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
Important Instructions........................2
Listing Approvals...............................3
Product Dimensions..........................4
Box Contents………..........................5
Unpacking and Testing…..................5
Locating Fireplace.............................6
When using electrical heaters, basic
precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock and injury to persons, in-
cluding the following:
1. Read all instructions before using
this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To
avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch
hot surfaces. If provided, use handles
when moving this heater. Keep com-
bustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the
front of the heater and keep them
away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the
heater is left operating and unat-
tended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in
use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical or
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
Cleaning and Maintenance……….15
Important Instructions
CAUTION: In order to
avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater.

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mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for
use in bathrooms, laundry areas and
similar indoor locations. Never lo-
cate heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting.
Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or the like. Arrange cord
away from traffic area and where it
will not be tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, turn con-
trols to off, then remove plug from
outlet.
10. 10. Connect to properly
grounded outlets only.
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 a possible fire, do not
block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner. Do not use on soft sur-
faces, like a bed, where openings
may become blocked.
13. A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use it
in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or
stored.
14. Use this heater only as de-
scribed in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manu-
facturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
15. 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
extension cord, the cord shall be
No. ___ AWG minimum size and
rated not less than ___ watts.
16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Instructions
Listing Approvals
AL-100 CLX AL-60CLX AL-40 CLX
Volts/HZ
Amps
AC 120V/60Hz
15 Amps
AC 120V/60Hz
15 Amps
AC 120V/60Hz
15 Amps
Heater AC 120V/60Hz
1500W
AC 120V/60Hz
1500W
AC 120V/60Hz
1500W
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 102.5x9x31.5 in 62.5x9x31.5 in 42.5x9x31.5 in
Shipping Weight 194 lbs 99 lbs 66 lbs
Ambiance Linear Electric Fire-
places are CE and ETL ap-
proved and safety tested.

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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
This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown at A. An adapter as
shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot re-
ceptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be
used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
CAUTION: The unit's
power supply cord must
be connected to a prop-
erly grounded and pro-
tected 120-volt outlet. Al-
ways use ground fault
protection where required
by the electrical code.
Never use an extension
cord with this product.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit if it is damaged or has malfunctioned.
If you suspect the unit is damaged, return the unit to an authorized ser-
vice facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or re-
pair.
1 Fire Unit
1 Glass Face
3 L-metal
Brackets
4 Wall Anchors
4 Small Washer
Head Screws
4 Large Washer
Head Screws
1 Remote
1 Mounting
Bracket

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Locating Fireplace
CAUTION: Do not locate in a
moist room such as a bathroom
or laundry room.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and
safety glasses for protection
during installation and mainte-
nance.
This electric fireplace can be installed
framed in to a wall or simply hung on
the wall. Install at least 1 f00t from the
floor and 3 feet from any combusti-
bles such as carpet and drapes.
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.
Wall-hung Recessed

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Recessed Installation:
1. Prepare frame opening according to
chart. Frame opening is slightly larger
than the fire unit.
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 certain that
at least 4 of the screws are driven in to
a solid backing. Fireplace will stand
proud of the finished wall opening by
1-1/8 inches, this area must not be
blocked by any additional trim, tile, etc.
as this will block proper air flow. This is a
semi-permanent installation. Remove
screws to relocate.
AL40CLX 25” W x 19 3/4” H x 4” D
AL60CLX 45” W x 19 3/4” H x 4” D
AL100CLX 85” W x 19 3/4” H x 4” D 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.

