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ORION SLIM WALL-MOUNT/RECESSED ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Model #: …. OR52-SLIM … OR60-SLIM …. OR76-SLIM …. OR100-SLIM OWNER’S MANUAL AC 120V 60Hz 1465W (5000BTUs)
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Read all instructions before installing or using this heater. • Use a dedicated 20 Amp (or higher) breaker. • This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If • provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
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ALWAYS disconnect this unit from the power supply before performing any assembly or • cleaning, or before relocating the electric fireplace. NEVER leave this heater unattended. ALWAYS unplug this heater when not in use. • ALWAYS store this heater in a dry location. NEVER use the fireplace if it has become wet. •...
Preparation This product includes a GLASS panel. Always use extreme caution when handling glass. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. Remove all parts and hardware from the carton and place them on a clean, soft, dry surface. Parts and assembly steps are grouped for wall-hanging or recessing use.
Front Glass Removal/Installation This product includes a GLASS panel. Always use extreme caution when handling glass. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. • With one hand on the front glass to prevent it from falling, remove the two screws (one per side) from the side of the appliance (Fig.
Remove the front glass (see “Front Glass Removal / Installation” section). • Hold the appliance up to ensure it will fit into the framing. FINISHED OPENING DIMENSIONS Model Number 50-3/4" 19-1/8" 6" min. OR52-SLIM (1289mm) (486mm) (152mm min.) 58-1/2" 19-1/8" 6" min. OR60-SLIM...
Wall Recessed Installation This product includes a GLASS panel. Always use extreme caution when handling glass. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. • Remove power cord and complete hardwiring (see “Hardwiring Installation” section). • Remove the two screws (one per side) from the inside of the appliance and remove the interior walls.
Wall Mounted Installation NOTE: A dedicated 20 Amp (or higher) breaker is required. • Select a location that is not prone to moisture and is located at least 36" (914mm) away from combustible materials such as curtain drapes, furniture, bedding, paper, etc. •...
Hardwiring Installation If it is necessary to hardwire this appliance, a qualified electrician must remove the cord connection and wire the appliance directly to the household wiring. NOTE: A dedicated 20 Amp (or higher) breaker is required. The appliance must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada or the current ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code in the USA.
Driftwood Logs and Crushed Glass Installation • Front glass must be removed and the appliance must be mounted in its final location before the driftwood logs and crushed glass is installed. • Install driftwood logs first, then add the crushed glass around logs. •...
Methods of Operation This electric fireplace can be operated by the TOUCH CONTROL PANEL located on the UPPER right corner of the fireplace, by the battery-powered REMOTE CONTROL, or by the MODERN FLAMES APP using a smart phone. Touch Control Panel...
Operation – Touch Control Panel Touch Panel Operation Button Function Action ON: Enables control panel functions. Turns 1. Press once: Indicator light turns on. Power turns on flame. on. All functions enabled. OFF: Disables control panel functions. 2. Press again: Flame turns off. Unit goes to standby. Turns off flame.
Operation – Remote Control Remote Control Operation Button Function Action ON: Enables control panel functions. 1. Press once: Indicator light turns on. Power turns on. All Turns on flame. functions enabled. OFF: Disables control panel functions. 2. Press again: Flame turns off. Unit goes to standby. All Turns off flame.
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Operation – Remote Control (Continued) Button Function Action MEDIA BED BUTTON: Cycles media bed 1. Press once: Turns on ember bed. colors. 2. Press again until desired color is reached. In total NOTE: Media bed color effect stays on ten colors and one fade mode.01-02-03-04-05-06-07- until power button is turned off.
Smart Phone App Smart Phone App Connection from Note: Download the Modern Flames App your App store before connecting Download Mobile App https://www.modernflames.com...
Wi-Fi – Initial Log-in • Search for and install the “Modern Flames” app from the Google Play or Apple App store or scan the QR code on the previous page. • After the App is installed, log in to the Modern Flames App. Must have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on your smart phone.
Wi-Fi – Pairing Add Manually • Select the series of fireplace that will be paired with and follow the instructions. • When pairing via Wi-Fi, the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal must be used. Ensure the appropriate login information is entered before continuing to the next step. https://www.modernflames.com...
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Wi-Fi – Pairing (Continued) • Ensure the fireplace is ON. • Hold the “Flame” button on the manual touch controls for 5 seconds. In EZ Mode, the fireplace will display “P0”. In AP Mode, the fireplace will display “P2” iii. Holding the flame button for an additional 5 seconds will cycle the fireplace between EZ Mode and AP Mode.
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Failure to do so can result in damage to electrical components of the fireplace. Damage as a result of this may not be covered under warranty. Questions or assistance in pairing device, contact Modern Flames at customerservice@modernflames.com or call (877) 246-9653 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am –...
Wi-Fi – Pairing (Continued) Auto Scan • Select auto scan from the top of the App. • On the fireplace touch controls, press and hold the “Flame” button for 5 seconds. The fireplace will show either “P0” or “P2”. This will place the fireplace in pairing mode. https://www.modernflames.com...
