How to Safely Use an Ethanol Fireplace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure that you are operating your fireplace at least four feet from any flammable object such as curtains or other decorations.

   If you are hanging your fireplace onto or recessing it into the wall, be sure that the wall is made of non-combustible material, such as stone, brick or wonder board.
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   Step 2: After ensuring that there is no debris in the unit

   Be sure that the burner's lid (provided it's adjustable) is completely open to avoid spillage.
   
   Replace the cap on the fuel's bottle to preserve any remaining fuel and prevent spillage. , Any fuel outside of the burner's reservoir may create an uncontained hazard and therefore uncontrollable flame.
   
   Once the excess fuel is cleaned, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly prior to ignition. , Once you've deemed it to be clear, use a long lighter or fireplace match.
   
   Place the flame over the burner's opening and the fireplace will ignite.
   
   A small, rapid ignition should be expected as combustion occurs. , If you need to refill the fireplace, you must wait at least 15 minutes prior to adding more fuel.
   
   A small, hard-to-see flame may still be present at the bottom which may cause an explosive flame.
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   Step 3: add the bio ethanol fuel to the fireplace's reservoir using a funnel.

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   Step 4: Clean up any spillage that may have occurred when filling with an absorbent material and water.

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   Step 5: To ignite

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   Step 6: be sure to double-check your surroundings for any flammable material within four feet.

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   Step 7: To extinguish the flame

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   Step 8: simply use the included damper or extinguishing tool to close the burner or snuff the fire out.

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