decoflame Montreal Assembly instructions

USER MANUAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Installation Guide
and User Manual
decoflame® custom-made
Bioet anol Fireplaces
Montreal & Orlando
Englis
It is imperative that you read this manual before using the fireplace
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference

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Englis
Installation and User Guide for custom-made decoflame® Bioet anol Fireplaces
Issue January 2013
Congratulations on your ne decoflame
®
bioethanol fireplace
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
ADHERE TO THE SAFETY MEASURES DESCRIBED HEREIN – DECOFLAME CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGED CAUSED AS A RESULT OF NON-ADHERANCE TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE KEEP THE PACKAGING OF THE FIREPLACE IN CASE IT NEEDS SENDING TO THE FACTORY FOR
SOME REASON IN THE FUTURE
TABLE OF CONTENT
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
POSITIONING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 7
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ................................................................................................................................................ 9
SAFETY
Naturally, safety is imperative dealing ith open fire. All decoflame
®
fireplaces are designed, manufactured and
quality-tested in Denmark ith highest product safety and user-friendliness in mind. Our fireplaces feature a unique
and design-protected decoflame
®
burner hich is thoroughly tested and its closing mechanism manually adjusted
prior to leaving the production line. The layout of your decoflame
®
fireplace must not be changed, and all parts
included in the scope of delivery must be used as sho n in the personalised technical dra ing for this fireplace
application.
Please strictly adhere at all times to all safety measures described in this manual.

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POSITIONING
Make sure that you install your fireplace in a safe place, hich means ith a distance of at least one metre (40 in)
from furniture, curtains or other inflammable objects. Also, chose a position for your fireplace hich is not exposed to
any draught, as bioethanol is a volatile fluid. In fact, only the vapour of the bioethanol is burning hen lit. You should
not touch the flames of the lit fireplace or blo into the flames, as this ill cause the flames to escape from the
fireplace and they ill 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 reco end to position TV screens or valuable paintings above the fireplace as the upwards drifting
war air ight da age those. If you intend to do so anyway, please contact Decofla e for advice.
Make sure that the all cut-out and supports left and right belo 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 bet een 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 ith a ooden ceiling, you must ensure that the
distance bet een 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 ill be arm.
Do you ave c ildren or pets in t e ome? If so, make sure an adult keeps an eye on t em at all times during
operation of your fireplace and never leave your fireplace unattended w en it is lit.

