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Installation Guidelines and Best Practices Aquafire Series AWA2-20-50 / AWA2-40-100 / AWA2-60-150...
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Aquafire Series AWA2-20 AWA2-40 AWA2-60 Experience the original water vapor flames and dazzling orange glow of Aquafire with our pioneering series of inserts. Aquafire Series 3 Sizes, AWA2-20-50 20’’ / AWA2-40-100 40” / AWA2-60-150 60’’ . Shown: AWA2-40-100 40” • Units can be ganged together to create continuous ribbons of flames up to 20 feet (240’’) .
Install Aquafire into its housing, as shown in example below. Reinstall the top plate of the fireplace and install is complete. 2. Filling Aquafire with Automatic Pump When the water tank is empty, you will see the lights blinking and you will hear small beeps.
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Too small, and fireplace will not fit, too large of opening, and fireplace insert will look sloppy or may even fall through the opening. Using the built in ‘lifting loops’, suspend the Aquafire into the cutout after plugging in electric power converter(s) and connecting the 1/4’’ waterline if direct plumb kit is installed.
Aquafire Series AWA2-20 AWA2-40 AWA2-60 Fireplace Specs and Cutout Dimensions Aquafire Dimensions 20’’ AWA2-20-50: 40’’ AWA2-40-100: 60’’ AWA2-60-150: Power: Power: 120 W (Standard wall receptacle) 60 W (Standard wall receptacle) Power: 180 W (Standard wall receptacle) Tank Capacity: 4.0 Liters / Run Time 20 Hours Tank Capacity: 2.0 Liters / Run Time 20 Hours...
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Cutout for 60” Model is 12 ¹⁄ in. x 60¹⁄ in. (shown here) A minimum of 12” clearance plus a blind corner will help to dramatically cut down on horizontal light reflection. +6” For optimal results, utilize an Back open-ended hearth design. Wall +3” www.aquafire.com...
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Aquafire Series AWA2-20 AWA2-40 AWA2-60 Installing Aquafire Insert Installing Insert into custom enclosure SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Recessed Light Trap Fireplace Fireplace Insert 120v/60 Hz (min 12-amp) outlet Optional ¼ PE water supply line Direct Plumb Kit Air Intake through toe kick,...
AWPR2-20 AWPR2-40 AWPR2-60 Enclosure Design Guidelines Enclosure Ideas Some examples of the many ways to install Aquafire. Type 2: Open Hearth (against wall) Type 1: Recessed Hearth Type 3: Coffee Table(Fire Pit) Type 4: Room Divider Floating Wall Type 5: Glass Enclosure Type 6: Dining Table Type 7: Retrofit (traditional)
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Fireplace Fireplace Front View Front View horizontal light reflection. For 6 in. plus a Open-ended blind corner enclosure design optimal results, utilize an or 12 in. total with no side walls open-ended hearth design. recommended yields the best results www.aquafire.com...
Should there be a preference for a decorative top or media obstructing these vents, the enclosure design needs to facilitate adequate airflow through the sides or bottom. air vents air vents www.aquafire.com...
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• If water hardness needs to be adjusted, consult local water conditioning professional. • Water that is too soft will have reduced flame effect. Reverse Osmosis is not recommended, it removes all minerals and vapor flame effect will be greatly diminished. For complete descaling instruction visit www.aquafire.com/cleaning www.aquafire.com...
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Contact Us sales@aquafire.com www.aquafire.com (877) 888-4260 Aquafire® is a registered trademark of Lumina Products Inc, the North American Distribution Partner for A|Fire Design www.aquafire.com...
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