Aquafire Pro Series User manual

Installation Guidelines
and Best Practices
Aquafire Pro Series
AWPR2-20 / AWPR2-40 / AWPR2-60

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Aquafire Pro Series
3 Sizes, AWPR2-20-50 20’’/ AWPR2-40-100 40’’ / AWPR2-60-150
Shown: AWPR2-40-100 40”
60’’ .
• Units can be ganged together to create continuous ribbons of flames up to 20 feet (240’’) .
• Can be direct plumbed for automated filling (unlimited run time), or manually (20 hours of run time).
• Integrated pumping system can remove water from the tank(s) or be used to fill manually without overflowing.
• Adjust flame color, size andspeed (intensity) (8’’ to 10’’ flames).
• Set flames to natural color orselect from 30 other preset colors.
• Control via button on device, smart phone app, or integrate with
in-room automation via the dry port contact.
• Easy Flush MountInstall.
• Air Intake through the lid.
• Alternate Hidden Air Intake (from below).
• InternalUV-C Lighting sanitizes water & vapor.
Experience the world’s most advanced water vapor fireplace
technology in our most advanced model yet, the Aquafire Pro.

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Remove the top plate.
2Connect the 24V power adapter (located on the back side of the unit).
Install Aquafire into its housing, as shown in example below.
1When the water tank is empty, you will see the lights blinking
and you will hear small beeps.
2Connect the fill tube to the water connector and press and
hold the “B1” button for 5 seconds.
3The filling will start automatically and will end automatically
when the water tank is full.
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2Press any button on the remote, you will hear a beep.
3Beep confirms the control is paired to the unit.
1. Installing Into Its Site-Built Enclosure
Quick Start Guide
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2. Filling Aquafire with Automatic Pump
3. Connecting to Water Supply
4. Pairing the Remote Control
Connect a suitable reducer to the water network.
(Reducer = water network tube
dimensions to 1/4")
Connect the 1/4" PEX pipe to
Aquafire. Two possible connections:
Bottom opening or side opening.
Press and hold the Power button on the unit for
5 seconds or until the button will begins flashing.
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Reinstall the top plate of the fireplace and install is complete.
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Aquafire Pro water vapor fireplace inserts have been designed to be extremely easy to install, simple to
operate, and easy to maintain. When designing your fireplace, feel free to send your plans in for review and
suggestions by our professional design staff.
Considerations:
• Accessibility to electricityand 1/4’’ water line, similar to ice maker in fridge.
• Recessedinto wall, sitting proud of a wall or completely free-standing?
• If light cast upwards to ceiling is undesirable, consider recessing into the wall for a traditional hearth
appearance. (we advise to create a‘light trap’. see Light Trap page for details)
• Determine decorative materials and finishes you expect to use. Since there is no heat, there are virtually no
limitations.
• Plan to make it easy to remove fireplace insert should maintenance or repairs becomenecessary.
• Avoidor prevent air currents from doors, windows, and existing HVAC system which affect flame quality.
Installation:
Prepare the housing for your fireplace insert(s) and make sure the cutout has sharp corners (not rounded)
and dimensions are exactly as specified. These dimensions are critical because the modules are suspended on
flanges that span the opening. Too small, and fireplace will not fit, too large of opening, and fireplace insert will
looksloppy or may even fall through the opening. Using the built in ‘lifting loops’, suspend the Aquafire Pro into
the cutout after plugging in electric power converter(s) and connecting the1/4’’waterline if directplumbed. If
not direct plumbed, fill tank using tap water via the integrated pumping system once installed into cutout.
That’s it!– the installation is complete. Now start your fireplace and enjoy an extraordinary fireplace
experience every day of the year!
World’s most advanced
water vapor fireplace
technology!
Preliminary Planning Information

Aquafire Dimensions
Cutout Dimensions
Up to 20 Feet of Flame
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Connect and combine fireplace inserts together to create up to 20 feet of continuous
flame that can be controlled by a single remote.
Fireplace Specs and Cutout Dimensions
20 ¹/₄’’ x 12 ¹/₈” x 13 ⁵/⁸ ’’
40 ¹/₄’’ x 12 ¹/₈” x 13 ⁵/⁸ ’’
20’’
WW SIZE D
D
H
H
AWPR2-20-50:
40’’ AWPR2-40-100:
60’’ AWPR2-60-150: 60 ¹/₄’’ x 12 ¹/⁸” x 13 ⁵/⁸ ’’
11⅜
12”
13”
20”
20”
11⅜
20’’ AWPR2-20-50:
Power: 60 W (Standard wall receptacle)
Tank Capacity: 2.0 Liters / Run Time 20 Hours
Direct Plumbed: 1/4’’ water line
Weight: 29 lbs / Crated Weight 53 lbs
13”
11⅜
40”
40”
11⅜
12”
40’’ AWPR2-40-100:
1/4’’ water line
Power: 120 W (Standard wall receptacle)
Tank Capacity: 4.0 Liters / Run Time 20 Hours
Direct Plumbed:
Weight: 58 lbs / Crated Weight 90 lbs
11⅜
11⅜
12”
13”
60”
60”
60’’ AWPR2-60-150:
6.5 Liters / Run Time 20 Hours
1/4’’ water line
Power: 180 W (Standard wall receptacle)
Tank Capacity:
Direct Plumbed:
Weight: 89 lbs / Crated Weight 123 lbs
Enclosure
Up to 20 Feet (240 Inches)
Note:
Cutout dimensions are critical! Fireplace inserts
are suspended in cutout opening from the attached
flanges so be sure to measure carefully!
Cutout

