Touchstone Sideline Series User manual

Sideline®Series
Electric Fireplace Heater
OWNER’S MANUAL
28” / 36” / 40” / 45” / 50” / 60” / 72” / 84” / 100”
Sideline®Series Recessed Electric Fireplace
AC 110-120V 60Hz 1500W
Model#: 80004, 80011, 80014, 80015, 80025, 80027, 80028, 80029,
80032, 80043

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3
CSA Approval Listing Information 4
Fireplace Specifications 4
Serial Number Label 5
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 6
80004 – Sideline®50” Dimensions 6
80011 – Sideline®60” Dimensions 7
80014 – Sideline®36” Dimensions 8
80015 – Sideline®72” Dimensions 9
80025 – Sideline®45” Dimensions 10
80027 – Sideline®40” Dimensions 11
80028 – Sideline®28” Dimensions 12
80029 – Sideline®50” White Dimensions 13
80032 – Sideline®100” Dimensions 14
80043 – Sideline®84” Dimensions 15
UNPACKING YOUR FIREPLACE 16
Parts and Hardware 16
Tools Required 16
What’s in the Box 16
Unpacking and Setup 16
Wiring 16
Testing the Fireplace Prior to Installation 17
3-prong Outlet Installation 17
Hard Wire Connection 18
INSTALLATION 19
Choosing Installation Location 19
Removing the Glass Panel 20
Recessed Installation 21
Crystal Embers and Fire Log Installation 23
Re-installing the Glass Panel 24
Wall Mounted Installation 25
OPERATING THE FIREPLACE 28
Power 28
Remote Control Operation 29
Temperature Limiting Control 29
CARE, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 30
WARRANTY 31

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Important Safety Information
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FOR SAFE OPERATION
§ THIS FIREPLACE IS HOT WHEN IN OPERATION AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
§ Do not operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
fireplace according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
§ Risk of injury. This fireplace is HOT when in operation and heating element is ON. Power to the
fireplace should be turned OFF and the fireplace allowed to cool before servicing. To disconnect
power to the fireplace, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet.
§ Do not install damaged, incomplete, or substitute components.
§ Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in same room with fireplace. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is
recommended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to the fireplace, install
an adjustable safety gate to keep at-risk individuals away from the fireplace and hot surfaces.
§ Clothing and other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.
§ Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
§ It is imperative that the control compartments, circulating blower, and its passageway are kept clean.
§ Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
§ Do not use the fireplace if any part has been under water.
§ Do not operate the fireplace with the glass panel removed, cracked or broken.
§ Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children. As with all plastic bags, these are not toys
and should be kept away from children and infants.
§ Servicing should only be done while the fireplace is disconnected from the power outlet.
§ Unplug fireplace if not being used for an extended period of time.
§ Always plug this fireplace into a wall outlet or receptacle. Never plug this fireplace into a
surge protector, extension cord, or relocatable power tap.
§ Do not operate this fireplace with a damaged cord or plug, after the fireplace malfunctions, or has
been dropped, or damaged in any manner.
§ Do not use outdoors.
§ Never locate fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
§ Do not place the 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.
§ Connect to properly grounded outlets or hard wire connection only.
§ Do not insert foreign objects into any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause electric
shock, fire, or damage to the fireplace.
§ To prevent a possible fire, do not block the air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a carpet, where openings may be blocked.
§ Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the
fireplace. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the fireplace can cause melting,
discoloration or damage to decorations, television or other electronic components.

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CSA Approval Listing Information
This fireplace has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for fixed and location-dedicated
electric room appliances in the United States and Canada. If you need assistance during installation, please
contact our technical support department at 800-215-1990.
Note: This fireplace must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition in the United States or the
Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 in Canada.
Fireplace Specifications
Model Number
80004
80011
80014
80015
80025
Description
Sideline®50
Sideline®60
Sideline®36
Sideline®72
Sideline®45
Voltage
120v AC
120v AC
120v AC
120v AC
120v AC
Watts
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Amps
12 AMP
12 AMP
12 AMP
12 AMP
12 AMP
Fireplace Width
50”
60”
36”
72”
45”
Fireplace Height
21 ½”
21 ½”
21 ½”
21 ½”
21 ½”
Fireplace Depth
5 ½”
5 ½”
5 ½”
5 ½”
5 ½”
Shipping Weight
60 lbs
70 lbs
38 lbs
110 lbs
55 lbs
Fireplace Weight
65 lbs
100 lbs
47 lbs
150 lbs
59 lbs
Model Number
80027
80028
80029
80032
80043
Description
Sideline®40
Sideline®28
Sideline®50
White
Sideline®100
Sideline®84
Voltage
120v AC
120v AC
120v AC
120v AC
120v AC
Watts
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Max 1500W
Amps
12 AMP
12 AMP
12 AMP
12 AMP
12 AMP
Fireplace Width
40”
28”
50”
100”
84”
Fireplace Height
21 ½”
16 ½”
21 ½”
21 ½”
21 ½”
Fireplace Depth
5 ½”
5 ½”
5 ½”
5 ½”
5 ½”
Shipping Weight
41 lbs
25 lbs
60 lbs
150 lbs
125 lbs
Fireplace Weight
49 lbs
33 lbs
65 lbs
175 lbs
140 lbs

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Serial Number Label
Each Touchstone Home Products Electric Fireplace contains a serial number label on the shipping box.
Please remove the shipping label and place the label on the back page of this manual for future reference.

