hereby prohibited. Such violation may
cause immediate hazard, property damage or loss of life
and will void all liabilities to the manufacturer and will void
all warranties explicit or implied.
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Before starting the Burntech Wood Fired Oven
installation, read these installation instructions carefully
to be sure you understand them completely. Failure to
follow them could cause oven malfunction resulting in
serious injury or property damage.
2. Always check local building codes governing outdoor
appliance installations before starting. Make sure that the
area around the oven is free of dry brush and that trees
and wood structures are at least 10 feet from the
appliance. Proper spark arrestor wire should be used.
Safety Instructions
3.
Burntech Wood Fired Ovens are intended for use in an
outdoor situation where a traditional, masonry pizza/
bread oven would be utilized. The Burntech Wood Fired
Oven is designed to vent from the top of the oven and
proper installation of chimney is required. The optional
door for the front opening will enhance the operation of
the oven.
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Before cleaning, allow the oven to cool. Use a dry
brush and wet mop to clean; water only, no solvents.
5. Use only solid, dry wood fuel in this unit. Do not use
artificial wax based logs, chemical chimney cleaners or
flame colorants in this Wood Fired Oven.
6. Never use gasoline, kerosene, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen
up” a fire in this Wood Fired Oven. Keep all flammable
liquids at a safe distance from the Oven.
7. Do not use an insert or any other product not specified
for use with the Burntech Wood Fired Ovens unless
written authorization is given by Burntech. Failure to heed
this warning may cause a fire hazard and will void the
warranty.
8. When in doubt about a component’s usability - has
visible or suspected physical damage - consult your
Burntech distributor or authorized Burntech
representative for advice.
9.
Modification to the Burntech Wood Fired Oven
components not mentioned in this manual may void
claims, and could result in an unsafe and potentially
dangerous installation.
Alterations to the Burntech Wood Fired Oven are
allowed only with prior written approval and
instructions from Burntech . The installer indemnifies
the manufacturer of all claims and under no
circumstances will manufacturer be liable for
consequential, incidental, indirect, punitive or other
damages of any kind or nature, whether foreseeable or
not, based on any claim by any party as to the
modifications of the Burntech Wood Fired Oven.
10. Never leave children unattended when there is a fire
burning in the Burntech Wood Fired Oven.

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Component List

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Wood Storage (Optional)
Table Top
Masonry Chimney (Optional)

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Assembly Instructions –Optional Base
Note: Burntech mortar can be troweled over the face of
a joint where it has squeezed out while setting
components. It is not intended that the exposed faces of
the Burntech components be completely covered with
the mortar.
Installation of Optional Base
Step 1:
Set the first course of the wood storage base back
and side walls into place. It may be convenient to dry set
the first course of side and back walls into place and then
to trace their position on the base plate with a pencil.
After outlining the dry set pieces, remove them and apply
Burntech Mortar to the areas traced on the base plate
where the side walls and back wall are to sit. By doing this,
the first layer of wall components can be set directly into
mortar already applied to the proper areas on the base
plate. Prior to applying the mortar to the surfaces of the
blocks, use a water dampened sponge to dampen the
areas where mortar will be applied. Be sure to put
Burntech Mortar on the contact surfaces of the vertical
joints where the side wall and back wall components
connect. (Figure 1)
Step 2:
Continue assembly of the second, third, courses of
the storage base side wall and back wall. Apply mortar to
dampened top of each layer of wall components, set the
next course above into place. Be sure to mortar all vertical
joints of the side wall to back wall connection when setting
each component to its mate.
Step 3:
After the third row of the side wall is complete,
insert 28” rebar vertically through the cells. (Figure 2) Top
that off with the fourth row of the storage base.
Step 4:
Once the side wall assembly is complete it is
necessary to place the steel T-bar minimum 4”x 4”x 3/8”
across the front face of the two sided opening before
building the oven assembly. (Figure 3)
Notch the ends of each sidewall equal to the thickness of
the steel as shown. Each end of the steel angles must bear
fully at least 3” onto the side wall assembly.
After: look for some mortar to squeeze out along the joints
of all contact surfaces as a sign that the joint is thoroughly
sealed with the approved mortar.
Step 5:
Make sure that the storage base assembly has been
set level and square. Adjust as required while the mortar is
still wet.
Make a final inspection of all contact joints in the
storage base assembly to be sure they are properly sealed.
Fill any and all gaps in the assembly as necessary, with the
approved mortar.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