Light Trap Best Practices
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Enclosure Design Guidelines
SINGLE SIDED & DOUBLE-SIDED HEARTH
When you have your design schematic or
working drawings, it’s a good idea to get
a review by an Aquafire professional. We
are here to help! sales@aquafire.com
PLAN VIEW
Wall
SIDE VIEW
SINGLE-SIDED HEARTH
21-24” min.
5” Min.
*Air flow through toe kick
if top vents are covered.
53°68°
Rear Wall Front Wall
Optional TV / Art
3-6”
min
6”
min
12” to 14”
14” to 18”
12”
Fireplace
11⅜”
light-path
Recessed light trap
& matte black paint
recommended
SIDE VIEW
DOUBLE-SIDED HEARTH
24-¹⁄₄” min.
5” Min.
light-path
53°68°
Light Trap / Hood
6”
min
6”
min
12” to 14”
14” to 18”
Recessed light trap
& matte black paint
recommended
12”
11⅜”
Fireplace
Pro Tip:
Design Review!
+6”
A minimum of 12” clearance
plus a blind corner will help
to dramatically cut down on
horizontal light reflection.
For optimal results, utilize an
open-ended hearth design.
Blind corner (optional)
(walls optional)
60“ AWPR-60-150 Module
+6”
+3”
Wall
Wall
Front
Back
Pro Tip:
Avoid using reflective materials
(tile, stone, HPL, etc) on the top
inside of the light trap. A darker,
non-reflective finish in the firebox
will accentuate the flame effect
and limit light bleed.
Cutout for 60” Model is 12 ¹⁄₄in. x 60¹⁄₄in. (shown here)
*Air flow through toe kick
if top vents are covered.

Installing Insert into custom enclosure
Cutout Dimensions
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Aquafire inserts are designed to drop in to an enclosure
and hang from the lid’s flanges, allowing for easy
install and adequate airflow underneath the unit.
Installing Aquafire Insert
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
Air Intake through toe kick,
Optional if top vents are covered
120v/60 Hz (min 12-amp) outlet
Optional ¼ PE water supply line
Fireplace
Insert
Drop-in install
20 ¹/₄’’ x 12 ¹/₈” x 13 ⁵/⁸ ’’
40 ¹/₄’’ x 12 ¹/₈” x 13 ⁵/⁸ ’’
20’’
W
SIZE D H
AWPR2-20-50:
40’’ AWPR2-40-100:
60’’ AWPR2-60-150: 60 ¹/₄’’ x 12 ¹/⁸” x 13 ⁵/⁸ ’’
Note:
Cutout dimensions are critical! Fireplace inserts
are suspended in cutout opening from the attached
flanges so be sure to measure carefully!
Fireplace
Recessed Light Trap

Light Trap Best Practices (cont’d)
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Enclosure Design Guidelines
Be aware of side
light reflection!
A minimum of 12” clearance
plus a blind corner will help
to dramatically cut down on
horizontal light reflection. For
optimal results, utilize an
open-ended hearth design.
SIDE VIEW
SINGLE-SIDED HEARTH
Rear Front
Inches From Fireplace Edge Inches From Fireplace Edge
126 6
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
6
12
~14 in
~14 in
~24 in
36
42
48
54
60 in.
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
60 in.
18 24 in. 12618 24 in.1218
Fireplace
Fireplace
light-path
horizontal
light-path
SIDE VIEW
DOUBLE-SIDED HEARTH
light-path
53°
68°
53°
68°
Fireplace
Aquafire Pro Aquafire Pro
Rear Front
6 in. plus a
blind corner
or 12 in. total
recommended
Fireplace
horizontal
light-path
Open-ended
enclosure design
with no side walls
yields the best results
Front View Front View
18
24
30
12” 12”

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Air vents are situated atop the insert to enable airflow
when the device is placed within an enclosure. 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.
Aquafire inserts require at least 50 square inches of
air intake within the enclosure for every 20 inches of unit
length. This is achieved by venting through either the top
lid or, if covered, via a toe kick beneath the enclosure.
Air intake requirements
Avoid blowing air currents from HVAC units directly toward
the Aquafire insert. Direct air currents can prevent vapor from
rising vertically as designed and limit the flame height.
Air currents
Air vents
Air Flow Best Practices
Enclosure Design Guidelines
SIDE VIEW
SINGLE-SIDED HEARTH
Wall
air vents
air vents
air vents
Optional TV / Art
Fireplace
Open wall cavities beneath
the fireplace can cause air
to be pulled into the open
wall and out of the
enclosure. This pressure
change creates suction
which can pull the flame
downward into the
fireplace effecting the
height and appearance
of the flame.
We recommend to seal off
any open wall cavities
within the enclosure and
beneath the fireplace
insert to keep air currents
from pulling down on the
flame.
Down-
drafts
!

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Hard Water Guidelines
Maintenance and Cleaning Guidelines
For best results, descale your fireplace every three months
or more frequently if you live in an area with hard water.
For complete descaling instruction visit www.aquafire.com/cleaning
3.5 to 8.5 Grains Per Gallon, Ideal is 7.0 (moderately hard)
• Hard may produce scaling, shorten transducer life, and require more frequent cleaning.
• 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.

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