Where Can I Place My Alfa Oven?
Where should you place your Alfa oven? Learn ideal locations, safety distances, ventilation requirements, and outdoor vs. indoor installation rules.
1. Installation Environment: Indoor or Outdoor?
✅ Outdoor 🌳
- All wood-fired and gas ovens are designed for outdoor use on stable, non-flammable surfaces.
- Avoid excessively windy areas or enclosed spaces that could affect combustion.
✅ Indoor 🏠
- Only models certified for indoor use can be installed in enclosed spaces.
- The Urbe Electric Oven is suitable for indoor use without requiring a chimney.
- In North America, some UL-certified Alfa ovens can be installed indoors, following ventilation and safety regulations.
✅ Urbe 🌆 (Outdoor Use)
- The Urbe oven can also be used outdoors, but it must be protected from the elements and stored indoors when not in use.
- Do not leave Urbe exposed to extreme weather, as moisture and environmental factors can affect its performance.
📌 Always check local regulations before proceeding with indoor installation.
2. Safety Distances to Follow
For proper ventilation and safety, maintain these minimum clearance distances:
📏 Distance from walls or other appliances: At least 20 cm
📏 Around the chimney: At least 50 cm
📏 Above the oven (ventilation space): At least 1 meter
⚠️ If installing under a pergola or a covered area, the chimney must extend beyond the structure to ensure proper airflow.
3. Protection Against Wind & Weather
🌬️ Avoid highly windy areas, as strong currents can affect the flame and temperature consistency.
⛈️ Use a weatherproof cover to protect your oven from rain, snow, or humidity, especially in exposed locations.
4. Recommended Surface for Placement
✅ Heat-resistant materials (cement, stainless steel, refractory stone).
✅ Strong enough to support the oven's weight (check the technical specs for your model).
❌ Avoid wooden or flammable surfaces.
5. Placement Ideas Based on Available Space
🔹 Compact Ovens (1 Pizza) → Perfect for balconies, small terraces, or patios. Ideal for outdoor use in limited spaces.
🔹 Larger Ovens (2-5 Pizzas) → Great for outdoor cooking areas, creating a social gathering space for pizza nights.
🔹 Outdoor Kitchen Ovens → Can be integrated into a dedicated outdoor kitchen, serving as the centerpiece of your backyard cooking area.
6. Versatile Placement Solutions
🔹 Wheeled Bases → Make the oven movable, allowing you to easily reposition or store it when not in use.
🔹 Cooking Stations → A fully equipped outdoor cooking station, with worktops, utensil storage, and all necessary accessories.
📌 Explore support solutions for your oven:
🔗 Alfa Cooking Station
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