Blomus 65169 User manual

Instruction Manual / Safety Instructions
65169 / 65170 Fireplace CHIMO US 02 - 10
Instruction Manual / Safety Instructions
65174 / 65184 / 65185 Fireplace CHIMO US 12 - 19

Instruction manual:
- Please read these instructions carefully before the first use of the fireplace and keep the safety
instructions for future reference.
- To operate the fireplace we recommend only the use of blomus bio-ethanol (item code 31034).
- Please check the content of the box.
- ATTENTION: Please check with your insurance company and landlord or local authorities for details
and regulations before using the fireplace.
Included in delivery (see illustration 1-3):
- Fireplace body (A)
- Burner reservoir (B) with sliding cover and safety compartment
- Grill (C)
- Mounting bar unit (D) (# 65170 only)
- 2 screws (6 x 60) (E) (# 65170 only)
- 2 washers (F) (# 65170 only)
- 2 wall plugs (S8) (G) (# 65170 only)
- Controller Tool (H)
- Funnel (I)
- Measuring jug (J)
- Liquid fuel (K) (blomus 31034 Bio-Alcohol (ethanol), 1 Litre / 33,8 fl oz) *
- Instruction manual and safety instructions
* NOT included in USA and Canada
Safety instructions:
- WARNING:
- Risk of Explosion:
- Never use any fuel other than the fuels specifically identified for use in the heater. Never use gaso-
line.
- Never refill heater fuel reservoir when heater is operating or still hot.
- Never use heater in areas where flammable vapors or gas may be present.
- Never store or transport the fuel in other than a metal or plastic container that is:
- Acceptable for use with the specific fuel,
- Non red in color,
- Is in the original container for the (specific alcohol) Fuel.
- Never store fuel in the living space.
- Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing, and furniture away.
- Risk of Indoor Air Pollution - Use heater only in well-ventilated areas. People with breathing problems
should consult a physician before using the heater.
- Do not use heater to heat or boil water or use as a cooking appliance.
- WARNING: This appliance has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. To reduce risk of fire or
injury, do not install an unvented gas log set into this appliance.
- Always keep the room where the fireplace is operated ventilated. While burning the fire uses oxygen out
of the air.
- Never blow air into the flame! Blowing air into the flame can lead to severe injuries from darting flames.
- Please avoid movements within the scope of the flame (see illustration 11)
- When ventilated, the minimum room size per opreated fireplace 65169 and / or 65170 must not be
less than 56m³ / 1978 cuf (equalling 25,5 m² / 274.5 sqf room size with a ceiling of 2,20 m / 7,2
ft).
- When burning bio-ethanol water-vapour and carbon dioxide are produced.
- Never use the burner without the safety compartment.
- It is not recommended to use more than one fireplace at a time in one room.
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- Never leave an open fire unattended at any time !
- CAUTION: Item gets hot while in operation. Do not touch the fireplace while burning. Please allow at
least 15 minutes to cool down before touching the product after flame is extinguished.
- Never pour fuel into an open flame or into the burner reservoir unless it has cooled down for at least 15
minutes after use.
- The design and / or construction of the fireplace or any part therein must not be modified.
- The fireplace is not suitable for heating purposes.
- Do not store more than 5 litres / 1,3 gallons of flammable liquids in your apartment.
- Keep fuel containers closed tightly.
- Keep fuel away from children and animals.
- Fuel must not be exposed to direct heat such as direct sunshine or central heating.
- The burning reservoir must not be exposed to direct heat such as direct sunshine or central heating.
- Do not place any flammable material within 1 Meter / 40 inches around the fireplace. A safety distance
of at least 2 meters / 80 inches should be kept from any window or curtain.
- Product should not be used with a mantle and shelving should be minimum of 1 Meter / 40 inches from
the fireplace.
