Choose the finished format before planning the base. A countertop oven and a DIY oven kit may use the same hearth family, but the enclosure and installation work differ.
Countertop and DIY oven options
Compare the CBO 500 countertop oven and CBO 500 DIY kit. A countertop unit needs a suitable supporting surface. A DIY kit requires a build plan for the base, insulation, enclosure, and chimney. Browse pizza oven kits by size and fuel. For commercial use, confirm the exact listing and local approval requirements with your installer and local authority.
Fireplace installation instructions
Choose the instructions for the exact Stone Age kit and intended installation. Compare clearance, chimney, foundation, and any specified refractory materials. Consult the applicable written manual before laying out the project. Browse fireplace kits or request the model documentation from Prepper Hideout.
Concrete, moisture, and heat
Stone Age components expand as they heat and contract as they cool. Fine lines in exterior mortar or veneer can appear after repeated heating cycles. Ask your installer or Prepper Hideout to assess widening cracks, movement, or damage to the firebox or chimney before using the appliance.
Protect the kit from prolonged rain or snow. Follow the model’s curing and first-fire directions and avoid firing a damp appliance at full heat. Use only the fuels and firing limits listed for the exact model. The installation instructions specify the clearance, foundation, chimney and finish materials for your kit.
Caminetto Medeo and Grande kit sizes
The Caminetto fireplace-oven combo listing has two sizes. The Medeo (SA-CMO63) has a 63-inch fireplace opening and a 75-inch kit height. The Grande (SA-CGO75) has a 75-inch opening and an 83.5-inch kit height. Both provide 600 square inches of cooking surface. The mortar-inclusive Medeo package has eight pails and the Grande package has nine. Use the matching installation instructions and drawing below when laying out the base, enclosure, and chimney.
Stone Age manuals and drawings by model
Use the exact kit number when comparing footprint, chimney and finish. For New Age indoor models, verify the lintel option before using a drawing. Ask your installer to check the complete installation conditions and applicable code before work begins.
Standard 24-inch outdoor · SA24
Standard 24-inch outdoor listing. The 24-inch opening is measured with firebrick in place. The mortar-inclusive option has four pails.
SA24 installation and operation manual (PDF) · SA24 three-view drawing (PDF)
Standard 36-inch outdoor · SA36
Standard 36-inch outdoor listing. The 36-inch opening is measured with firebrick in place. The mortar-inclusive option has five pails.
SA36 installation and operation manual (PDF) · SA36 three-view drawing (PDF)
Standard 48-inch outdoor · SA48
Standard 48-inch outdoor listing. Match the SA48 label. Stone Age also uses 48-inch descriptions for other fireplace series and see-through models. The mortar-inclusive option has six pails.
SA48 installation and operation manual (PDF) · SA48 three-view drawing (PDF)
Mezzo vent-free outdoor combo · SA-MPO-VFC
Mezzo vent-free outdoor combo listing. Match the SA-MPO-VFC combo before planning the opening or base. The combo includes the wood-fired oven and vent-free fireplace components. Verify permitted gas logs and outdoor placement with your installer.
SA-MPO-VFC installation and operation manual (PDF) · SA-MPO-VFC three-view drawing (PDF)
New Age 36-inch indoor · NA36
New Age 36-inch indoor listing. The published three-view drawing is for the straight-lintel configuration. For the arched NA36A, ask Prepper Hideout to confirm the drawing for the lintel and your project.
NA36 installation and operation manual (PDF) · NA36 three-view drawing for straight lintel (PDF)
New Age 42-inch indoor · NA42
New Age 42-inch indoor listing. The published three-view drawing is for the straight-lintel configuration. For the arched NA42A, ask Prepper Hideout to confirm the drawing for the lintel and your project.
NA42 installation and operation manual (PDF) · NA42 three-view drawing for straight lintel (PDF)
Caminetto Medeo · SA-CMO63
Caminetto Medeo listing. The Medeo drawing and manual are for SA-CMO63. Match the 63-inch model selected on the product listing.
SA-CMO63 installation and operation manual (PDF) · SA-CMO63 three-view drawing (PDF)
Caminetto Grande · SA-CGO75
Caminetto Grande listing. The Grande drawing and manual are for SA-CGO75. Match the 75-inch model selected on the product listing.
SA-CGO75 installation and operation manual (PDF) · SA-CGO75 three-view drawing (PDF)
Chicago Brick Oven DIY kit manuals and drawings
Use the complete installation and operating manual together with the drawing for the specific model. Confirm the support, clearances and ventilation with your installer before building.
CBO 500, 750 and 1000 wood-fired DIY kits
The full wood-fired manual covers all three kits. Each drawing is a single sheet for its named model. Verify the selected footprint, support and flue approach before laying out the enclosure.
CBO-O-KIT-500 · CBO-O-KIT-750 · CBO-O-KIT-1000
- CBO 500, 750 and 1000 full wood-fired manual (PDF)
- CBO 500 DIY specification drawing (PDF)
- CBO 750 DIY specification drawing (PDF)
- CBO 1000 DIY specification drawing (PDF)
CBO 750 Commercial Hybrid DIY kits
Select natural gas or liquid propane to match the fuel supply, and confirm altitude and installation requirements before ordering. Both listings use the commercial manual and the Hybrid DIY kit drawing.