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Wi-Fi – Pairing (Continued) • Auto scan will search for available devices. Upon selecting the available fireplace, select the “Next” button if the app does not proceed automatically. If the scan fails to find a fireplace, press and hold the “Flame” button on the manual touch controls to switch pairing modes. •...
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Failure to do so can result in damage to electrical components of the fireplace. Damage as a result of this may not be covered under warranty. Questions or assistance in pairing device, contact Modern Flames at customerservice@modernflames.com or call (877) 246-9653 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am –...
Operation – Smart Phone App Home Screen Button Function Action Home Button: Returns the fireplace 1. Press once: Flame video changes to flame style 1, color to the default color settings. yellow. Ember bed and down light changes to orange. Flame speed changes to default and sound level changes to low.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) Home Screen (Continued) Button Function Action Downlight Button: Opens the downlight 1. Press once: Opens the downlight sub-menu page sub-menu. to select new colors for downlighting. Ember Bed Button: Opens the ember bed 1. Press once: Opens the ember bed sub-menu page sub-menu.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) • 3.2 menu depicted. Functions and actions are the same for the 3.3 and 3.4 menu. 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 Flame Style One/Two/Three Color Menu Note: Flame Style One (3.2), Two (3.3), and Three (3.4) all function the same as below Button Function Action...
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) Downlight Menu Button Function Action Return Button: Returns to the previous page. 1. Press once: Returns to the previous page. Color Wheel Button: Changes the color of the 1. Press once: Selecting a color, the downlight will downlight to the selected color.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) Ember Bed Menu Button Function Action Return Button: Returns to the previous page. 1. Press once: Returns to the previous page. Color Wheel Button: Changes the color of the 1. Press once: Selecting a color, the ember bed ember bed to the selected color.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) Heater Menu Button Function Action Return Button: Returns to the previous page. 1. Press once: Returns to the previous page. Ambient Temperature: The fireplace ambient 1. Press once: No action. air temperature reading. Temperature Scale Slider: Changes 1.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) Timer Menu Button Function Action Return Button: Returns to the previous page. 1. Press once: Returns to the previous page. Countdown Timer: Displays remaining time 1. Press once: No action. left on the selected time. Shows OFF when not in use.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) 9.4.1 9.4.2 9.4.3 9.4.4 Weekly Program Schedule Menu Button Function Action 9.4.1 Return Button: Returns to the previous page. 1. Press once: Returns to the previous page. Programming Days: Displays if a day has a 1.
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Operation – Smart Phone App (Continued) 9.4.2.1 9.4.2.2 9.4.2 9.4.2.3 9.4.2.4 Daily Program Schedule Menu Button Function Action Return Button: Returns to the 1. Press once: Returns to the previous page. 9.4.2.1 previous page. Individual Day 1. Highlight desired time frame: Applies desired function to Programming: Shows the highlighted area.
Operation – Important Warnings Note: When the heater is first turned on, a slight odor may be present. This is normal and should not occur again unless the heater is not used for a long period of time. To improve operation, aim the remote control at the front of the fireplace. Quickly pressing buttons on the remote without allowing the fireplace to complete the previous operation may result in operational errors.
Care – Maintenance Risk of electric shock! Do not open any panels! No user-serviceable parts inside! Always turn the heater OFF and unplug power cord from the outlet before cleaning, performing maintenance, or moving this fireplace. Failure to do so could result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury.
Replacement Parts List https://www.modernflames.com...
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Replacement Parts List (Continued) REF. SPARE PARTS, PART NUMBERS OR52-Slim OR60-Slim OR76-Slim OR100-Slim 02-00496 02-00497 02-00498 02-00499 Virtual Screen Back Plate 01-00100 Virtual Screen 02-00493 Middle Virtual Support 02-00492 Top Virtual Support 02-00491 Bottom Virtual Support Side Virtual Support 02-00494...
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Replacement Parts List (Continued) REF. SPARE PARTS, PART NUMBERS OR52-Slim OR60-Slim OR76-Slim OR100-Slim 02-00400 02-00401 02-00402 02-00403 Wall Bracket (Rear) 01-00106 Main Circuit Board 01-00104 01-00104 Power Board 01 01-00105 01-00105 Power Board 02 01-00121 Thermostat Speaker Board 01-00107 01-00115...
Inspect circuit boards for loose the ON position. connections or obvious damage. Call Main PCB board issue. Modern Flames Customer Service for support (1-877-246-9353) Allow 20-30 seconds for the fireplace to Fireplace has not fully turned on. fully turn on.
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Inspect the LCD and replace if necessary. Inspect circuit boards for loose Dim or no flame. connections or obvious damage. Call Main PCB board issue. Modern Flames Customer Service for support (1-877-246-9353) Brightness is not selected. See “Operation” section. Inspect circuit boards for loose connections or obvious damage.
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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! CALL US FIRST For immediate help with installation, product information or if your product arrives damaged, please call our toll-free number at: 1-877-246-9353 (Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM, AZ Mountain Time) Or email us at: customerservice@modernflames.com OUR STAFF IS READY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE 062022...
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