- Do not place any flammable material on the fireplace!
- Do not place decorative items such as wood logs, stones, artificial logs etc. Into the flame or within 1 m
/ 3 ft around the operating fireplace
- Ethanol fireplaces must not be used to prepare food !
- CAUTION: Do not smoke while handling the fuel.
- Avoid draught in the room where the fireplace is operated.
- Make sure to keep a safety distance of 0,5 m / 20 inch from the burning fireplace.
- Children and pets must be kept clear from the burning fireplace!
Assembly:
- Please remove all packaging and information material before assembly.
- WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Assembly, fireplace 65169:
- Before placing the fireplace on the floor make sure that the designated surface is even and ensures that
the fireplace stands solid.
- The fireplace 65169 must be placed in a position where it is protected against unintentional touching
and overthrowing. It must not be placed within direct walking routes and narrow passages.
- In case of the burning fireplace being overthrown there is a severe danger due to leakage of the fuel.
- Install the safety compartment together with the burner reservoir (B) into the burning chamber of the
fireplace body (A) (illustration 8).
- The opening of the burner reservoir must face to the front.
- Fit the grill (C) onto the burner (illustration 9).
Assembly, fireplace 65170:
- The fireplace must only be installed on a solid wall of non flammable material.
- Mount the mounting bar unit (D) to the wall using the 2 screws (E), 2 washers (F) and wall plugs (G)
supplied (illustration 4). On a wooden wall please mount the bar to wall studs. The supplied mounting
hardware suits walls out of stone, brick and concrete. For all other walls (i.e. wooden), different mounting
hardware should be used. Seek advice of your local hardware store if you are unsure which mounting
hardware suits your wall.
- Attach the fireplace body (A) onto the mounting bar unit (D) (illustration 5).
- Install the safety compartment together with the burner reservoir (B) into the burning chamber of the
fireplace body (A) (illustration 6).
- The opening of the burner reservoir must face to the front.
- Fit the grill (C) onto the burner (illustration 7).
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Rotation (fireplace 65169 only):
- The fireplace body of the fireplace 65169 is pivot-mounted.
- NEVER rotate the fireplace while it is operating ! Only rotate before operating it or after it has cooled
down for at least 15 minutes after the flame has extinguished.
- For rotating the fireplace please only us the handle (see illustration 10) located at the lower end of the
main fireplace body.
Starting up:
- Open the cover of the burner reservoir (B) completely using the controller tool (H) (illustration 10).
- Fill the burner (B) with the fuel (K) up to the level marker (see illustration 12) using the measuring jug (J)
and the funnel (I). (maximum filling for item 65169 and 65170: 0,72 ltr / 24.35 fl oz).
- Spilled alcohol must be removed with an absorbant tissue and cleaned with water to prevent ignition
outside the burner reservoir.
- CAUTION: Spilled alcohol may lead to matt stains on parquet flooring.
- ATTENTION: The fuel should be stored at room temperature to facilitate its ignition.
- CAUTION: Fuel must be kept in safe distance (min. 1 m / 40 inch) to the fireplace.
- Do not place fuel in front of the fireplace.
- ATTENTION: Please only ignite the fuel when it is filled to the level marker (see illustration 12) .
- Dip the prongs of the controller tool (H) into the filled reservoir and light the moistened prongs with a
sticklighter. Keep a safe distance to the reservoir.
- Transfer the burning controller tool (H) to the ethanol reservoir. Use caution and keep the length of the
tool as a safety distance.
- In case the flame does not ignite, please repeat the ignition process until the flame burns steadily.
- Fuel will burn low at first. Please allow 15 minutes to reach the optimum temperature and flame height.
The flame then can be adjusted by opening or closing the sliding cover on the reservoir with the controller
