Spartherm ebios-fire User manual

Operating instructions
ebios-fire Steel

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PREFACE / QUALITY PHILOSOPHY
You have decided in favour of a Spartherm ebios-fire - thank you for your confi-
dence in our company.
In a world of excess and mass production, our company stands for the values
expressed by our owner, Gerhard Manfred Rokossa:
"High technical quality combined with contemporary design and service to the
satisfaction of our customers, so they will recommend us to others".
Together with our specialist retail partners, we offer you first-class products
that connect emotionally, and will inspire feelings such as a feeling of security,
safety and comfort. To achieve this, we recommend that you read the operating
instructions carefully in order to get a quick and comprehensive overview of your
decorative fireplace.
In addition to information on use, these instructions also include important details
on care and operation to guarantee your safety and the maintenance of your ebios
fire as well as useful tips and guidance.
For further enquiries, please contact your specialist dealer.
We hope you enjoy your new stove.
The SPARTHERM team
G.M. Rokossa

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CONTENTS
Important information 4
1. General instructions 4
1.1 Scope of delivery 5
2. Assembly instructions 5
2.1 Technical data 5
2.2 CERAMAT FN burner fleece 6
2.3 Basic installation requirements 6
2.4 Installation site 6
2.5 Fire protection 7
2.6 Combustion air supply 7
3. Operating Manual 7
3.1 General information on operation 7
3.2 Fire protection 8
3.3 Fuel 9
3.4 Commissioning 9
3.4.1 Commissioning the ebios-fire "Steel" 9
3.5 Refilling the burner 11
3.6 Taking out of operation safely 11
4. Cleaning and care 12
4.1 Cleaning cladding parts 12
5. Maintenance/Troubleshooting 12
5.1 Chimney becomes sooted heavily, rapidly and unevenly 12
5.2 Fire is difficult to ignite 12
5.3 Increased unpleasant odours 13
5.4 Change in appearance of flames 13
5.5 Spilt ethanol ignites 13
6. General warranty conditions 13
6.1 Area of application 13
6.2 General information 13
6.3 Warranty period 13
6.4 Warranty requirements 14
6.5 Exclusions from the warranty 14
6.6 Elimination of defects / repair 14
6.7 Extension to the warranty period 14
6.8 Spare parts 14
6.9 Liability 15
6.10 Closing remarks 15

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1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Small children, older or frail persons: as is the case with all naked flames,
it makes sense to install a safety device for these person groups. Danger
of burn injuries! Never leave these groups of persons unattended near
the stove when an ebios-fire is burning or has just been extinguished! The
ebios-fire must not be operated without supervision!
State-specific and local directives and regulations, in particular the fire
safety regulations of the German Federal State or the Association of Swiss
Canton Fire Insurance companies (VKF) must be complied with for the
set-up and operation of your ebios-fire.
Ensure sufficient stability when setting up the fireplace and choose a loca-
tion where movement of the burner during operation as a result of impacts
etc. is ruled out.
Please note that the fuel may not be refilled whilst the appliance is still
warm or burning. The device may ONLY be refilled via the filling opening
and NOT via the burner channel! We recommend that you put out the ebi-
os-fire by running it until the fuel tank runs dry. When not in operation, the
semi-circular covering must cover the burner trough to prevent the uncon-
trolled emission of gases.
Only allow the device to be refilled by individuals who are familiar with the
safety instructions and who you have trained on its operation.
The ebios-fire is not a heater but a decorative fire.
Bioethanol is a dangerous substance and must only be stored in the speci-
fied quantities as per the regulations:
Storage in a cellar: max. 20 litres
Storage in the living room: max. 5 litres
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As per the German Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG) and our stat-
utory duty to notify, we would like to inform you about heating with this
product:
The Bio Chimney combustion heat at 0.5 litres / hour equates to approx.
3,300 W. The calorific value of 96% ethanol equates to approx. 29,600 kJ
/ kg. With fuel consumption of 0.5 l/h (approx. 0.4 kg/h) the heat released
is approx. 3,300 W.
However, the decorative fireplace requires a plentiful supply of fresh air
when operated as otherwise the amount of carbon dioxide created exceeds
the permitted concentration in the room air.
As a rule, the fresh air supplied is cooler than the room air to be heated
up which results in a loss of energy. The effective heat output of a biofuel
fireplace is thus minimal and, as such, decorative fireplaces which use
biofuel are not sources of heat.
Rather these are merely decorative and are not intended for heating or
continuous operation! Nevertheless, it should be taken into account that
heat is generated as a by-product of the combustion process. This can
cause increased heating in the room where the fireplace is installed. Read
the safety instructions and measures for rear ventilation carefully.
Please pay attention to the contents of this Operating Manual.

