Empire Boulevard 60" Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace
The Empire Boulevard 60" vent-free (model numbers VFLB60FP90N, VFLB60FP90P) is a linear gas fireplace that needs no chimney or vent pipe. It is 11 1/16" deep and is meant for supplemental heat.
It runs on intermittent pilot with a thermostat remote and has LED lighting under the burner. The barrier screen and non-combustible board come with it. Crushed glass for the burner is required and ordered separately; liners, a log set and fronts can be added.
Key Features
- Up to 40,000 Btu/hr input on natural gas and 38,500 Btu/hr on propane
- Vent-free: no chimney or vent pipe
- 11 1/16" deep
- Barrier screen and non-combustible board included
- Intermittent pilot with thermostat remote; LED lighting under the burner
- Optional liners, log set and beveled fronts
- Optional heat management kits
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its barrier screen, remote and non-combustible board. It needs 5 sq ft of crushed glass before it can run. Clear frost is recommended; clear and translucent glass lets the LED light show through.
Required – Crushed glass (5 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 – Liners:
Optional – Fronts:
Optional – Log set:
Optional – Heat management (the heat transfer kit and the HMFA fan are bought together):
Optional – Glass drops and rocks (accents; never on or next to the burner):
Specifications
| Model numbers |
VFLB60FP90N, VFLB60FP90P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
66 1/2" W x 41 5/8" H x 11 1/2" D (clean-face finish; see the manual for the flush finish and corner openings) |
| Appliance dimensions |
66 3/16" W x 22 1/2" H x 11 1/16" D (firebox face, without nailing flanges or standoffs; 19" to the top of the standoffs) |
| Fireplace opening |
62 1/16" x 14 1/8" (W x H) |
| 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); oxygen depletion sensor |
| Input, maximum |
40,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 38,500 Btu/hr propane |
| Input, minimum |
27,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 30,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Control |
Intermittent pilot with thermostat variable remote and AC adapter |
| Lighting |
LED lighting under the burner, built in |
| Media |
Crushed glass required, 5 sq ft, ordered separately |
| Barrier screen |
Included |
| Gas connection |
Enters on the left side |
| Manufactured (mobile) home |
May be installed in an aftermarket manufactured home where state or local codes allow |
| Style |
Contemporary linear |
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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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 fireplace, 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.
