planika FLA3 Automatic Ethanol Burner Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- planika
Table of Contents
FLA3 / FLA3+
Installation manual
FLA3 Automatic Ethanol Burner
WARNING
This manual only applies to the installation and operation of FLA3 / FLA3+
burner only. The installation of the fireplace in Forma firebox, Daze /
Laurent Box is included in the other manual.
The product is a decorative device creating real fire.
Read the included documentation prior to installing and operating the device.
Consult the local regulations for fireplaces.
- For indoor use and in housing only. Min. temperature of use is 10°C.
- Natural air exchange rate in room – min. 1/h.
- Do not use the device in humid and drafty spaces.
- Do not cover top ventilation openings of the device.
- No heat-sensitive and flammable objects can be placed within a 1 meter radius from and directly above the device.
- Do not place any objects on the top of the device.
- We recommend placing a CO2 or dry powder fire extinguisher nearby the device
- For service purposes, the surrounding must allow for easy removal of the device.
- Keep children, animals and unauthorized persons away from the device.
- Keep the packaging and manuals for future use.
- Do not turn on the device in case of fuel spill.
- Do not interfere in the fuel filler when the device is operating.
- Do not interfere in the device construction.
- Do not touch the filament and other hot elements.
- Do not transport the device if fueled.
- Do not leave an operating device unattended
Burner
| L [mm]| D [mm]| H [mm]| Minimum Room Size [m 3
]| Heat [kW]
---|---|---|---|---|---
FLA 3 / FLA 3+| FLA 3 / FLA 3+| FLA3| FLA3+| FLA 3 /
FLA 3+| FLA 3 / FLA 3+
590| 590| ****
280
| ****
220
| ****
305
| 31| 3,1
790| 790| 44| 4,4
990| 990| 70| 7,0
1190| 1190| 94| 9,4
1490| 1490| 130| 13,0
1990| 1990| 180| 18,0
2490| 2490| 225| 22,5
| | Quantity
---|---|---
A.| Burner| 1
B.| Glass shield| 1x 590, 790, 990, 1190 2x 1490, 1990, 2490
C.| Small glass holder| 2x 590, 790, 990 3x 1190 4x 1490,1990, 6x 2490
D.| Glass holder connector
E.| Remote control| 1
F.| Service cable| 1
G.| Fuel pump| 1
H.| Installation and user’s manual| 1
I.| Windscreen connector type 1| 4x 590, 790, 990,1190, 1490, 8x 1990,2490
J.| Windscreen| 2x 590, 790, 990,1190, 1490, 4x 1990,2490
K.| Tall glass holder| 4x 590, 790, 990,1190, 1490, 8x 1990,2490
L.| Windscreen connector type 2
M.| Washer
NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The fireplace surrounding must be made of non-flammable materials and insulated from any flammable elements of the construction. Use only fasteners and adhesives that are resistant to high temperature.
Selected installation options
GLASS SHIELD (B)
NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
Selected installation options
GLASS SHIELD (B)
OPTIONAL TEMPERED GLASS PANEL (I)
NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
TV
- Filament
- Burner
- Device surface
- Control panel
- Fuel filler
- Fuel pump (a, b, c)
- Service port
- Power ON/OFF
- Flame START/STOP
- Wi-Fi configuration/status
- Fuel pump release
- Fuel pump coupling
- Fuel pump power socket
REFUELLING
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Open the lid (I) and turn the device on by pressing .
-
If the fuel tank is empty (START/STOP BUTTON BLUE LIGHT ON) or you want to refuel the fireplace, firmly plug in the fuel pump inlet ‘a’ (you will hear a click sound) and the power cord ‘b’ (II) (BLUE LIGHT FLASHING).
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If the fuel bottle is secured with the flame restrictor (cap on the bottles’ neck) (III) please remove it before inserting the fuel pump inlet (IV) Place the fuel container stably on the floor and insert the pump hose ‘c’ (IV). Press and hold the button on the pump to start refuelling (V).
When the fuel bottle is empty, replace it with a full one and continue using the pump (see: section 3 above). The pump will stop refilling when the fuel tank is full (you will hear a beep). -
Unplug the power cord ‘b’. To unplug the pump, hold the pump inlet ‘a’ and firmly press the release button (VI).
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Shake the remaining fuel from the hose ‘c’ to the container and place the pump in the bag (VII).
FLAME IGNITION
When the START/STOP button is lit up in green, the device is ready to be
launched.
Press START. Firing up of the device takes from 2 to 10 minutes (FLASHING
GREEN LIGHT). During the process of firing up, scent of fumes can be present.
When the lights stop flashing, the device is lit up and has reached the
working temperature.
FLAME HEIGHT REGULATION
When the flame is on, press the or button on the remote or scroll the flame
level bar in the mobile app to choose one of the six flame heights. The flame
starts on height 4 by default.