tool (see illustration 12).
- Adjust the flame to prevent it from hitting the upper end of the burning chamber (10-15 cm / 4-5 inch
distance).
Refill:
- CAUTION: Never pour fuel into the burning flame!
- CAUTION: Allow the burner to cool down for at least 15 minutes before refilling. Do not pour fuel into the
hot burner!
- To refill, follow instructions above.
Extinguish:
- CAUTION: Never extinguish the flame with water!
- Let the fuel burn out completely if possible. This prevents alcohol odours left in the reservoir and deflag-
ration when reigniting.
- If you wish to extinguish the flame before the fuel has completely burned out, please use the controller
tool to fully close the opening of the reservoir and wait until the flame is extinguished. Wait approximately
30 minutes until the burner has reached room temperature. Only then dispose of the remaining fuel.
- Remaining fuel is hazardous waste. It must not be disposed of in your sink or toilet. Please dispose
of at your nearest hazardous waste collection facility.
- In case the flame is not extinguished immediately, repeat the above instruction until the flame is fully
extinguished.
- In case the extinguishing process is unsuccesful leave the burner open and let it burn out completely.
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In case of fire:
- suitable extinguishing devices are alcohol-based foam or carbon dioxide
- Please have an extinguisher readily available.
Maintenance / Care instructions:
- Please let the fireplace cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting the cleaning process.
- The burner must be cleaned regularly. It is recommended to clean it after 100 hours of service. Use
warm water and washing-up liquid.
- Marks can be best removed with a soft cloth and a mixture of lukewarm water and a small amount
of cleaning liquid (ph-neutral). We recommend to clean the stainless steel item regularly to prevent
contamination.
- To seal the surface we recommend our blomus stainless steel maintenance spray. This creates a
dirt-deflecting protective film and works preventing against scaling.
- CAUTION! Never use chemicals like white spirits, turpentine or fuel. Do not use Steel-wool or sc-
rubbing sponges either. The surface can be scratched by these. The manufacturer can not be held
responsible for any damages resulting out of false use and / or cleaning of the product.
Technical Data:
TÜV-testing:
Tests of the fireplaces 65169 and 65170 performed at TÜV Süd Industrie Service (Munich, Germany)
resulted in the following:
- The carbon monoxide (CO) content in the room air is not exceeding the limit value of 30 ppm given in the
regulations (BayFeuV) in dependence of a minimum room volume and minimum room ventilation as speci-
fied in the below chart.
- The maximum fuel mass flow of 0.5l / h (16.9 fl oz / h) was not exceeded.
- The maximum outer wall temperature of 85° C / 185 F for adjacent devices with flammable materials
was, provided that installation has been done according to the manual, not exceeded.
- The carbon dioxide (CO2) content in the room air is not exceeding a maximum of 5000 ppm in the de-
pendence of the minimum room volume and minimum room ventilation as specified in the below chart.
65169 65170
Height 83,5 cm / 32.87 inch 130 cm / 51.18 inch
Width 30 cm / 11.81 inch 30,3 cm / 11.93 inch
Depth 30 cm / 11.81 inch 17,8 cm / 7.01 inch
Weight 19,7 kg / 43.43 lbs 15,6 kg / 34.39 lbs
Burner capacity 0,72 L / 24.35 fl oz 0,72 L / 24.35 fl oz
Fuel blomus Bio-Alcohol, art.-no. 31034 (denatured alcohol, consisting of app 96% ethanol,
1% MEK, 4-6% water, Bitrex 100g/1000L 3.52 oz / 264 gal)
Min. Room volume (m³
/ cuf) Air change (1/h) Comments
280 / 9888 0,2 Air change rate with windows closed
95 / 3355 0,6 With standard ventilation / slightly open windows
56 / 1978 1,0 Complete change of air within 1 hour / open windows
- The following chart shows estimates air change rates according to 1):
1) Recknagel, Sprenger, Schrameck: Heizung + Klimatechnik
Air change (1/h) Comments
0 - 0,5 Windows, doors closed
0,3 - 1,5 Windows uncovered, slightly open
5 - 10 Windows halfway open

