Igneus Ceramiko 600 Instructions d'installation et d'utilisation
Igneus Ceramiko 600 wood fired oven
Assembly and operation manual
Contents
1. About your Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven
1a. Oven finish
1b. Soot
1c. If your oven chips or cracks
1d. Oven reinforcement fibres
1e. Oven maintenance
2. Igneus Ceramiko 600 Oven assembly
2a. Oven and Flue Clearances
2b. Oven Delivery
2c. Oven dimensions
2d. Oven Location
2e. Oven Installation
2f. Oven Assembly
2g. Metal stand assembly
2h. Rendering your oven
3. Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven use
3a. The don’ts when using your oven
3b. What wood to use in your oven
3c. How to make fire
3d. Lighting your oven for the first time (or lighting during Autumn and Winter)
3e. How to cook in your oven
3f. How to dispose of ashes safely
3g. Oven tools
4. The Clean Air Act 1993 and smoke control areas
4a. Use in Smoke Control Areas
4b. Refuelling
4c. Overloading
5. Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven warranty
5a. Investigation of claims against warranty
5b. Warranty Qualifications
5c. Limitation Liability
5d. How to register a claim against the warranty
6. Important fire and safety notice
1. About your Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven
Congratulations, you are now the owner of an Igneus Ceramiko 600 wood fired pizza oven
which has Micro-Mesh reinforcement and is hand cast in the UK by a factory which
specialises in producing some of the best professional pizza ovens in the country.
Before using the oven, follow the Manual installation steps, check that there are no obvious
defects in the oven and that the safety information has been read and understood by
anyone using the oven. Failure to do so may void the oven warranty.
1a. Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven finish
The Igneus Ceramiko is a refractory based oven, which means that due to the nature of the
materials used to make your oven and the hand casting process, natural variations between
ovens is expected. From variations in colour, minor pitting in the oven surface to minor
surface chipping. This means that each oven we produce is unique, adding to its rustic and
individual charm.
1b. Soot
After the first use, your oven may become blackened in parts, usually (but not exclusively)
on the inside roof of the oven. This is due to soot accumulation and is a normal expectation
of any refractory based wood fired oven.
1c. If your oven chips or cracks
Take care when manoeuvring your Igneus Ceramiko oven into position, as some parts are
heavy, (the dome for example) and therefore slight chipping may occur. If chipping does
occur and you are using your oven in its raw state, simply ask our team for a patch kit if
needed. If you are rendering or tiling your oven, you will find that the build process you use
conceals the chipping, so a kit will not be needed.
Please note that due to the expansion and contraction of your oven during operation, the
appearance of hairline cracks, visible during and after operation inside or outside your oven
is to be expected, however please be assured that because the Igneus Ceramiko range has
steel fibre woven into the canopy to reinforce it, so it is very unlikely that the integrity of the
oven will be affected if small cracks occur. This is a normal expectation of any refractory
built wood fired oven, but be assured this will not affect the longevity and effectiveness of
your oven.
1d. Oven reinforcement fibres
On very rare occasions, there is potential for the fine steel fibres to protrude from the oven
base or dome usually on the edges. Please take care by wearing gloves when manoeuvring
and handling the oven. If needed, these fibres can simply be removed or trimmed away.
1e. Oven maintenance
At last, a self-cleaning oven! The Igneus Ceramiko 600 needs very little cleaning and
maintenance. Any spilled or food which drops onto the cooking floor will be burnt off by the
heat achieved within the oven in a matter of minutes. When your oven has totally cooled
down, (which can take up to 24+ hours if your oven has been insulated) simply dust out the
ash before the next firing in a safe way (see section 3f).
Ensure you regularly clean your oven flue to prevent a build-up of soot within the chimney
(in the same way that you would get a chimney sweep to regularly clear the chimney of a
log burner). This will prevent the possibility of a flue fire.
2. Oven Assembly
2a. Oven and Flue clearances
The oven clearances quoted in this document are recommended for your safety and the
safety of your property. It is essential that these clearances are maintained from any
combustible materials, failure to do so may result in fire.
When rendering your oven, please allow at least 80-100mm on the exterior dimension of
your oven to allow for the insulation blanket and render. Please note that the Igneus
Ceramiko 600 cannot be insulated if it is built on the Ceramiko stand.
When your Igneus Ceramiko 600 is installed, we recommend that you ensure that the
external wall of the oven has a clearance of 100mm from any fence panels or walls, and a
clearance of at least 900mm from the flue length to any fence panels or walls are observed.