NOTE. In case of too high a temperature of the device, the flame height
will be automatically decreased and locked from changing. If the temperature
continues to increase, the flame will be extinguished (RED LIGHT)
FLAME EXTINGUISHING
To extinguish the flame:
-press STOP. When the flame is being extinguished, additional fans are turned on to speed up the cooling process.
Flashing red light indicated the device being cooled. Restarting the flame is
possible only after complete cooldown of the device (GREEN LIGHT).
TURNING THE DEVICE OFF
To turn the device OFF, press .
The device will automatically turn off in case of any work related errors.
(check the error in the mobile app).
WIRELESS CONTROL CONFIGURATION
To pair the device with the mobile app (simultaneous pairing of more than one device is not possible):
Join the newsletter
- Launch the FLA3 NET-ZERO mobile app. Join the newsletter by submitting your email address and pressing SIGN UPor simply press SKIP.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.planika.FLA3NETZERO&hl=pl&gl=US| https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/fla3-net-zero/id1582126677
Find your fireplace
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On the FIND YOUR FIREPLACE screen press CONNECT to start the network search.
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Press and hold the WiFi button on the fireplace. When the button starts flashing, the fireplace is ready to be paired for 5 minutes.
Setup Network Active -
Go to mobile device setupturn on the WiFi network and connect with Fireplace_WiFi_setup(if the network is not visible, unplug the device for 10 seconds and retry the configuration). The fireplace will be automatically found by the mobile app, which will be confirmed by the app (SETUP NETWORK ACTIVE). Press CONNECT.
Connect to Home Network -
On the CONNECT TO HOME NETWORK screen, choose the name ofthe network which you plan to use by default (NETWORK NAME) and submit password. Make sure the password is correct and hit (SUBMIT).
Your fireplaces -
On the following screen (YOUR FIREPLACES), choose your device and press CONNECT. The screen also allowsyou to change the name of the fireplace (EDIT).
Access Point
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You can also create a dedicated network ACCESS POINT and connect directly with the device. To do that, press (HELP), choose (CONNECTION TYPE), and (ACCES POINT), then confirm by pressing (CREATE ACCESS POINT). Submit new namefor the network and the password. Confirm by pressing NEXT.
After successful configuration, the WiFi button will light up in green.
FLA3 NET-ZERO MOBILE APP
- Newsletter
- Fireplace status
- Fuel level
- Flame height
- Start and stop
- Info
- Menu
MENU
To access menu, press the button. To go back to the main panel, press BACK
To access general information about the fireplace, press the button. The
newsletter is available after pressing the button.
| Menu | Menu | Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| Main app setup. Press the tab to change the settings. | Press to check the | |
| general information of the fireplace | Press to check the notifications |
| Panel Lock | Default Level | Your fireplaces | Contact us |
|---|---|---|---|
Press LOCK to lock the control panel on the
fireplace. Press UNLOCK to unlock the control panel on the fireplace. Confirm
by clicking SAVE. The change is possible with the fireplace off only.| Change
the default launch flame height. Press SAVE to confirm the change.
Press RESET to reset your choice. The default setting of the flame is height
4.| Check available fireplaces. Press EDIT to change the device
name. Press CONNECT to connect to the device.| Contact Planika by e-mail.
Press SEND to send us an e-mail.
ERRORS
| Help | Error | File a Report |
|---|---|---|
| Press HELP in the main MENU to access the Troubleshooting tab. | Fix the error |
with the provided information. If the error proceeds to
appear, contact us by pressing REPORT.| If still in need of service, send us a
message with a short description of the problem and general information. Press
SEND.
INFORMATION SIGNALS
POWER DIODE| START/STOP DIODE| SOUND| ACTION|
COMMUNICATION
---|---|---|---|---
| | –| Green light| Device turned off
| | –| Green light| Device is ready to work
| | –| Green blinking| Starting procedure
| | –| | Working
| | –| Blue light| No fuel – Refuel
| | –| Blue blinking| Refueling
| | | Blue blinking with sound| Full tank
| | | Red light with sound| Extingushing, cooling
| | | Purple light with sound| Error – check the app (troubleshooting)
and contact with service
| | –| Blue, red blinking| Fuel tank is empty
WI-FI DIODE| ACTION| COMMUNICATION
---|---|---
| Blue light| Not connected to wi-fi
| Blue blinking| Pairing / configuration
| Green light| Wi-fi connected
FUEL – Use only ethanol fuel produced from plants in the process of two- time alcohol distillation consisting of 9596.6% ethanol by volume. Fanola is the recommended fuel with pharmacological purity. DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC PETROLEUM BASED FUELS AS THEY ARE CONTAMINATED, EMIT UNPLEASANT ODORS AND CAN DAMAGE THE FIREPLACE! DO NOT USE FUELS CONTAINING 100% ETHANOL BY VOLUME, GEL, OR AROMATIC FUELS!
CLEANING – Clean with a damp cloth and delicate detergents, only when the
device is turned off and cooled.
SERVICE – Keep the provided USB cable for service. Reach out to us at
service@planikafires.com.