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Touchstone SIDELINE DELUXE Owner's Manual

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SIDELINE DELUXE
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER
Model # : 86273, 86275
86276, 86277, 86278, 86279
OWNER'S MANUAL
50"/60"
Sideline Deluxe™
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.
Keep this owner's manual for future reference. If you sell or give this
CAUTION
product away, make sure this manual accompanies this product.

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  • Page 1 SIDELINE DELUXE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER Model # : 86273, 86275 86276, 86277, 86278, 86279 OWNER’S MANUAL 50”/60” Sideline Deluxe™ 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.
  • Page 2 ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace 800.215.1990 www.touchstonehomeproducts.com Updated: 20240627...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Table of Contents General Information ............................... 5 Fireplace Specifications ..............................5 ETL Approval Listing Information ..........................5 Dimensional Drawing ..............................6 Unpacking Your Fireplace ............................. 8 Parts and Hardware..............................9 Unpacking and Setup ..............................9 Wiring ..................................
  • Page 4 ™ Sideline Deluxe 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.

  • Page 5: General Information

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace General Information Fireplace Specifications Model Number 86273 86275 86276 86277 86278 86279 Panel Color Stainless Gold Gold Stainless Gold Stainless Voltage 120v AC 120v AC 120v AC 120v AC 120v AC 120v AC Watts Max 1500W...

  • Page 6: Electric Fireplace

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Dimensional Drawing 86273/86275 – Sideline Deluxe™ Stainless and Gold 50” Electric Fireplace 800.215.1990 www.touchstonehomeproducts.com Updated: 20240627...
  • Page 7 ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace 86276/86277 – Sideline Deluxe™ Stainless and Gold 60” Electric Fireplace 800.215.1990 www.touchstonehomeproducts.com Updated: 20240627...
  • Page 8 ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace 86278/86279 – Sideline Deluxe™ Stainless and Gold 72” Electric Fireplace 800.215.1990 www.touchstonehomeproducts.com Updated: 20240627...

  • Page 9: Unpacking Your Fireplace

    • Tape measure • Electric drill • 1/4” wood drill bit What’s in the Box Wood Screws Drywall Anchors Sideline Deluxe™ Fireplace Remote Control Metal Bracket Wall Mount Bracket Crystal Strip (attached to back of fireplace) (installed under faux fire log)

  • Page 10: Wiring

    Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Wiring The Sideline Deluxe™ 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.
  • Page 11 C. Take the new cover plate and punch a 7/8”. Thread your wiring through the hole in the cover plate for connecting to the wires in the Sideline Deluxe™ fireplace. Using the wire connectors, connect the ground green wires (G), the common white wires (N) together, then the hot black wires (L) and then the refer to Figure 3.

  • Page 12: Installation

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace 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.

  • Page 13: Removing The Front Panel

    Once the 4 side screws are removed, remove the screws located in the front vents shown below (B). For the Sideline Deluxe™, you will remove only the 2 outer screws (1 and 2). For the 86275, you will remove 4 screws (1, 2, 3, and 4).

  • Page 14: Recessed Installation

    ™ Sideline Deluxe 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. • 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.
  • Page 15 ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Recessed Installation – cont. 3. With the help of a second person, insert fireplace into wall opening and secure with mounting screws provided. 4. Once the fireplace is installed in the wall, place crystal embers or fire log in the fireplace.

  • Page 16: Crystal Ember Installation

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Installing the Crystal Embers and Faux Fire Log Once the fireplace is installed in the wall, place crystal embers or faux fire log in the fireplace. Crystal Ember Installation 1. Remove the log set from the fireplace. Once the log set is removed, a crystal strip will be beneath the log set.
  • Page 17 ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Installing Glass Panel After Recessed Installation Once completed installing crystal embers or fire log, reinstall front panel. The hooks on the back of the front panels fit into the slots on the side of the firebox. Once in the slots, the front panel goes down and locks into place.

  • Page 18: Wall Mounted Installation

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace 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. • 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.
  • Page 19 ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted Installation – cont. 3. 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.

  • Page 20: Securing Front Panel After Installation

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted Installation – cont. 4. 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.

  • Page 21: Operating Fireplace

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Operating Fireplace Once the fireplace has been plugged into a grounded wall 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 wall outlet. Make sure the outlet is in good condition and that the plug is not loose.

  • Page 22: Remote Control And Touch Panel Functions

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Remote Control and Touch Panel Functions BUTTON FUNCTION ACTION & INDICATION ON: Enables control panel functions and remote control. Turns 1. Press once. Indicator light turns on. on the flame effect. Power turns on. All functions enabled.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    ™ Sideline Deluxe Electric Fireplace Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Fireplace turns off 1. Fireplace has overheated 1. Reset switch by turning main power off and will not turn on. and safety devise has caused and waiting turning it back on or breaker thermal switch to disconnect circuit breaker.

  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    ™ Sideline Deluxe 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.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    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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