--- title: Precautions for Indoor Installations description: Ensure safe indoor installation of your Alfa oven by following key ventilation, safety distances, and chimney requirements. 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[Help Center - Alfa Forni](https://help.alfaforni.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Installation and first start-up](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en) 3. [Assembly and configuration](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#assembly-and-configuration) # Precautions for Indoor Installations ## Ensure safe indoor installation of your Alfa oven by following key ventilation, safety distances, and chimney requirements. Check certifications! Installing an **Alfa oven indoors** requires **special attention** to **safety** and **compliance with local regulations**. Follow these **key precautions** to ensure **safe and optimal use** of your oven.   --- ### **1️⃣ Check Certifications** Not all **Alfa ovens** are designed for **indoor use**. Before installation, verify the **certification of your oven** based on your **geographical area**. ✔️ **Certified Ovens for Indoor Use:** ✅ **URBE Electric Oven** → **Certified for indoor use**, making it the **ideal choice** for kitchens or other **enclosed environments**. ✔️ **Gas & Wood Ovens:** 🔹 **North America (UL Certification):** - Some **UL-certified models** can be **installed indoors**, but only if **connected to an adequate exhaust system**. 🔹 **Europe & Other Countries (CE Certification):** - **Indoor use is NOT permitted** for **gas and wood-fired ovens**, except in **technical rooms** with a **certified fume extraction system**. 📌 **Always check the user manual** for **certification details** and **usage conditions**.   --- ### **2️⃣ Ventilation & Fume Extraction Requirements** If your oven is **certified for indoor use**, you must ensure **proper ventilation** and an **effective fume evacuation system**. 🔹 **Electric Ovens (URBE)** ✔️ Require **proper airflow** to dissipate **heat** generated during operation. ✔️ **Avoid placing it in completely enclosed spaces** without **natural or forced ventilation**. 🔹 **Gas Ovens (Where Allowed)** ✔️ **Must be connected** to a **certified double-wall chimney**. ✔️ The **chimney must extend at least 1 meter** above the **roofline or any obstacle**. ✔️ The **room must have permanent ventilation openings** to ensure a **constant air supply**. 🔹 **Wood-Fired Ovens (Where Allowed)** ✔️ **Require a chimney system** similar to a **fireplace**. ✔️ Must have a **properly installed** **high-draft chimney** to **prevent smoke accumulation indoors**. ✔️ **Avoid installing the oven in small rooms** or spaces **without adequate ventilation**. 📌 **Consult a qualified technician** to verify that your installation **meets local regulations**.   --- ### **3️⃣ Safety Distances & Surrounding Materials** Indoor installation requires **precise clearance distances** to **prevent overheating** or **accidental fires**. ✔️ **Minimum Safety Distances from Flammable Materials:** ✅ **At least 20 cm (8 inches)** from **walls or furniture** made of **wood or plastic**. ✅ **At least 50 cm (20 inches)** between the **chimney** and **any combustible materials**. ✅ **At least 100 cm (40 inches)** of **free space above the oven** to allow for **proper heat dissipation**. ✔️ **Recommended Materials for Surroundings:** ✅ **Fire-resistant walls** (Concrete, refractory bricks, or steel). ✅ **Heat-resistant flooring** to **prevent damage or fire hazards**.   --- ### **4️⃣ Power & Gas Supply Requirements** If installing an **URBE electric oven** or a **gas oven**, ensure your **power or gas supply** is **compatible** with the **technical specifications** of your model. 🔹 **Electric Ovens (URBE)** ✔️ Ensure that your **electrical system** **supports the power load** required by the oven. ✔️ Check the **type of electrical outlet required** and if an **adapter or direct connection** is needed. 🔹 **Gas Ovens** ✔️ **For Natural Gas (Methane)** → Verify the **gas pressure** and **flow rate** to ensure **sufficient supply**, especially if other appliances (boilers, stoves) share the **same line**. ✔️ **For LPG (Propane) Tanks** → Position them **in a well-ventilated area**, away from **heat sources**.   --- ### **5️⃣ Maintenance & Safety Checks** An **indoor-installed oven** requires **regular maintenance** to **ensure efficiency and safety**. ✔️ **Chimney Cleaning (If Applicable):** - Regularly remove **soot and residues** to **prevent blockages**. ✔️ **Draft Control:** - If **smoke accumulates indoors**, check that the **chimney is clear** and **working properly**. ✔️ **Room Ventilation:** - **After use**, keep the room **ventilated** to **remove any residual smoke or odors**. 📌 **For installation questions, consult a professional technician** or **contact Alfa Forni Customer Service**. - [Before the purchase](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Choice of the oven](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#choice-of-the-oven) - [Installation and compatibility](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#installation-and-compatibility) - [Power supply and fuels](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#power-supply-and-fuels) - [Accessories and features](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#accessories-and-features) - [Warranty and registration](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#warranty-and-registration) - 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