Integra FIREBOY plus Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide is intended to provide a quick overview of your FIREBOY's (FB) key features
and to offer basic instructions for getting started. For detailed information, please refer to the latest
Operating instructions that can be found at
Important: Read this quick start guide carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the
FIREBOY plus/eco before connecting it to the gas supply. Keep these instructions for
further reference.

Intended use and choice of gas type

FIREBOY plus/eco is an automatic safety Bunsen burner for heating or flame-sterilizing suitable
laboratory materials. For continuous operation the optionally available long burner head must be used.
FIREBOY shall only be used with natural gas or with commercial gas cylinders containing butane-
propane mixtures with a minimum of 10 % propane (LPG grades A-D), where the maximum input
pressure must be guaranteed.
FIREBOY may only be operated with the nozzle that corresponds to the gas type in use.
Type of gas
Natural gas E (~94 % methane)
Natural gas LL (~81 % methane)
Butane/propane gas (liquid gas)
The P60 nozzle for butane/propane gas is fitted ex-factory. If necessary, replace the nozzle. Unscrew
the brass screw on the lower side of the device with a small coin. Turn over the device and allow the
nozzle to drop out. Insert the new nozzle and retighten the brass screw.

Safety information

Regardless of the listed safety notes, all locally applicable regulations must be observed.
1) FIREBOY may only be used by properly trained personnel under constant supervision in a
manner specified by INTEGRA Biosciences.
2) Use only original INTEGRA Biosciences mains adapter or rechargeable batteries (FB plus only).
3) Do not use a FIREBOY or adapter which is leaking, damaged or which does not operate properly.
4) Use only in well ventilated location in accordance with national requirements for the supply of
combustion air.
5) The FIREBOY shall be operated horizontally or with a maximum inclination allowed by the folding
stand at the base.
6) Do not use the FIREBOY near flammable material or in explosive areas.
7) Gas cartridges shall be changed in a well ventilated location, away from any sources of ignition
and from other people. Make sure to discharge static electricity accumulated beforehand, e.g. by
touching a metallic water tap.
8) If there is a leak on your device (smell of gas), immediately turn off the gas supply, extinguish
any open flames and ensure a sufficient supply of fresh air. Pull out the mains plug. If possible,
wrap the FIREBOY in a fire blanket and take it outside immediately, into a well ventilated flame
free location. Check all gas connections for tightness. Never detect leaks using a flame, use
soapy water. If the smell of gas persists, the appropriate authorities must be notified, e.g. fire
brigade. Leaking gas can cause a fire or an explosion. This may result in severe injuries, fatal
accidents and damage to property.
9) Be sure to close off the gas supply and switch off the device before: Transport of the
device; changing the nozzle, the adapter, the gas cartridge or the battery; longer breaks;
cleaning work.
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Nominal = maximum
gas input pressure
20 mbar
50 mbar
in different languages.
Inscription nozzle Nominal
thermal rate
N80 2.0 kW
1.0 kW
P60 0.8 kW
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