Modern Flames AMBIANCE LINEAR 40 Original instructions

Read these instructions completely before beginning installa-
tion. Failure to follow them could cause a heater malfunction
resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: All electric heaters have hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or
flammable liquids are or are stored.
This fireplace meets the construction and safety standards of
H.U.D. for application in manufactured homes when installed
according to these instructions.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
AMBIANCE LINEAR 40
AMBIANCE LINEAR 60
AMBIANCE LINEAR 100
SAFETY INFORMATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Safety................................................2
Listing Approvals...............................3
Product Dimensions..........................4
Box Contents………..........................5
Unpacking and Testing…..................5
Locating Fireplace.............................6
When using electrical heaters, basic pre-
cautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this
heater.
2. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes and curtains away from front
of heater. 1.5 yards minimum clear-
ance required.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To
avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch
hot surfaces. The grill directly in front
of heater outlet becomes hot during
heater operation.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when
any heater is used and whenever
heater is left operating and unat-
tended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in
use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a dam-
aged cord or plug or if heater malfunc-
tions or has been dropped or dam-
aged in any way. Return heater to
authorized service facility for examina-
tion, electrical or mechanical adjust-
ment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or addi-
tional information, consult a
qualified installer.
CAUTION: Do not expose the
heater to the elements (such as
rain, etc).
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
firebox. Never place any objects
on the fireplace.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with fireplace.
Fireplace becomes very hot
when running. Keep children and
adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Fireplace will remain hot for a
time after shutdown. Allow sur-
faces to cool before touching.
Do not install fireplace directly
on carpet or similar surface
which may restrict air circula-
tion beneath unit.
Installation........................................6
Operation.........................................9
Service Parts……………………….10
Frequently Asked Questions……..12
Troubleshooting……………………13
Safety

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indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do
not cover cord with throw rugs, run-
ners or the like. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and where it will not
be tripped over.
10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to
the OFF before removing plug from
outlet.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects
to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire or damage the heater.
12. To prevent possible fire, do not block
air inlets or outlets in any manner. Do
not use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings may become
blocked.
13. Always use properly grounded fused
and polarized outlets.
14. A heater has hot and arcing or spark-
ing parts inside. Do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids or vapors are used or stored.
15. Use this heater only as described in
this manual. Any other use not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord
because the extension cord may
overheat and cause a risk of fire.
However, if you have to use an ex-
tension cord, the cord should be No.
14 AWG minimum size and rated not
less than 1875 WATTS.
17. Always use ground fault protection
where required by electrical codes.
18. Always disconnect power before per-
forming any cleaning, maintenance or
relocation of heater.
19. To prevent a possible fire, do not
burn wood or other materials in this
heater.
20. To prevent electric shock or fire, al-
ways use a certified electrician
should new circuits or outlets be re-
quired.
21. When transporting or storing heater,
keep in a dry place.
22. Control panel door gets hot during
heater operation. Open door by
pressing on right corner. A spring
magnet will disengage. Pull door
down to open.
23. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
Listing Approvals
This heater has been tested in
accordance with the CSA Stan-
dards for fixed and location-
dedicated electric room heaters
in the United States. This fire-
place is UL or CSA safety certi-
fied.
AL-100 CLX AL-60CLX AL-40 CLX
Volts AC 120V/60Hz AC 120V/60Hz AC 120V/60Hz
Amps 15 Amp 15 Amp 15 Amp
Watts 1570 W 1530 W 1520 W
Heater AC 120V/60Hz
1500W
AC 120V/60Hz
1500W
AC 120V/60Hz
1500W
No Heater
Lamps LED DC12V 5W*7
LED DC3V 3W*8
LED DC12V 5W*3
LED DC3V 3W*4 LED DC12V 5W*3
Rotor motor
AC 120V/60Hz 4W
CCW 15/18 r/min
AC 120V/60Hz 4W
CCW 15/18 r/min
AC 120V/60Hz 4W
CCW 15/18 r/min
Shipping Size 2600*230*800mm 1590*230*800mm 1080*230*800mm
Shipping Weight

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Product Dimensions
AL CLX 40
40” W x 25.5” H x 3.48” D
AL CLX 60
60” W x 25.5” H x 3.48” D
AL CLX 100
100” W x 25.5” H x 3.48” D

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Box Contents
Unpacking and Testing
Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to
permanently installing unit, test to make
sure unit operates properly. To do this,
plug unit's power supply cord into a con-
veniently located 120-volt grounded out-
let.
CAUTION: The unit's power
supply cord must be connected
to a properly grounded and pro-
tected 120-volt outlet. Always
use ground fault protection
where required by the electrical
code.
WARNING: Do not operate the
unit if it is damaged or has mal-
functioned. If you suspect the
unit is damaged, return the unit
to an authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment or re-
pair.
1 Mounting
Bracket
1 Fire Unit
1 Glass Face
3 L-metal
Brackets
4 Wall Anchors
8 Small Washer
Head Screws
4 Large Washer
Head Screws
1 Remote

