Empire Boulevard 48" See-Through Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace
The Empire Boulevard 48" See-Through vent-free (model numbers VFLB48SP90N for natural gas and VFLB48SP90P for propane) is a two-sided linear gas fireplace that needs no chimney or vent, so it can sit in an interior wall between two rooms. It is meant for supplemental heat.
It runs on intermittent pilot with a thermostat remote. The barrier screens and non-combustible board come with it. Crushed glass, a liner, a log set, a light kit and fronts for each side can be added.
Key Features
- Up to 36,000 Btu/hr input on natural gas or propane
- Vent-free: no chimney or vent pipe
- Glass and barrier screens on both sides
- Intermittent pilot with thermostat remote
- Optional liner, log set and beveled fronts for each side
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its barrier screens, remote and non-combustible board. Decorative glass or rocks are optional; the burner cover takes about 2.75 sq ft.
Optional – Crushed glass for the burner cover (about 2.75 sq ft):
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Crushed Glass, Clear Frost, about 1 sq ft (DG1CLF)
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Crushed Glass, Copper Reflective, about 1 sq ft (DG1BCR)
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Crushed Glass, Bronze Reflective, about 1 sq ft (DG1BZR)
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Crushed Glass, Blue Clear, about 1 sq ft (DG1BUC)
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Crushed Glass, Black Polished, about 1 sq ft (DG1BKP)
Optional – Liner:
Optional – Fronts (one for each side you finish):
Optional – Log set:
Optional – Lighting:
Optional – Glass drops and rocks (accents; never on or next to the burner):
Specifications
| Model numbers |
VFLB48SP90N, VFLB48SP90P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
54 5/8" W x 41 5/8" H x 10 3/4" to 11 3/4" D, depending on the finish on each side |
| Appliance dimensions |
54 3/16" W x 22 1/2" H x 11 3/4" D (firebox, without nailing flanges or standoffs; 19" to the top of the standoffs) |
| Fireplace opening |
50 1/16" x 14 1/8" (W x H), each side |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P); order the model for your gas, field conversion is not permitted |
| Type |
Vent-free (no chimney or vent), see-through; oxygen depletion sensor |
| Input, maximum |
36,000 Btu/hr, natural gas and propane |
| Input, minimum |
25,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 28,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Control |
Intermittent pilot with thermostat variable remote |
| Lighting |
Optional (LK5 lighting kit, needs a switch or rheostat) |
| Media |
Optional crushed glass or rocks on the burner cover, about 2.75 sq ft |
| Barrier screens |
Included, both sides |
| Manufactured (mobile) home |
May be installed in an aftermarket manufactured home where state or local codes allow |
| Shipping weight |
152 lb |
| Style |
Contemporary linear, see-through |
Installation Requirements
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Ceiling: at least 36" of clearance to the ceiling and to the top of the enclosure, measured as the manual shows.
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Facing: the non-combustible board supplied with the fireplace must cover the area above and beside the opening as the manual shows (22 1/2" above for the clean-face finish, 20 1/2" for the flush finish).
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Mantel: follow the mantel chart in the installation manual; a combustible mantel can project 2" at 18" above the fireplace opening, up to 12" at 28".
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Side wall: at least 6" from the fireplace to a perpendicular combustible side wall.
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Floor: on carpet, tile or any combustible floor other than wood, set the fireplace on a metal or wood panel the full width and depth of the unit.
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Room size: the room must be an unconfined space of at least 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr of input (adjoining rooms count only if there is no door between them), or extra combustion air must be provided as the manual describes. With an input above 10,000 Btu/hr, it may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. Check local codes before you buy; some areas restrict vent-free appliances.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
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Power: run a 120V supply to the junction box, entering on the left side; the intermittent pilot uses the included AC adapter.
Options & Accessories
Crushed Glass Colors
Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited warranty for Boulevard vent-free fireplaces, from the warranty section of the installation manual:
- Combustion chamber and heat exchanger: limited lifetime parts, with 5 years of limited labor
- All other components, except remote controls, thermostats, accessories and replacement parts: 5 years parts and labor
- Remote controls, thermostats, accessories and parts: 1 year parts
The warranty applies to the original purchaser. Full terms, including what is not covered, are in the warranty section of the installation manual.
