BIO FIRES REGULATING BIO CONTAINER 75 Bedienungsanleitung
REGULATINGREGULATING
BIO CONTAINERBIO CONTAINER
(75)(75)
RIBBON FLAME BURNER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION &
INSTALLATION MANUAL
LINE OF FIRE
•Burns bioethanol
•Up to 7 hours per 2.8L refill
•75cm long
•No extra air vents necessary
•Laboratory tested
NO gas NO flue NO smoke
Tel.: 0207 724 1919
2 Abingdon Rd, Kensington
London W8 6AF
www.biofires.comwww.biofires.com
Please note that the information and advice contained in this installation manual applies to our burners only.
KEY POINTS:
•Burning time: approx. 3.5-7 hours per refill
•One refill takes: 2.8L of bioethanol fuel
•Effective running cost: approx. £1 per hour
(based on buying fuel in bulk)
•Heat output: 4-5.7Kw
• Flame regulation: regulating lid and tool
•Flue needed: no
•Ventilation needed: window in the room
•Fumes, smoke and carbon (soot)
produced: none (if flame is not obstructed)
•Smell: virtually none
•Minimum room size: approx. 50m3
Simple yet effective structure with a special safety tray and a regulating lid.
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2.4m
(7.10ft)
4.2m (13.9ft)
5m (16.4ft)
*The minimum room size is based on the full burning time of approx. 3.5-7 hours. If your room size does
not meet this overall requirement air flow can be improved by opening a door or window, by regulating
the flame, or by burning the fireplace for less than 3.5 hours at a time (on full opening) and less than 7
hours at a time (when regulated).
MINIMUM ROOM SIZE
•The Regulating Bio Container (75) needs to
be inserted into a completely fireproof and
heatproof material such as stone, slate, brick,
fireproof cement or vermiculite board. For
the latter we highly recommend ©Vitcas
(manufacturers of refractory materials) as the
compatibility between both products has been
checked and approved by ©Vitcas specialists.
Regular fireboard is not suitable for lining
your opening.
•The top and back of your fireplace opening must
also be constructed from a completely fireproof/
heatproof material, as all the heat produced by the
flames (approx. 4-5kW) will initially radiate out
towards these areas before transferring into the
room. Regular fireboard or MDF is not suitable.
•Please note that the Regulating Bio Container is
not suitable for installation within joinery.
•There should be a minimum clearance of
550mm for the flame. (See p. 5 and 6 for
other safety distances.)
•PLEASE NOTE: The Regulating Bio
Container (75) cannot be placed two
together in a long line.
•If your chimney is open, this will need to be
sealed off with a non-flammable material,
such as a vermiculite board. This will prevent
unnecessary draughts which can cause the
flame to enlarge, potentially buckling the
burner.
•No pebbles, logs or other accessories
should be placed across the flame.
Bioethanol flames must not be obstructed in
order to burn cleanly. If you are looking to
use ceramic accessories, you should arrange
them around the flame opening only, and
not over the flame.
•For a more luxurious look, you may decide to
use granite or other stone to line your fire.
When using natural stone, you must consult
the manufacturer to ensure the stone is thick
enough to prevent cracking as this fireplace
will produce heat of 4-5kW per unit. Please
note that the stone must also be fitted with
highly elastic thermal glue to prevent the
stone from cracking due to high temperatures.
•PLEASE NOTE: The Regulating Bio Burner
can only be used in a 5-sided setting. It
cannot be used as a see-through/dual
aspect fireplace, or as an "L" shaped
fireplace, or as an outdoor feature, as
the open air will cause too much air flow
around the flames. Any increased air flow
can lead to the flame becoming more volatile
and leaning backwards, which will potentially
leave scorch marks on the burner and/or
surrounding materials and may cause the
product to buckle.
•This fireplace cannot be fully enclosed in
glass. The maximum height of toughened
glass screens in hole-in-the-wall settings
should be no more than 10cm. Screens that
are higher than this may cause an excessive
amount of heat to build up internally, leading
to metal expansion and buckling of the burner
or burner lid.
KEY NOTES ON BUILDING YOUR DESIRED FIRE
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REGULATING BIO CONTAINER
10 cm
9 cm
11.5 cm
72 cm
75 cm
10 cm
75 cm
11.5 cm
1.5 cm
1.5 cm 72 cm
67 cm
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PLEASE NOTE: The Regulating Bio Container (75) must be installed in accordance with the
guidelines and measurements stipulated in this Installation Manual. Any modifications or changes
made to these specifications will invalidate the warranty and could cause the burner to buckle or
culminate in other damage to the surrounding area. Gel Fireplaces Ltd shall not be held liable for
any losses arising as a result of any modifications or changes made to this product, or caused by
the unauthorised use of this product, or for any consequential damage due to its faulty installation.
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GUIDANCE for a sample use of our BIO CONTAINER
In principle, when building your bioethanol fire with our products, you should follow all the
fireproof material regulations that you would for a regular fireplace, as you will be dealing with a
real flame, even though you do not need a FLUE.
MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES:
• Treat bioethanol fireplaces with common sense. There are no legal regulations and safety requirements regarding
fires running on bioethanol. In terms of fire regulations, our fires fall under the same category as candles, but they
produce much more heat and a much bigger flame, so safety measures need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Always make sure that your fire opening is made of fully fireproof materials. MDF is not suitable.
• Make sure that you have enough space for both the flames and heat - please allow a minimum clearance of 55cm
above the top of the container.
• When lining the opening with stone or vermiculite board you must ensure there is an empty void underneath (see
Option 1, p.6), otherwise there will not be enough airflow which will create higher flames and greater heat, which
may cause the burner/lid to warp.