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1.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY
ebios-fire with the following features:
• ebios-fire "Steel" burner (free-standing model)
• 1 burner mat made of Ceramat FN
• Bottle for moistening the burner mat
• Tank lock with seal
• Fill level indicator
• Funnel for filling the burner
• Stick lighter
• Rating plate
• Ethanol 5L canister with outlet valve for initial commissioning (only
within Germany)
• Supplied pre-assembled in transport-friendly disposable cardboard
packaging
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The device must not be able to tilt and must be positioned horizontally.
2.1 TECHNICAL DATA
ebios-fire
Fuel type: Bioethanol
(Ethanol content 96.6%)
Fill quantity: 2.2 l
Fuel consumption: approx. 0.4 l
Combustion duration: 5 hrs.*
Temperature in the tank: < 65°C
Weight of the burner (empty) with cover plate: approx. 6 kg
Minimum room volume per burner: ** 84 m³ 167 m³ 418 m³
Air exchange at air exchange rate: ** 10.5 0.2
Corresponding room size with room height of 2.5 m ** 34 m² 67 m² 167 m²
As a rough rule of thumb the following air exchange figures can be stated:
Air exchange [1/hr] Comments
0…0.5 Windows and doors closed
0.3…1.5 Window tilted, no roller blinds
5…10 Window half open
1) Recknagel, Sprenger, Schrameck: Heizung+Klimatechnik
** Please note that the luminosity of the flame can decrease to such an
extent that the flame is no longer clearly visible. Make children and oth-
ers in the home aware of this.
**These details relate solely to the combustion air requirements of the ebi-
os-fire. Should you have additional air-consuming devices installed in the
room, these must be taken into consideration separately.

