Spartherm Eclipse Series User manual

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Installation and Operating Manual
ebios fire - Elipse & Quadra models incl. Mini series

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PREFACE / QUALITY PHILOSOPHY
You have decided in favour of a Spartherm ebios-fire - thank you for your
confidence 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 trade partners, we offer a range of first-class
products, which not only evoke passion, but also engender feelings of com-
fort and security. 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.
Your Spartherm team
G.M. Rokossa

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CONTENTS
1. General information 4
1.1 Scope of Delivery 5
2. Installation instructions 5
2.2 CERAMAT FN burner fleece 7
2.3 Basic requirements for installation 7
2.4 Installation site 7
2.5 Installation / assembly 8
2.5.1 Installation and assembly - Quadra and Elipse models 9
2.6 Fire protection 9
2.7 Combustion air supply 9
3. Operating Manual 10
3.1 General information on operation 10
3.2 Fire protection 11
3.3 Fuel 11
3.4 Startup 12
3.4.1 Startup of the models Elipse and Quadra 12
3.5 Refilling the burner 14
3.6 Taking out of operation safely 15
4. Cleaning and care 15
4.1 Cleaning cladding parts 15
5 Maintenance/troubleshooting 16
5.1 Furniture and glass (depending on the design) becomes
sooted heavily, rapidly and unevenly 16
5.2 Fire is difficult to ignite 16
5.3 Unpleasant odours 16
5.4 Appearance of flames changes 16
5.5 Spilt ethanol ignites 16
6. General warranty conditions 17
6.1 Scope of application 17
6.2 General information 17
6.3 Warranty period 17
6.4 Requirements for this warranty to be effective 17
6.5 Exclusion of warranty 17
6.6 Elimination of defects / repair 18
6.7 Extension of the warranty period 18
6.8 Spare parts 18
6.9 Liability 18
6.10 Final comments 18

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As per the German Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG) and our
statutory 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.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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
Risk of burn injuries! Never leave these groups of persons unattended
near the ebios-fire when a 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.
Most ebios-fire units are inspected for compliance with DIN 4734-1 or DIN
EN 16647 standards. All devices incorporate state-of-the-art technology.
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.
All models may only be operated with the closed housing cover.
Please note that the fuel may not be refilled whilst the device is still warm
or burning. The device may ONLY be refilled via the filling opening and NOT
via the burner channel! (see Fig. 1) We recommend that you put out the
ebios-fire by running it until the fuel tank runs dry.
When not in use, the cover plates must always be placed over the
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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 pre-
scribed quantities as per the regulations:
Storage in a cellar: max. 20 litres
Storage in living space: max. 5 litres
1.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY
ebios-fire with the following features:
• Standing or suspended fireplace
• 1 burner made of stainless steel
• 1 burner mat made of Ceramat FN
• Safety container for all burner types made of stainless steel
• Cover plate (with recess for grip stick) made of stainless steel
• Bottle for moistening the burner mat
• Tank lock with seal
• Fill level indicator
• Wrench for opening and closing the tank lock
• Cold hand for lifting off and setting down the cover plate.
• 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
Item Designation
ACover plate
BFill level indicator
CFilling opening
DBurner channel
ESafety container
FTank
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The device must not be able to tilt and must be positioned horizontally.
Secure the wall-mounted models and floor-mounted models on the wall or
floor. This is in the interest of your own safety.
Fig.1

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2.1 TECHNICAL DATA
ebios-fire
Fuel type: Bioethanol
(ethanol content 96%)
Filling quantity (depending on model): 1.2 - 2.6 l
Fuel consumption: 0.4- 0.5 l/hr
Burning duration (depending on the model): approx. 3 - 5 hrs*
Temperature in the tank: < 65°C
Weight of burners (empty) with cover plate: 4.0-5.3 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 1)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, Oldenbourg Verlag
**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.
** These details relate solely to the combustion air requirements of the
ebios-fire. Should you have additional air-consuming devices installed in
the room, these must be taken into consideration separately.
An overview of the models:
Model Elipse Base Elipse Wall Elipse Wall Mini
Positioning Floor Wall Wall
Number of
burners 111
Width in mm 960 960 700
Depth in mm 235 290 225
Height in mm 220 405 385
Weight in kg 19,5 24 13
Model Elipse Base Mini Quadra Base Quadra Wall
Positioning Floor Floor Wall
Number of
burners 111
Width in mm 700 600 600
Depth in mm 180 290 330
Height in mm 168 220 400
Weight in kg 10,5 19 25
Model Elipse Z
Positioning Floor
Number of
burners 1
Width in mm 960
Depth in mm 240
Height in mm 530
Weight in kg 44,5