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Assembly Instructions - Table Top
Step 6:
Align Right Side Hearth to the outline created. The
overall width should allow for an approximate gap of 1/8”
between slabs for the additional mortar to unite the
remaining slab. Check for surface flatness, level if
necessary. Then lay the Left Side Hearth. This will become
your base plate. (Figure 4)
Step 7:
Set the Front and Rear Dome in place. Use the damp
sponge to wet the surfaces where mortar will be applied.
Check that all is level. If you need to make adjustments,
use shims. Place one or more of these shims between the
lowest wall component and the top surface of the base
plate. Once you are satisfied with the degree of levelness,
you can address any gap that may have occurred with an
appropriate amount of mortar. (Figure 5)
Note: Although you are cautioned to use Burntech mortar
sparingly because it does have such holding power, you
should look over the oven assembly at the end and fillin
any gaps, especially joint connections, with the mortar.
Important: Adjustments can ONLY be made while the
mortar is still wet when correcting for square-ness and
leveling.
Step 8:
Assemble one Dome Side. The beveled face lines up
with the inward angles of the Front and Rear Dome sides.
Top surfaces should be level. (Figure 6)
Step 9:
The firebricks for the oven cooking surface are
precut. Place firebrick tightly together using the
appropriate layout shown. Do not mortar firebrick to floor
of oven or to each other. Place a small amount of mortar
under outside bricks to hold in place. (Figure 7 & 8)
Figure 6
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 8

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Assembly Instructions - Table Top Continued
Step 10:
Assemble the other Dome Side. The beveled face
lines up with the inward angles of the Front and Rear
Dome sides. If things are proceeding as they should be, the
finished top surface should be flat and level. (Figure 9)
Step 11:
Set the Dome Top into position. (this will take two
people to do) Be sure that it is flush in every direction as
you place it on the crest of the dome wall assembly.
(Figure 10)
Note: The chimney hole on the Dome Top is not centered
from front to back - it should be offset closest to the front
of the oven.
Figure 10
Figure 9

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Assembly Instructions - Masonry Chimney (Optional)
Step 12:
Next assemble the optional masonry chimney. Place
the front face of the 8” Outer Chimney flat and centered
against the Dome top. (Figure 11)
Step 13:
Place the 4” Inner Flue starter directly inside of the
8” Outer Chimney. The Inner Flue should fit snuggly
against all 4 walls of the 8” Outer Chimney. (Figure 12)
Step 14:
Place the last 2 Inner Flues on top of one and other
and then slide 2 8” Outer Chimney directly around the
Inner Flues. With any excess mortar, o over any spots that
may need extra sealing. This will complete the assembly
of your Burntech Wood Fired Pizza Oven. (Figure 13)
Figure 12
Figure 11
Figure 13

