Bio Fireplace Group Foco 600 User manual

Foco Fireplace
Installation and placement guideance
Please read and understand these instructions completely before installing or operating your Foco replace.
Warning
If instructions given in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or explosion can occur causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not ll while in use Only use correct fuel Flammable Keep away from children
95% - 97.5%
BIOETHANOL
The fuel must be bioethanol for bioethanol replaces with an alcohol percentage of 86-97.5%. Do not use bioethanol gel, thick and viscous fuels
or fuels of improper electric conductivity. Other fuels, such as dehydrated ethanol or similar, will cause device malfunction and loss of the product
warranty. Fuels consisting of 100% by volume ethanol will damage the device.
Recommended fuel is bioethanol consisting of 95-97.5% ethanol per volume.

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1. Foco Fireplace Placement .................4
1.1 Installation and placement guideance.........................4
1.2 Minimum room size .......................................................5
2. Foco Installation .................................5
2.1 Framing ..........................................................................5
2.2 Denitions ......................................................................5
2.3 Before starting installation ...........................................6
3. Built-in Installation .............................7
3.1 Foco One ........................................................................7
3.2 Foco Two ......................................................................12
3.3 Foco Three ...................................................................17
3.4 Foco Room Divider......................................................22
3.5 Foco Corner .................................................................27
3.6 Foco Four .....................................................................32
3.7 Foco Four .....................................................................37
4. Burner Technical Specications .....41
4.1 Slimline Manual Burner...............................................41
4.2 Superior Manual Burner..............................................42
4.3 Planika PrimeFire ........................................................43
4.4 Planika FLA3 ................................................................44
4.4 Planika FLA3+ ..............................................................45
Table of Contents

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1. Foco Fireplace Placement
1.1 Installation and placement guideance
• For indoor use and in housing use only.
• No heat-sensitive and ammable objects can be placed within 1 meter (40 inch) from, and directly above, the
device.
• Do not place any objects on the top of the device.
• When selecting a location for the replace it is important to consider the required room size and clearances to
walls and combustible materials. (See image below and Room Size Table page 5).
• It is recommended to have a room air exchange rate of min. 1/hr.
• Keep children, animals and unauthorised persons at a safe distance at all times and never leave them unsuper-
vised when the replace is on or hot.
• Do not use the replace in humid and drafty spaces.
• Some burner options has top ventinaltion openings, they must not be covered.
WARNING: Risk of re or burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access.
Observe the clearances to ammable objects recommended in this manual and the burner manual. Ensure
that your re is positioned away from ammable materials and other sources of ignition at all times.
Due to high temperatures, the replace should be located out of tra󰀩c and with a safe distance to furniture
and curtains. Pay very close attention to objects that can be moved as a result of draft and wind.
MINIMUM
100 cm
40 in

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2. Foco Installation
1.2 Minimum room size
2.1 Framing
2.2 Denitions
A Foco bioethanol replace is not for use as a primary heat source. It is instead intended as a supplement room
heater or as a decorative appliance. It should not be factored in as primary heat in residential heating calculations.
Notice: Do not install directly beside or near wallpaper, laminate or other surfaces that are not designed to withstand
heat and high temperatures (the heat will impact the material, and in some circumstances, the glue used for its
application).
The area around the replace gets hot. Heat sensitive objects and materials should not be used. Do not place
ammable objects on or around the device.
• The Foco replace is not designed to incorporate doors or opening covers.
• The Foco replace must remain open at all times for ventilation - it is not designed to be operated as an
encapsulated replace. The re must have a constant supply of air to operate and be able to circulate and
distribute the heat e󰀨ectively.
• Do not modify the Foco frame or bioethanol burner in any way.
• The appliance may give o󰀨 small noises due to expanding and contracting caused by heating. This is normal.
• The appliance must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the weight of the appliance, burner at full
capacity.
• The dimensions shown in the instructions are the optimum dimensions that allow the best t.
IMPORTANT!: The wall and framing around the Foco replace must be self-supporting. The Foco is not
load-bearing.
Combustible materials - materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant bres, plastic, or other
material that can ignite and burn shall be considered combustible.
Non-combustible materials - materials that will not ignite and burn. Such materials can be, but are not restricted to,
steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or heat-resistant plasters- and berboards, and any combinations thereof.
The replace must be fully assembled into a xed secure position before being operated.
Foco model Burner Minimum room size Heat Output
Foco 600 Manual burner 450 35 cubic meters 2.17 kW
Foco 800
Manual burner 600 45 cubic meters 3.28 kW
Automatic burner 700 50 cubic meters 3,75 kW
Planika PrimeFire 700 44 cubic meters 4.4 kW
Foco 1000
Manual burner 800 75 cubic meters 4.92 kW
Automatic burner 700 50 cubic meters 3,75 kW
Planika PrimeFire 700 44 cubic meters 4.4 kW
Planika FLA3/FLA3+ 790 44 cubic meters 4.4 kW
Foco 1200
Manual burner 1000 100 cubic meters 6.56 kW
Automatic burner 1000 90 cubic meters 6,2 kW
Planika PrimeFire 990+ 70 cubic meters 7 kW
Planika FLA3/FLA3+ 990 70 cubic meters 7 kW
Foco 1400 2x Manual burner 600 90 cubic meters 8 kW