Ensure nothing obstructs the flue from directly above. If building into a structure or kitchen,
please consult a professional chimney installer who will ensue that your oven is vented and
flued out correctly and safely.
2b. Oven Delivery
When your oven is delivered, it will be delivered kerbside to the front of your property by a
pallet delivery company.
We recommend that you move the oven into position by lifting the individual pieces, rather
than trying to move the pallet in its entirety. Note, your oven weighs 180kg in total, split
between the 2 x base pieces and the 1 x dome piece. Each oven piece is designed to be
manageable to lift with 2-3 strong adults who are trained in lifting techniques. Please take
care when lifting, manoeuvring and assembling the pieces.
Included in the Igneus Ceramiko 600 package: The Igneus Ceramiko 600, oven door, single
skinned flue length, flue rain cap.
Accessories available include the insulation kit (high heat refractory insulating blanket,
calcium silicate insulating board, high heat fire cement and a decorative archway) and the
rendering kit.
2c. Oven dimensions
2d. Oven Location:
Ensure that your oven is being installed in a sheltered location, taking common wind
direction and drafts into consideration – make sure that the oven is sheltered from wind
blowing directly into the mouth of the oven as this will dramatically affect the performance
of the oven. If you are installing your oven under a cover such as a pergola, then appropriate
measures to meet local government fire regulations, local restrictions/laws and health and
safety measures must be undertaken. Igneus Wood Fired Ovens do not accept any liability
where these or similar measures have not been met when the oven is installed.
2e. Oven Installation
If being installed onto a pre-constructed stand or outdoor kitchen area, the structure it is to
be built onto must be able to bear a total weight of 250kg. The structure must have a solid,
non-combustible surface, with the total being spread evenly across the structure. For the
oven dimensions, please refer to section 2c above, and remember to allow at least 80-
100mm extra all the way round the circumference of the oven for the insulation and render.
The Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven can be finished in a range of different designs using differing
non-combustible materials such as render, brick, stone or mosaic tiles. For inspiration, why
not visit our website gallery for design ideas to suit your home or garden.
2f. Oven Assembly
Important Notes
• Wear protective mask and goggles when cutting and handling the insulation board
and when insulating the external canopy of the oven.
• DO NOT place fire cement between the oven base joints, this will affect its ability to
fit together.
• Heavy: The oven dome and base parts are heavy and fragile, handle with extreme
care when moving to prevent oven chipping.
• We recommend anyone lifting the oven is adequately trained in lifting techniques.
Lift the heavy oven pieces with two or more people.
• To ensure the oven floor is installed level, you can bed under the base pieces using
sand or fire cement for a level finish.
• Keep fingers and clothing clear from oven base and joints during set down and
assembly.
After building your oven base to the Igneus Ceramiko 600 the above specification, lay your
insulation board onto your oven base to cover the total shape and footprint of the oven
floor including allowing the extra 80-100mm all the way round for the insulation and render
layers. Trim the board into shape using a saw and use ‘cut offs’ to fill in any gaps. When
laying the insulation board into position, check that it is flat and totally level using a spirit
level.
With the base of the oven complete and your insulation boards in position, follow these
steps to assemble your oven;
Laying the oven floor:
Step 1: Set down the front floor segment into position first. Notice the front floor
segment is the mouth of the oven and has a squared end. Check the front segment is
in the desired location and check that it is level and centralised.
Step 2: Set down the rear floor segment and lock it into position by sliding the
overlaps together. Once these are in position, check they are level. If the floor is not
level, then please use a fire cement or sand bed beneath the oven floor segments to
level. The oven floor is now laid. Important – do not use fire cement between the
oven floor pieces.
Setting the oven dome in place:
Step 3: The 600 dome is a single piece and is heavy, so you will need at least 3 strong
men in order to position it. To position the dome, place 3x rounded broom handles
(wide enough for the oven dome to fully sit onto them) onto the top of the oven
floor. Once in position, lift the dome onto them and roll the dome into position.
Once correctly positioned, lift the front of the dome archway up, so that the wooden
brooms can be removed. Lower the oven dome into position, so that it locks into the
base below.
Step 6: Once the oven is assembled, use the included fire cement to ‘seal’ the
external joints between the four dome segments. See below: Sealing the Oven.
Sealing the Oven:
1. Using a damp sponge, generously dab water on the joint lines on the external
surface of the oven dome.
