Choosing a Safe Ethanol Fireplace: Features & Standards

Safety is a top priority when choosing any home heating solution – but especially when it comes to ethanol fireplaces. With so many ethanol fireplace brands on the market, it’s important to understand that not all options offer the same level of safety, quality, and performance.

When assessing ethanol fireplace burners, it’s essential to look for advanced safety features that ensure reliable and secure operation. Key features to consider include:

-        spill-proof technology,

-        integrated flame regulation systems,

-        high-quality, long lasting heat-resistant materials,

-        Safety accessories including fuel bottles equipped with flame arresters,

-        independent third-party testing and certification

-        compliance with Safety Standards in your region.

At Aristore, we proudly supply the trusted EcoSmart Fire brand, a global leader that has set the benchmark for safe, vent-free ethanol fireplaces since 2004.  Leading the way in clean-burning fireplace innovation, EcoSmart Fire’s award-winning bioethanol burner technology is engineered to deliver a beautiful flame while prioritising safety, durability, and ease of operation.

Let’s take a look at the key features of Aristore’s EcoSmart Fire burners:

All-Stainless Steel Construction

With no inaccessible moving parts, an all-stainless-steel construction minimise maintenance needs and avoid costly replacement components, making them a long-term and dependable solution for modern fireplace design.

Seamless Deep-Drawn Tank Manufacture Process

Each EcoSmart Fire burner tank is manufactured using a deep-drawn process, creating a seamless structure that eliminates any weak points where leaks could occur. This enhances both durability and overall safety.

Patented Dedicated Filling Point

Ecosmart Fire’s patented filling point is engineered so the jerry can spout is fully supported before fuel is released, significantly reducing the risk of spills and improving refueling safety. Additionally, the filling point for all XL burners is isolated from the ignition zone and can’t be accessed while the burner is in use, further enhancing re-fueling safety.

Precision and Safety Through Volume Markings

Each EcoSmart Fire burner features fuel level markings that make it easy to assess how much bioethanol is in the tank and clearly identify the MAX fill line, supporting safe and simple day-to-day operation.

Lid Shut-Off System for Safe Flame Control

The EcoSmart Fire lid shut-off system offers simple and reliable flame management. The precision-fitted lid extinguishes the flame by covering the ignition zone. When open, the system also blocks access to the filling point, discouraging any attempt to refuel the burner while it is operating—further enhancing user safety.

Fully Accessorised for Safe Operation

Each burner comes fully accessorised to support safe and effortless use. Accessories include the jerry can with automatic stop flow, fast flow rate, locking thumb button control, and self-venting system; the lighting rod for safe ignition, extinguishing, and slider adjustment; and the refillable butane fire lighter designed for controlled ignition.  It’s also important to note that the manufacturer’s installation and operation manual, which is supplied with each burner, outlines specific installation, operating and safety procedures, which should be followed precisely to ensure safe use and optimal performance.

Safety Markings for Responsible Use

Clear safety markings are etched onto the top surface of each burner to remind users never to fill the burner while hot or in operation. This simple visual guidance reinforces correct usage and helps maintain safe handling.

Certified Safe to Global Standards

EcoSmart Fire burners undergo rigorous testing and independent certification, meeting a wide range of global safety standards. They satisfy the ACCC Safety Mandate for Australia, are OT-L Listed in accordance with UL 1370, and are compliant with the International Code Council’s 2021 Building Regulations—meaning they are approved for installation and simplify plan checks and inspections.

Additionally, EcoSmart Fire burners are ISO Certified (ISO 9001:2008), ensuring premium build quality, operational efficiency, and consistent safety across every unit produced.

Conclusion: Setting the Standard for Modern Fireplaces

EcoSmart Fire bioethanol burners represent a seamless fusion of design innovation, advanced engineering, and premium craftsmanship. Whether you’re designing a new build, renovating or upgrading an existing fireplace, by choosing Aristore’s EcoSmart Fire range and following the specific model's installation and instruction manual, you’ll be investing in a heating solution that delivers safety-focused design, proven reliability and award-winning performance to be enjoyed for years to come.