Planika FORMA 1000 User manual

FORMA FIREPLACES
Copyright Planika Sp. z o.o. www.planikausa.com I1459#00 08.01.2020
FUEL
CLEARANCES
AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Please read these instructions completely before
installing or operating the Forma Fireplaces
Front Left Corner Right Corner
Three-sided Tunnel Room Divider
Warnings:
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not fill while operating
Use Planika burners only
Flammable
Keep away from children
FANOLA Bioethanol is the ONLY fuel to be used in this appliance.
Do not use gel, thick and viscous fuels or fuels of improper electric conductivity. The values must be compliant with those of FANOLA®.
Other fuels, such as dehydrated ethanol (i.e. consisting of more than 96.6% by volume ethanol) will cause a device error and loss of the
product warranty. Fuels consisting of 100% by volume ethanol will damage the device. Use only fuels consisting of 86-96.6% ethanol by
volume. FANOLA Bioethanol fuel is the only recommended fuel.

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Table of contents
1. APPLIANCE CLEARANCES ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Selecting appliance location ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Minimum room sizes ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Framing ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Before getting started....................................................................................................................................... 5
3. BUILT- IN INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Front Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Left/Right Corner Installation...........................................................................................................................10
3.3 Three-sided Installation ...................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Tunnel Installation ...........................................................................................................................................16
3.5 Room Divider Installation ................................................................................................................................20

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1. APPLIANCE CLEARANCES
1.1 Selecting appliance location
- The appliance is zero clearance and has the necessary clearances to combustible frame components already
built-in. They are engineered specifically to accept compatible Planika Fire Burners.
- For indoor use and in housing only. Min. temperature of use is 10°C.
- No heat-sensitive and flammable objects can be placed within a 1m radius from and directly above the
device.
- Do not place any objects on the top of the device.
- For service purposes, the surrounding must allow for easy removal of the device.
- When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required minimum room sizes and
clearances to walls and combustible materials (see image below and Minimum Room Size table). Room air
exchange rate – min. 1/h.
- Keep children, animals and unauthorized persons at a safe distance at all times and never leave them
unsupervised when the appliance is on or hot.
- Do not use the device in humid and drafty spaces.
- Do not cover top ventilation openings of the device.
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Observe
the clearances to combustibles recommended in this manual and the burner manual. Ensure that your fire is
positioned away from flammable materials and other sources of ignition at all times. Due to high temperatures,
the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Pay very close attention to
positioning the fire away from items that may move as a result of wind and drafts. For example curtains and the
like.
!

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1.2 Minimum room sizes
Appliance
Burner
Min. room Size
kW
Forma 1000 Front
FLA3/FLA3+ 790
60 m3
6
Forma 1000 Left Corner
Forma 1000 Right Corner
Forma 1000 Three-sided
Forma 1000 Tunnel
Forma 1000 Room Divider
Forma 1200 Front
FLA3/FLA3+ 990
80 m3
8
Forma 1200 Left Corner
Forma 1200 Right Corner
Forma 1200 Three-sided
Forma 1200 Tunnel
Forma 1200 Room Divider
Forma 1500 Front
FLA3/FLA3+ 1190
110 m3
11
Forma 1500 Left Corner
Forma 1500 Right Corner
Forma 1500 Three-sided
Forma 1500 Tunnel
Forma 1500 Room Divider
Forma 1800 Front
FLA3/FLA3+ 1490
150 m3
15
Forma 1800 Left Corner
Forma 1800 Right Corner
Forma 1800 Three-sided
Forma 1800 Tunnel
Forma 1800 Room Divider
Forma 2300 Front
FLA3/FLA3+ 1990
210 m3
21
Forma 2300 Left Corner
Forma 2300 Right Corner
Forma 2300 Three-sided
Forma 2300 Tunnel
Forma 2300 Room Divider
Forma 2700 Front
FLA3/FLA3+ 2490
270 m3
27
Forma 2700 Left Corner
Forma 2700 Right Corner
Forma 2700 Three-sided
Forma 2700 Tunnel
Forma 2700 Room Divider
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE. This appliance is tested and approved as either a supplemental room heat or as a
decorative appliances. It should not be factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.