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Locating Fireplace
CAUTION: Do not expose the
heater to the elements (such as
rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear gloves and
safety glasses for protection
during installation and mainte-
nance.
This electric fireplace can be in-
stalled framed in to a wall or simply
hung on the wall.
Installation
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
The power cord must not be
pinched or against a sharp edge.
Secure cord to avoid tripping or
snagging to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal
injury.
Do not run cord under carpeting.
Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners or the like. Arrange
cord away from traffic areas and
where it will not be tripped over.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intake or exhaust in any
manner. Do not use on soft sur-
faces where openings may be-
come blocked.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE!
Do not blow or place insulation
against the firebox.
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors in the vi-
cinity of this or any other heater.
Installing fireplace
Select a suitable location that is not
susceptible to moisture and is a safe
distance from drapes, furniture and
high traffic areas. A qualified electri-
cian should add an electrical outlet
per local building codes. See shaded
area on recessed installation diagram
for proper outlet placement. Fire-
place must be installed to a plumb
vertical wall for correct operation
of touch controls.
Note: Follow all national and local
electrical codes. This fireplace can be
wall-hung or framed in to the wall.
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property
damage, personal injury or
death.

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Recessed Installation:
1. Prepare frame opening according
to chart.
2. Attach L-metal brackets to the fire
unit with the provided small washer
head screws.
3. Secure fire unit to the finished
framed opening with the provided
large washer head screws. Make cer-
tain that at least 4 of the screws are
driven in to a solid backing. Fireplace
will stand proud of the finished wall
opening by 2.95 cm, this area must
not be blocked by any additional trim,
tile, etc. as this will block proper air
flow. 4. Hang the glass face on the fire
unit. Make certain that the hooks from
the on the backside of the glass face
are secured on all 4 studs on the fire
unit.
A40CLX 25” W x 19 3/4” H x 4” D
A60CLX 45” W x 19 3/4” H x 4” D
A100CLX 85” W x 19 3/4” H x 4” D

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Wall-hung Installation:
1. Hang the mounting bracket with
the included large washer head
screws and wall anchors. Wall an-
chors should be used at the highest
outside corners. Be certain that at
least two screws are driven in to solid
backing.
2. Hang the fire unit on the mounting
bracket.
3. Hang the glass face on the fire
unit. Make certain that the hooks from
the on the backside of the glass face
are secured on all 4 studs on the fire
unit.

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Operation
On the bottom of the unit is a main power switch. Switch this on to begin using
the fireplace. Directly below the flame, on the right hand side are 3 small LED
status lights and 3 buttons.
When all indicator lights are off,
pressing on any button will only show
the status. Once the indicator lights
are on you can press any button.
Press down on the power button to
turn the machine on. This will be indi-
cated by 1 green LED light. The Heat
button can be pressed multiple times
and will turn on low, high and off in
that order. The Backlight button turns
on high, medium, low and off in that
order.
Power Heat Backlight
The status light above shows that the
power is on and the heater is off
The status light above shows that the
power is on and the heater is on low
The status light above shows that the
power is on and the heater is on high
The included re-
mote functions in
the same manner
as the buttons on
the main unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do you program the remote control?
A. The remote comes pre-programmed. No programming is necessary.
Q. What distance can the remote be used from the fireplace?
A. Optimal distance for the remote control is within 10 yards.
Q. Can you turn on the fireplace via the touch screen and off via the remote (or
vise versa)?
A. Yes.
Q. My touch screen will not operate properly.
A. The fireplace must be installed to a plumb vertical wall for correct operation of
touch controls.
Q. Low long will the LED lights last?
A. LED Lamps have a life span of up to 20 years.
Q. Can the sensitivity of the touch screen be adjusted?
A. Yes, but only by the factory. Not just any technician will be able to adjust the
touch screen sensitivity.
Q. Can the fireplace be installed outside?
A. No. Please review the entire safety chapter before installing this fireplace.
Q. Does the fireplace need to be on a dedicated 15 amp circuit?
A. Yes.
Q. What thickness of sheetrock should be used for the recessed installation?
A. 12 or 15 mm.
Q. How often do the batteries in the remote need to be replaced?
A. Annually, possibly more with heavy use.
Q. Is there a remote receiver in the fireplace that requires batteries?
A. No, only the actual remote requires batteries. The rest of the fireplace runs
entirely off of the main power supply.

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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION
Appliance turns off
and will not turn on
Appliance has overheated
and safety device has
caused the thermal switch
to disconnect
Unplug the appliance, allow
appliance to cool for 15
minutes, then plug it back
in
House circuit breaker has
tripped
Reset house circuit breaker
Appliance will not
come on when switch
is flipped to ON
Appliance is not plugged
into an electrical outlet
Check plug and plug it in if
necessary
Appliance has overheated
and safety device has
caused the thermal switch
to disconnect
Unplug the appliance, allow
appliance to cool for 15
minutes, then plug it back
in
Remote control does
not work
Low batteries Replace batteries in remote
control

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Notes

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Notes

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