Aquafire AWPR-60-150 60 Inch Built-In Electric Fireplace Instructions
- August 19, 2024
- Aquafire
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Aquafire AWPR-60-150 60 Inch Built-In Electric Fireplace
Specifications
- Product Name: Aquafire Water Vapor Fireplace
- Recommended Add-On: Vapor Pure Water Softening System
- Compatibility: Designed to be used with all Aquafire Water Vapor Fireplace inserts
- Contact for Support: 800.309.2144 support@electricfireplacesdepot.com
Cleaning the Mist Makers
- Remove the cap from the side of the mist tube.
- Clean the mist tube thoroughly.
- Put the cap back on.
Cleaning the Entire System
Important Note
2-3 days after cleaning, you may still experience mist issues due to
leftover debris. If mist issues persist:
- Open the mist tubes and check for debris.
- Reagitate the mist rack and float sensor.
- Consider flushing out the water to rid the tank of debris or complete another full clean.
FAQs
Q: What should I do if I continue to experience mist issues after
cleaning?
A: If mist issues persist, open the mist tubes, check for debris, agitate
the mist rack and float sensor, and consider flushing out the water or
completing another full clean.
AQUAFIRE® PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Pro Tip! To significantly deter the buildup and effects of hard water on your
Aquafire, we recommend the Vapor Pure Water Softening System. It was
engineered by water quality experts to be specifically used with all Aquafire
Water Vapor Fireplace inserts.
Steps for cleaning the mist makers:
· Turn your fireplace off then unplug the mist maker wire from the power
outlet located at each of the large round mist tube housings
· Remove mist maker racks from the mist tubes. Depending on the amount of
scale present, you can simply put a few drops of white vinegar directly on the
white center of the mist maker and let it set for a few minutes before rinsing
it off and returning the rack to the mist tube.
· For assemblies that have signs of algae build up or visible hard water
residue, remove the 4 screws that attach the mist maker to the rack so you can
soak the mist maker submerged in white vinegar for 10-20 minutes and clean the
bottom of it as well; remember to keep the power cords attached to the mist
makers out of the vinegar solution
· When the soaking period is complete, rinse thoroughly with water. You can
use a soft tooth brush to gently brush the white surface of the mist maker as
well as metal casing and the bottom to remove any visible stains. Do not use a
stiff bristle brush or a Scotch-brite pad on the mist makers as this can cause
permanent damage to them
· Re-attach the mist maker to the rack and then place the mist maker rack back
into the mist tube · Reconnect the mist maker power feed to the power outlet
being sure to push the wire all the way down the slot in
the side of the mist tube before putting the cap back on
Steps for cleaning the entire system
· Turn off the water feed if your unit is direct plumbed · Use the flexible
hose that came with your fireplace and connect it to the drain port on the
front of the unit (AWO/
AWP models) or on the top if you have the AWPR series · Put the other end of
the hose in a 3-5 gal. bucket and push and hold the left button (B2) which
starts the draining
process. When the drain cycle stops, there will still be some water in the
lower tank reservoirs. This is normal and if possible, remove the remaining
few cups of water from the each of the mist tubes by using a smaller 1/4″
siphon hose, a large “turkey baster”, or a small sponge.
Avoid using any material that could flake off or leave debris in the lower tank · Once the water is out, add approximately 1/2 gallon of vinegar by using your fill/drain hose and pressing the B1 button to run the manual fill cycle or simply pour equal amounts of vinegar directly into the mist tubes being careful not to overfill. The system will have enough in it when the vinegar level in the mist tube is just above the top of the mist maker itself (approx. 2″). Overfilling may result in excess vinegar leaking out of the front fans. · Like the mist maker soak above, let the vinegar sit in the tanks for approx. 10-20 minutes to loosen hard water scaling that may have collected on the float sensors · Do Not operate the fireplace during this vinegar cleaning process · After the soak period is complete (and before you drain it), agitate the vinegar in each of the lower tanks to help break up any remaining residue on the float sensors.
Do this by raising and lowering the mist maker rack vigorously so you can hear it splashing in the lower tank. Do this 10-15 times in each of the mist tubes in your unit · Drain the vinegar just as you did the water using the drain hose, hose bib, and B2 button · Once the vinegar is out, fill the unit with fresh water either by turning the water back on (if permanently plumbed), or by using the hose and fill cycle (B1) button · You’ll want to fill and drain the entire system twice to ensure that you’ve removed all the vinegar and contaminates that are suspended in the water. After you’ve filled the system back up for the 3rd time, go ahead and run the unit as you would normally
IMPORTANT NOTE: 2-3 days after a cleaning you may still experience mist
issues. This is most likely caused by leftover debris from your initial
cleaning. Debris can continue to slough off days after a deep vinegar clean.
This is completely normal! If you continue to experience mist issues, please
open the mist tubes, check for debris and reagitate the mist rack and float
sensor. At this point, you may need to flush out the water to rid the tank of
debris or complete another full clean.
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