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Dimensional Drawings
80004 – Sideline®50” Dimensions

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80011 – Sideline®60” Dimensions

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80014 – Sideline®36” Dimensions

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80015 – Sideline®72” Dimensions

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80025 – Sideline®45” Dimensions

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80027 – Sideline®40” Dimensions

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80028 – Sideline®28” Dimensions

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80029 – Sideline®50” White Dimensions

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80032 – Sideline®100” Dimensions

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80043 – Sideline®84” Dimensions

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Unpacking Your Fireplace
Parts and Hardware
Tools Required
§ Phillips screwdriver
§ Stud finder
§ Level
§ Tape measure
§ Electric drill
§ 1/4” wood drill bit
What’s in the Box
Fireplace - 1
Wall Bracket - 1
Wood Screws - 6
Drywall anchors - 6
Remote Control - 1
Metal Bracket - 2
Crystal Embers – 1 bag
Plastic Tray - 1
Fire Log - 1
Unpacking and Setup
Remove all parts and hardware from the carton and place them on a clean, soft, dry surface. Check the
parts list to make sure no parts are missing. If parts are missing, please contact technical support at 800-
215-1990 for replacement parts.
NOTE: Dispose of plastic bag, as it may cause choking hazard with young children. Do not let children play
with plastic bag.
Wiring
The Sideline®Series electric fireplace can either be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet or hard wire
connection.

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Testing the Fireplace Prior to Installation
§ Before installing the fireplace, test the fireplace to make sure that it operates properly.
§ Plug fireplace into approved outlet and power on fireplace. Once fireplace is tested, continue with
installation.
§ If you have any problems, please contact technical support at 800-215-1990.
3-prong Outlet Installation
§ Only use this fireplace on a 120V AC, 15-Amp grounded circuit. Never overload the circuit. If this
fireplace trips the circuit breaker, unplug all other appliances on the same circuit before the next use.
Avoid plugging other appliances into the same circuit as this fireplace.
§ Always check the fireplace plug and connections before each use.
§ Never plug this fireplace into an outlet that is cracked or has any loose wires or connections.
Plugging this fireplace into a faulty outlet could result in the outlet overheating or catching fire.
§ Always plug this fireplace into a wall outlet or receptacle. Never plug this fireplace into a surge
protector, extension cord, or relocatable power tap.
§ Make sure this plug fits securely into the outlet. Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can
cause the outlet to overheat. If the outlet or faceplate is hot, discontinue use immediately and have a
qualified electrician inspect and/or replace the faulty outlet.
§ The power cord supplied with the heater has three prongs: two flat blades (live and neutral) and one
round pin (ground). If a 3-slot receptacle is not available, an adapter MUST be used. The adapter
MUST be properly grounded to the outlet box (see figure below).
NOTE: Adapter NOT INCLUDED.

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Hard Wire Connection
If it is necessary to hard wire this appliance, a qualified electrician must remove the cord connection, and
wire the appliance directly to the household wiring.
This appliance must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes, if hard wired. In
the absence of local codes, use the current ANSI/NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE in the United
States or the current CSA C22.1 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE in Canada.
A. Remove the cover plate from the right side bottom of the appliance by removing the three screws, as
shown above in Fig. 1. Save screws for installation of new cover plate.
B. Remove the wire connectors from the power cord. Keep power cord, in case needed in future.
C. Remove the power cable and wires from the cover plate. Thread your wiring through the hole in the
cover plate for connecting to the wires in the fireplace.
D. Using the wire connectors, connect the ground green wires (G) and the common white wires (N)
together, and then connect the hot black wires (L) Refer to Figure 3 when complete.
E. Reinstall the cover plate using the three screws, as shown in Figure 1.

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Installation
WARNINGS
§ Due to high temperatures, keep the fireplace out of high traffic locations.
§ Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 36” away from the front of the fireplace.
§ Never install the fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other body of water.
§ Wear safety gloves and safety glasses for protection during installation. Broken glass may cause
injury or harm.
§ Prevent contact with loose insulation. Do not install the fireplace against a vapor barrier or exposed
insulation.
§ Do not expose the fireplace to the elements, such as rain, snow, etc.
Choosing Installation Location
§ Measure wall location to ensure that fireplace will fit on desired wall location.
§ Minimum clearances (measurements taken from front of glass panel):
§ Select a location that is not prone to moisture and is located at least 36” away from combustible
materials such as curtains, drapes, furniture, bedding.
§ See Safety Information on p. 3 for warnings about safe placement, safe installation, and proper use
of this product.
Removing Rubber Feet
• For in-wall, recessed installations, the rubber feet on the bottom of the fireplace are removeable.
• Use a Philips-head screwdriver to remove the four rubber feet on the bottom of the fireplace as
shown below.
Bottom of Fireplace to Floor:
6”
Sides of Fireplace:
12”
Back of Fireplace:
0”
Top of Fireplace:
8” to mantel
Top of Fireplace:
8” to TV
Top of Fireplace:
8” to ceiling

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Removing the Glass Panel
Remove the glass panel prior to installation. Please remove glass panel as per instructions below:
Instructions:
1. There are 2 screws in the top vent opening, one on the far left and one on the far right, that secure the left
and right trim pieces in place. Remove both screws to remove the trim pieces.
2. After removing screws, tilt glass panel UP and STRAIGHT OUT toward you to remove from fireplace.
Place the glass panel in a soft, dry place.
CAUTION: It is recommended that 2 people remove the glass panel to minimize chance of breakage.