Installation and
Operating Manual
Forno Bravo
Casa2G and Premio2G
Residential Modular Refractory Ovens
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Ver. 2.0
In the following courses, stagger your blocks using
either 8"x 8"x 8" (20 x 20 x 20 cm) blocks, or cut
blocks, to ensure that the joints are offset. Lay the
next two courses, for a total of three.
After you have laid your first three courses, set your
two pieces of 2"x 2" (5 x 5 cm) angle iron across the
opening between the two legs of the U shape. Note
that the back piece of angle iron must be cut to allow
clearance for the rest of the top course of blocks.
2.2. Cut the back angle iron to leave room for blocks.
Grind, or cut, 3/8" (9.5 mm) from the edges of each
block that rests on the angle iron, so that they lie
flush with the rest of the fourth course. Finish laying
the rest of the fourth course of blocks.
2.3. The finished stand.
After you have completely assembled the block stand,
check that the walls are square, level and plumb.
Drop a section of 1/2" (12.7 mm) rebar in every other
core, and fill those cores with concrete.
Gas option: a minimum of 19 3/4" w x 19 3/4" h (50.1
cm w x 50.1 cm h) opening is required for air flow to
burner assembly.
Variations
Variations include round stands, corner ovens, oven
with an attached outdoor kitchen, pre-cast lintels,
and metal stands.
2.4. Custom metal stand with stud frame.
Tips and Hints
When selecting the direction your oven will face, consider
making sure that your opening does not face possible winds,
which might disrupt your cooking and fire management.
We also recommend dry stacking your blocks, then
filling every other core (or the corners) with concrete.
It’s a lot faster, and sturdier as well. Block the cores that
you have not filled with your empty concrete bag to stop
your hearth concrete from spilling into the holes.