2. Generously apply fire cement to entirely fill the external joint lines on the oven
dome surface. Do not use fire cement inside the oven.
3. Once the oven has been assembled and the fire cement has been applied and has
set, check the seal of the oven by lighting a small fire with two pieces of newspaper
to check for smoke leaks. If any leaks are found, use more fire cement on the
external dome to fully close the seal.
The oven is now ready for insulating and for the archway to be installed. Refer to section 2h.
Installing the Flue Manifold:
The Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven is supplied with a 6 inch/150mm single skinned flue as
standard. Place your flue into the flue hole in the Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven, this should be
a snug fit, but not tight, as chimney expansion occurs when the oven is in use.
If you are extending the chimney or installing the oven into a structure, then additional
chimney parts will be required. Different shapes and finishes can be achieved with a flue
system extension, ask the Igneus Wood Fired Oven team for recommended flue suppliers.
Warning
Please be aware that some flue lengths, flue caps and angle bends may have sharp edges, so
be careful when handling chimney sections and wear protective gloves if necessary.
Single Walled Flue Systems are for outdoor installation ONLY. The Igneus Ceramiko 600 is an
outdoor oven and must not be installed inside a walled structure. It can be installed into a
Pergola, but it must be vented out using twin walled flue. For more information on Pergola
installation, contact the Igneus Wood Fired Oven team.
It is your responsibility to ensure your flue meets local council and government guidelines
and is regularly cleaned to reduce the risk of flue fires.
Insulating the oven:
Note – the Igneus Ceramiko 600 cannot be insulated if it is built onto the metal stand. If
built onto a pre-built structure, it can be insulated and rendered. Once your oven dome is
built and fully sealed and tested, lay the insulation wool over the oven, ensuring you overlap
all joints. DO NOT leave any part of the oven’s dome on show. Insulation thickness is
dependent on your requirements, with a minimum of one to two layers thick, but bear in
mind the external space you have available – the more you insulate, the bigger your oven
becomes. You may want to add additional insulation wool to your oven dome such as rock
wool or loft insulation on top of the provided insulation wool layer – this is at your
discretion. For more details, refer to section 2h.
Top tips
For an igloo style finish, follow this step by wrapping the entire oven with chicken wire and
pinch together to create the finished shape, Repeat using plasterers Lath. Finish with our
approved render.
For brick enclosed ovens, install the oven as above, including your chimney as required.
Brick around the oven, then layer the oven with insulation wool and fill the void with extra
fireproof insulation from above. Finish the structure by building the roof, allowing for the
chimney to be safely installed.
Always wear a protective mask and goggles when cutting and handling insulation wool and
board.
Finishing Your Oven:
There are many different types of enclosures you can create with an Igneus Ceramiko 600
oven using different building materials from wood to brick, tiles, render and stone, the
options are almost endless.
To finish your oven, ensure that you follow the installation instructions above, then apply
the final layer of finish such as render or brick using normal building methods. For more
inspiration on build styles for the Igneus Ceramiko 600 oven, see
www.igneuswoodfiredovens.com
2g. Metal stand assembly
If you have purchased the Igneus Ceramiko 600 stand, you will need to assemble this before
placing your oven into position. The stand can be built by bolting the legs onto the bottom
shelf and top. To do this you will need two adjustable wrenches, which will be used to
tighten up the nuts and bolts. This is a simple job which should take you two people no
more than 15-20 minutes.
Important note
If you are placing your oven onto an Igneus Ceramiko 600 stand, please note that you
cannot add insulation or render to the oven, so your oven must be kept in its raw state. We
advise applying the approved sealant by painting it onto the exterior of the oven at least
every 6 months to protect your oven from excessive damp ingress. If you need more
information on this, please contact one of the team at Igneus Wood Fired Ovens.
2h. Rendering your oven
NOTE – Do not try to render your oven if you have built it onto the Igneus Ceramiko metal
stand as it will not work
Step 1
Using the fireproof cement, set the arch into position and allow to set.
Step 2
Next drill holes into the base structure all the way round your oven 50-60mm from the outer edge of
the oven wall, at a frequency of every 150mm, then screw in eye screws or hooks to attach the mesh
to in the next step.
Step 3
Loosely place your insulation material around the oven, you are using the insulation not only for
insulation purposes but also to generate an aesthetic shape. The Igneus Ceramiko insulation kit
includes a large amount of ceramic wool blanket, however you may need to still add additional
fireproof insulation to generate your preferred oven shape. Note, your chimney can be set to go
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