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Products like HardieBacker® boards, WonderBoard®, Promafour® plates, Promatect® plates, Super-isol® plates,
Insulfrax® plates, Skamotec® boards or similar materials that are reported as passing ASTME E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C shall also be considered non-combustible
materials.
2.3 Before starting installation
• Prepare the following equipment: Power drill, screws, screwdriver, spirit level
• Carefully remove the replace and components from the packaging
• Inspect and report any parts damaged in shipment
• Read all of the instructions before starting the installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the installation
to ensure maximum safety.
Warning: Do not install damaged or incomplete components. Risk of re or explosion! Damaged parts could
impair the safe operation and use of the replace.
NOTE: Illustrations in this manual reects typical installations scenarios. Illustrations and diagrams are not
drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary du to individual design preferences.
Some Foco frames might require assembly before installation. Please follow the frame assembly manual included with
the replace.
Foco One
Foco Corner Left Foco Corner Right
Foco Four Foco Free
Foco Two Foco Three
Foco Room Divider

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3.1 Foco One
3.1.1 Built framework
3. Built-in Installation
Construct the main wall framework in your preferred material. The nished framework should have an opening for the
Foco frame as shown in Table A.
X = Insulation Board Thickness
NOTE: Remember to make room for heat-resistant insulation around the replace frame. Therefore the
thickness of the insulation boards should be added to all dimensions noted with x. Bord thickness is often
either 12.5mm or 15mm but can vary depending on the product you choose to use.
Table A - Framework opening size
Foco model WW1 min W2 max D min 2D1 max H H1 min
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Foco One 600 Slim 600 + (2*x) 450 50 200 + x 30 500 + (2*x) 80
Foco One 1000 Slim 1000 + (2*x) 800 80 200 + x 30 500 + (2*x) 80
Foco One 1200 Slim 1200 + (2*x) 1000 80 200 + x 30 500 + (2*x) 80
Foco One 800 Medium 800 + (2*x) 6001801300 + x 801500 + (2*x) 801
Foco One 1100 Medium 1100 + (2*x) 10001401300 + x 801500 + (2*x) 801
Foco One 800 800 + (2*x) 6001801400 + x 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco One 1000 1000 + (2*x) 8001801400 + x 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco One 1200 1200 + (2*x) 10001801400 + x 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco One 1400 Double 1400 + (2*x) 1300 40 400 + x 110 500 + (2*x) 801
H
D
W
W1
W2
W2
D1
H1
Additional Table A information next page

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3.1.2 Insulation board
a) Cut your insulation boards into size, so that they will t into your framework. Fasten them using a power drill and
screws.
The insulation board is sold separatelyand and can be purchased at your local hardware shop. See 2.2 Denition for
more information about insulation boards.
The idea of the insulation boards is to create a heat-resistant spacer between the wooden wall frame and the replace
frame so that there is no direct contact. If the framework is made of a non-ammable material like e.g. steel the insula-
tion boards are not needed.
1 Can vary depending on burner type. The dimensions shown are for a standard manual burner. Please check your
specic required burner cutout size, if your replace is equipped with another burner.
2 IMPORTANT - If you want the nished wall to go ush with the replace frame, you need to subtract the thickness
of the wall nishing materials from the dimensions of the framework. This will make the Foco frame protrude from the
framework equivalent to the thickness of the wall nishing material. See 3.1.3 for more information.

