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
