Freestanding Fireplaces

Installing a freestanding ethanol fireplace is a three-step process: position the unit where you want it, ensure it sits level and stable, and secure it using the included ground-fixing brackets. EcoSmart Fire's freestanding bioethanol fireplaces require no chimney, flue, gas lines, or electricity; you can place them almost anywhere and light them the same day.

Start by choosing your location on a flat, level surface like timber flooring or concrete. Use a spirit level to confirm the unit is stable, and maintain a 12.5 mm [0.5 in] air gap underneath via adjustable feet (when applicable). Secure the unit using the included ground-fixing brackets with wood screws (into timber) or masonry anchors (into concrete or stone). Maintain minimum clearances: 600 mm [23.6 in] from the flame to stable furniture, and 2,000 mm [78.7 in] overhead clearance to movable objects.

Room size matters. A single-burner unit requires a minimum room of 40 m³ [1,413 ft³]; larger configurations need 70–116 m³. Once installed and fuelled with approved bioethanol, your fireplace is ready to burn. No specialist trades, no renovation, no waiting.

EcoSmart Fire freestanding bioethanol fireplaces deliver real flame safely by centring on burner engineering, structural stability, and refuelling system design. These three areas eliminate common hazards: open ignition points, fuel spillage, and unstable placement.

The burner features a smooth sliding or hinged shut-off valve that extinguishes the flame without blowing or water. Choose models using flame-stabilisation technology, such as stainless steel wool (AB3 burner) or deep-draw fabrication (BK5 burner), which regulate fuel flow and prevent dangerous burns. Grade 304 stainless steel construction with borosilicate toughened glass withstands thermal stress and corrosion. Stability requires adjustable feet maintaining a 12.5 mm [0.5 in] air gap and ground-fixing brackets. The unit must sit only on flat, level, stable surfaces; never carpet, grass, or rock.

Only use approved e-NRG bioethanol; a jerry can with spout extension controls pour and minimises spillage. Always allow the burner to cool before refuelling. Position the unit 600 mm [23.6 in] from side furniture and 2,000 mm [78.7 in] below overhead objects. Maintain distance from windows and doors to prevent draught destabilising the flame. Optional fire screens and glass cover plates provide additional protection. UL-listed and EN 16647 BSI certifications confirm all features meet independent safety standards.

Bioethanol combustion produces only heat, water vapour, and minimal CO₂, equivalent to the breath you exhale. There's no carbon monoxide, no smoke, no soot, or ash. This clean-burning profile is why bioethanol fireplaces are approved for indoor operation in most jurisdictions and why they're particularly suited to apartments and multi-residential buildings.

Adequate room ventilation is essential. Your space needs to meet minimum size guidelines (typically 40–116 m³ depending on burner size) to ensure sufficient oxygen for complete combustion and natural air circulation.

All EcoSmart Fire bioethanol fireplaces carry UL and BSI certification, validated through rigorous testing including spills, impact, and accidental ignition scenarios. Use only bioethanol fuel formulated for EcoSmart Fire appliances, maintain proper clearances from combustible materials, and observe a 15-minute cooling period before refuelling. These straightforward practices ensure safe, reliable indoor operation.

EcoSmart Fire's freestanding fireplaces are self-contained appliances that burn e‑NRG bioethanol, a clean, renewable fuel derived from plant-based sources. It delivers a real, dancing flame without needing a chimney, flue, gas line, or electricity, because all the fuel is housed within the integrated burner. As a freestanding design, it sits directly on the floor or its own base, providing design flexibility while remaining in a fixed position once installed in the room.