Product Description

The Forte™ 40" wide Electric Fireplace is a uniquely designed electric fireplace by Touchstone™ that was made to accommodate customers who wanted to see a narrower edition of our Sideline model. Unlike the Onyx® fireplace which is designed to be mounted to your wall, the Forte is designed to be recessed into your wall while also allowing you to use its heating feature. Similar to the Sideline, The Forte™ heating feature is designed so that the heat is released through the front of the unit. Therefore, recessing The Forte™ within your wall is not a fire hazard. However, unlike The Sideline®, The Forte™ is much taller and narrower in size making it the perfect shape for smaller walls.

The New Design

Free of distracting buttons and vents, The Forte™ Electric Fireplace features a streamlined mounting design for easy installation inside of a wall. Mounting is available on the back or sides of the unit. Simple to operate, the fireplace's heat and flame settings are fully controlled by a hand held remote. The 17-inch high glass display showcases the realistic flames beautifully; while small, unobtrusive heat vents on the glass keep the focus on the fire.

Heat Setting

It has two heat settings and is designed to add heat to a room up to 400 square feet. The heating element warms up quickly and creates a cozy setting, especially when used in combination with your home's primary heating source. The heat setting is controllable from the remote control. Versatile for use in any season, you can adjust the fireplace settings to enjoy the flame without the heat in warm weather.

Mounting and Use

The Forte™ Electric Fireplace is designed for insertion in your wall. Complete instructions are available in the downloadable manual, or you can call us anytime for installation information at 800-215-1990. Mounting The Forte™ Electric Fireplace into a recessed position can be accomplished by mounting  using its vertical supports (6 screws). The glass display area is securely held in place by four bracket hooks and two screws. For installation, simply remove this glass cover to access the mounting screw holes. As with all electric fireplaces, Touchstone recommends placement of The Forte™ Electric Fireplace at least 8 inches below your ceiling. In some instances, customers have placed The Forte™ Electric Fireplace under a wall mounted, flat screen television. When mounted below a TV, we recommend mounting the fireplace at least 8 inches below bottom of the TV.

Product Features

• 2 heat settings (high and low)
• Designed for recessed mounting in wall
• Remote control for heat and flame setting (batteries not included)
• Dual mode, operates on low and high heat
• If mounting under a wall mounted flat panel TV, mount fireplace at least 8 inches below the bottom of the TV.

Specifications

• Frame Color: Black
• Fireplace Dimensions: 40" wide x 26 1/2" high x 5 5/8" deep
• Recessed Dimensions: 32 1/2" wide x 25 5/16" high x 5 1/4" deep
• Rough Opening Dimensions: 32 3/4" wide x 25 9/16" high x 5 3/4" deep
• Fire Dimensions: 30 7/8" wide x 17 1/8" tall
• Part number: 80006
• Watts: 1,500
• BTU's: 5,000
• Room Coverage: 400 ft.
• Fireplace Weight: 44.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 60 pounds
• Voltage: 120v
• Amperes: 12

Warranty

INCLUDED IN STANDARD 1-YEAR WARRANTY (INCLUDED WITH FIREPLACE PURCHASE):

• •Replacement of any non-functioning electronic parts
• •Free Toll Free tech support (888-978-3531)

INCLUDED IN EXTENDED 2-YEAR WARRANTY ($69):

• 2-year warranty (2 years full replacement)
• Replacement of any non-functioning parts
• Toll-Free Customer Service & Support (English & Spanish speaking) includes cleaning instructions for stain removal, cleaning products, and/or assistance from a professional cleaner or a repair technician.