Empire Boulevard 60" See-Through Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace
The Empire Boulevard 60" See-Through vent-free (model numbers VFLB60SP90N for natural gas and VFLB60SP90P 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 and has LED lighting. The barrier screens and non-combustible board come with it. Crushed glass is required and ordered separately. With the DFEV60LSS exterior frame one side can face an outdoor wall.
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
- Glass and barrier screens on both sides
- Intermittent pilot with thermostat remote
- Optional liner, log set and beveled fronts for each side
- Optional exterior frame for an indoor/outdoor install
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its barrier screens, 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 – Liner:
Optional – Fronts (one for each side you finish):
Optional – Outdoor kit:
Optional – Log set:
Optional – Glass drops and rocks (accents; never on or next to the burner):
Specifications
| Model numbers |
VFLB60SP90N, VFLB60SP90P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
66 1/2" W x 41 5/8" H x 10 3/4" to 11 3/4" D, depending on the finish on each side (up to 14 3/4" D with the outdoor kit) |
| Appliance dimensions |
66 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 |
62 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 |
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 |
| Lighting |
LED lighting built in |
| Media |
Crushed glass required, 5 sq ft, ordered separately |
| Barrier screens |
Included, both sides |
| Manufactured (mobile) home |
May be installed in an aftermarket manufactured home where state or local codes allow |
| Shipping weight |
210 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 (18" with the outdoor kit finish).
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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.
Video
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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.
