{"product_id":"vrx-po48g-2","title":"Vortex VRX-PO48G-2 Gas Deck Pizza Oven","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVortex VRX-PO48G-2 Heavy-Duty Gas Deck Pizza Oven (36\" Wide, Double Deck, Fibra-Ment Stone Hearth, 88,000 BTU)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vortex VRX-PO48G-2 is a heavy-duty floor-standing gas deck pizza oven from MVP Group, built for production pizzerias, bakeries, and high-volume operations. The oven features two 36-inch by 36-inch decks, each measuring 36 inches wide by 36 inches deep by 6.75 inches high, fired by 88,000 BTU of natural gas (LP conversion kit included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck uses Fibra-Ment stone hearth, the same engineered ceramic material used in premium production pizzerias. Fibra-Ment stores heat and releases it back into the dough, producing a crisp, slightly charred bottom crust at production-rate bake times. The independent top heat dampers on each deck let the operator balance top heat against bottom heat for the style of pizza being baked. A modulating thermostat holds set temperature precisely from 300 to 650 degrees Fahrenheit through the bake cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo insulated spring-loaded doors seals tight to retain heat and reduce gas consumption during open-close cycles. Stainless steel exterior construction throughout. The oven ships UL Gas-Fired Listed and cULus, with an LP conversion kit included so operators on propane do not need to source a separate kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction pizzeria baking 8 eighteen-inch pies per cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza-by-the-slice with large-format pies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian restaurant with high-volume dinner service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-unit chain with consistent throughput requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWholesale bakery doing par-baked pizza, flatbread, and focaccia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel banquet and catering pizza station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStadium, arena, and concession food operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasino food court flagship pizza brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhost kitchen at production scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversity dining or large institutional food service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFibra-Ment Stone Hearth Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFibra-Ment is an engineered ceramic hearth material designed for commercial pizza ovens. Unlike conventional refractory brick, Fibra-Ment is cast as a single panel with uniform density and uniform heat retention across the entire deck. The result is consistent bottom-crust browning whether the pie is in the center or near the edge of the deck. The material holds heat through repeated door openings and recovers quickly between bakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModulating Thermostat 300 to 650 Degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modulating thermostat holds temperature precisely by modulating gas flow rather than cycling the burner on and off. That produces a steadier deck temperature, more consistent bake times, and reduced gas consumption versus on-off thermostats. The 300 to 650 degree range covers everything from pizza par-baking and focaccia at the low end to high-temperature standard pies at the top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInsulated Spring-Loaded Doors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach deck has a spring-loaded counterbalanced door with heavy insulation. The spring assist makes loading and unloading easier on a busy line, and the insulation keeps heat in the oven cavity during open-close cycles. That matters at high production volume because every degree of heat loss during a load translates to longer recovery and higher gas bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndependent Top Heat Dampers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach deck has its own top heat damper, letting the operator route more or less heat to the top of the cavity independently of the deck temperature. A thin-crust pie needs heavy top heat to brown cheese without overcooking the bottom. A pan or deep-dish pie needs less top heat and more bottom. The dampers let the operator dial in the right balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e88,000 BTU Gas Firing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88,000 BTU at 3\/4 inch NPT natural gas connection delivers the heat output needed for double deck production. The unit ships configured for natural gas and includes an LP conversion kit for propane operations. Conversion is performed at install by a licensed gas tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison To Other Vortex VRX Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRX-PO48G\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 inch wide, single deck, 66,000 BTU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRX-PO60G\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 inch wide, single deck, 110,000 BTU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRX-PO60G-2\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 inch wide, double deck, 132,000 BTU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRX-PO72G\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 inch wide, single deck, 176,000 BTU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRX-PO72G-2\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 inch wide, double deck, 220,000 BTU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the wider models (36-inch and up) when deck area per bake is the throughput bottleneck. Choose the double-deck variants when you need to bake at two different temperatures or run two production lines (par-bake and finish, for example) at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison to the Comstock-Castle PO Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Comstock-Castle PO19, PO26, and PO31 are countertop double-deck pizza ovens at 30,000 BTU max with 650 degree thermostats and porcelain\/aluminized linings. The Vortex VRX is a floor-standing production oven with 66,000 to 220,000 BTU, modulating thermostats, and Fibra-Ment stone hearth. Choose the Castle PO series for compact countertop operations baking 25 to 50 pies per hour. Choose the Vortex VRX for production volumes that justify floor-standing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRX-PO48G-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVortex (MVP Group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty floor-standing gas deck pizza oven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Decks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\"W x 36\"D x 6.75\"H each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHearth Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibra-Ment stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 to 650 degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModulating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo insulated spring-loaded doors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Heat Damper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent damper per deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural gas (LP conversion kit included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecULus, UL Gas-Fired Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VRX-PO48G-2 requires a commercial gas line sized for 88,000 BTU input with appropriate manifold pressure for the gas type. The unit requires a Type I commercial hood with make-up air sized to the gas load. LP installations require the included conversion kit to be installed by a licensed gas technician before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Checklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas type confirmed (natural gas standard, LP via included kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas line sized for 88,000 BTU with shutoff valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManifold pressure verified per spec sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType I hood with adequate CFM for gas load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake-up air system sized to hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor space sized for 36-inch wide cabinet plus clearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombustible surface clearances per manufacturer instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP conversion kit installed by licensed gas tech if running propane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot lit, burner tested, modulating thermostat calibrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibra-Ment hearth inspected for transit damage before first bake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial burn-in cycle per manual before production use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many pizzas does the VRX-PO48G-2 bake at once?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach deck holds 4 eighteen-inch pies. With both decks running, the oven delivers 8 eighteen-inch pies per cycle. Sixteen-inch and smaller pies pack tighter for higher per-cycle counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Fibra-Ment hearth?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFibra-Ment is an engineered ceramic hearth material used in premium production pizza ovens. It stores heat uniformly across the deck and releases it back into the dough, producing consistent bottom-crust browning at production-rate bake times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the VRX-PO48G-2 run on propane?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The unit ships configured for natural gas and includes an LP conversion kit. A licensed gas tech installs the kit at install time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the two decks run at different temperatures?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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