Touchstone Sideline 80017 User manual

SIDELINE® OUTDOOR/INDOOR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
HEATER
Model # : 80017
OWNER’S MANUAL
Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor 50”
Recessed Electric Fireplace
AC 110-120V 60Hz 1500W
WARNING
Read and understand this entire owner’s manual, including all safety
information, before plugging in or using this product. Failure to do so could
result in fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Keep this owner’s manual for future reference. If you sell or give this
product away, make sure this manual accompanies this product.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Information...................................................................................................................................................... 5
CSA Approval Listing Information ........................................................................................................................... 5
Fireplace Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 5
Serial Number Label................................................................................................................................................. 5
Dimensional Drawings ............................................................................................................................................. 6
80017 –Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor 50” Dimensions ........................................................................................... 6
Unpacking Your Fireplace............................................................................................................................................ 7
Parts and Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Unpacking and Setup................................................................................................................................................ 7
Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Hard Wire Connection.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Choosing Installation Location............................................................................................................................... 10
Removing The Front Panel..................................................................................................................................... 11
Recessed Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Wall Mounted Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Crystal Embers and Drift Wood Logs .............................................................................................. 18
Installing the Crystal Embers.............................................................................................................................. 18
Installing the Drift Wood Logs........................................................................................................................... 18
Reinstalling The Front Panel.................................................................................................................................. 19
Operating Fireplace..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Power...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Methods of Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Control Panel and Remote Control Functions.................................................................................................... 21
Remote Control Operation...................................................................................................................................... 21
Care and Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
•Do not operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
fireplace according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
•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 toddlers, young children and other at-risk individuals away from the fireplace
and hot surfaces.
•Clothing and other flammable material should not be placed on or near the fireplace.
•Ensure that you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers.
•It is imperative that that the control compartments are kept clean.
•Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
•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.
•Do not operate this fireplace with a damaged cord or plug after the fireplace malfunctions, has been
dropped, or damaged in any manner.
•Never locate fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
•Do not run 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 only.
•Do not insert foreign objects into any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause and 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.

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General Information
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
80017
Description
Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor
50”
Voltage
120v AC
Watts
Max 1500W
Amps
15 AMP
Fireplace Width
50
Fireplace Height
17 ½”
Fireplace Depth
5 ¾”
Shipping Weight
55 lbs
Fireplace Weight
50 lbs
Serial Number Label
Each Touchstone Home Products Electric Fireplace contains are 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
80017 –Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor 50” 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
Sideline Outdoor/Indoor Fireplace
Wood Screws
Drywall anchors
Remote Control
Wall Mount Bracket
(attached to back of fireplace)
Crystal Embers
(Large and Small)
Plastic Tray
Faux Fire Log
Unpacking and Setup
Unpacking Instructions
•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.

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Wiring
The Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor recessed fireplace can either be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet or hard wire
connection.
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 opt 2.
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.
•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 house hold 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 B. Remove the wire connectors from the power
bottom of the appliance by removing the three cord. Keep power cord, in case needed in future.
screws, as shown above. Save screws for
Installation of new cover plate.
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 Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor fireplace.
D. Using the wire connectors, connect the ground green wires (G), the common white wires (N)
together, then the hot black wires (L). Refer to fig. 3.
E. Reinstall the cover plate using the three screws, as shown in Figure 1.

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Installation
WARNINGS
•Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 36”
away from the front of the fireplace.
•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.
Choosing Installation Location
Choosing Wall Location
•Measure wall location to ensure that fireplace will fit on desired wall location.
•Minimum clearances (measurements taken from front of glass panel):
Bottom of Fireplace to Floor: 6”
Top of Fireplace: 0”
Sides of Fireplace: 0”
Back of Fireplace: 0”
•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, or other combustible materials.
•See Safety Information on p. 4 for warnings about safe placement, safe installation, and proper use of this
product.

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Removing The Front Panel
Remove the glass panel prior to installation. Please remove glass panel as per instructions below:
Instructions:
1. There are 2 screws that hold the front panel on the fireplace, one on the far left and one on the far right side of the
fireplace. Remove both screws as shown below.
2. Once the 2 mounting screws are removed, lift and pull the metal front trim panel away from the fireplace.

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Removing The Front Panel –cont.
3. Remove the left and right trim pieces that secure the glass panel in place, as shown below.
4. Once the trim pieces are removed, remove the glass panel.
CAUTION: It is recommended that 2 people remove the glass panel to minimize chance of breakage.