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Wall-hung Installation:
1. Hang the mounting bracket with the
included large washer head screws and
wall anchors. Wall anchors should be
used at the highest outside corners. Be
certain that at least two screws are
driven in to solid backing. Use the chart
to see proper distance between the
screws used to hold the mounting
bracket.
2. Attach the L metal bracket to the bot-
tom of the fire unit with the small washer
head screws.
3. Hang the fire unit on the mounting
bracket by slotting the key hole slots on
the fire unit over the hooks on the mount-
ing bracket.
4. Use the included L metal bracket to
secure the bottom of the fire unit to the
wall. This is a semi-permanent installa-
tion. Remove screws to relocate.
AL40CLX 17 3/4 inches
AL60CLX 29 3/4 inches
AL100CLX 69 inches
Use the chart below to see proper dis-
tance between the screws used to hold
the mounting bracket.
Screw holes
5. 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 orange 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
When the switch turns on, this orange
pilot lamp is always on. It shows the
fire is energized.
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. Remove power source for 30 seconds to allow unit to reset. At-
tach glass face, turn on power and wait for indicator lights to turn off.
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. 1/2” or 5/8”.
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
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Nothing comes on
(touch screen, etc.)
A. Fireplace is not plugged in
to an electrical outlet
A. Check plug
B. Breaker tripped or outlet
has no power
B. Reset breaker, test outlet
for power
C. Power Switch is not in the
“On” position (bottom right)
C. Turn main power switch to
the “On” position (solid white
line is flush with the fireplace)
D. Internal component is
frozen and needs to be reset
D. Turn unit off and unplug for
5 minutes. Plug back in and
turn unit on. If plug cannot be
reached, reset breaker and
turn unit back on
E. Defective component E. Qualified service technician
needs to replace motherboard,
transformer or LCD touch
control
Touch Screen
Comes on - then
nothing
A. Fireplace is not plum to
the wall (there is space
between the touch screen
and fascia)
A. Reposition the fireplace in
the installation so the glass
fascia rests firmly to the
fireplace touch controls. Check
that fascia is seated correctly
on pins
B. Fireplace was installed
with the power in "on"
position
B. Turn main power switch to
the "off" position for 30
seconds. Switch the fireplace
back into the "on" position for
20 seconds for complete
reboot of touch control.
C. Not operating touch
control properly with finger
C. Press flat part of finger
firmly on the touch screen and
apply moderate pressure
D. Loose connection on
motherboard
D. Check functions with
remote control. if functional,
check connections on
motherboard
E. Motherboard is defective E. Replace Motherboard

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fireplace turns off
and will not turn back
on
A. Fireplace has overheated
and safety disc has snapped
or circuit breaker has tripped
A. Turn off major power switch
and waiting 5 minutes to turn it
back on or reset circuit breaker
Can operate fireplace
functions with touch
controls but not
remote control
A. Low Batteries A. Replace batteries in remote
control with - 2 AA batteries
B. Not aiming control
correctly
B. Aim remote control to the
upper right of the viewing area
where sensor is located
C. Remote control defective C. Replace remote control
D. Remote Sensor is
defective
D. Replace remote sensor
inside fireplace
Flame is not visible
when unit is turned
on
A. Wiring is loose A. Disconnect unit from power
source and inspect for loose
connections
B. Motherboard is defective B. Replace motherboard
Fireplace lights up
but there is no flame
image
A. Wiring for motor is loose A. Disconnect unit from power
source and inspect for loose
connections from motor
B. Motor is defective B. Replace motor
Fireplace is
squeaking when
flame image is on
A. Fireplace spindle/ rod is
contacting to metal
A. Apply lithium grease or any
standard grease to contacts
with rod and metal
B. Motor is defective B. Replace motor
A. Wiring is loose A. Disconnect unit from power
source and inspect for loose
connections
Heater does not
provide heat when on
B. Thermal snap disc has
been tripped
B. Turn unit off and unplug unit
for 5 minutes. Plug back in and
turn unit on. If plug cannot be
reached, reset breaker and
turn unit back on
C. Heater core is defective C. Replace Heater Core

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Notes
Cleaning and Maintenance
There is very little maintenance involved with your electric fireplace. Please fol-
low the few points below:
 On a semi-annual basis unplug the machine from it’s power source, remove
the glass face of the fireplace and dust the fire unit with a dry cloth. Be care-
ful not to brush any wires that may be exposed as you do this.
 To clean the glass face of the fireplace simply use your desired glass
cleaner with paper towels.

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