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POSITIONING
Make sure that you install your fireplace in a safe place, which means with a distance of at least one metre (40 in)
from furniture, curtains or other inflammable objects. Also, chose a position for your fireplace which is not exposed to
any draught, as bioethanol is a volatile fluid. In fact, only the vapour of the bioethanol is burning when lit. You should
not touch the flames of the lit fireplace or blow into the flames, as this will cause the flames to escape from the
fireplace and they will become uncontrollable. You should also keep a distance of at least 30 cm (12 in) moving past
the fireplace, as your movement may have an impact on the flames.
NB – We do not recommend to position TV screens or valuable paintings above the fireplace as the upwards drifting
warm air might damage those. If you intend to do so anyway, please contact Decoflame for advice.
Make sure that the wall cut-out and supports left and right below the base of your custom-made fireplace are
perfectly in level, and all corners of the cut-out are in a perfect 90 degree angle. For base-plate installations only,
please ensure that the distance between the burner and any non-flammable material above the flames is at least
500mm.
If in doubt, please contact Decoflame.
If your custom made bioethanol fireplace is installed in a room with a wooden ceiling, you must ensure that the
distance between the top of the fireplace and the ceiling is at least 1 metre (40 in). It is important that the fireplace is
installed perfectly in level. When choosing a suitable height as position for your fireplace please also consider keeping
it out of reach of smaller children and pets.
When lit, the surfaces of the upper part of the fireplace and any glass screens will be warm.
Do you have children or pets in the home? If so, make sure an adult keeps an eye on them at all times during
operation of your fireplace and never leave your fireplace unattended when it is lit.