Fireplace Body A
Burner B
Grill C
Fireplace
Mounting Hardware
Illustration 2
Fireplace CHIMO, Content
Mounting Bar Unit D
(Fireplace 65170 only)
Screws E
(Fireplace 65170 only)
Washers F
(Fireplace 65170 only)
Wall Plugs G
(Fireplace 65170 only)
Illustration 1
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65169 65170

Accessories
Illustration 3
Controller Tool H
Funnel I
Measuring Jug J
Fuel K
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Mounting of Hardware (Fireplace 65170 only)
Illustration 4
Installation of Fireplace Body (Fireplace 65170 only)
Illustration 5
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Installation of the Burner (Fireplace 65170)
Illustration 6
Installation of the Burner (Fireplace 65169)
Illustration 8
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Installation of the Grill (Fireplace 65170)
Illustration 7
Installation of the Grill (Fireplace 65169)
Illustration 9

Fireplace CHIMO, Assembly / Starting up
Illustration 10
Rotation (fireplace 65169 only) Scope of the flames
Illustration 11
Burner
Illustration 12
Controller Tool
Level Marker
US 10
handle
50cm50cm
Sliding Lid
Opening of Burner
Safety Compartment
Sliding Lid

Instruction Manual / Safety Instructions
65174 / 65184 / 65185 Fireplace CHIMO
Scheffer-Klute GmbH SKS Design
P.O. Box 1701 . 59844 Sundern Germany
Phone: + 49 2933 831 - 0
Fax: + 49 2933 831 - 201
[email protected] . www.blomus.com

Fireplace CHIMO, Instruction Manual / Safety Instructions
Instruction manual:
- Please read these instructions carefully before the first use of the fireplace and keep the safety instructions
for future reference.
- o operate the fireplace we recommend only the use of blomus bio-ethanol (item code 31034).
- Please check the content of the box.
- A EN ION: Please check with your insurance company and landlord or local authorities for details and
regulations before using the fireplace.
Included in delivery (see illustration 1-3):
- Fireplace body (A)
- Burner reservoir (B) with sliding cover and safety compartment
- Grill (C)
- Glass (D / only with fireplace no. 65185)
- Mounting bar unit (E)
- 2 screws (6 x 60) (F)
- 2 washers (G)
- 2 wall plugs (S8) (H)
- Controller ool (I)
- Funnel (J)
- Measuring jug (K)
- Liquid fuel (L) (blomus 31034 Bio-Alcohol (ethanol), 1 Litre / 33,8 fl oz)
- Instruction manual and safety instructions
Safety instructions:
- Always keep the room where the fireplace is operated ventilated. hile burning the fire uses
oxygen out of the air.
- WARNING:
- Risk of Explosion:
- Never use any fuel other than the fuels specifically identified for use in the heater. Never use
gasoline.
- Never refill heater fuel reservoir when heater is operating or still hot.
- Never use heater in areas where flammable vapors or gas may be present.
- Never store or transport the fuel in other than a metal or plastic container that is:
- Acceptable for use with the specific fuel,
- Non red in color,
- Is in the original container for the (specific alcohol) Fuel.
- Never store fuel in the living space.
- Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing, and furniture away.
- Risk of Indoor Air Pollution - Use heater only in well-ventilated areas. People with breathing problems
should consult a physician before using the heater.
- Do not use heater to heat or boil water or use as a cooking appliance.
- WARNING: his appliance has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. o reduce risk of fire or injury,
do not install an unvented gas log set into this appliance.
- When ventilated, the minimum room size per opreated fireplace 65174 and / or 65185 must not be
under 44m³ / 1550 cuf (equalling 20 m² / 215 sqf room size with a ceiling of 2,20 m / 7,2 ft). For each
operated fireplace 65184 the minimum room size should be at least 80 m³ / 2825 cuf (equalling 36,4
m² / 392 sqf with 2,20 m / 7,2 ft ceiling).
- When burning bio-ethanol water-vapour and carbon dioxide are produced.
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Air change rate with windows closed
With standard ventilation/slightly open windows
Min. Room volume (m³/cuf) Air change (1/h)
218 / 7700 0,2
73 / 2580 0,6
44 / 1550 1,0
Comments
Complete change of air within 1 hour
/open windows
- he following chart shows data resulting out of tests at ÜV Süd (Munich, Germany) for fireplaces 65174
and 65185:

