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SIDELINE® ELITE OUTDOOR/INDOOR SERIES ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER Model # : 80049 OWNER’S MANUAL Sideline® Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series 60” Recessed Electric Fireplace AC 110-120V 60Hz 1500W Read and understand this entire owner’s manual, including all safety information, before plugging in or using this product. Failure to do so could WARNING result in fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Table of Contents General Information ..............................4 CSA Approval Listing Information ........................... 4 Fireplace Specifications............................4 Serial Number Label ..............................4 Dimensional Drawings ............................. 5 80049 – Sideline® Elite Outdoor 60” Dimensions ....................5 Unpacking Your Fireplace ............................
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! • THIS FIREPLACE IS HOT WHEN IN OPERATION AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS • Do not operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fireplace according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. •...
60 lbs 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. www.touchstonehomeproducts.com 800.215.1990...
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace 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 Wood Screws - 6 Drywall Anchors - 6 Sideline®...
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Wiring The Sideline® Elite series 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. •...
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Installation WARNINGS • 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.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace 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 that are behind the top trim of the front panel. Once removed, the glass can be removed from the fireplace.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace 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”...
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Recessed Installation – cont. 3. Install the wall anchors (if wall opening is covered in sheetrock) according to the dimensions shown in the drawing below: a. Install wall anchors b. Close-up for dimensions for wall anchor installation 4.
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Recessed Installation – cont 5. With the help of a second person, insert the fireplace into the wall opening. Use the screws provided to fasten the fireplace to your framing studs. 6. Once the fireplace is secure, reinstall the 2 brackets removed in step 4. The fireplace is now ready to have the crystal embers and drift wood logs placed inside of the fireplace.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Installing the Crystal Embers and Drift Wood Logs Once the fireplace is installed in the wall, place crystal embers or drift wood in the fireplace. Crystal Ember Installation 1. Remove the log set from the fireplace. Once the log set is removed, a plastic strip will be beneath the log set.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Reinstalling the Glass Panel Once completed installing crystal embers or fire log, you are now ready to reinstall the glass panel. 1. Slide the glass panel back in place so that the glass panel locks in the down position when installed. NOTE: The glass panel screws do not need to be reinstalled as they are for holding the glass in place during shipping.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted Installation • Due to many different finish materials used 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 to install the fireplace. 2.
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted Installation – cont. 4. Mark location of bracket on wall and then mount the bracket to the wall using the supplied screws and dry wall anchors. The hooks in the bracket MUST be pointed away from the wall, upward, and level. Note: Mount bracket to at least 2 studs.
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted Installation – cont. 5. With the wall mounting bracket installed, have 2 people lift the fireplace up and insert the 2 hooks on the bracket into the back of the fireplace. The 2 hooks on the mounting bracket will line up with the 2 holes on the back of the fireplace.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Operating Fireplace Once the fireplace has been plugged into a grounded outlet, the fireplace is now ready for operation. Ensure that the house circuit breakers for the power supply are turned on. Power Plug the power cable into a 110v 15 amp grounded outlet.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Method of Operation – cont. Wireless Remote Control Functions BUTTON FUNCTION ACTION & INDICATION ON: Enables control panel functions and remote 1. Press once. Indicator light turns on. Power turns on. control. Turns on flame effect. All functions enabled.
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Method of Operation – cont. Wireless Remote Control Functions – cont. BUTTON FUNCTION ACTION & INDICATION 1. Press once and the indicator lights up. Timer is Timer button: Controls timer settings to turn set to 1 hour.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Remote Control Operation • This remote control uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). • To improve operation of the remote control, aim the remote control at the front of the fireplace. DO NOT PRESS the buttons too quickly.
® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Care and Maintenance Cleaning • ALWAYS turn the heater OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet before cleaning, performing maintenance, or moving the fireplace. Failure to do so could result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury. •...
Touchstone Home Products®, Inc warrants our electric fireplaces to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. Touchstone will repair or replace any fireplace or fireplace part that is deemed defective or becomes defective during normal use within one year after the date of purchase.
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® Sideline Elite Outdoor/Indoor Series Electric Fireplace Affix Serial Number Label Here www.touchstonehomeproducts.com 800.215.1990 rev. 20221122...
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