Where can I Place and Install a Bioethanol Fireplace?

Placement and Safety Distances

When choosing a location for your bioethanol fireplace, you must adhere to recommended safety distances to flammable materials around the fireplace.

The recommended safety distance may vary depending on model and design, but as a rule of thumb, you can assume the following:

• A: Sides with complete shielding of the flames: Min. 10 cm.
• B: Above the bioethanol burner: Min. 100 cm.
• C: Distance to combustible materials: Min. 100 cm.
• D: Fully enclosed backs: Min. 5 cm.

Many bioethanol fireplaces in classic mantel style design can be placed even closer to the wall.

However, always check the manual for your bioethanol fireplace.

Recommended Room Size

When a bioethanol fireplace is burning carbon dioxide (CO₂) is emitted. In large quantities, CO₂ can be harmful and one should therefore comply with the recommendations for minimum room size.

The amount of CO₂ that a bio fireplace emits depends on its consumption of bioethanol. If the consumption per hour is not specified in our products description, it can be calculated using the burn time and fuel capacity, using the following formula:

Capacity / Burning time = Consumption per hour

To find the recommended room size for a bioethanol fireplace see the chart and plot the fireplaces consumption per hour.

Please note that the room size is displayed in cubic meters (m³) and not square meters (m²). You must therefore remember to include your ceiling height when calculating your room size.

If you are in the yellow area on the chart, it does not necessarily mean that you can not use the bioethanol fireplace. However, it is not recommended that you use the fireplace for extended periods without ventilating or opening doors to adjoining rooms in order to replace the air in the room.