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Recessed Installation
•Due to many different finish materials use on walls, it is highly recommended that you consult your local
builder before you install this fireplace in the wall.
•In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or vapor barrier coming in contact with the fireplace,
it is recommended that the walls of the fireplace enclosure be “finished” (ie. Sheetrock, drywall, etc) as you
would finish any other outside wall of your home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is
maintained within the wall cavity.
•Never install fireplace into load-bearing walls. When recessing fireplace in a wall, recess into non-load
bearing walls ONLY!
Instructions:
1. Choose a location in the wall to install fireplace.
2. Create opening in the wall that is no more than ¼” larger than width or height of the metal firebox portion of
fireplace. The depth of the opening in the wall should be no less than ¼” larger than the depth of the metal firebox.
Firebox Dimensions
Model
Width
Height
Depth
80017
47 ¾”
16 ¾”
5 ½”
Rough Opening Dimensions
Model
A
(Width)
B
(Height)
C
(Depth)
80017
48”
17”
5 ¾”

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Recessed Installation –cont.
3. Have two people lift the firebox and place the firebox in the opening within the wall. Attach the firebox to the
framing studs with 4 wood screws (2 on each side) as shown below.

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Wall Mounted Installation
•Due to many different finish materials use on walls, it is highly recommended that you consult your local
builder before you install this fireplace on the wall.
Instructions
1. Select a location that will accommodate the fireplace.
2. With front panel removed (see p.11 for instructions on removing front panel), have two people hold the fireplace
against the wall to determine the final location. Mark the location on the wall.
3. Remove the screws on both sides with a Phillips-head screwdriver, then remove the wall bracket. The bracket
must be held tightly while screws are being removed, to avoid them from falling on the fireplace and causing
damage or injury.
3. Put the mounting bracket and screws off to the side for mounting to the wall.

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Wall Mounted Installation –cont.
4. Locate the wall studs using an electronic stud-finder. It is recommended that the mounting bracket be fastened to
at least 2 studs (3 studs recommended).
5. Using the wall mount bracket as a template, mark the holes on the wall at least 8” apart, with 3 of the holes
preferably lining up with 3 studs.
When hanging the wall bracket, it is recommended to fasten the mounting bracket to 3 studs. If fastening to 3
studs, no drywall anchors would need to be used. If fastening to only 2 studs, then 3 drywall anchors would need to
be used to fasten the mounting bracket to the wall.
Note: The minimum height from the bottom of the fireplace, once hung on the wall, to the surface below must be at
least 6”. To meet this criteria, the wall mount bracket should be hung no lower than 24” from the ground to the
top of the mounting bracket when mounted on the wall.

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Wall Mounted Installation –cont.
6. Once the holes are marked, use a ¼” drill bit to drill a pilot hole. If the screws will fasten to 3 studs, then no
drywall anchors are needed. If screws only go into 2 studs, 3 drywall anchors will be needed. Tap the drywall
anchors into the wall until they are flush with the drywall surface.
7. Align the holes in the wall bracket with the pilot holes and drywall anchors. Thread wood screws into the holes
in the wall bracket and then directly into the wall studs and/or drywall anchors. Make sure the bracket is level and
tighten all screws securely.
8. Once the bracket is secured to the wall, the fireplace may now be hung on the wall mount bracket.

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Installing the Crystal Embers and Drift Wood Logs
Once the fireplace is installed in the wall, place crystal embers or fire log in the fireplace.
Installing the Crystal Embers
1. Place plastic tray strip in fireplace above the LED
lights as shown in the diagram to the right.
2. Carefully, place crystal embers on plastic strip as
illustrated in the picture to the right. Apply an even
layer from side to side.
Installing the Drift Wood Logs
1. Place faux fire log in the fireplace as shown below.

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Reinstalling The Front Panel
Once completed installing crystal embers or fire log, you are now ready to reinstall the front panel.
1. Reinstall the glass panel on the firebox and secure trim pieces that hold glass in place.

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Reinstalling The Front Panel –cont.
2. Once the glass panel is in place, reinstall the black metal frame panel and securing with locking screws. To
reinstall the glass panel, align the black metal frame panel with the firebox (A) and push the frame panel down to
lock the panel in place (B).
Your Sideline® Outdoor/Indoor fireplace is now ready for use!