Modern Flames Orion V2 54" Traditional LCD Electric Fireplace

There's a version of an electric fireplace insert that does exactly what you need — fills the opening, puts out some heat in the winter, and moves on. And then there's the Orion Traditional V2 54". The difference shows up at the moments that matter: when a guest pauses in the doorway and actually looks at it, when you adjust the flame from your phone without getting off the couch, when the logs seem to breathe in sync with the crackling sound coming through the built-in speakers. The V2 isn't trying to be a space heater with a screen in front of it. It's the closest a plug-in fireplace has come to the thing it's replacing.

The OR54-TRAD-V2 works in two installation configurations. It slides directly into an existing fireplace opening — whether that's a decommissioned wood-burning firebox or a gas insert that's been removed — provided the opening is at least 50-15/16" wide, 32-3/4" tall, and 10" deep. It also installs as a built-in in a new custom-framed wall, with a clean-face kit giving the surround a seamless, flush finish. The 54" is the largest size in the Orion Traditional lineup, built for oversized openings and statement fireplaces where smaller units would look undersized and out of place.

Who It's For

The Orion Traditional V2 54" is the right fit for homeowners converting a large wood-burning or gas fireplace to electric and unwilling to sacrifice visual quality in the trade. It also belongs in luxury vacation rentals, boutique hotel suites, and private club lounges where the fireplace is a focal point of the guest experience — zero chimney maintenance, no gas line, and a flame controlled from an app or the included remote rather than a dial on the wall. Interior designers and builders working on high-end custom homes find the 54" especially useful when the architectural scope calls for a grand hearth and the owner wants the warmth, the sound, and the look without the operational complexity of a wood fire or the ongoing cost of gas.

How the Technology Works

The Orion V2 series runs on next-generation LCD display technology — video-quality fire produced by upgraded LCD screens with deeper blacks and richer color than the V1. The V2 adds adaptive brightness: a sensor in the unit reads the ambient light level and automatically adjusts the flame output so the fire always looks proportional to its environment. Darker room, softer glow. Bright afternoon light, the flame holds its presence. Over-the-air updates through the Modern Flames + app mean the flame library grows after purchase — new styles and animations added by Modern Flames push directly to your unit without any hardware replacement. The fireplace gets better over time on its own.

OR54-TRAD-V2 Traditional Electric Fireplace Insert Specifications

Why These Specs Matter — Traditional Electric Fireplace Insert Power Benefits

• Next-Gen LCD Display — flame has real visual depth against the back panel — reads as convincing from across a room, not just up close
• TruWood Lit Logs — internal illumination creates natural glowing depth beneath the logs — the detail that separates a premium insert from a mid-range one
• 240V / 8,300 BTU — hardwiring to 240V unlocks full heat output for large rooms without adding a second heating appliance
• OTA Flame Updates — new flame styles push to the unit through the Modern Flames + app after purchase — no hardware changes required
• Adaptive Brightness — reads ambient room lighting and adjusts the flame automatically so the fire always looks proportional to its environment
• Audio-Reactive Log Lighting — log brightness responds to fire sounds or Bluetooth audio — synchronized visual experience that static logs can't produce
• Heater Lockout Function — disables heat while keeping flame and audio running — practical for warmer climates or commercial spaces where heat isn't wanted
• Three Sound Environments — Normal crackling, Starry Night (wind), and Stormy Night (thunder) — lets you set the room's atmosphere, not just its temperature

• Owner's Manual
• Orion V2 Series Flyer
• Surround Trim Kit Options & Dimensions
• No Flames Solution Guide
• Orion Series Remote Controls Breakdown
• 54" Dimensions PDF Drawing

Included with Your Orion V2 54" Traditional

• Electric fireplace unit (OR54-TRAD-V2) — the complete fireplace appliance with built-in touch control panel and master power switch
• Internally lit multi-color LED log set — TruWood construction, plugs directly into the ember bed receiver inside the unit
• Crystal glass ember media — covers the acrylic ember bed for a complete, finished hearth look
• Premium remote control — ergonomically designed; includes two AAA batteries
• Built-in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth — for Modern Flames + app connectivity and audio streaming; no additional hardware required
• Installation hardware — screws, power cover, screw covers, power grommet, and suction cups for glass handling during installation

Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)

• TruWood Premium Timber Upgrade Kit (Large) — heat-treated real wood log sets with natural bark and charring for a further step up in log realism; compatible with the OR54-TRAD-V2

Warranty & Certifications

• 5-Year Limited Warranty — when product is registered after purchase
• 2-Year Limited Warranty — unregistered units
• 1-Year Warranty — LCD screens
• CSA Certified — meets Canadian and US safety standards (C/US mark)
• FCC Compliant — Part 15 Class B digital device certification
• Engineered & Designed in Phoenix, Arizona — Modern Flames is part of RPG Brands; every Orion V2 is built by their in-house engineering team