Kare 74981 User manual

09/2018
BIO ETHANOL FUEL
FIREPLACE
lnstruction Manual

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Bio-Ethanol Kamin
lnstruction Manual
FIREPLACE TYPE#74981
Stand Kamin Tepore Rectangular
Thanks for choosing this style Fireplace. Fireplaces offer a delightful fireplace experience
to anyone in a Condo, Apartment, Office, or Horne without a Chimney.
GENERAL ADVICE
Before start using the fireplace please check also both
the safety regulation and restrictions in your country.
Description:
The fireplace is made of a stainless steel 1.4301 burner fixed with two transparent glasses.
Assembly & Installation
•Please remove all packaging and information material before assembly and
follow up the steps according to the attached assembling instructions.
•Please place the standing fireplace directly on a straight floor.
Do not use a carpet under the fir eplace.
Starting Up:
•Fill the burner with the fuel up to the maximum of 1200 ml.
•Burning time for 1200 ml load: aprox. 4 hours
•Spilled alcohol must be removed with an absorbent 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. 1m/40 inch) to the fireplace.
Do not place fuel in front of the fireplace.
•DO NOT LIGHT FROM ABOVE! ONLY LIGHT FROM ASIDE!
•Use only long pieces of firewood (min. 20 cm) or long fireplace lighters (min 20 cm)
to light the combustion chamber. There is a danger of explosion.
•In case the flame does not ignite after three attempts to light it please close the extinguisher sliding gauges and
wait 2 minutes before attempting to light it again.
•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.
•During burning operation the colour of the stainless steel might become darker.
This is normal. lt is not a producer‘s mistake.
Refill
•Caution: Never pour fuel into the burning flame!
•Caution: Allow the burner to cool down for at least 30 minutes before refilling.
Do not pour fuel into the hot burner.
•To refill, follow instruction below.
Extinguish
•Caution: Never extinguish the flame with water!
•Let the fuel burn out completely if possible. This prevents alcohol left
in the reservoir and deflagration when reigniting.

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•lf you wish to extinguish the flame before the fuel has completely burned out, please use the fire killer to fully close
the opening of the fuel can 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.
•For more safety purposes please keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Maintenance/Care lnstructions:
•The burner must be cleaned regularly. Use warm water and washing-up liquid.
•Marks can bebest 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.
• Caution: Never use chemicals, steel-wool or scrubbing 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.
Environment
Bio-ethanol is a naturally derived plant-based fuel. The amount of carbon
released is equal to the amount required to grow a plant.
Safety instruction
•The Bio-fire will use oxygen from the air inside the room where it is operated. The rooms should be weil ventilated
with enough oxygen and fresh air being supplied(i.e. open windows)
•When ventilated, the room where the fireplace is operated in should not be smaller than 44m3/1550cuf(with an
average ceiling height of 2.30m/8ft, the room should be at least 20m2/215sqf).
•lt is not recommended to use more than one fireplace at a time in one room.
•Warning that the operation of several devices simultaneously is only allowed if the fuel flow for all devices
does not exceed the value of 0.5 1 / h, then additional ventilation Installation room is required.
•Never leave an open fire unattended at any time!
CAUTION: ltem gets hot while in working. Do not tauch the fireplace while burning.
Please allow at least 30 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 30 minutes after use.
•The fireplace is not suitable for heating purposes.
•Convection grills and rear vents may not be closed(covered).
•Do not store more than 5 liters/1.3 gallons of flammable liquids in your apartment.
•Keep fuel containers closed tightly.
•Keep fuel away from children and animals.
•The burning reservoir and fuel 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 or 1 Meter/40 inches from the fireplace.
CAUTION: Do not smoke while handling the fuel.
•Avoid draught in the room where the fireplace is operated.
•Avoid draught causing movements in the proximity of the fireplace as these might fan the flame.
•Please pay attention when filling the fire cans with ethanol:
•liquid fuel next to the cans can cause unexpected flames. Do not refill cans until they have completely cooled down.
•Do not refill while burning as major injury might occur. Always follow the instructions on the ethanol bottle/can.
•The fireplace fuel doses or cans should be changed minimum 1 time a year. Due to the heat of the
fireplace children and animals should stay away during and 1-2 hours after use of the fireplace.
•Do not store any flammable goods close to the fireplace.
•Please remember to fill bio-ethanol to a maximum of 1200 ml.
•Horizontal, stable installation.
•The appliance couldn‘t be ignited at hot state.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
•Never change the construction and/or the assembling steps of the fireplace
•For spare parts please contact your vendor
•Recommended bio-ethanol supplier: www.hoefer-chemie.com
Technical data
Description: Stand Kamin Tepore Rectangular Model no. 74981
Size: height 65 cm; length 70 cm; width 35 cm Net weight: 16 kg
Fuel: BIO-ETHANOL 99,6%
Max. fuel load: 1200 ml
Max. burning time per load: 4 hours
Supplier:
KARE DESIGN GmbH
Zeppelinstrasse 16
85748 Garching- Hochbrück
Germany
Please keep these instructions along with your files.
Please obey the safety instructions concerning bio-ethanol

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Description of the general warning signs
Description of the warning signs on the burner and package
Do not pour fuel when burning. Keep suitable
extinguishing agent.
Pay attention to the fuel.
Harmful
Fire / Oxidising /Combustible
Do not smoke when filling /
use of ethanol.
Do not fill if hot.
Do not place anything.
Do not keep in front of
window on the fire.
Do not blow flame.
Do not touch when burning.
Do not place near
flammable objects.
Do not fill if burning.