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2. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
The appliance must be fully assembled into a fixed secure position before being operated.
NOTICE: DO NOT INSTALL DIRECTLY BESIDE OR NEAR WALLPAPER, LAMINATE, VENEER OR ANY SURFACE THAT IS 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 APPLIANCE GETS HOT. HEAT SENSITIVE/REACTIVE MATERIALS
SHOULD NOT BE USED. DO NOT PLACE FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ON OR AROUND THE DEVICE.
- These appliances are not designed to incorporate doors or opening covers.
- The appliance must remain open at all times for ventilation – it is not designed to operate as an oven or similar “hot
box” – the flame must have a constant supply of air to operate and be able to circulate and distribute the heat
effectively
- Do not modify the appliance in any way during installation. Cutting of sheet metal parts of the appliance is prohibited.
- Expansion and contraction of internal parts due to heating and cooling off may create noise. This is normal.
2.1 Framing
- The appliance must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the appliance, burner and full fuel
capacity.
- The framing dimensions shown in the instructions are the optimum dimensions that allow best fit with
gyprock / sheetrock / plasterboard (or other facing/finishing material) after the appliance has been installed.
IMPORTANT: The framing above the appliance must be self-supporting. The appliance is not load-bearing.
IMPORTANT: Minimum space from bottom – 2 cm. Burner cannot stand on floor or any other surface !
2.2 Definitions
Combustible materials - Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other
material that can ignite and burn, whether flame produced or not, or plastered or unplastered shall be considered
combustible materials.
Non-combustible materials - materials which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting entirely of
steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof. HardieBacker®, WonderBoard®,
Durock® or materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C° shall be considered non-combustible materials.
NOTE: Illustrations reflect typical installations and are for DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams are not
drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to individual design preferences.
2.3 Before getting started
- Prepare equipment: Power drill, screws, screwdriver, level
- Carefully remove the appliance 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 and benefit.
WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion! Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do not install damaged,
incomplete or substitute components.

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Flange extension panel
(Peninsula, Double sided)
Forma Firebox
Stability brackets
(2 x in Left/Right Corner and Double Sided
3 x in Peninsula and Bay)
2 x Windscreen
(only Peninsula or Double sided)
Additional deflector
(2 x Additional deflector in
Peninsula and Double sided)
Installation manual
Glass shield
FLA3/FLA3+ 790,990,1190 - 1 piece
FLA3/FLA3+ 1490,1990,2490 - 2 pieces
Glass shield connector
FLA3/FLA3+ 790 - 2 pieces
FLA3/FLA3+ 990,1190 - 3 pieces
FLA3/FLA3+ 1490,1990,2490 - 4 pieces
Small glass holder
FLA3/FLA3+ 790 - 2 pieces
FLA3/FLA3+ 990,1190 - 3 pieces
FLA3/FLA3+ 1490,1990,2490 - 4 pieces
Burner
Remote control
Fuel pump
Service cable
Installation and user's manual
Bag for fuel pump
Firebox
Burner

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3. BUILT- IN INSTALLATION
3.1 Front Installation
Construct the main wall framework with the opening size shown in Table A.
Table A.
Framework opening size
Appliance
W
W1 min
W2 max
D
D1 max
H
H1 min
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Forma 1000 Front
1120
820
150
450
50
710
240
Forma 1200 Front
1320
1020
150
Forma 1500 Front
1630
1230
200
Forma 1800 Front
1930
1530
200
Forma 2300 Front
2440
2040
200
Forma 2700 Front
2800
2500
150
H
H1

