EARTHSTONE OVENS PRE-ASSEMBLED GAS OVEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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When oven is heated to cooking temperature, move wood and ash to the opposite side of the gas burner
clear the hearth for cooking product. Insert ash barrier in front of burning wood. This is to separate the
cooking area from the ash and wood. Clean cooking area as described in the DISPOSAL OF ASHES
section before commencing cooking procedures. Food must be placed on an appropriate cooking pan
before being set into the oven.
DOOR SHOULD BE CLOSED ONLY AFTER GAS BURNER IS TURNED OFF.
1.
The first two fires should be small in order to properly cure the masonry in the unit. One fire each day for one
hour, for a total of six days. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS OVEN.
Maintain a minimum clearance of 36 inches in front of oven to combustible materials.
2.
In case of out of control fire
shut gas off and
close door tightly.
CAUTION--AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS FLARE-UPS AND SMOKE SPILLAGE. WHEN REMOVING DOOR
FROM IN FRONT OF DOOR OPENING, SLIDE DOOR OUT 2-3 INCHES FROM OPENING AND THEN WAIT 15
SECONDS BEFORE REMOVING DOOR COMPLETELY. FLARE-UPS CAN OCCUR WHEN DOOR IS OPENED
SUDDENLY. KEEP FACE AND HANDS AWAY FROM DOOR OPENING.
3.
Burn only seasoned or dried untreated solid wood fuel in the oven.
DO NOT BURN OTHER FUELS IN THE
OVEN. DO NOT BURN CHARCOALS, COALS, TRASH/GARBAGE OR MANUFACTURED LOGS
(PROCESSED SOLID FUEL).
4.
Firewood stored in the vicinity of the oven must be kept in a tightly-closed metal container; see
maintenance
Instructions and NFPA 96. Keep firewood container closed at all times when not adding or removing firewood.
Keep container a considerable distance from the oven and far away from sources of heat or ignition. DO NOT
store matches, paper or other easily ignited items with firewood.
5.
Provisions must be made to supply sufficient combustion air into the structure when using this appliance.
Combustion air must be supplied in accordance with local codes and the Uniform Mechanical Code and NFPA 96.
Exhaust hood and make-up air blowers must be "ON" at all times during firing of the oven. If the exhaust hood
power ventilator fails, close oven door to extinguish the fire and prevent temperature buildup in the hood duct
which can activate the emergency fire suppression system.
6.
Use only non-combustible hearth tools and cooking implements inside the oven. Store implements well away from
all combustible materials in a proper fixture which will capture any ashes or hot coals which may be carried out of
the oven on the implements.
7.
The fire should be built directly on the hearth; DO NOT elevate fire.
WOOD FIRE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. IMPROPER USE OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY
RESULT IN A BUILDING FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
1.
Always keep area around the unit clean and clear of all combustible materials. Keep all furnishings, fuel and other
combustible objects a considerable distance away from the oven hearth.
2.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
—Ashes from Ash Pan should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The
closed container should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed by the burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
