Modern Flames AFWS Series Quick start guide

ALLWOOD FIREPLACE MEDIA WALL SYSTEMALLWOOD FIREPLACE MEDIA WALL SYSTEM
Owner/Installation Guide
HOW TO INSTALL VIDEO
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AFWS-xxxx-xx
10x8 - Main - Side WW-DW-WW
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Covers Part Numbers:
OWS-xxxx-xx
10x8 - Main - Side WW-DW-WW
ORION SLIM 60" (OR)
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SPECTRUM SLIM 60" (SPS)

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oInstruction Guide oTop Facia
Assembly, Parts & Hardware List
What's in the Box
Note: color and nish of items will vary.
oBottom Facia
oTop Frame
oHardware Kit:
oBottom Frame o Bottom Side Shelves (2)oTop Side Shelves (2)
oMantle
oShelf (8)
oScrew cover (2)
oFlat bracket (4)
Shelf pins 1" x 5 mm (16) Hollow wall anchors (2)
#8 x 1-1/4" Flat
Head screws (16)
#8-11 x 5/8" Pan
Head screws (24)
1/4"x1-1/4" Fender
Washer (2)
#8-11 x 2" Flat
Head screws (20)
oWall cleats (2)
#8 x 2-1/2" Flat Head
screws (2)
oWooden shelf securing strips (4) #8x1-1/4" Face frame
screws (16)

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Assembly, Parts & Hardware List
Verify you have the correct wall system for your replace by checking
the part number. AFWS-Spectrum Slim or OWS-Orion Slim.
AFWS/OWS-xxxx-xx
Size of wall system
10x8 - Main - Side
Finish of wall system
WW-DW-WW
EXAMPLE OF FINISH
WW = WEATHERED WALNUT
DW = DRIFTWOOD GRAY
CS = COASTAL SAND

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Installation and Assembly
Installed Allwood dimensions
1
Locate & prep wall for install, measure to verify best t.
• Main unit requires 6 foot wide by 8 foot high area.
• Overall depth with mantel is 16-7/8".
• Main unit plus 1 side shelf wall requires 8 foot wide by 8 foot high area.
• Complete wall unit - Main plus 2 side shelf walls requires 10 foot wide by 8 foot high area.
Note: The included hardware is designed for drywall and wood stud applications.
Use appropriate anchors or screws for your application.

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2
Unpack and separate the contents of the Allwood Fireplace Media Wall System.
Reference page 2 to verify the contents. For any content that is missing, contact Modern Flames
customer service at 1-877-246-9353 or via email at customerservice@modernames.com.
Center line
3
Locate center of wall where unit will be installed, mark center point. Dedicated outlet(s) should
be located within the highlighted area.

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4
Locate the studs in the wall for securing the main wall and side shelves.

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Notch and
wall
5
Locate the center of the bottom frame assembly and align with the center of the wall. Ensure
that the notch on the sides are towards the bottom and facing the wall.

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6
Secure the bottom frame assembly to the wall. It is recommended to screw into at least two
studs using the #8 x 2" Flat Head screws.
7
Place the top frame assembly onto the bottom frame assembly ensuring to align the sides to
each other. Once aligned, secure them to each other using the 4 provided brackets and the
#8 x 5/8" Pan Head screws. The brackets secure from the inside where the two pieces meet.
Top frame
assembly

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BracketsBrackets
8
Secure the top frame assembly to the wall. Must be secured to at least two studs using the
#8x2" Flat Head screws.
Bottom
frame
Top
frame

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9
Set up side outlets connections. It is recommended to use an outlet wall adapter.
Note: Side outlet styles may vary. Wall adapter is not included.
Note: Reference the fireplace guide for the fireplace power requirements.

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10
Mount the bottom front facia, which is the one with a cutout for a replace, by sliding it onto
the bottom frame assembly. Note: Orient the Facia so that the metal strips on the Facia interlock
with the metal clips on the Main Unit.
Back strips
Metal strips & clips interlock

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11
Place mantel horizontally on top of the front facia. It will be held in place via brackets attached
to the mantel.
Mantle

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12
Mount the top front facia onto the top frame assembly. There are strips on the back of the facia
that hook onto clips located on the front side of the top frame assembly. Note: That the front
facia does not have a cut-out for a TV and would need to be added if installing one.
Back strips

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Place the top and bottom sections of the side shelves on at surface and join them together
using the provided wood securing strips and the #8 x 1-1/4" Flat Head screws. Wood securing
strips ship attached to back of shelf sections.
Wood securing strips

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Place the side shelf on its side to insert the four shelves. Once inserted, secure the shelves with
provided pins so you can congure them to your preference, after shelves are congured to
preferred layout, secure with provided #8x1-1/4" Face frame screws. Only two screws per shelf
are needed.

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2 Pins per shelf

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Face frame screws
15
Place wall cleat on wall 3" from the wall unit and 88 1/2" from the oor and make sure angle is
facing upward. Wall cleat MUST attach to at least one stud in the wall. Use at least two #8 x 2"
Flat Head screws per wall cleat and ensure the wall cleat is leveled when secured to the wall.

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Angle facing upward
16
Lift the side shelf wall and place over the wall cleat ensuring the angles on the cleats are
interlocked and secure. Repeat steps for opposite side shelf.

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Install a wall anchor into the wall through the hole in the side shelf. Using a #8 x 2-1/2" Flat
Head screw with a washer,secure the bottom into place. Install wooden screw cover to
hide hardware, orientate the cover to match the direction of the wood grain.
Anchor Washer & screw