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3.1.3 Insert frame
a) If your bioethanol burner requires electricity to be operated provide an electricity connection with easy access inside
the framework. If your burner o󰀨ers the opportunity to connect a Smart Home System any additional required cables
should also be routed now. Check the burner manual for additional information.
b) As standard, the Foco frame is assembled with small nuts and bolts. They protrude approximately 1 cm out from the
frame. A small cutout in the framework/insulation board might be necessary for the Foco frame to t. Illustration 1
c) Slide the replace frame into the framing cavity.
NOTE: For the replace to sit ush with the nished wall, make the Foco frame protrude out of the wall, equivalent to
the thickness of the wall nishing material. Illustration 2
The space inside the wall does not require any ventilation. Unless your burner is a Dimplex Cassette Opti-
Myst water vapour replace.
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
When frame is in place

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3.1.5 Complete wall construction
a) Complete the construction by nishing the wall panelling around the appliance with non-ammable materials. Do
not use ammable materials like wood panels without consulting the manufacturer or testing the ammability of the
wooden panels.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
FULL WIDTH OF OPENING
MINIMUM
100 CM
3.1.4 Fasten frame
a) Fasten the Foco frame to the framework through the holes in the top of the frame. Use a spirit level to make sure
the frame is mounted at level.
b) The weight of the bottom plate is usually enough to keep it in place. But if you want to secure it further, you can
fasten it to the framework through the holes for the glass brackets using small screws. See 3.1.6 for fastening of glass
brackets.

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a) Place the bioethanol burner into the Foco frame. If
any mains connections are needed, connect them now.
b) Place and fasten the included glass brackets with the
included screws.
c) Place the safety glass into the brackets and tighten
the t, without adding unnecessary force.
3.1.6 Burner installation and safety glass

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3.2 Foco Two
3.2.1 Built framework
Construct the main wall framework in your preferred material. The nished framework should have an opening for the
Foco frame as shown in Table B.
x = Insulation Board Thickness
NOTE: Remember to make room for heat-resistant insulation around the replace frame. Therefore the
thickness of the insulation boards should be added to all dimensions noted with x. Bord thickness is often
either 12.5mm or 15mm but can vary depending on the product you choose to use.
Table B - Framework opening size
Foco model WW1 min W2 max D min 2D1 max H H1 min
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Foco Two 600 Ultra Slim 600 + (2*x) 400 100 100 15 500 + (2*x) 100
Foco Two 800 Ultra Slim 800 + (2*x) 600 100 100 15 500 + (2*x) 100
Foco Two 1000 Ultra Slim 1000 + (2*x) 800 100 100 15 500 + (2*x) 100
Foco Two 600 Slim 600 + (2*x) 450 50 200 30 500 + (2*x) 80
Foco Two 1000 Slim 1000 + (2*x) 800 80 200 30 500 + (2*x) 80
Foco Two 1200 Slim 1200 + (2*x) 1000 80 200 30 500 + (2*x) 80
Foco Two 800 Medium 800 + (2*x) 6001801300 801500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 1100 Medium 1100 + (2*x) 10001401300 801500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 800 800 + (2*x) 6001801400 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 1000 1000 + (2*x) 8001801400 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 1200 1200 + (2*x) 10001801400 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 1400 Double 1400 + (2*x) 1300 40 400 110 500 + (2*x) 801
H
D
W
W
W1
W2
W2
D1
D1
H1
Additional Table B information next page

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1 Can vary depending on burner type. The dimensions shown are for a standard manual burner. Please check your
specic required burner cutout size, if your replace is equipped with another burner.
2 IMPORTANT - If you want the nished wall to go ush with the replace frame, you need to subtract the thickness
of the wall nishing materials from the dimensions of the framework. This will make the Foco frame protrude from the
framework equivalent to the thickness of the wall nishing material. See 3.2.3 for more information.
3.2.2 Insulation board
a) Cut your insulation boards into size, so that they will t into your framework. Fasten them using a power drill and
screws.
The insulation board is sold separately and and can be purchased at your local hardware shop. See 2.2 Denition for
more information about insulation boards.
The idea of the insulation boards is to create a heat-resistant spacer between the wooden wall frame and the replace
frame so that there is no direct contact. If the framework is made of a non-ammable material like e.g. steel the insula-
tion boards are not needed.

