Touchstone ENCASE FORTE ELITE 90000 User manual

ENCASE FIREPLACE MANTEL
Model # : 90000, 90001
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
90000 –Encase 40”Forte Elite Mantel
90001 - Encase 50”Sideline® Elite Mantel
WARNING
Read and understand this entire owner’s manual, including all safety
information, before assembling or using this product. Failure to do so could
result in 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
Dimensional Drawings.................................................................................................................................................. 5
90000 - Encase 40” Forte Elite Mantel.................................................................................................................... 5
90001 - Encase 50” Sideline® Elite Mantel............................................................................................................. 6
Unpacking Your Mantel ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Parts and Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Assembly Instructions................................................................................................................................................... 8
Securing Mantel to Wall............................................................................................................................................. 12
Parts........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Touchstone Home Products Limited Warranty....................................................................................................... 14
Conditions and Limitations..................................................................................................................................... 14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
•Before assembly, carefully use scissors or utility knife to cut and unwrap all parts. DO NOT DISCARD
ANY HARDWARE!
•Use care assembling your new mantel. Take your time and use the hardware provided. Never overtighten
bolts.
•All panels are labeled left and right as viewed from the front of the unit.
•Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. Always secure this furniture to the wall
using the tip-over restraints provided.
•DO NOT place TV or other HEAVY objects on top of this product.
•NEVER let children climb or hang on this product.
•DO NOT use this product outdoors.
•Please READ and UNDERSTAND the manual for the electric fireplace that is used in conjunction with
this mantel. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for the electric fireplace as outlined in the electric fireplace
manual.
•Front of fireplace and mantel should not be blocked when in use.

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Dimensional Drawings
90000 - Encase 40”Forte Elite Mantel

Encase Fireplace Mantel
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90001 - Encase 50”Sideline® Elite Mantel

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Unpacking Your Mantel
Parts and Hardware
Tools Required
•Phillips screwdriver
•Scissors or utility knife
What’s in the Box
Preparation
Before beginning assembly of this mantel, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents
list and diagram above. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install, or operate this
product. Contact Touchstone Home Products Customer Service 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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Assembly Instructions
Exploded view of all cabinet pieces
1. Locate long panels D (top of mantel) and E
(bottom of mantel), and set down on a scratch
free surface. Insert and tighten screw A into
the holes on panel D and panel E. There will
be 6 of screw A inserted into each panel as
shown.
Hardware used:

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Assembly Instructions –cont.
2. Mount end pieces F and G on the 3 screws on
each side of base piece E. The screws in base E
will fit into the holes in end pieces F and G.
Hardware used:
Front View
3. Turn the unit around so that you are facing the
back of the mantel and install top piece D on end
pieces F and G. The screws on piece D will
insert into the holes in pieces F and G. Use the
metal cam lock B to lock each screw into place.
6 metal cam lock B will be used on both end
pieces F and G.
Hardware Used:
Rear View

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Assembly Instructions –cont.
4. Fasten flat piece J in each corner of the mantel
as shown to the right. Use 3 screws for each flat
piece J to fasten the flat piece to the upright
pieces on the mantel.
Hardware used:
Rear View
5. Place horizontal piece H and I against flat
piece J and fasten horizontal piece H and I to flat
piece J using 3 screws each.
Hardware used:
Rear View
6. Place piece L in the bottom of the mantel so
that the 3 vertical pieces of piece L sit on the
base of the mantel. Use 2 screw C to fasten
piece L to mantel frame.
Hardware used:
Rear View

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Assembly Instructions –cont.
7. Fasten vertical pieces K as shown with 2
screws C.
Hardware used:
Rear View
8. The mantel is now assembled are ready to
mount the fireplace to the mantel.

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Securing Mantel to Wall
WARNING –Please read before completing installation
Parts
Instructions
1. Fasten bracket P to the mantel as shown to
the right. Use screw O to fasten bracket to
mantel.
Hardware used:
Rear View
•Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. Always secure this furniture to the wall
using the tip-over restraints provided.
•DO NOT place TV or other HEAVY objects on top of this product.
•NEVER let children climb or hang on this product.
•DO NOT use this product outdoors.

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Securing Mantel to Wall –cont
2. Place fireplace and mantel in final location
and secure to wall. Mark and drill 2 10mm
holes in wall to line up with wall brackets on
fireplace. Once holes are made, install dry wall
anchor N in holes.
Line brackets up with drywall anchors and use
screw M to secure bracket to drywall anchors.
Hardware used:
Front View

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Warranty
Touchstone Home Products Limited Warranty
Touchstone Home Products®, Inc offers a one (1) year limited warranty on all our electric fireplaces. The one (1)
year warranty starts on the date of purchase and expires 1 calendar year from the original date of purchase.
Electrical components, such as fan motor, heater motor (if included), control board, remote control, LED lights and
control panel are covered under warranty for one year from date of purchase. Touchstone Home Products® will
provide replacement parts free of charge during the first year of the warranty.
Touchstone Home Products® will not be responsible for installation, labor, or any other expenses related to the
reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not covered under warranty.
Conditions and Limitations
Touchstone Home Products®, Inc warrants our electric fireplaces to be free of defects in material and workmanship
to the original purchaser only. Registering your warranty is not necessary. Just provide your proof of purchase
along with the model fireplace to make a warranty claim.
Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase.
The factory warranty is non-transferrable.
Touchstone Home Products®, Inc does not cover damages caused by abuse, accident, alterations, lack of
maintenance, misuse, or neglect. Parts installed from other manufacturers will void the warranty.
Touchstone will repair or replace any fireplace or fireplace part that is deemed defective or becomes defective
during normal use within one (1) year after the date of purchase.
Replacement parts and replacement fireplace units are covered under a 90-day warranty or the remainder of the
original one (1) year manufacturer’s warranty from original date of purchase, whichever is greater.
Touchstone Home Products®, Inc does not warrant its products against damage caused by third parties.
The warranty does not cover paint scratches, cosmetic blemishes, dents, corrosion, or other normal wear and tear
associated with the fireplace. Damage to fireplace or other components due to water, weather damage, long periods
of dampness, condensation, damaging chemicals or cleaners are not covered under warranty.
Touchstone Home Products limited warranty does not cover accidental breakage of fireplace glass panel.
Extended warranty coverage for the fireplace is available by contacting Touchstone Home Products® directly at 1-
800-215-1990.

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