3.1 Front Installation
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a) Provide electricity connection with 230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5mm2 and optional SHS cables with min. 4x0,25 mm2/ AWG 23 inside the cavity.
b) Slide the appliance inside the framing cavity. The appliance is shipped with stability bracket(s) installed on the open side(s) to keep the
appliance square while in transport and during installation. Keep the bracket(s) on while framing up the setting to assist in minimizing
movement of the appliance.
The space inside the housing cannot be connected to any ventilation !
a) Make sure that the appliance is level before securing it in place.
b) Secure the appliance to the framework with screws using the existing mounting holes on the appliance flanges.
c) Remove the stability brackets
230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5 mm2
PE
Optional SHS,
min. 4x0,25 mm2 AWG 23
b
a
c
b
a

3.1 Front Installation
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Option A
Standard solution
(combustible materials with deflector)
Option B
Alternative solution
(non- combustible materials without deflector)
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around
the appliance
b) Install deflector with screws using the existing mounting holes on
ceiling of the fireplace.
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around
the appliance with non-flammable materials as on drawing
a) Connect to the mains
b) Place the burner into position
a) Align the small holder with the holes on the burner top
b) Screw it into place using the included screws
c) Place the glass shield into holders
a
a
b
a
b
c
a
b
Deflector

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3.2 Left/Right Corner Installation
Construct the main wall framework with the opening size shown in Table B.
Table B
Framework opening sizes
Appliance
W
W1 min
W2 max
D
D1 max
H
H1 min
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Forma 1000 Left/Right Corner
1120
820
150
450
50
710
240
Forma 1200 Left/Right Corner
1320
1020
150
Forma 1500 Left/Right Corner
1630
1230
200
Forma 1800 Left/Right Corner
1930
1530
200
Forma 2300 Left/Right Corner
2440
2040
200
Forma 2700 Left/Right Corner
2800
2500
150
H
H1

3.2 Left/Right Corner Installation
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a) Provide electricity connection with 230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5mm2 and optional SHS cables with min. 4x0,25 mm2/ AWG 23 inside the cavity.
b) Slide the appliance inside the framing cavity. The appliance is shipped with stability bracket(s) installed on the open side(s) to keep the
appliance square while in transport and during installation. Keep the bracket(s) on while framing up the setting to assist in minimizing
movement of the appliance.
The space inside the housing cannot be connected to any ventilation !
a) Make sure that the appliance is level before securing it in place.
b) Secure the appliance to the framework with screws using the existing mounting holes on the appliance flanges.
c) Remove the stability brackets
Optional SHS,
min. 4x0,25 mm2 AWG 23 1. doprowadЯ pod≥aczenie
elektryczne + opcjonalny
przewуd do SHS
2. wsuс casing w przygotowany
otwуr
230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5 mm2
PE
b
a
c
b
a
c

3.2 Left/Right Corner Installation
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a
b
c
Option A
Standard solution
(combustible materials with deflector)
Option B
Alternative solution
(non- combustible materials without deflector))
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around
the appliance
b) Install deflector with screws using the existing mounting holes
on the ceiling of the fireplace.
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around the
appliance with non-flammable materials as on drawing
a) Connect to the mains
b) Place the burner into position
a) Align the small holder with the holes on the burner top
b) Screw it into place using the included screws
c) Place the glass shield into holders
a
b
a
a
b
Deflector

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H
H1
3.3 Three-sided Installation
Construct the main wall framework with the opening size shown in Table C.
Table C
Framework opening sizes
Appliance
W
W1 min
W2 max
D
D1 max
H
H1 min
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Forma 1000 Three-sided
1098
820
150
450
50
710
240
Forma 1200 Three-sided
1301
1020
150
Forma 1500 Three-sided
1606
1230
200
Forma 1800 Three-sided
1911
1530
200
Forma 2300 Three-sided
2419
2040
200
Forma 2700 Three-sided
2774
2500
150

