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A hanging fireplace is a heating and decorative device with a hanging design, which is often used in modern family living rooms, open spaces in villas, or high-end commercial places. It not only has practical heating functions, but also has a high sense of visual art. Due to its special structure, the installation of a hanging fireplace is more complicated than that of a traditional floor-standing fireplace, and multiple factors such as load-bearing, smoke exhaust, safety, and aesthetics need to be considered. This article will explain the installation steps of a hanging fireplace in detail.

What Is a Hanging Fireplace?

A hanging fireplace, also called a floating fireplace, is a modern suspended fireplace device. Its most notable feature is that it is suspended from the ceiling, and the furnace head is usually designed as an open semicircle or oblate circle, with a simple and modern overall shape. Unlike traditional fireplaces, hanging fireplaces do not need to be built inside the wall, but are fixed to the ceiling through a special suspension system, which can rotate 360 degrees to provide all-round warmth for the room.

The design of modern hanging fireplaces focuses on simplicity and functionality. They are usually made of metal materials, and the surface is specially treated, which is both high temperature resistant and beautiful. The semicircular design of the stove head not only has a good heat radiation effect, but also can effectively control the combustion process and ensure safety. There is usually a combustion chamber inside the stove body, equipped with a complete air intake and exhaust system to ensure full combustion and smoke emission.

What types of hanging stoves are there?

According to the different fuels, they can be roughly divided into three categories: wood-burning hanging fireplaces, hanging ethanol fireplace, and hanging electric fireplaces.

burns cleanly, does not produce smoke and harmful gases, so it does not require a chimney system and is relatively simple to install. The flame produced by the burning of alcohol presents a beautiful blue or orange color, which has a strong decorative effect.

The design of suspended ethanol fireplaces is usually more concise, and a special burner is installed inside the furnace body to control the supply and burning speed of fuel. The burner is usually made of stainless steel or other high-temperature resistant materials, and the surface is specially treated, which is both beautiful and durable.

In addition, if you want to extinguish the flame of this hanging furnace halfway, it is also very simple. You only need to cover the lid of the combustion chamber to extinguish it immediately.

However, the thermal efficiency of ethanol hanging fireplaces is relatively low, and it mainly plays a decorative role, and the heating effect is limited. The fuel cost is also relatively high, and special bioethanol fuel needs to be purchased regularly. During use, you need to pay attention to the storage and handling of fuel to ensure safety.

Electric Hanging Fireplace

Hanging electric fireplaces use electricity as energy and generate heat through electric heating elements. This type of hanging furnace is usually equipped with LED lights or other display devices that simulate flame effects, which can create a visual effect similar to real flames. The biggest advantage of electric hanging furnaces is that they are easy to install and can be used by simply connecting to a power source.

The design of electric suspended fireplaces usually adopts a modern electronic control system that can accurately control the temperature and flame effect. The electric heating elements are usually made of ceramic or quartz, which can quickly generate heat and have high thermal efficiency. There is usually a fan system inside the furnace body to promote the flow of hot air and improve the heating effect.

The advantages of this type of hanging fireplace are that it is safe to use, does not involve open flames, and does not produce harmful gases from combustion. It is easy to install and does not require chimneys or gas pipelines, which is suitable for various residential environments. It is easy to operate and can be controlled by a remote control or a smartphone, supporting functions such as timing and temperature setting.

Manufacturing Process Of Hanging Chimenea

Material Selection

The main furnace body is usually made of high-quality steel or stainless steel, which has good high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. The thickness of the steel is usually between 3-5 mm, which can withstand high temperatures without being too bulky. The surface treatment usually uses high-temperature spraying or oxidation treatment, which is not only beautiful but also can improve durability.

The interior of the furnace head is usually paved with refractory materials such as refractory bricks, refractory fiber blankets or refractory castables. These materials can withstand high temperatures of more than 1000 degrees Celsius and protect the furnace body from damage. The design of the combustion chamber needs to take into account thermal expansion and contraction, and a special connection method is used to ensure that it will not crack at high temperatures.

The chimney system uses double-layer carbon steel pipes, the inner layer is used for smoke exhaust, and the outer layer is used for heat insulation. The connection of the pipes uses professional chimney joints to ensure sealing and safety. The chimney cap is usually made of stainless steel and is designed to be rainproof and windproof.

The suspension system is a key part of the hanging furnace and is usually made of high-strength steel. The design of the suspension point needs to consider the weight of the furnace body and the dynamic load during use to ensure safety. The suspension mechanism usually adopts a universal joint design to allow the furnace head to rotate 360 degrees.