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2.2 CERAMAT FN BURNER FLEECE
The CERAMAT FN burner fleece (black) included should only be touched
when wearing gloves as there is otherwise a risk of skin irritations. The
material can be easily damaged. As such, the mat should not be folded,
bent or similar.
2.3 BASIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
All the relevant national and European standards as well as the local regula-
tions (fire protection regulations etc.) must be observed and applied during
installation and operation of the ebios-fire! The list of regulations given
below is not exhaustive.
BetrSichV Operational safety ordinance
Vbf Flammable liquids directive
BsV Fire protection directive of the relevant German federal state (Bundesland)
LBO Federal state construction directives
GefStoffV Hazardous substances directive
The ebios-fire may only be set up in rooms and locations where there are no
hazards due to the site, structural conditions and type of use. The floor area
of the installation must be of a design and size such that the ebios-fire can
be operated properly and as intended.
Only permitted and sufficiently strong transport aids may be used to trans-
port the ebios-fire.
The following points must be noted to ensure safe and problem-free
transport:
• Transport aids (if necessary), special hand trucks must only be loaded
with the rear of the ebios-fire facing down.
• There must be no fuel in the tank during transportation.
DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT should be reported immediately to your supplier.
Protect the cladding and visible elements from soiling and damage during
installation and transportation.
2.4 INSTALLATION SITE
When setting up/installing the ebios-fire ensure that the device is not posi-
tioned within the direct radiation area of large heat sources (heaters, stoves
etc.) or in rooms exposed to high temperatures (e.g., saunas).
External heating of the ethanol fire area while not in operation can cause the
fuel in the tank to be driven out through the burner channel and to collect
in the safety tank. In such cases, the burner is to be removed and the tray
emptied before the ebios-fire is lit.
Your ebios-fire must not be installed:
1. In stairways, unless they are in residential buildings with two or fewer
flats.
2. In hallways with general access.
3. In garages
4. In rooms in which highly combustible or potentially explosive substances
or mixtures are processed, stored or manufactured in quantities that
would be hazardous in the event of ignition or explosion.
5. In insufficiently ventilated rooms.
6. In areas accessible to the public which are not supervised
7. In areas which are not protected against transverse ventilation.
8. On tables, pieces of furniture, shelves etc.
9. In entrance areas of hotel lobbies, bars, restaurants etc. where higher
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2.5 FIRE PROTECTION
In order to guarantee sufficient thermal insulation, there must be a mini-
mum distance of 1000 mm (see Fig. 5) to flammable components, furniture,
decorations and curtains at the side! There must be no objects between
the ebios-fire furniture and room ceiling (distance to ceiling > 1000 mm)!
2.6 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY
Your ebios-fire draws its combustion air from the room in which it is
installed (dependent on indoor air). It must be ensured that there is a suf-
ficient supply of fresh air to the room in which the fire is installed. It is
possible that there is not a sufficient supply of fresh air if the windows and
doors are sealed (e.g. in combination with energy saving measures). This
can compromise your well-being and, under certain circumstances, also
your safety and the combustion performance. Open a window to ensure a
sufficient supply of fresh air.
3. OPERATING MANUAL
Read these installation and operating instructions carefully before install-
ing and starting up your ebios-fire. All items are to be removed from the
ebios-fire.
Please follow the regulations for fire protection and dangerous goods!
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON OPERATION
• Small children, elderly or infirm persons: As is the case with all open
flames, it is expedient that you attach a protective fixture for these
groups of persons (available as an accessory from specialist dealers)
Risk of burn injuries! Never leave these groups of persons unattended
near the stove when an ebios-fire is burning or has just been extin-
guished! Make these individuals aware of these risks.
• No combustible objects may be placed or laid on the free surfaces of the
ebios-fire. Do not place items of clothing on the ebios-fire furniture to
dry. Racks for drying clothing may only be placed outside the radiation
area (Fig. 5)! Risk of fire!
• Thermal energy is released during the combustion process which causes
the burner and the housing surfaces to heat up. Do not attempt to touch
these components without adequate protection (i.e. heat-resistant
gloves). Danger of burn injuries!
• Never leave the fire unattended while it is lit!
• It is recommended to open a window during operation.
• Several decorative ethanol fireplaces may only be operated if the fuel
consumption rate of all devices together does not exceed 0.5 l/h and if
additional measures are taken to ensure sufficient ventilation.