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Curing and Lighting Instructions
Curing Instructions:
First Lighting of the Burntech oven –After all
construction is completed, all elements of the oven and
chimney system must be completely dry. This means that
the unit must stand without any firing for a minimum of 28
days.
Only after that period of time can a first lighting take
place. The first fire must be small and well-controlled,
started with a small amount of kindling. Add no more than
eight pounds of wood, preferably small logs not more than
3” (three inches) in diameter. You will probably burn no
more than three to four of these small logs. Do not let the
fire burn for more than one hour. After this first lighting –
when the oven has started to “cure” Do not set another
fire for at least 24 hours.
Second Lighting –Start the fire slowly and gradually
as you did with the first lighting, but this time you can burn
up to ten pounds of firewood, probably four to five logs
that are 3” (three inches) in diameter. With the second
lighting you can let the fire burn two hours –no more.
Don’t “over burn”. If you start to use the oven and
begin a routine of “over burning,” you can permanently
and unalterably damage the unit.
Under no circumstances should you be burning
household trash, including chemicals and combustibles,
cardboard boxes, your office papers, scrap lumber
or stray branches from your yard, particularly pine.
WARNING: Burning of above mentioned materials will
cause an unsafe condition and will void your warranty!
Heating the Pizza Oven for cooking:
Start the first fire slowly with a small amount of paper and
kindling (small dry wood splits or twigs) stacked in a
crossed or teepee fashion toward the center, rear of the
oven. Slowly add small but larger pieces of dried
hardwood of about three inches (2”) to four inches (4”)
diameter. The temperature will begin to rise in your
oven however it may take about 15 minutes to begin
a faster temperature ascent.
NOTE: Take care not to feed your fire too fast so as to
smother it. As you add more wood, a temporary
decrease in temperature my occur. This is normal
and as soon as the new wood begins to burn, your
temperature will rise.
The next step is to ensure that your fire continue to
build and heat the entire oven. When a temperature of
about 500 degrees is reached, spread the coals throughout
the oven (toward the rear of the oven) while continuing to
feed the flames.
When the temperature of 600 - 700 degrees is
reached, use a hoe to rake all the coals together to one
side of your oven. (either side is acceptable). You are now
ready to cook in the center and on the side without coals.
Sweep the heated center of the hearth. This will need to
be done quickly so the brush doesn’t catch on fire.
The pre-heating of the oven will vary depending on the fire
within the oven and if the optional oven door is used.
Cooking Pizza in your Burntech Pizza Oven:
1. Roll out your dough to desired thickness, be sure
you put corn meal under dough so dough will slide off the
pizza peal, provided in your accessory kit (or purchased on
your own). Let stand about 5 minutes to let the dough rise.
2. Spread desired pizza sauce in a thin, even layer on
top of the dough. Cover with toppings as you wish.
3. Place pizza on peel and slide into the oven. Watch
pizza carefully as it will cook quickly. Check constantly.
Raise pizza edge with metal spatula to check bottom.
4. Turn pizza every 30 seconds to a minute to ensure
even cooking throughout. The crust will begin to puff and
turn brown. Depending on the thickness and toppings,
your pizza should cook in approximately 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove pizza with pizza peal let cool a little and
cut to desired size pieces and ENJOY!
Pizza Oven can be finished with Stucco (as
shown here), Brick, or Stone.
Above is the Optional Powder Coated Steel
Door

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Limited Warranty
Burntech Wood Fired Oven
Burntech warrants all Burntech manufactured products to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect
Burntech Pizza Oven performance for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms
and conditions of this limited warranty. Burntech does not warrant the powder coated steel door or any other
devices not manufactured by Burntech .
This warranty covers only products manufactured by Burntech , specifically the modular concrete table top oven,
and NO WARRANTY. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXTENDS TO ANY OF THE HARDWARE, FOUNDATION, VENTING, DUCTS,
OR ACCESSORIES. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DRAFTING, SMOKING, OR SOOTING OF THE BURNTECH OVEN
SYSTEM. Factors beyond the manufacture’s control may affect drafting, smoking, and sooting, Burntech cannot
guarantee these aspects of performance.
If a component is found to be defective under the terms of this warranty, the party this warranty is extended to
shall notify Burntech , 6520 Platt Ave #577 West Hills, CA 91307 in writing, by registered mail, within thirty (30)
days following the discovery of the defect within the warranty period. The letter shall contain (1) the date of
the purchase; (2) place of purchase; (3) address of installation; (4) name, address and phone number of the
homeowner; and (5) a brief description of the defect.
Burntech , or any entity thereof, is not responsible for any labor costs or indirect costs incurred for the
replacement of defective components.
Burntech is not responsible for misuse or mishandling of the component parts. Nothing in this warranty makes
Burntech , or any entity thereof, liable in any respect for any injury or damage to the building or structure in
which the Burntech Oven has been installed or to the persons or property therein arising out of the use, misuse,
or installation of property manufactured Burntech product.
Burntech , OR ANY ENTITY THEREOF, SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCENDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE BURNTECH WOOD FIRED OVEN. ALL DAMAGES AND
EXPENSES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
This warranty is null and void when the Burntech Wood Fired Ovens are not installed pursuant to the
installation instructions provided by Burntech and local building codes have not been followed completely.
This warranty applies only to those Burntech Wood Fired Ovens installed in the continental United States,
Hawaii, Alaska and Canada. If any part of this warranty is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts shall
remain in force and effect.
BURNTECH HEREBY DISACLAIMS ALL GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BEYOND THE
WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN.
CUSTOMER SERVICE & PARTS REPLACEMENT:
Parts and accessories may be purchased from your local dealer. Additional information is available from
Burntech. Accessory orders will be accepted by mail, or you may call to order Monday thru Friday from 1:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) at: [phone].
Please complete the following information for future reference and warranty verification:
Date of Purchase ____________________20_____
Serial # ____________________