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3.2.3 Insert frame
a) If your bioethanol burner requires electricity to be operated provide an electricity connection with easy access inside
the framework. If your burner o󰀨ers the opportunity to connect a Smart Home System any additional required cables
should also be routed now. Check the burner manual for additional information.
b) As standard, the Foco frame is assembled with small nuts and bolts. They protrude approximately 1 cm out from the
frame. A small cutout in the framework/insulation board might be necessary for the Foco frame to t. Illustration 1
c) Slide the replace frame into the framing cavity.
NOTE: For the replace to sit ush with the nished wall, make the Foco frame protrude out of the wall, equivalent to
the thickness of the wall nishing material on both sides of the wall. Illustration 2
The space inside the wall does not require any ventilation unless your burner is a Dimplex Cassette Opti-Myst
water vapour replace.
Illustration 2
Illustration 1
When frame is in place

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3.2.5 Complete wall construction
a) Complete the construction by nishing the wall panelling around the appliance with non-ammable materials on
both sides of the wall.
Do not use ammable materials like wood panels without consulting the manufacturer or testing the ammability of the
wooden panels.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
FULLWIDTH OF OPENING
MINIMUM
100 CM
3.2.4 Fasten frame
a) Fasten the Foco frame to the framework through the holes in the top of the frame. Use a spirit level to make sure
the frame is mounted at level.
b) The weight of the bottom plate is usually enough to keep it in place. But if you want to secure it further, you can
fasten it to the framework through the holes for the glass brackets using small screws. See 3.2.6 for fastening of glass
brackets.

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a) Place the bioethanol burner into the Foco frame. If
any mains connections are needed, connect them now.
a) Place and fasten the included glass brackets with the
included screws.
b) Place the glass into the brackets and tighten the t,
without adding unnecessary force.
3.2.6 Burner installation and safety glass

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3.3 Foco Three
3.3.1 Built framework
Construct the main wall framework in your preferred material with the opening size shown in Table A
x = Insulation Board Thickness
1 Can vary depending on burner type. The dimensions shown are for a standard manual burner. Please check your
specic required burner cutout size, if your replace is equipped with another burner.
2 IMPORTANT - If you want the nished wall to go ush with the replace frame, you need to subtract the thickness
of the wall nishing materials from the dimensions of the framework. This will make the Foco frame protrude from the
framework equivalent to the thickness of the wall nishing material. See 3.3.3 for more information.
NOTE: Remember to make room for heat-resistant insulation around the replace frame. Therefore the
thickness of the insulation boards should be added to all dimensions noted with x. Bord thickness is often
either 12.5mm or 15mm but can vary depending on the product you choose to use.
Table C - Framework opening size
Foco model W 2W1 min W2 max D min 2D1 max H H1 min
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Foco Two 800 800 6001801400 + x 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 1000 1000 8001801400 + x 1101500 + (2*x) 801
Foco Two 1200 1200 10001801400 + x 1101500 + (2*x) 801
H
D
W
W1
W2
W2
D1
H1
!The Foco frame is not
load-bearing. Overhang must
be able to carry its own weight
including wall panelling!

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3.3.2 Insulation board
a) Cut your insulation boards into size, so that they will t into your framework. Fasten them using a power drill and
screws.
The insulation board is sold separately and and can be purchased at your local hardware shop. See 2.2 Denition for
more information about insulation boards.
The idea of the insulation boards is to create a heat-resistant spacer between the wooden wall frame and the replace
frame so that there is no direct contact. If the framework is made of a non-ammable material like e.g. steel the insula-
tion boards are not needed.

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3.3.3 Insert frame
a) If your bioethanol burner requires electricity to be operated provide an electricity connection with easy access inside
the framework. If your burner o󰀨ers the opportunity to connect a Smart Home System any additional required cables
should also be routed now. Check the burner manual for additional information.
b) As standard, the Foco frame is assembled with small nuts and bolts. They protrude approximately 1 cm out from the
frame. A small cutout in the framework/insulation board might be necessary for the Foco frame to t Illustration 1
c) Slide the replace frame into the framing cavity.
NOTE: For the replace to sit ush with the nished wall, make the Foco frame protrude out of the wall, equivalent to
the thickness of the wall nishing material. Illustration 2
The space inside the wall does not require any ventilation unless your burner is a Dimplex Cassette Opti-Myst
water vapour replace.
Illustration 2
Illustration 1
When frame is in place

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3.3.5 Complete wall construction
a) Complete the construction by nishing the wall panelling around the appliance with non-ammable materials on
both sides of the wall.
Do not use ammable materials like wood panels without consulting the manufacturer or testing the ammability of the
wooden panels.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
FULLWIDTH O
F
OP
E
NI
N
G
MINIMUM
100 CM
3.3.4 Fasten frame
a) Fasten the Foco frame to the framework through the screw holes in the top of the frame. Use a spirit level to make
sure the frame is mounted at level.
b) The weight of the bottom plate is usually enough to keep it in place. But if you want to secure it further, you can
fasten it to the framework through the holes for the glass brackets using small screws. See 3.3.6 for fastening of glass
brackets.