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• The burner may only be operated with the burner fleece and these wicks.
It is not permitted to change the number of wicks, the wick material or
the burner fleece.
• The Ebios-Fire appliances must not be modified.
• This is merely a decorative fireplace and is not intended for heating or
continuous operation! Nevertheless, it should be taken into account that
heat is generated as a by-product of the combustion process. Amongst
other things this can cause increased heating in the room where the
fireplace is installed.
• There should never be any fuel in the tank and the cover must always be
placed on the burner when it is not in use.
• The burners are designed for the fuel to be burnt until all gone. If you
need to shut down the equipment prematurely, close the burner using
the cover. After shutting down the burner, allow it to rest for at least 1
hour!
• The burner must NOT be filled when warm or alight and must NOT be
filled via the burner channel! Danger to life!
• The handling of fuel in the vicinity of the hot or burning appliance is
associated with significant risks and is not permitted!
• Only fill the burner via the filling opening and never via the burner
channel!
• Should you accidentally spill ethanol, clean this up immediately and
before lighting the burner!
• Please note that the luminosity of the flame can decrease to such an
extent that the flame is no longer clearly visible. Make children and
others in the home aware of this.
• Minimum waiting time between extinguishing and refilling the burner
= 1 hour!
• Do not smoke when handling fuel and operating the ebios-fire.
• Failure to follow these basic rules can result in uncontrolled ignition or
even explosions!
3.2 FIRE PROTECTION
Please note: In the radiation area Fig. 5 (in the area of the flames) there
must be no flammable components within 1000 mm upwards and 1000 mm
to the sides.
There must be no flammable objects (deco-
rations, clothing etc.) in the radiation area. In
order to guarantee sufficient thermal insulation,
there must be a minimum distance of 1000 mm
to flammable components at the side, furniture,
decorations and curtains! There must be no
objects between the fireplace and the room ceiling (distance to the ceiling
>1000 mm)!
1000 mm

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3.3 FUEL
Bioethanol (chemical formula C2H6O) with an ethanol content of 96.6% is
used as the fuel. It is available from your specialist dealer. It is a hazardous
substance as per ADR: Class 3 PG II, UN 1170.
Under no circumstances should other fuels such as petrol, spirit or similar
flammable liquids be used. Do not mix the fuels together or with other
substances. The burners may only be operated using the prescribed fuel
otherwise the warranty will be rendered void and the device may be unsafe
to operate.
Ethanol is a highly flammable liquid which must be stored well sealed, pro-
tected from light and away from sources of fire. It is permitted to store max.
5 l in the living space and max. 20 l in the cellar. Keep bioethanol out of
the reach of children. For your safety only fill the burner just before use to
prevent it from being ignited unintentionally or by unauthorised persons and
to also stop the fuel from evaporating.
Please note that ethanol is used exclusively for combustion and it not suita-
ble for consumption. Supervise your children! If swallowed consult a doctor
immediately and present the fuel label.
3.4 COMMISSIONING
The ebios-fire appliances are supplied with empty burners to prevent any
ethanol from flowing out or evaporating during transit.
Ensure (particularly before being put into use) that there is no fuel in the
safety container.
3.4.1 COMMISSIONING THE EBIOS-FIRE "STEEL"
Proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the air supply is sufficient. (e.g. windows tilted)
2. Make sure that the burner has gone out and has cooled down fully
(minimum waiting time after being extinguished = 1 hour).
3. Check the tank contents.
4. Make sure that the cover plate is placed on the burner and covers the
burner fleece.
5. Open the tank by unscrewing the tank nozzle.
6. Insert the funnel into the filling opening and pour in a maximum
of 2.2 litres of bioethanol.

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7. The fill level indicator shows the maximum permitted fill level. The max-
imum fill level is reached when ethanol can be seen at the view pane.
8. Pick up the bottle to wet the burner. Guide bottle with the opening into
the tank opening until it protrudes right into the fuel. Press the bottle
together so that the air escapes and the fuel is sucked up when it is
released. Wait until the bottle returns to its original shape.
9. Close the tank using the tank nozzle.
10. Push the cover plate back on.
11.Wet the burner fleece with fuel using the bottle which has just been
filled.
12.Put the bottle down to one side.
13.Wait for approx. 20 seconds with ignition to enable the wick to become
fully impregnated with ethanol.
14.Ignite the fire on the side of the burner mat and step back from the
flames. It may take a few minutes until uniform flames appear.
Should you ever pour in too much fuel and cause the burner to overflow,
wipe up all the ethanol. Clean the surface of the burner until it is dry and
completely free of ethanol. Leave the burner open for a few minutes to
enable the gasified ethanol to escape.

