{"product_id":"touchstone-forte-40-inch-recessed-smart-fireplace-series","title":"Touchstone Forte 40-Inch Recessed Smart Fireplace Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouchstone Forte 40-Inch Recessed Smart Fireplace Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Touchstone Forte family keeps a compact 40-inch width but uses a taller 26 1\/2-inch profile that reads more like a traditional firebox than a long linear unit. That proportion makes it well suited to narrower accent walls, fireplace renovations, bedrooms, and rooms where vertical presence matters more than width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis consolidated page includes four distinct 40-inch styles: the classic Sideline Forte, the non-reflective Steel Mesh Forte, the color-rich Sideline Elite Forte, and the deeper three-sided Infinity Pro Forte. Choose by viewing style and control package—not by SKU alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:10px 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;font-size:12px;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNarrower walls and traditional-proportion fireplace openings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e40-inch width × 26 1\/2-inch height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eClassic glass, steel mesh, Elite smart, or three-sided Infinity Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSupplemental heat on indoor models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRemote on classic models; app and voice control on smart models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRecessed \/ built-in; model-specific depth varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 7px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTouchstone 1-year warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Fit If\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a taller firebox profile without moving to a wider fireplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a choice between classic, non-reflective, smart, or three-sided presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planning a recessed accent wall or a compatible existing opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Ideal If\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a low, extra-wide linear fireplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need one set of framing dimensions for every variant; depths and viewing configurations differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need an outdoor-rated fireplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller 40-inch format for a more traditional firebox proportion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour visual and control packages on one consolidated page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Sideline flame system on the Forte and Steel Mesh versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 flame\/media combinations and Wi‑Fi on the Elite model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-sided viewing, deeper media bed, and crackle sound on the Infinity Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-in or hardwire-compatible installation where specified by model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation and Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Forte models share a 40-inch width and 26 1\/2-inch height, but their firebox depth, rough opening, front treatment, and viewing configuration differ. Select the exact model first, then frame from that model’s dimensional drawing and manual. Smart and three-sided versions require special attention to glass exposure and finish clearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected Forte electric fireplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel-specific log and crystal media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting \/ installation hardware identified in the selected manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:10px 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;font-size:11px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:25%;padding:5px 6px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:5px 6px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:5px 6px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDistinguishing format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSideline Forte \/ 80006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e40\" W × 26 1\/2\" H × 5 5\/8\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eClassic glass front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSteel Mesh Forte \/ 80048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e40\" W × 21 3\/8\" H × 5 1\/2\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNon-reflective mesh front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eElite Forte \/ 80052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e40\" W × 26 9\/16\" H × 5 1\/2\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSmart controls and expanded lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eInfinity Pro Forte \/ 80064\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e40\" W × 26\" H × 9 1\/4\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 6px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDeep three-sided firebox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V AC, maximum 1,500W. Follow the exact model manual because circuit rating and opening dimensions vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:22px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:400;\"\u003eWhy is the Forte taller than most linear fireplaces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts 26 1\/2-inch height creates a more traditional firebox proportion while keeping the overall width to 40 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:22px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:400;\"\u003eAre all four Forte variants the same fireplace with different fronts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They share the general size category, but lighting, controls, depth, front treatment, and viewing configuration vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:22px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:400;\"\u003eWhich Forte has a non-reflective front?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sideline Steel Mesh Forte 80048 uses a black mesh screen front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:22px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:400;\"\u003eWhich model offers three-sided viewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sideline Forte Infinity Pro 80064.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuides and Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-forteseriesfireplacemanual.pdf?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSideline Forte Owner’s Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-SidelineSteelRecessedFireplaceSeriesManual.pdf?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSteel Mesh Forte Owner’s Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-forteeliteseriesfireplacemanual.pdf?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eElite Forte Owner’s Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-90000-90001-EncaseFireplaceMantelManual.pdf?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEncase Mantel Assembly Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-sidelineinfinityproseriesfireplacemanual.pdf?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInfinity Pro Forte Owner’s Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Drawings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-80006-Forte40Dimensions.jpg?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpecifications Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1817\/4257\/files\/80048_-_Forte_Steel_40_Dimensions-new_1024x1024.jpg?v=1646336233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpecifications Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-80052-ForteElite40Dimensions.jpg?v=1784587365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpecifications Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/1243\/9690\/files\/touchstone-80064-ForteInfinity40DimensionalDrawing.jpg?v=1784587366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpecifications Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.touchstonehomeproducts.com\/pages\/touchstone-smart-fireplace-setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSmart Fireplace Wi‑Fi Setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 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