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MAINTENANCE
Any glass components of your decoflame
®
fireplace are made of tempered heat-resistant glass. Those glass parts as
ell as any metal parts hich are exposed to the heat of the fire might slightly change colour or structure. This is to be
considered normal ear and tear and does not constitute a product fla or fault.
Decoflame recommends that you clean all parts of your fireplace frequently ith a lint-free cloth or kitchen paper
to el and a non-abrasive detergent, some bioethanol or another alcohol-based product. Alternatively you can use
little sponge that you find packaged together ith your standard burner/s in order to brush up the surface of your
burner. For polished steel surfaces, only use a soft and clean cloth as the surfaces ill easily be scratched by paper
to els.
INSTALLATION
Please refer and adhere to the detailed installation guide on your technical drawing which has been
generated for your specific custo - ade decofla e® fireplace. You will find all di ensions and step-by-
step installation instructions there. It is advisable to install your decofla e® fireplace only once all
decoration work in the roo has been finished.
If your decofla e
®
fireplace ca e with glass screens, you ust fit the and operate the fireplace
exclusively with fitted glass screens.
According to SP Tec nical Researc Institute of Sweden, alls surrounding the built-in bioethanol fireplace must be
covered ith non-inflammable materials like fibre plaster boards (e.g. Fermacell, GypRock Fireline) or bricks. We
recommend that you adhere to these regulations set by SP.
The supports for securing the fireplace must be made of sturdy non-inflammable materials like metal, concrete or
brick. The supports must be perfectly in level.
If you have the slightest doubt of ho to install the fireplace and hich scre s to use for your type of all, you should
contact a skilled craftsman ho is able to carry out the installation correctly.
When installing your decoflame
®
built -in fireplace you ill need:
Po er drill/Scre driver
Drill/bit (suitable for the type of material to hich you ish to fix the top and bottom plates of your fireplace)
Spirit level
Tape measure
Scre s (at least Ø 5mm, suitable for the type of all)
Wall plugs or expansion bolts (suitable for the type of all)
General Installation Guidelines “Single Sided Custo - ade Fireplace”
The all cut-out is made at least 20mm deeper than the depth of the fireplace to
ensure sufficient air flo and cooling of the fireplace (see 7.1). Furthermore, it is
essential to maintain a 5mm gap all the ay around the fireplace (Cut-out = Fireplace
Dimensions + 10mm) This gap ust not be sealed.
As the edges of the cut-out remain visible it is important that they are done to the
highest possible finish. All four corners of the cut out must have exactly a 90 degree
angle.
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Plasterboard walls – Stud-walls
All surfaces inside the all cut-out are to be covered ith fibre plaster sheets or other
non-inflammable materials.
This is merely a precaution as normal plasterboard might change its characteristics
over time hen exposed to heat.
Stone/Brick walls
The cut-out is made according to the attached dra ing.
The all itself is non-inflammable hich makes it safe to install a bioethanol fireplace
directly in the cut-out.
Exploded view showing the installation process (see 7.2)
1. The body of the fireplace (consisting of top, back and sides) is positioned onto the supports left and right belo and
centred ithin the all cut-out. Use the enclosed scre s (inserting them through the holes in the top) to secure it in
place allo ing for a perfect 5mm gap all the ay along the top and sides. Make sure that the edges of the fireplace are
kept flush ith the edges of the all cut-out.
2. The bottom of the fireplace is lo ered into the recess ithin the all and is placed onto the lips protruding from
the bottom of the sides. Insert the enclosed scre s through the holes in the bottom plate and the holes in the lips at
the bottom of the sides (if necessary using plugs suitable for the material hich has been used to create the supports)
and fix both the body and the bottom plate of the fireplace to the supports.
3. The burner is placed in the safety chamber and the sliding lid is placed on top of the burner.
3.1 Orlando Only. Secure the frame using the included screws from the inside.
4. Optional Glass. Carefully secure the glass with the 2 included finger screws.
Remember rubber seals between screw and glass.
General Installation Guidelines “Bifocal Custom-made Fireplace”
It is essential to maintain a 5mm gap all the ay around the fireplace (Cut-out =
Fireplace Dimensions + 10mm) This gap ust not be sealed (see 8.1).
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As the edges of the cut-out remain visible it is important that they are done to the
highest possible finish. All four corners of the cut out must have exactly a 90 degree
angle.
Plasterboard walls – Stud-walls
All surfaces inside the all cut-out are to be covered ith fibre plaster sheets or other
non-inflammable materials.
This is merely a precaution as normal plasterboard might change its characteristics
over time hen exposed to heat.
Stone/Brick walls
The cut-out is made according to the attached dra ing.
The all itself is non-inflammable hich makes it safe to install a bioethanol fireplace
directly in the cut-out.
Exploded view showing the installation process (see 8.2)
1. The body of the fireplace (consisting of top and sides) is positioned onto the supports left and right belo and
centred ithin the all cut-out. Use the enclosed scre s (inserting them through the holes in the top) to secure it in
place allo ing for a perfect 5mm gap all the ay along the top and sides both to the front and back. Make sure that
the edges of the fireplace are kept flush ith the edges of the all cut-out.
2. The bottom of the fireplace is lo ered into the recess ithin the all and is placed onto the lips protruding from
the bottom of the sides. Insert the enclosed scre s through the holes in the bottom plate and the holes in the lips at
the bottom of the sides (if necessary using plugs suitable for the material hich has been used to create the supports)
and fix both the body and the bottom plate of the fireplace to the supports.
3. The burner is placed in the safety chamber and the sliding lid is placed on top of the burner.
3.1 Orlando Only. Secure the frame using the included screws from the inside.
4. Optional Glass. Carefully secure the glass ith the 2 included finger scre s.
Re e ber rubber seals between screw and glass.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS lig t and extinguis your decoflame
®
fireplace in a safe manner. Only adults may lig t and extinguis t e
flames.
All decoflame
®
bioethanol fireplaces are designed and manufactured exclusively for use ith bioethanol of highest
purity (96%). DO NOT use any other fuel or materials or bioethanol of inferior quality as this ill void your arranty.
1. Purchase the bioethanol in a specialist shop or on .decoflame.com for easy home delivery (available
only in selected countries).
2. Open a bottle of bioethanol and fill the fuel into the burner opening up to the max. level indicator. You can
use a funnel in order to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill the burner! DO NOT light the burner in case you
should have overfilled in accidentally (see Ans ers and Questions item 6).
3. Use a paper kitchen to el in order to ipe off any access bioethanol from the burner and surrounding
surfaces. Then, ash your hands thoroughly BEFORE lighting the bioethanol vapours.
4. Use a long fireplace match or a fireplace lighter to light the vapours.
5. Keep an appropriate distance hen lighting the fireplace.
6. DO NOT smoke hen filling the burner ith bioethanol.
7. DO NOT – under any circumstances – refill the burner hen it is in use or still hot from previous use.
8. If you ish to extinguish the fire before the burner is empty, please ONLY use the follo ing method: using
the burner handle, pull the slider lid gently but in one continuous, decisive movement to ards you until the
burner opening is completely closed.
9. Ideally, you allo all of the bioethanol in the burner to be burnt. Should you extinguish the fire at a time
hen there is still bioethanol left in the burner, it is recommended that you ait until it is cooled do n (takes
around 15 – 20 minutes) and then fill up the burner once again as described under item 2. above before
lighting it.
10. DO NOT cover the front of the fireplace. DO NOT place any inflammable materials or clothes in front of the
fireplace. DO NOT place any pebbles or stones or other refractory decorative items on or around the burner
as these ill not only obstruct ventilation openings but also trap the heat underneath the base plate of your
fireplace.
11. Ensure that the room in hich the fireplace is situated is ell ventilated at all times during operation of your
fireplace ithout causing any draught.
12. Any glass and metal parts of your fireplace can become hot during use. Avoid contact ith those parts to
avoid burning.
13. DO NOT mix bioethanol ith other fuels.
14. Al ays thoroughly follo the instructions on the packaging of the bioethanol.
15. Bioethanol is extremely flammable.
16. Avoid contact ith eyes and skin.
17. We recommend that people ith breathing problems or asthma consult their doctor prior to using a
bioethanol fireplace.
18. Avoid draughts, as this can cause soot formation (smut).
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. W ere can I position t e bioet anol fireplace?
You may position the fireplace any here, as no chimney or flue is required. For example, you could place it in
your flat, house, holiday home – or in your office. Read the “Positioning” chapter for more details regarding this
subject.
2. Is any kind of approval required?
Regulations and la s might vary though from country to country. Make sure you observe these regulations and
la s before you use the fireplace.
3. W at to consider w en installing your decoflame® fireplace?
Decoflame recommends that the all cut-out is covered (or – in case of a stud- all – created) ith fire resistant
boards like Fermacell, GypRock Fireline or another non-inflammable material. Furthermore, it is important that the
fireplace can “breath”. This means that the ventilation slots in the top and bottom plate must not be obstructed as