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3.5 REFILLING THE BURNER
• The burner must NOT be filled when warm or alight and must NOT be
filled via the burner channel! DANGER TO LIFE!
• Minimum waiting time between extinguishing and refilling the burner
= 1 hour!
• The burners are designed for the fuel to be burnt until all gone. If you
need to shut down the equipment prematurely, close the burner using
the round cover.
Proceed as follows to refill:
1. Ensure that the air supply is sufficient. (e.g. windows tilted)
2. Make sure that the burner has gone out and cooled down fully. (Minimum
waiting time after going out = 1 hour).
3. Check the tank contents.
4. Make sure that the cover plate is placed on the burner and covers the
burner fleece.
5. Open the tank by unscrewing the tank nozzle.
6. Insert the funnel into the filling opening and pour in a maximum of 2.6
litres of bioethanol
7. The fill level indicator shows the maximum permitted fill level.
The maximum fill level is reached once the view pane is filled.
8. Pick up the bottle to wet the burner. Guide bottle with the opening into
the tank opening until it protrudes right into the fuel. Press the bottle
together so that the air escapes and the fuel is sucked up when it is
released. Wait until the bottle returns to its original shape.
9. Close the tank using the tank nozzle.
10.Push the cover plate back on.
11.Wet the burner fleece with fuel using the bottle which has just been
filled.
12.Put the bottle down to one side.
13.Wait for approx. 20 seconds with ignition to enable the wick to become
fully impregnated with ethanol.
14.Ignite the fire on the side of the burner mat and step back from the
flames. It may take a few minutes until uniform flames appear.
15.Should you ever pour in too much fuel and cause the burner to overflow,
wipe up all the ethanol. Clean the surface of the burner until it is dry and
completely free of ethanol. Leave the burner open for a few minutes to
enable the gasified ethanol to escape.
3.6 TAKING OUT OF OPERATION SAFELY
If you need to shut down the equipment prematurely, close the burner using
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4. CLEANING AND CARE
The ebios-fire model may only be cleaned when cold.
4.1 CLEANING CLADDING PARTS
• Wait until the device has cooled down before cleaning (at least 1 hour)!
• Decorative metal surfaces and the cladding parts can be cleaned with a
moist cloth (do not use a microfibre cloth!).
• Glass surfaces can be cleaned with a standard glass cleaner and a soft
cloth (do not use a microfibre cloth!).
• Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with a standard stainless steel
cleaner. Only use in the direction of the finish!
Remove any dust on and below the ebios-fire regularly as dust particles can
burn or char. This can cause dirt in the room and on the furnishings where
the fire is installed.
5. MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING
• The wick and burner fleece must be visually inspected at regular inter-
vals. The material can be easily damaged. As such, the burner fleece
should not be folded, bent or similar. It is not permitted to change the
burner fleece or wick.
• The burner mat must be replaced after approx. 380 service hours (corre-
sponds to a fuel throughput of around 190 l bioethanol). Please contact
your specialist dealer.
• Only use our original spare parts.
• The tank seal must be examined occasionally for cracks or brittleness
and should be replaced if necessary.
• Please contact your specialist dealer should you have any questions.
5.1 CHIMNEY BECOMES SOOTED HEAVILY, RAPIDLY
AND UNEVENLY
If this did not occur from the very start, please check the following points:
• Has the correct fuel been used?
5.2 FIRE IS DIFFICULT TO IGNITE
If this did not occur from the very start, please check the following points:
• Is there fuel in the burner?
• Have you wetted the ignition mats?
• Has the correct fuel been used?