• When building a fireplace for somebody else (i.e. when you are a designer working on a project) always ensure
that the end user is provided with a set of our Bio Container Directions and Instructions. With developments,
we suggest you laminate the instructions and leave them for the new occupier with all the other property
documentation, as well as placing a copy next to the fireplace.
• Never over-fill your bioethanol fireplace. Misuse by overfilling could be very dangerous.
REQUISITE DISTANCE AND SURFACE GUIDE
A, B, C, D, E, F, G refers to requisite distances
,,,,refers to recommended surfaces
- please ensure there is a 55cm clearance for the flame
- please allow a 15cm space on both sides of the Bio Container
- please allow a 14cm space on either side of the Bio Container
- the full length of the opening should be 105cm
- the depth of your fire opening should be 40cm
- there is no requirement regarding the distance from the floor to
the Regulating Bio Container. All you need to remember is to
use solid non-flammable materials for the "bed" into which you
will be slotting the Bio Container.
- if you wish to place a TV above your fire, please think about
the heat that will be rising off your Bio Container. The minimum
safe distance between the top of the Bio Container housing and
the bottom of the TV is 40cm, provided the TV is either fully
recessed or protected by a non-flammable shelf.
Note: There must be a small gap between the side of the Bio
Container and the housing opening to allow for the minor
expansion of the container when hot.
This area must be completely solid and fireproof. You can insert
the Regulating Bio Container into brick, slate, stone, vermiculite
board, fireproof cement or ceramic. MDF, plaster, and regular
fireboard must NOT be used.
Materials recommended: stone, slate, fireproof cement, brick,
tiles, vermiculite board etc.
This top area is particularly affected by the heat. Make sure it is
thick and solid: brick, fireproof cement, stone, vermiculite board
etc. is suitable.
Suitable fireproof materials: stone, slate, tiles, brick, vermiculite
board, fireproof cement, etc.
Use non-flammable materials such as vermiculite board, stone,
slate, tiles, brick, fireproof cement, etc.
The TV must be either fully recessed or protected with a non-
flammable shelf below.
TV
FLOOR
B
C
C
D
E
G
F
A
1
2 2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
The Bio Container can be hung from a shelf
on its steel rim but please allow space around
its sides and bottom to allow for extra venting
(see Option 1). Make sure the fit on top
is loose to allow for the expansion of the
metal when the container is hot.
The depth of materials used for the shelf
supporting the Bio Container should not
exceed 30mm, as this will cause excessive
heat below, resulting in a lack of ventilation
and creating multiple safety issues i.e.
increased flame height; buckling of lid and
cracking of decorative top surface.
Alternatively, if you are cutting a hole into
a solid fireproof material (MDF or regular
fireboard is not suitable), please ensure you
leave about 2mm extra space around all
sides of the bio container to allow for metal
expansion.
You should also leave a void around the
burner inside the built-in hole of at least
50mm and at least 50mm below it to allow
enough air flow (see Option 2). Failure to
do this may cause your lining to crack.
Option 1
Option 2
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Leave void of 50mm on all sides inside the built-in hole
Solid fireproof material - no MDF or regular fireboard
Solid fireproof material -
no MDF or regular fireboard
Vermiculite board
(cladded with fireproof cement for extra
protection)
max 30mm
Empty
void
2mm allowance for
metal expansion
Empty
void
This case study features a hole-in-the-
wall project with the original model of our
Bio Containers.
The opening must be made of - or
lined with - a completely fireproof
material, such as brick; stone; slate; metal
or a special vermiculite board which is
available online.
In this instance, a slot for the container
has been made in a solid brick old chimney
breast.
After ensuring the required measurements
were adhered to, the Bio Container slot
was lined with wire netting.
(Make sure the fit is not too tight, as metal
expands when heated. Always leave
2-3mm gap between the body of the
container and your cut slot.)
The whole opening was lined with
fireproof cement and painted black with
fireproof paint.
The finished fireplace blends seamlessly
with the surrounding aesthetic, and
because it was properly insulated, it is safe
to hang a flat TV screen above it.
By using our ceramic Driftwood branches
or Luxury Log Set (available at biofires.
com), the fireplace emulates the
authenticity of a gas fire - the viewer will
not be able to notice any difference!
CASE STUDY
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Our Aura Oils are specially formulated to enable
them to be used close to the flame, so they will
evaporate with heat, unlike other fragrance oils
which will catch fire and burn out instantly. Use
the eye-dropper to place 1-3 drops of your
desired oil into the fragrance diffuser fitted on
the lip of the Bio Container.
NOTE: Aura Oil may leave stains on your lid. If
you do not have any accessories to cover your Bio
Container and wish to keep your container looking
clean, please make sure you wash/wipe the diffuser
area often.
Original model
AURA
Fragrance Oil
No 1
Blazing
Wood Fire
No 2
Forest
Log Cabin
No 3
Winter
Cinnamon Spice
No 4
Amber &
Vanilla
No 5
Tuscan
Frosted Fig
No 6
Woodlands
Blackberry &
Rose
No 7
Oriental Green
Tea & Citrus
NOTE: REGULAR ESSENTIAL OILS ARE NOT SUITABLE
FRAGRANCE DIFFUSER - UNIQUE FEATURE
SPECIAL
FORMULA OIL
- with reduced
flammability
WE HAVE A SELECTION OF AMAZING FRAGRANCES
NO gas NO flue NO smoke
Tel.: 0207 724 1919
2 Abingdon Rd, Kensington
London W8 6AF
www.biofires.comwww.biofires.com
Please note that the information and advice contained
in this installation manual applies to our burners only.
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