Fireplace CHIMO, Instruction Manual / Safety Instructions
- Never use the burner without the safety compartment.
- It is not recommended to use more than one fireplace at a time in one room.
- Never leave an open fire unattended at any time !
- CAU ION: Item gets hot while in operation. Do not touch the fireplace while burning. Please allow at least
15 minutes to cool down before touching the product after flame is extinguished.
- Never pour fuel into an open flame or into the burner reservoir unless it has cooled down for at least 15
minutes after use.
- he fireplace is not suitable for heating purposes.
- Do not store more than 5 litres / 1,3 gallons of flammable liquids in your apartment.
- Keep fuel containers closed tightly.
- Keep fuel away from children and animals.
- Fuel must not be exposed to direct heat such as direct sunshine or central heating.
- he burning reservoir must not be exposed to direct heat such as direct sunshine or central heating.
- Do not place any flammable material within 1 Meter / 40 inches around the fireplace. A safety distance
of at least 2 meters / 80 inches should be kept from any window or curtain. Product should not be used
with a mantle and shelving should be minimum of 1 Meter / 40 inches from the fireplace.
- CAU ION: Do not smoke while handling the fuel.
- Avoid draught in the room where the fireplace is operated.
- Make sure to keep a safety distance of 0,5 m / 20 inch from the burning fireplace.
- Children and pets must be kept clear from the burning fireplace!
Assembly:
- he fireplace must only be installed on a solid wall of non flammable material.
- Please remove all packaging and information material before assembly.
- WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
- We recommend a minimum distance of 60 cm / 23,6 inch between the floor and the opening
of the burner reservoir (illustration 4).
- Mount the mounting bar unit (E) to the wall using the 2 screws (F), 2 washers (G) and wall plugs
(H) supplied (illustration 5). On a wooden wall please mount the bar to wall studs. he supplied
mounting hardware suits walls out of stone, brick and concrete. For all other walls (i.e. wooden),
different mounting hardware should be used. Seek advice of your local hardware store if you are
unsure which mounting hardware suits your wall.
- Attach the fireplace body (A) onto the mounting bar unit (E) (illustration 6).
- Insert the glass (D) into the intended slot. (illustration 7). (Fireplace 65185 only !).
- Install the safety compartment together with the burner reservoir (B) into the burning chamber
of the fireplace body (A) (illustration 8).
- he opening of the burner reservoir must face to the front.
- Fit the grill (C) onto the burner (illustration 9).
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Windows uncovered, slightly open
Air change (1/h)
0 - 0,5
0,3 - 1,5
5 - 10
Comments
Windows, doors closed
Windows halfway open
- he following chart shows estimates air change rates according to 1):
1) Recknagel, Sprenger, Schrameck: Heizung + Klimatechnik
Air change rate with windows closed
With standard ventilation/slightly open windows
Min. Room volume (m³/cuf) Air change (1/h)
399 / 14090 0,2
133 / 4697 0,6
80 / 2825 1,0
Comments
Complete change of air within 1 hour
/open windows
- he following chart shows data resulting out of tests at ÜV Süd (Munich, Germany) for fireplace 65184:

