An EcoSmart Fire ethanol burner for a fireplace, at BARAZZI, is a Grate insert that sits in an existing hearth in a hotel, a restaurant or a home and burns e-NRG bioethanol, with no wood, no flue and no permanent connection. Three lengths exist, the Grate 18, 30 and 36, each supplied with its stainless steel burner; the choice depends on the width of the hearth, the volume of the room and the burn time expected. This article gives the dimensions, the fuel capacities, the installation rules from the manual and the fire screens on quotation.
What a Grate is: a bioethanol insert for an existing hearth
The Grate is the fireplace insert of the EcoSmart Fire collection: a surround in the Graphite colour that takes a stainless steel burner filled with e-NRG bioethanol, the only fuel the manual allows. That manual states that EcoSmart Fire fires need no flue, no permanent connection and no fixed fuel supply: the insert goes into a hearth made of non-combustible materials, steel, concrete, brick or natural stone, standing on a level floor. In an existing masonry fireplace, it asks for the damper to be adjusted so the heat stays in the room. Every burner comes with its manual, a jerry can, a lighting rod and a lighter. The burners are certified by BSI to EN 16647; regulations classify bioethanol fireplaces as decorative appliances for occasional use, not as heaters.
GRATE 18 – ethanol burner for a fireplace, 45.7 × 40.6 cm – EcoSmart Fire
Grate 18, 30 or 36: which length for which hearth?
The three Grates differ by their length and by the burner included. The Grate 18 measures 45.7 × 40.6 × 20 cm (L × W × H) and takes an AB8 burner; the Grate 30 measures 76.2 × 33 × 15.6 cm with an XL500 burner; the Grate 36, 91.4 × 33 × 15.6 cm with an XL700 burner. The BARAZZI product page presents the Grate 18; the Grate 30 and 36 are on quotation. Two Heritage Grate formats complete the series: the Heritage Grate 25, 63 × 47.8 × 17 cm with a BK5 burner, and the Heritage Grate 50, 123.9 × 48.8 × 22 cm with an XL900 burner, in stainless steel or black, both on quotation.
| Model | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Burner included | Capacity and indicative burn time | Minimum room volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grate 18 | 45.7 × 40.6 × 20 cm | AB8 | 8 L, 7 to 11 h | 116 m³ |
| Grate 30 | 76.2 × 33 × 15.6 cm | XL500 | 5 L, 10 to 13 h | 80 m³ |
| Grate 36 | 91.4 × 33 × 15.6 cm | XL700 | 7 L, 9 to 12 h | 90 m³ |
Fuel capacity, burn time and room volume
The AB8 burner of the Grate 18 holds 8 litres of bioethanol for a burn time of 7 to 11 hours; the XL500 of the Grate 30, 5 litres for 10 to 13 hours; the XL700 of the Grate 36, 7 litres for 9 to 12 hours. The manual gives these values as indicative: they vary with the installation and the seasonal resource used to produce the e-NRG. For indoor use it also lists an output of 3.35 kW and an average heated area of over 40 m² for the XL500, 4 kW and over 50 m² for the XL700; for the AB8, 5.99 kW and over 60 m², or 3.77 kW and over 30 m² in its EN 16647 version, fitted with the efficiency ring, to be installed before the burner is operated. The minimum room volume is 116 m³ for an AB8, 80 m³ for an XL500 and 90 m³ for an XL700, in a well-ventilated room protected from cross-draughts.
Clearances and installation rules from the manual
The manual sets compulsory clearances to combustible materials for the AB, BK and XL series: 1,500 mm above the flame indoors, 2,000 mm outdoors, and 600 mm to the sides and the rear; a combustible rear wall requires those 600 mm between the wall and the back of the appliance. Glass or mirrored surfaces near the installation must be toughened. Refuelling is done with a cold burner: never while operating or hot, after 60 minutes of cooling, and the shut-off mechanism stays very hot for up to 60 minutes after use. Lighting is done only with the lighting rod and the lighter supplied, the flame is regulated after about ten minutes, and the fire is never left unattended. Finally, the manual recommends certified EcoSmart Fire screens to prevent injuries to children and pets.
L1080 – glass fire screen, 108 × 34 × 25 cm – EcoSmart Fire
Glass fire screens: the formats offered on quotation
Three fire screens have their own product page at BARAZZI: the R530, 53 × 53 cm and 19 cm high, the S500, 53 × 53 × 25 cm, and the L1080, 108 × 34 × 25 cm. The EcoSmart Fire price list pairs them with the Round 20, Square 22 and Linear 50, 90 and 130 fireplaces of the collection and presents fire screens as optional on all models; other formats exist in the range, from the S380 to the L1520. The price list lists no fire screen for the Grates: the fit is confirmed at the quotation stage. Anything not included in the price shown on the product page, fire screens included, is on quotation.
S500 – glass fire screen, 53 × 53 × 25 cm – EcoSmart Fire
Ordering an ethanol burner for a fireplace from BARAZZI
BARAZZI is the official, authorised dealer of the EcoSmart Fire collection, with almost 20 years of experience in outdoor furniture for the hospitality trade and projects delivered in more than 40 countries. Tell us the width and depth of your hearth, the volume of the room and the intended use: you receive a free quote, an answer in your language and delivery anywhere in the world. You can also call the team on +33 2 52 44 52 58, browse the bioethanol fire pits and all the fire pits and outdoor fireplaces, or read how a bioethanol fire pit works on a terrace.
Frequently asked questions
Does an ethanol burner for a fireplace need a flue?
No, according to the EcoSmart Fire manual: the fires need no flue, no permanent connection and no fixed fuel supply. The insert goes into a hearth made of non-combustible materials; in an existing masonry fireplace, the damper is adjusted to keep the heat in, and the room must stay well ventilated, with a minimum volume of 116 m³ for an AB8.
How long does a Grate burn on one fill?
The manual gives indicative burn times: 7 to 11 hours for the 8 litres of the AB8 in the Grate 18, 10 to 13 hours for the 5 litres of the XL500 in the Grate 30, 9 to 12 hours for the 7 litres of the XL700 in the Grate 36. These values vary with the installation and the seasonal resource used to produce the e-NRG bioethanol.
Can the burner be refilled while it is hot?
No. The manual forbids any refuelling while the burner is operating or hot: it must cool for 60 minutes, and its shut-off mechanism stays very hot for up to 60 minutes after use. Refuelling is done with the jerry can supplied with every burner, and e-NRG bioethanol is the only fuel allowed in the appliance.