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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 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION
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 room must be designed and dimensioned so that the
ebios-fire can be operated properly and as per the intended use.
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 the supplier.
Protect the cladding and visible elements of the fireplace furniture 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 in:
• In stairways, unless they are in residential buildings with two or fewer
flats.
• In hallways with general access.
• In garages.
• 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 explo-sion
• In insufficiently ventilated rooms.
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• In areas which are not protected against transverse ventilation
• On tables, pieces of furniture, shelves etc.
• In entrance areas of hotel lobbies, bars, restaurants etc. where higher
air change rates can be expected. (draught)
2.5 INSTALLATION / ASSEMBLY
The ebios-fire model, whether as a floor- or wall-mounted version, must be
aligned horizontally and protected from tilting. Secure wall-mounted models
to the wall and floor-mounted models to either the wall or the floor. Please
note the safety distances (Fig. 4 radiation area). Rear ventilation must not
be closed. Place the burner with safety container and cover plate in the
designated holders in the furniture.
Floor-mounted furniture may only be set up on floors with sufficient load-
bearing capacity. If the load bearing capacity is not sufficient, suitable
measures must be taken (e.g., plate for load distribution) to remedy this.
Use suitable fastening material (wall plugs, screws etc.) when securing to
the wall.
After installing the wall-mounted appliance on the wall, the appliance is to
be secured from being accidentally pushed upwards/dismounted using the
spin-lock.
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2.5.1 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY -
QUADRA AND ELIPSE MODELS
Close the furniture housing cover of the device. Please ensure correct posi-
tioning so that there is a uniform (depending on the model see Fig. 2 or
Fig. 3) air gap between the housing cover and flame area so as to ensure a
sufficient supply of air. Otherwise the housing cover can become covered in
soot and the flames may no longer be uniform in appearance.
2.6 FIRE PROTECTION
In order to guarantee sufficient thermal insulation, there must be a mini-
mum distance of 300 mm (see Fig. 4) 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).
2.7 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.
Housing cover.
Burner
Fig. 2
(View may vary from your model)
Air gap approx. 9 mm (without cover plate)
Housing cover.
Burner
Fig. 3
(View may vary from your model)
Air gap approx. 7 mm (without cover plate)
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3. OPERATING MANUAL
Read these installation and operating instructions carefully before installing
and starting up your ebios-fire. All objects must be removed from the ebios-
fire furniture (except for the burner unit).
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 ebios-fire when a fire is burning or has just been extinguished!
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. 4)! Risk of fires!
• Thermal energy is released during the combustion process which causes
the burner, the housing surfaces, the glass panes (depending on the
model) and the protective glass panes to heat up. It is not permitted to
touch these items without taking the necessary precautions (e.g., heat-
resistant glove). Risk of burn injuries!
• Never leave the fire unattended whilst it is alight!
• With all models (Elipse and Quadra), ensure that the housing covers are
closed and that the protective panes are inserted.
• 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. In this
context, please observe the table on page 6, under item 2.1. Technical
data.
• The burner may only be operated with the burner mat and these wicks.
It is not permitted to change the number of wicks, the wick material or
the burner mat.
• The ebios-fire appliances must not be modified.
• This is merely a decorative fireplace for use in the home and is not
intended for heating or continuous operation! Nevertheless, it should
be taken into account that heat (approx. 3 kW) 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 the latter is not in use.
• The burners are designed for the fuel to be burnt until all gone. If you
only wish to enjoy the flames for a short period of time, use a corre-
spondingly smaller amount of fuel. If you wish to take the burner out of
operation prematurely, place the cover on the burner with the aid of the
grip stick. After shutting down the burner, always allow 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!