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ell as the 5mm gap all the ay around the fireplace must not be sealed. Please refer to the enclosed dra ing hich
describes the construction of the all cut-out as ell as the installation process.
4. Is t e fireplace ready for use after unpacking?
Yes, once it is fitted safely in accordance ith the attached dra ing and the instructions given herein, the only
thing you need to add is bioethanol.
5. W at is t e best way to lig t t e fireplace?
Use long fireplace matches or fireplace lighters.
6. W at s ould I do if I overfilled t e burner?
Inside the burner/s you ill notice a min. and max. level indicator. Al ays fill the burner to the max. level
indicator. Should you accidentally overfill the burner, the access bioethanol ill 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 ith your fingers inside the burner in order to get hold of it (it is advisable to ear 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 bioet anol dangerous?
No, bioethanol is neither dangerous to humans nor the environment and it is biodegradable. Bioethanol is made
of organic, sustainable and environmental-friendly ra materials such as corn, potatoes and sugar cane. During
combustion, ater vapour and carbon dioxide are created, hich 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 in ale t e gas t at is developed during combustion?
When burning, bioethanol is dissolved into nothing else but ater vapour and CO
2
(carbon dioxide). The amount
of CO
2
hich is released corresponds to the one of 2 stearine candles of medium size. As the combustion
temperature of your bioethanol fireplace lies belo 400ºC, no other harmful substances are released during
combustion. Al ays make sure that the room in hich the fireplace is situated is ell ventilated ( ithout
causing a draught) in order to ensure a sufficiently high level of oxygen during operation of the fireplace – as fire
consumes oxygen. Al ays consult your doctor prior to using a bioethanol fireplace in case you have problems
ith your respiratory system (asthma etc).
9. In w ic quantities is bioet anol supplied?
decoflame® 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 ith bioethanol and use a funnel for pouring the liquid into the burner.
10. W at is t e burning duration of one litre of bioet anol?
Bet een 2-4 hours, depending on the size of the burner/s, the room ventilation and setting of the flame
intensity.
11. Does t e fireplace give off muc eat w en in use?
The heat efficiency of the decoflame® burners varies in accordance ith their size. Ho ever, 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 t e decoflame
®
fireplace?
No, you may only use bioethanol of at least 96% but max. 97.5% purity in the burner.
13. How can t e flame be extinguis ed w en t e fireplace is lit?
Ideally, you allo all of the bioethanol in the burner to be burnt. Should you extinguish the fire at a time hen there is
still bioethanol left in the burner, please ONLY use the follo ing method: using the burner handle, pull the slider lid
gently but in one continuous, decisive movement to ards you until the burner opening is closed.

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14. Can t e fireplace be used in a room of any size?
Generally the relation bet een heat efficiency and minimum room volume can be set to 1:20. This means that a
2kW/h fireplace requires a minimum 40m
3
room volume.

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