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5.3 INCREASED UNPLEASANT ODOURS
• Fuel in a burner which is not in use?
• Fuel was spilt when filling the device?
5.4 CHANGE IN APPEARANCE OF FLAMES
• Is the burner fleece damaged?
• Has the correct fuel been used?
• Were all safety distances observed?
• Is the installation space well enough ventilated?
• Is the installation site protected from transverse ventilation?
If the appearance of the flames changes noticeably, stop using the appli-
ance and notify the specialist dealer!
5.5 SPILT ETHANOL IGNITES
If spilt ethanol is ignited, attempt to put out the flames immediately. Use,
for example, foam fire extinguishers with alcohol-resistant foam or suitable
fire blankets. We recommend that such extinguishing agents be kept at the
ready.
Should it not be possible to extinguish the fire rapidly, the fire service must
be notified immediately and their instructions followed!
6. GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS
6.1 AREA OF APPLICATION
These standard warranty terms apply to the contractual relationship
between the manufacturer, Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH, and the
dealer/distributor.
They are not congruent with the contractual and warranty terms which the
dealer/distributor offers his customers in individual cases.
6.2 GENERAL INFORMATION
This quality product has been manufactured in compliance with the current
state-of-the-art.
The materials used have been carefully selected and - like the production
process - are subject to on-going quality control.
Specialist knowledge is required when assembling and installing the prod-
uct. Therefore, the product must only be installed and started up by special-
ist technical staff in compliance with current statutory provisions.
6.3 WARRANTY PERIOD
The standard warranty terms only apply within Germany and the European
Union. The warranty period and scope of the warranty are ensured within the
framework of these conditions outside the statutory warranty which remains
unaffected.
Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH grants a 24-month warranty on ebi-
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Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH grants a 6-month warranty on wearing
parts in the fire area, e.g., wicks, burner fleeces, seals and glass ceramic.
6.4 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
The warranty period shall begin on the date on which the product is deliv-
ered to the dealer / distributor. Invoices or delivery notes may be used as
confirmation of the warranty commencement date. The warranty certificate
for the product must be presented by the claimant upon making a warranty
claim.
Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH is not obliged to satisfy any claim if
such documentation is not presented.
6.5 EXCLUSIONS FROM THE WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover:
• Wear to the product
• Wick / burner fleece due to thermal stress
• The surfaces: discolouration of the finish or on the galvanic surfaces
of the furniture and/or burner which are a result of thermal stresses or
overloading.
• The viewing panes: contamination, due to soot or other burnt-on com-
bustion materials and visual deterioration due to thermal loading.
• Use of unsuitable of non-designated fuel: we recommend bioethanol
from Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH with a concentration in excess
of 96% for your ebios-fire appliance.
• Careless transportation and/or incorrect storage:
• Inappropriate or careless handling of fragile components, such as glass
or ceramics
• Improper handling and/or use
• Incorrect filling of system
• Lack of maintenance
• Incorrect set-up/installation of the appliance
• Failure to comply with installation instructions and operating instructions
• Technical modifications made to the appliance by staff from other
companies
6.6 ELIMINATION OF DEFECTS / REPAIR
Independent of any statutory provisions acknowledged as taking precedence
over the terms of this warranty, all necessary repair works resulting from
material or manufacturing defect shall be carried out free-of-charge and
shall not invalidate the remaining provisions of the warranty.
Within the scope of this warranty promise Spartherm
Feuerungstechnik GmbH reserves the right to either remedy the fault or
replace the device free of charge. The elimination of defects shall take
precedence. The terms of this warranty shall not extend to any damage or
compensation not covered by statutory provisions.
6.7 EXTENSION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
The warranty period shall automatically be extended, where claims made in
respect of these warranty provisions result in the repair or replacement of
defective equipment.
6.8 SPARE PARTS
If spare parts are used, only spare parts produced by the manufacturer or
recommended by it may be used.

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6.9 LIABILITY
Damages and claims for compensation which are not the result of deliv-
ery of a defective appliance from Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH are
excluded and are not part of this warranty promise.
The above shall not include claims made in respect of statutory legal
requirements.
6.10 CLOSING REMARKS
In addition to these warranty conditions and our commitment to them, our
dealers and contractual partners are available to advise and assist you.
It is expressly recommended to have ebios-fire products checked regularly
by a stove fitter/specialist dealer.
Subject to technical changes and errors.

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