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Installation Guidelines and Best Practices Aquafire Lite Series Lite AW0-16-42 / Gatsby AW0-16-42-GAT...
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Aquafire Series AWO-16-42 AWO-16-42-GAT Experience the original water vapor flames and dazzling orange glow of Aquafire with our pioneering series of inserts. Aquafire Lite Series Lite AW0-16-42 / Gatsby AW0-16-42-GAT Aquafire Lite Aquafire Gatsby (Lite + decorative surround) Features •...
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Aquafire Series AWO-16-42 AWO-16-42-GAT Quick Start Guide : Aquafire Lite Series 1. Install Aquafire Lite Into an Enclosure Remove the top plate. Connect the 24V power adapter (located on the back side of the unit). Install Aquafire Lite into its housing, as shown in example below.
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 the electric power adapter.
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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,...
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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) Type 8: Wall Hung Type 9: 3-Sided Island www.aquafire.com...
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9.5” 20” 20” 11.7” 36 in. Inches From Back of Hearth Aquafire & Aquafire Lite Series Aquafire Pro Series AWA2-20-50 / AWA2-40-100 / AWA2-60-150 AWPR2-20-50 / AWPR2-40-100 / AWPR2-60-150 AWA-20-50 / AWA-40-100 / AWA-60-150 AWPR-20-50 / AWPR-40-100 / AWPR-60-150 AWO-16-42 / AWO-16-42-GAT Side Light Considerations When designing your enclosure, it is important to take into consideration horizontal light bleed.
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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