Adding a recessed ethanol fireplace to a room is a sure way to bring style and warmth to your home or office. It is a wonderful way to create a focal point in any room.
Having an ethanol fireplace recessed into your wall creates a clean, crisp and modern look. Installing anything, in general, can be complicated and take up a whole entire day.
Check out these steps and install your own recessed bio ethanol wall fireplace today!
Note: If you have no electrical or carpentry past knowledge it’s best to contact a professional.
Recessed Ethanol Fireplace Safety Precautions
Before you get started installing a recessed fireplace, you’ll need to understand your clearance and the best place to put the ethanol fireplace.
Recessed fireplaces can be installed in or against combustible surfaces such as walls, but often, a contemporary unique recessed fireplace should be at least 3 feet away from combustible materials such as furniture, paper, curtains, bedding, etc.
Of course, you can also find a ventless fireplace that you can install in your home if you prefer one. However, if you would like a wall mount beautiful fireplace, you’d find a bio ethanol burner concept that would work beautifully in your home.
Nowadays, you would often find many options when it comes to an electric fireplace, but there are also various designs available for recessed ethanol fireplaces. Many of these recessed bio ethanol wall fireplaces come with safety glass, and it can be perfect for your family room.
Always check your product manual for clearance instructions for the size of the fireplace you chose.
- (3 feet) away from the nearest flammable material, such as curtains and furniture,
- (3 feet) away from the ceiling,
- (2.5 feet) off the floor
How to Install a Bio Ethanol Fuel Fireplace
Note: Before installation, plug in the fireplace and make sure it works – check the lights and heat settings and if they all work, proceed with the next installation steps.
1. CUT AN OPENING IN THE WALL FOR THE UNIT
The specific size of the opening can be found in the installation manual for the particular unit you are installing.
2. FIREPROOF THE WALL OR INSULATION
Always check your installation manual – you’ll learn which frame size you need for your wall opening – it’s usually ¼” larger than the original ethanol fireplace dimensions. You need to make sure that the Inside walls of the recess opening should be made of or lined with a fireproof material such as cement board, wonder board, or steel sheet. Use metal studs for framing.
3. INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS
Check the installing guide for positioning instructions, they attach the fireplace to the wall
4. PLACE THE FIREPLACE IN ITS SPOT
Insert your ethanol fireplace unit into the wall opening and slide it into the brackets. which may be a two-person job depending on the weight of your fireplace.
5. INSERT THE BURNERS
Not all but some ethanol fireplaces will have their burners separate from the body of the fireplace. You may need to insert the burners into the chambers of the fireplace itself.
6. INSTALL THE FRONT GLASS PANEL
The final step is placing the tempered glass piece in front of the flame it will prevent people, pets or objects from getting into the flame.k.
Final Thoughts on Recessed Ethanol Fireplaces
Every fireplace and placement of the fireplace will be different, and not every placement will be as easy as the steps listed above. Certain places for your fire pits are more difficult and certain tasks will require a professional electrician or carpenter.
If you are ever unsure about these steps, call a professional and don’t risk the potential danger and trouble it will cause by doing it yourself. Each ethanol fireplace comes with its own manufactures instruction guides, so you can properly install your unit.