Fireplace CHIMO, Instruction Manual / Safety Instructions
Starting up:
- Open the cover of the burner reservoir (B) completely using the controller tool (I) (illustration 10).
- Fill the burner (B) with the fuel (L) up to the level marker (see illustration 10) using the measuring jug (K)
and the funnel (J). (maximum filling for item 65174 and 65185: 0,9 ltr / 30 fl oz, for 65184: 1,4 ltr /
47,3 fl oz).
- Spilled alcohol must be removed with an absorbant tissue and cleaned with water to prevent ignition outside
the burner reservoir.
- CAU ION: Spilled alcohol may lead to matt stains on parquet flooring.
- A EN ION: he fuel should be stored at room temperature to facilitate its ignition.
- CAU ION: Fuel must be kept in safe distance (min. 1 m / 40 inch) to the fireplace.
- Do not place fuel in front of the fireplace.
- Dip the prongs of the controller tool (I) into the filled reservoir and light the moistened prongs with a
sticklighter. Keep a safe distance to the reservoir.
- ransfer the burning controller tool (I) to the ethanol reservoir. Use caution and keep the length of the
tool as a safety distance.
- In case the flame does not ignite, please repeat the ignition process until the flame burns steadily.
- Fuel will burn low at first. Please allow 15 minutes to reach the optimum temperature and flame height. he
flame then can be adjusted by opening or closing the sliding cover on the reservoir with the controller tool
(see illustration 10).
- Adjust the flame to prevent it from hitting the upper end of the burning chamber (10-15 cm / 4-5 inch
distance).
Refill:
- CAU ION: Never pour fuel into the burning flame!
- CAU ION: Allow the burner to cool down for at least 15 minutes before refilling. Do not pour fuel into the
hot burner!
- o refill, follow instructions above.
Extinguish:
- CAU ION: Never extinguish the flame with water!
- Let the fuel burn out completely if possible. his prevents alcohol odours left in the reservoir and deflagration
when reigniting.
- If you wish to extinguish the flame before the fuel has completely burned out, please use the controller
tool to fully close the opening of the reservoir and wait until the flame is extinguished. Wait approximately
30 minutes until the burner has reached room temperature. Only then dispose of the remaining fuel.
- In case the flame is not extinguished immediately, please close the cover and wait app. 10-15 minutes to
allow the flame to cool down. Repeat the above instruction until the flame is fully extinguished.
Maintenance / Care instructions:
- he burner must be cleaned regularly. It is recommended to clean it after 100 hours of service.
Use warm water and washing-up liquid.
- Marks can be best removed with a soft cloth and a mixture of lukewarm water and a small amount
of cleaning liquid (ph-neutral). We recommend to clean the stainless steel item regularly to prevent
contamination.
- o seal the surface we recommend our blomus stainless steel maintenance spray. his creates
a dirt-deflecting protective film and works preventing against scaling.
- CAU ION! Never use chemicals like white spirits, turpentine or fuel. Do not use Steel-wool or
scrubbing sponges either. he surface can be scratched by these. he manufacturer can not be
held responsible for any damages resulting out of false use and / or cleaning of the product.
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Fireplace
Fireplace CHIMO, Content
Mounting Hardware
Grill C
Mounting Bar Unit E
Wall Plugs H
Screws F
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
Fireplace Body A
Burner B
Glass D (Fireplace 65185 only)
Washers G
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65174 65184 65185

Accessories
Fireplace CHIMO, Content
Controller ool I
Funnel J
Measuring Jug K
Fuel L
Illustration 3
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Mounting Height
Fireplace CHIMO, Assembly
Illustration 4
Illustration 5
Mounting of Hardware
60cm
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Installation of Fireplace Body
Fireplace CHIMO, Assembly
Illustration 6
Illustration 7
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Installation of the Glass (Fireplace 65185 only)

Fireplace CHIMO, Assembly / Starting up
Burner
Illustration 10
Level Marker
Opening of Burner
Safety Compartment
Controller ool
Sliding Lid
Illustration 8
Installation of the Burner
Illustration 9
Installation of the Grill
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Scheffer-Klute GmbH SKS Design
P.O. Box 1701 . 59844 Sundern Germany
Phone: + 49 2933 831 - 0
Fax: + 49 2933 831 - 201
[email protected] . www.blomus.com