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Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional Electric Fireplace
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Modern Flames · Orion Traditional V2
Modern Flames Orion Traditional V2 30-Inch Electric Fireplace
The 30-inch Orion Traditional V2 is one fireplace with two installation methods: built into a new framed opening or fitted into a suitable existing fireplace. Choose your size here; the installation method is planned with your installer, not selected as a separate product option. It includes a lit log set, crushed glass media, twigs and a remote.
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FamilyOrion Traditional V2
Model size30 inches
Plan the fireplace around the opening.
OR30-TRAD-V2 has an overall appliance footprint of 30½″ W × 19⅝″ H × 9⅞″ D. Its viewing area is 27⅝″ W × 17¹⁄₁₆″ H; neither measurement replaces the built-in framing reference.
The same fireplace supports both installation methods. A built-in installation uses a new framed opening; an insert installation fits the fireplace into a suitable existing fireplace. Your installer checks which method suits your space before work begins.
Know what belongs in the plan.
The fireplace includes a lit log set, crushed glass media, twigs and a remote with AAA batteries.
The supplied built-in trim and an optional extra-wide surround are different finishing items. Confirm the exact surround part number rather than assuming a nominal-size match.
See the Orion Traditional V2 flame.
Measure the opening before the finish.
The table separates the overall appliance, viewing area and built-in rough opening. An existing-fireplace insert installation needs its own fit check; do not use nominal model size or a built-in opening as proof of insert fit.
| Reference | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Overall appliance | 30½″ W × 19⅝″ H × 9⅞″ D |
| Viewing area | 27⅝″ W × 17¹⁄₁₆″ H |
| Built-in rough opening | 28¼″ W × 18¾″ H × 10½″ minimum D |
Know what comes with the fireplace.
The fireplace includes the items below. Built-in trim is supplied; an extra-wide surround is an optional separate purchase.
| Reference | Contents |
|---|---|
| Decorative media | Lit log set · crushed glass media · twigs |
| Control | Remote · AAA batteries |
| Installation equipment | Built-in trim kit · power cover · strain relief · installation screws and screw covers · suction cups |
Plan how the fireplace fits your home.
You do not need to select a different fireplace for built-in or insert installation. Once you have chosen the size, work with your installer to confirm the opening, support, clearances, electrical connection and finishing pieces for the installation method.
Use the complete manual with a qualified installer before work begins.
Questions to settle before installation.
Is the nominal size the rough-opening width?
No. OR30-TRAD-V2 has an overall width of 30½ inches and a built-in rough-opening width of 28¼ inches. Use its exact table rather than nominal size for planning.
What are the appliance dimensions?
The overall appliance measures 30½″ W × 19⅝″ H × 9⅞″ D. Check the separate viewing and framing rows for their respective measurements.
What is the built-in framing reference?
The built-in rough opening is 28¼″ W × 18¾″ H × 10½″ minimum D. Have the installer confirm the complete appliance and opening before framing.
Do I order a different model for built-in or insert installation?
No. The same fireplace can be built into a new framed opening or installed as an insert in a suitable existing fireplace. There is no separate installation option to select when ordering. Your installer must check the opening, support, clearances and electrical requirements for the method you plan to use; the built-in framing dimensions alone do not confirm insert fit.
What decorative media is included?
The fireplace includes a lit log set, crushed glass media and twigs.
Does it include a remote?
Yes. A remote and AAA batteries are included.
Is built-in trim supplied?
Yes. A built-in trim kit is included. An extra-wide surround is an optional separate purchase; choose a surround compatible with your exact fireplace model.
Does an older Orion Traditional specification apply?
Use the complete V2 model and this V2 manual. A similar model name or nominal size does not establish the same dimensions, supplied parts or accessory compatibility.
What should I confirm before planning the electrical connection?
Have a qualified electrician confirm the power supply and connection requirements for your exact fireplace and installation method before wiring begins.
What should I check before ordering?
Confirm OR30-TRAD-V2, the chosen built-in or insert method, overall footprint, opening, power supply, support and finishing choices. Check exact accessory part numbers and the complete manual with the installer.
RATINGS & OWNER INSIGHTS
A closer look at the Modern Flames Orion Traditional.
What owners report. What our research finds.
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OUR PRODUCT ASSESSMENT
Hearth Outpost Score
8.4/10
Orion Traditional gives a mantel the proportions of a familiar hearth while letting you change the look of the fire from your seat. The V2 pairs a taller flame picture with illuminated logs, a particularly good combination when the couch faces the fireplace. An existing opening calls for more than a width measurement. We would check its depth, the height under the lintel and how much of the old facing will still be visible around the new front.
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Performance8.7
Build & materials8.3
Design & finish8.8
Features8.9
Ease of ownership7.8
Durability7.3
Warranty & support7.3
What owners are saying
An owner who chose a 36-inch unit with a surround liked how the combination fitted an apartment. Other feedback on the earlier Traditional describes changing the flame color to suit the room. It is the ability to get the look right in an existing space that comes through most clearly.
What stands out
A traditional opening leaves room above the logs for the flame to rise. In a room with an existing mantel, that can look more at home than widening the opening for a landscape unit.
What to weigh before buying
A surround covers exposed facing at the edges. It cannot make the firebox shallower. Measure the opening at the back and front, then use the trim drawing for your specific insert. Two fireplaces with the same nominal width can need different surrounds.
Value Consideration
Compare the finished cost of retaining the mantel with the work needed for a new framed wall. The value here is keeping the character of the room while changing what you see in the hearth.
Sources & Methodology
About the Market Rating
The 5.0/5 Market Rating is based on 6 eligible customer ratings reviewed by Hearth Outpost. The star breakdown distribution shows how those customers rated the product. These are aggregated customer reviews across the market and not random sampling. We display a single rating of four or five stars. At every other star level, we display the average once there are at least two eligible ratings.
About our research
The family assessment pools sizes, fuel types, generations and colors. Equipment differs by configuration. The HOP score is a price-independent research assessment. Owner themes summarize the accessible sample.
Research updated November 10, 2026.
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A new perspective on the fireside.
Designed and developed in Phoenix, Arizona, Modern Flames brings electric flame technology into different kinds of rooms. Its range spans traditional fireboxes, slim linear fireplaces and multi-sided feature designs, with a choice of flame presentations and installation approaches.
At Hearth Outpost, start with the room you want to create, then compare viewing angles, wall depth and power supply. Check the supplied media, optional finishing choices and exact installation requirements before deciding how the fireplace will become part of your home.
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