Planika Logs Box 800 Left Corner with FLA4 Logs 790

No. The standard configuration requires no chimney, flue, or external venting. It operates using clean-burning bioethanol fuel with natural room ventilation of just one air change per hour. This makes it ideal for apartments, modern homes, and any space where chimney construction is not possible.

BEV stands for Burning Ethanol Vapors — Planika's patented technology that heats bioethanol to create vapor before ignition. Because the flame burns vapor rather than liquid fuel, there is no direct contact between flame and liquid, resulting in complete combustion with no smoke, no odor, and no ash. This is fundamentally different from traditional bioethanol burners and significantly safer.

Yes. The zero-clearance firebox is specifically designed to insulate surrounding materials from heat. This allows safe installation in close proximity to televisions, artwork, and combustible wall materials — something impossible with traditional fireplaces or gas inserts.

The minimum room volume is 69 cubic metres (2,437 cubic feet) with natural air exchange of at least one space volume per hour. No mechanical ventilation in negative pressure should be used. The fireplace is for indoor use only with a minimum operating temperature of 10°C.

Burn time depends on the burner model. The FLA4 standard burner provides up to 8 hours (1000 series) or 7 hours (800 series) on a single fill. The extended-capacity FLA4+ burner delivers up to 27 hours (1000 series) or 21 hours (800 series). Fuel consumption varies by flame level setting. Bioethanol fuel costs approximately £3-5 per litre depending on supplier and quantity.

The Logs Box range offers four viewing configurations: Single-Sided (ideal for wall and media wall installations), Left Corner (wraps around left-facing corners), Right Corner (wraps around right-facing corners), and Three-Sided (peninsula style visible from three sides). Each configuration uses the same burner and casing technology — only the glass panel arrangement differs.

While the Logs Box is designed as a ready-to-install solution, professional installation is strongly recommended. A qualified installer will ensure proper fitting within your wall opening, correct electrical connection (230V or 115V), compliance with room ventilation requirements, and safe fuel handling procedures.

The FLA4+ is an extended-capacity version of the standard FLA4 burner. It features a significantly larger fuel tank (17.2L vs 5.5L on the 1000 series; 13.4L vs 4.3L on the 800 series) and delivers up to 3.4x longer burn time. Both burners produce identical heat output (6.9kW) and share the same 6-stage flame regulation, smart controls, and BEV Technology. Choose FLA4+ for commercial environments or when minimal refilling is preferred.

Use only bioethanol fuel with 95-96.6% purity. Lower purity fuels may produce odors, residue, or inconsistent burning. We supply premium bioethanol fuel compatible with all Planika burners — contact us for current pricing and delivery options. Never substitute with other alcohol types or fuels.

The Logs Box includes multiple safety systems: zero-clearance firebox protection, automatic refilling system that prevents overfilling and spillage, child lock on the touch control panel, fuel level monitoring via panel and mobile app, shut-off timer for automatic shutdown, and BEV Technology that eliminates direct flame-to-fuel contact. The unit also carries CE certification and meets European safety standards.