3.3 Three-sided Installation
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a) Provide electricity connection with 230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5mm2 and optional SHS cables with min. 4x0,25 mm2/ AWG 23 inside the cavity.
b) Slide the appliance inside the framing cavity. The appliance is shipped with stability bracket(s) installed on the open side(s) to keep the
appliance square while in transport and during installation. Keep the bracket(s) on while framing up the setting to assist in minimizing
movement of the appliance.
The space inside the housing cannot be connected to any ventilation !
a) Make sure that the appliance is level before securing it in place.
b) Secure the appliance to the framework with screws using the existing mounting holes on the appliance flanges.
c) Remove the stability brackets.
Optional SHS,
min. 4x0,25 mm2 AWG 23
230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5 mm2
PE
b
a
c
b
a
c
c

3.3 Three-sided Installation
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a
b
c
Option A
Standard solution
(combustible materials with deflector)
Option B
Alternative solution
(non- combustible materials without deflector)
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around
the appliance
b) Install deflector with screws using the existing mounting holes on
the ceiling of the fireplace.
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around
the appliance with non-flammable materials as on drawing
a) Connect to the mains
b) Place the burner into position
a) Align the small holder with the holes on the burner top
b) Screw it into place using the included screws
c) Place the glass shield into holders
a
b
a
b
a
Deflector

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3.4 Tunnel Installation
Construct the main wall framework with the opening size shown in Table D.
Table D
Framework opening sizes
Appliance
W
W1 min
W2 max
D
D1 max
H
H1 min
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Forma 1000 Tunnel
1120
820
150
406
50
710
240
Forma 1200 Tunnel
1320
1020
150
Forma 1500 Tunnel
1630
1230
200
Forma 1800 Tunnel
1930
1530
200
Forma 2300 Tunnel
2440
2040
200
Forma 2700 Tunnel
2800
2500
150
H
H1

3.4 Tunnel Installation
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d
c
a
d
b
back view
b
a) Provide electricity connection with 230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5mm2 and optional SHS cables with min. 4x0,25 mm2/ AWG 23 inside the cavity.
b) Slide the appliance inside the framing cavity. The appliance is shipped with stability bracket(s) installed on the open side(s) to keep the
appliance square while in transport and during installation. Keep the bracket(s) on while framing up the setting to assist in minimizing
movement of the appliance.
The space inside the housing cannot be connected to any ventilation !
a) Make sure that the appliance is level before securing it in place.
b) Align the flange extension panel with the threaded holes on the appliance. Screw it into place using the included screws (bottom row onto
appliance, top row onto framing material) to secure it into position.
c) Secure the appliance to the framework with screws using the existing mounting holes on the appliance flanges.
d) Remove the stability brackets.
Optional SHS,
min. 4x0,25 mm2 AWG 23
230 V, 50 Hz, min. 3x1,5 mm2
PE
b
a

3.4 Tunnel Installation
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Option A
Standard solution
(combustible materials with deflector)
Option B
Alternative solution
(non- combustible materials without deflector))
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around the
appliance
b) Install deflector with screws using the existing mounting holes on
the ceiling of the fireplace.
a) Complete the construction by finishing the wall paneling around
the appliance with non-flammable materials as on drawing on
both sides
a) Connect to the mains
b) Place the burner into position
Do not install the burner’s glass shield included with the burner
a
b
a
b
!
Deflector

3.4 Tunnel Installation
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Install the windscreen by inserting the two ends into appropriate slots in the appliance. Repeat the same for the back side windscreen.

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3.5 Room Divider Installation
Construct the main wall framework with the opening size shown in Table E.
Table E
Framework opening sizes
Appliance
W
W1 min
W2 max
D
D1 max
H
H1 min
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Forma 1000 Room Divider
1120
820
150
406
50
710
240
Forma 1200 Room Divider
1320
1020
150
Forma 1500 Room Divider
1630
1230
200
Forma 1800 Room Divider
1930
1530
200
Forma 2300 Room Divider
2440
2040
200
Forma 2700 Room Divider
2800
2500
150
H
H1