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Decoflame ApS Stenholm 14 9400 Nørresundby Denmark
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well as the 5mm gap all the way around the fireplace must not be sealed. Please refer to the enclosed drawing which
describes the construction of the wall cut-out as well as the installation process.
4. Is the fireplace ready for use after unpacking?
Yes, once it is fitted safely in accordance with the attached drawing and the instructions given herein, the only
thing you need to add is bioethanol.
5. What is the best way to light the fireplace?
Use long fireplace matches or fireplace lighters.
6. What should I do if I overfilled the burner?
Inside the burner/s you will notice a min. and max. level indicator. Always fill the burner to the max. level
indicator. Should you accidentally overfill the burner, the access bioethanol will be caught in the safety chamber
underneath the burner.
DO NOT
light the fireplace! Remove the burner from out of the safety chamber by
reaching with your fingers inside the burner in order to get hold of it (it is advisable to wear rubber gloves).
Empty part of the contents of the burner into a bucket (you can dispose of the bioethanol in your kitchen sink –
it is only alcohol). Use kitchen paper in order to dry the contents of the safety chamber completely. Reposition
the burner, place the lid on top. Once your hands are clean and dry, use a long lighter or match to light the fire.
7. Is bioethanol dangerous?
No, bioethanol is neither dangerous to humans nor the environment and it is biodegradable. Bioethanol is made
of organic, sustainable and environmental-friendly raw materials such as corn, potatoes and sugar cane. During
combustion, water vapour and carbon dioxide are created, which can even be beneficial to your indoor plants.
Make sure that you keep the fuel in a safe place out of reach of children, as it is highly flammable.
8. Is it dangerous to inhale the gas that is developed during combustion?
When burning, bioethanol is dissolved into nothing else but water vapour and
CO
2
(carbon dioxide). The amount
of
CO
2
which is released corresponds to the one of 2 stearine candles of medium size. As the combustion
temperature of your bioethanol fireplace lies below 400ºC, no other harmful substances are released during
combustion. Always make sure that the room in which the fireplace is situated is well ventilated (without
causing a draught) in order to ensure a sufficiently high level of oxygen during operation of the fireplace – as fire
consumes oxygen. Always consult your doctor prior to using a bioethanol fireplace in case you have problems
with your respiratory system (asthma etc).
9. In which quantities is bioethanol supplied?
deco
flame®
bioethanol is supplied in plastic containers of 1 to 4 litres. In order to facilitate filling of the burner
you should fill a smaller container with bioethanol and use a funnel for pouring the liquid into the burner.
10. What is the burning duration of one litre of bioethanol?
Between 2-4 hours, depending on the size of the burner/s, the room ventilation and setting of the flame
intensity.
11. Does the fireplace give off much heat when in use?
The heat efficiency of the decoflame®
burners varies in accordance with their size. However, our fireplaces are
designed mainly for decorative purposes - they should only be considered as
supplement
to any primary heating
system.
12. Can paper and wood be used as fuels on the decoflame
®
fireplace?
No, you may
only
use bioethanol of at least 96% but max. 97.5% purity in the burner.
13. How can the flame be extinguished when the fireplace is lit?
Ideally, you allow
all
of the bioethanol in the burner to be burnt. Should you extinguish the fire at a time when there is
still bioethanol left in the burner, please
ONLY
use the following method: using the burner handle, pull the slider lid
gently but in one continuous, decisive movement towards you until the burner opening is closed.
