How to Install a 3D Water Vapor Electric Fireplace?
Installing a water vapor fireplace is simple and quick. AFIRE has designed 3D electric fireplaces with simple and intuitive controls, tailored to the needs and uses of modern consumers. This page is dedicated to providing you with tips, tricks, images, and videos to guide you step-by-step in the installation of your water vapor fireplace.
Tips for Installing a Steam Fireplace
- The preparation phase involves planning your project. This can include setting up a simple decorative fire space, installing a fireplace-TV combo, or undertaking more extensive renovation or improvement work. After this consideration, it is important to determine who will actually carry out the work. Hiring a professional decorator or an interior designer can be very helpful in implementing your project.
- Once this preparation phase is complete, install the device in the chosen space after connecting it with its adapter (see all details below). Then, fill the reservoir with tap water (or connect the device to the water supply). That’s it, the installation is complete. You can now start the device and enjoy an extraordinary fire space!
Installation tips: flame vision and perception
Caution, important!
Flames are much more visible on a black or dark background. Stars or fireworks are best seen at night. This advice is very important if you want to have a good view of the flames in your fireplace.
You should maintain normal brightness in the room (not too dark) to enjoy the flames and avoid an overly contrasting and overexposed perception of their colors.
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Key points for installing a 3D water vapor electric fireplace
1. It’s All About Decor: How to Create a Stylish Fire Space?
How do you envision a fire point that meets your expectations and desires? With the 3D water vapor fireplace, this task becomes simple. However, the design of your fire space is crucial. AFIRE advises you to draw or have your project drawn. You can then visualize it and make any necessary modifications. Decorators, designers, interior architects, and professionals in fireplaces, construction, or renovation, as well as carpenters and kitchen fitters, are the most qualified artisans to advise you and install your fireplace.
Note that it is not necessary to create ventilation grids to install a 3D AFIRE water vapor fireplace. Indeed, the air intakes are located on the top of the fireplaces (patented AFIRE system).
2. How to set up a water vapor insert?
A hybrid fireplace runs only on water vapor and uses very little electricity. To install an AFIRE water vapor electric fireplace, you need to create a housing. You also need to think about an electric plug (it’s better to plan on it inside the housing). The system comes with a 100/240V (50-60 Hz) – 24V adapter. AFIRE automatically provides the right electrical connector for your country.
Just plug in the system and insert it into its housing. There is no need for aeration grids (AFIRE patented system).
Installation tips: drafts
Caution, the flames are very sensitive to drafts.
In such cases, it is necessary to protect them using glass, plexiglass, polycarbonate or any other suitable means.
Installation methods
Installation tips: “NICHE” mounting
The minimum installation dimensions at the front of the device of 110 mm (ADVANCE range) and 165 mm (PRESTIGE range) are not mandatory.
The fireplace’s LEDs project light upwards.
If you don’t want to see any lights on the ceiling, you must respect these minimums.
There are no minimum dimensions to respect from the back of the appliance towards the wall.
3. How to fill and drain the water tank?
You can use tap water to fill the tank. It’s important that the water isn’t too hard. In this case, you can use a water softener or use bottled water.
No need to buy fuel!
It is possible to fill the water tank in three ways
Manual filling
Filling with integrated automatic pump
Connecting fireplace insert to the running water network
LITE & GATSBY ranges
Manual filling with integrated pump
(a connection to the water network is not necessary).
ADVANCE range
Manual filling (a connection to the water network is not necessary).
Manual filling with integrated pump (a connection to the water network is not necessary).
PRESTIGE & CLOUD ranges
Manual filling (a connection to the water network is not necessary).
Manual filling with integrated pump (a connection to the water network is not necessary).
Connecting fireplace insert to the running water network
Installation tips: water connection
The PRESTIGE and CLOUD series offer the possibility to connect the device to the water supply. Although the installation of this connection is not particularly complex, we strongly recommend seeking professional assistance to ensure optimal setup.
The initial step involves connecting to a water supply equipped with a shut-off valve. If your water supply is not in 1/4 inch, the use of a reducer is necessary. Ensure that the reducer matches the diameter of your water supply before transitioning to 1/4 inch. Then, connect the water supply with the reducer to the device using a 1/4-inch hose.
It is important to note that the reducer and the 1/4″ tube are not included, as their size depends on the diameter of your water supply and the length required for the connection. We recommend acquiring these components based on your specific needs.
It is possible to drain the water tank in two ways
Manual drainage
AWA & AWPR Range – a connection to the water network is not necessary
Drainage with integrated automatic pump
AWPR Range – a connection to the water network is not necessary
Maintenance tips: drainage
ATTENTION! If you do not use your device for more than 7 days, drain it to avoid stagnant water.
Be careful, stagnant water can create particles that clog the level detectors and create water leaks!
For drainage, it is not necessary to connect to the wastewater network.
4. 3D water Vapor fireplace inserts with high-tech controls
Smart controls
App Smartphone
Dry contact for home automation
Remote control
On/off button
Download the AFIRE Smartphone App
Pairing your Smartphone to the water vapor fireplace insert
Pairing the remote control to the water vapor fireplace insert
Tip for controlling multiple devices with a single remote control
To control multiple devices with one remote control, follow these simple steps:
1- Press the On/OFF button of the first device for 5 seconds until it starts blinking.
2 – Repeat this process for the other units you want to control.
3 – When all units are blinking, press any button on the remote control you want to program.
4 – You will hear a beep from all devices, confirming successful programming.
5 – You can now control all your devices with this single convenient remote control!
This method will help simplify the management of your electronic devices and provide you with a smoother user experience.
5. Precautions for use and maintenance
Precaution of use
The device is equipped with LED lights. These lights will illuminate the flames, and they are also likely to illuminate the top of the unit.
Warning! Do not look at the source of light from above due to the risk of glare.
Maintenance
The steam fireplaces or water vapor fireplace inserts are equipped with mistmakers (ultrasound transducers). These are wear parts. They should be replaced every 2500-3500 hours. This operation is very simple (video). * Wear parts are not covered by the warranty. These are the Mist Makers (ultrasonic transducers), LEDs and the remote controls.
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