Processing Technology

The processing technology of the hanging furnace is relatively complex and requires multiple processes.

1. Cutting and forming of steel: Laser cutting or plasma cutting is usually used to ensure cutting accuracy and surface quality. The semicircular shape of the furnace head is usually formed by stamping or spinning, which requires professional molds and equipment.

2. Welding: The welding of the furnace body usually adopts argon arc welding or CO2 shielded welding to ensure the quality and sealing of the weld. After welding, the weld inspection and pressure test are required to ensure that there is no leakage.

3. Surface treatment: It usually includes pretreatment processes such as grinding, cleaning, and rust removal, followed by spraying or oxidation treatment. Spraying usually adopts electrostatic spraying technology to obtain a uniform coating thickness. Oxidation treatment can form a protective layer on the metal surface to improve corrosion resistance.

4. Assembly: Assemble each component according to the design requirements. During the assembly process, attention should be paid to the matching accuracy of each component to ensure the overall function and appearance. The burner, control system, safety device, etc. need to be installed and debugged according to the specifications.

What Does The Floating Chimenea Consist Of?

Furnace head: The furnace head is the core part of the hanging fireplace, usually designed in a semicircular or oblate shape. This shape is not only beautiful, but also has a good heat radiation effect.

Combustion chamber: The combustion chamber is inside the furnace head. The bottom of the combustion chamber is usually equipped with a fuel placement area. For wood-burning hanging stoves, this is where the wood burns; for ethanol hanging stoves, an alcohol burner is installed here.

Chimney: Mainly used to remove smoke generated by combustion. The chimney usually starts from the top of the stove head, passes through the inside of the room, and finally extends to the outside of the roof. The direction of the chimney needs to be reasonably designed to minimize elbows and horizontal sections to ensure that the smoke can be discharged smoothly. Cleaning ports need to be set up where necessary to facilitate regular cleaning of ash accumulation inside the chimney. The support system of the chimney is also very important, and it is necessary to ensure that the chimney can be stable under various conditions.

Chimney cap: Installed on the top of the chimney to prevent rainwater from entering and wind backflow. The chimney cap is usually made of stainless steel and is designed with rainproof and windproof structures.

How To Install a Hanging Stove?

The installation of a hanging fireplace needs to consider many factors, such as installation location, safety distance, structural stability, etc.

1. Choose a suitable installation location

• Ensure sufficient safety distance from walls, furniture and ceilings.

• It is recommended to install it in the center of the room or near a fire-resistant wall.

• Ensure that there is enough floor height (generally 2.5-3.5 meters or more space is required).

2. Strengthen the ceiling structure (if necessary)

• Ask a professional to check whether the floor beams or structural beams of your home are sufficient to support the weight of the hanging fireplace.

• Use steel structure brackets or add mounting bases to reinforce across multiple beams.

• If it is a concrete ceiling, heavy-duty expansion screws or chemical anchors can be used.

3. Install ceiling brackets or mounting plates

• Use a laser level or level to ensure that the fireplace is installed vertically.

• Drill holes in the ceiling according to the product instructions and fix them with the special screws provided.

• Attach the mounting bracket or hanging furnace eye to the structural beam firmly.

4. Connect the exhaust pipe/chimney (for wood-burning)

• Install the chimney pipe and pass it through the ceiling or roof to exhaust smoke to the outside.

• Use accessories such as fireproof insulation, insulation materials and roof flashing caps.

• Note that the chimney inclination angle and height should comply with local regulations.

5. Hanging the fireplace body

• Hang the body on the ceiling bracket with the help of others.

• Our fireplace has a rotatable function, please ensure that it rotates smoothly after installation.

6. Inspection and testing

• Check whether all bolts are tightened and the body is vertical.

• Test the ventilation of the chimney

• Perform the first ignition test to observe whether there is smoke leakage or the body shakes.

It is recommended to ask professionals to install the suspended fireplace. If you have any questions about the installation, you can contact us.

Choosing a hanging fireplace as a home heating device can not only provide warmth and comfort, but also add a unique artistic atmosphere to the home environment. Through reasonable design and correct installation, the hanging furnace will become an indispensable and important part of family life, bringing warmth and beauty to family life.

I hope this article can provide useful reference and guidance for users who are preparing to install hanging stove, and help everyone better understand and use this modern heating equipment. While enjoying the warmth and comfort brought by the floating fireplace, you should also pay attention to safe use and regular maintenance to ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment.