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1.1 Scope of delivery
Carefully remove SPIN from the packaging and check the content
as to completeness or damages. In case any component is defect,
we ask you to please not to use SPIN, but to contact your distributor.
Please remove all packing material prior to assembly. höfats firegel
is not included in the delivery.
1.2 Combustion gel
• For the use of SPIN, you must only use the höfats fire gel. You can
use the höfats combustion gel bottle (art.-nr. 090801-6) and fill the
fire gel into the refill cup. (art.-nr. 090901)
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for other combustibles.
• Never refill hot and / or warm cups or cans with combustible fire
gel. The hot gel forms – together with air – a highly flammable,
even explosive mixture.
• Never pour combustion gel directly into the fireplace, for otherwise
the combustion gel can pour out and an uncontrolled fire can be
caused.
• Do not use liquid bioethanol or other flammable liquids such as
spirit or petroleum
• Always store the combustion gel securely closed in rooms
where no open fire exists – bioethanol is a combustible which
evaporates when open. With temperatures higher than 21° C (70°
F), bioethanol – together with air – forms a highly flammable, even
explosive mixture
• Completely and securely close used combustion gel cans (as far
as not burnt out fully). The quality of open combustion gel can
deteriorate when stored for a longer period and cannot be lit as
easily as before
• Do not store more than 5 litres (1,3 gallons) of highly flammable
liquids in your home. Observe national and regional regulations,
rules, laws and other legally binding requirements of your place of
residence regarding the storage and handling of highly flammable
liquids. The requirements may vary depending on your location.
1.3 Instructions as to room size
• When operating SPIN in closed rooms, always make sure that
there is sufficient ventilation
• Combustion gel is mixed with thickening agents and thus does not
burn completely odorless and residue-free. The air gets moister
and is consumed faster
• Therefore, no other fire must be lit in the same room except for
SPIN
• In order to prevent dangerous carbon dioxide concentrations when
operating SPIN in closed rooms, the following minimum room
volume must be observed.
Room size
Air exchange per hour Minimum room volume
0/hour 23 m³ (812 cu. ft), equaling e.g. an
area of 3 x 3 meters with a ceiling
height of 2.5 meters
0,2/hour 18 m³ (636 cu. ft), equaling e.g. an
area of 3 x 2.4 meters with a ceiling
height of 2.5 meters
0,5/hour 11 m³ (388 cu. ft), equaling e.g. an
area of 2 x 2.2 meters with a ceiling
height of 2.5 meters
The air exchange rate indicates how often the room volume is
exchanged by outside air within one hour. With window ventilation,
the following air exchange can be reached, for example:
Window position Air exchange per hour
Window and doors closed 0 – 0,2
Window tilted 0,3 – 3
Window fully open 5 – 15
Opposite window fully open up to 40
Window opening according to room size
Room size with ceiling Room size with ceiling
height 2 meters height 2.5 meters
minimum 8 m² minimum 7 m²
(86 ft²) (75 ft²)
minimum 12 m² minimum 10 m²
(130 ft²) (107 ft²)
1.4 Instructions as to location
• Please observe the respective, current local and national
regulations concerning the location of bioethanol fireplaces
• Place SPIN on a solid, even and non-slip underground. Please
ensure that the table or floor on which you place the device can
support the weight (for weight see Technical Data, point 7)
• Pay attention to a safety distance of 0,6 m (23,6") to flammable
materials such as home textiles,
upholstered furniture, shelves or
wardrobes Pay special attention to
60 cm
curtains and lamps in the immediate
surroundings of SPIN. A safety distance
of at least 0,6 meter (23,6") to the room
60 cm
ceiling should be observed
• Do not operate SPIN under conditions
of strong draught or wind. Only place
SPIN in an area protected against cross
ventilation.
• Do not operate SPIN under conditions of rain
1.5 Indoor and outdoor operating instructions
In combination with the increasing element or ground spike, SPIN
must only be operated outdoors. Without additional accessories
(increasing element or ground spike), SPIN can also be used in well-
ventilated rooms.
well-ventilated
rooms (as laid down
under 1.3.)
outdoors
in a car /
motorhome / tent
1.6 Description of safety instructions on the
product
In no case, fill in combustibles In no case, fill in combustibles
in warm condition. during operation.
1.7 Operation
• SPIN is a decorative fireplace for private use indoors and outdoors
• SPIN must not be used for heating purposes
• Remove all packaging materials prior to operation.
• Check the safety container (main body that screws onto the stand)
and refill can for leaks and other damage before each use. If
any damage to these components is visible, the use of SPIN is
expressly prohibited, safe operation cannot be guaranteed.
• Defective or damaged parts may only be replaced with original
höfats spare parts. If non-original höfats spare parts are used, safe
operation of the fireplace cannot be guaranteed and is therefore
expressly prohibited.
• Before each use, check whether there is fuel in the safety container.
If there is fuel in the safety container, it must be removed before
use to ensure safe operation.
ENGLISH
Assembly
Prior to every use, check SPIN as to
damages. Screw the threaded pin of
the main unit onto the threads in the
footing. When the main unit lies on the
footing, one full turn has to be effected
in order to establish the connection. You
can place the glass cylinder next to SPIN
before lighting the device.
Refill
Let the refill cup cool off before refilling
it. Only fill the cup with höfats fire gel.
We can only guarantee SPIN's safe usage
if you exclusively use höfats fire gel. Do
not fill the cup beyond the lower edge of
the opening. Never pour combustion gel
directly into the fireplace, for otherwise
the combustion gel can pour out and
an uncontrolled fire can be caused.
Therefore, always use the standard cans
supplied.
Lighting
When lighting the combustion gel,
make sure to observe sufficient safety
clearance. Therefore, only use a long-
handled lighter or a long match.
ATTENTION: After lighting SPIN, the
flames of the combustion gel are hardly
visible.
Putting on the glass cylinder
To make sure that the burning gel
has been successfully ignited, set the
glass cylinder onto the protruding pins
of the main unit after approx. 2 min.
Hold the glass cylinder in centered
position. Always use fireproof gloves
(e.g. barbecue gloves). As the height
of the flames develops only gradually,
no danger is given. In the beginning,
some water vapor arises and the glass
becomes foggy – however, this water
vapor vanishes soon
During operation
Due to the chimney effect and the wings
of SPIN, a high, beautiful and rotating
flame is created.
The fireplace and above all the glass
cylinder get extremely hot
operation so that every contact can cause
severe burns.
For this reason, SPIN must not be moved
during operation. Any movement can
moreover cause the combustion gel to be spilt and thus lead to an
uncontrolled fire.
Do not pour water over SPIN during or immediately after operation.
This can lead to damage of the product.
during
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