Empire Boulevard 72" Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace

Empire Boulevard 72" Vent-Free Linear Gas Fireplace

The Empire Boulevard 72" vent-free (model numbers VFLB72FP90N, VFLB72FP90P) 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 6 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 (6 sq ft):

• Crushed Glass, Clear Frost, about 1 sq ft (DG1CLF)
• Crushed Glass, Copper Reflective, about 1 sq ft (DG1BCR)
• Crushed Glass, Bronze Reflective, about 1 sq ft (DG1BZR)
• Crushed Glass, Blue Clear, about 1 sq ft (DG1BUC)
• Crushed Glass, Black Polished, about 1 sq ft (DG1BKP)

Optional – Liners:

• Liner, Reflective, Black Ceramic Glass (VBP72LKR)
• Liner, Stainless Steel (liner only) (VBP72LSS)

Optional – Fronts:

• Beveled Frame, 3/4", Matte Black (DF721VBL)
• Beveled Frame, 1 1/2", Matte Black (DF722VBL)

Optional – Log set:

• Log Set, Ceramic Fiber, Driftwood, with Stones (LS72DF)

Optional – Heat management (the heat transfer kit and the HMFA fan are bought together):

• Vent-Free Heat Transfer Kit, 72" (HMFA72P)
• Forced Air Heat Management, exterior fan (HMFA)
• Beveled Frame, Black, for the heat transfer kit (HMFAF72BL)
• Flex Vent Kit for the forced air kit, 25 ft (SD6DFA25)

Optional – Glass drops and rocks (accents; never on or next to the burner):

• Glass Droplets, 1/2", Glacier Ice, about 1 sq ft (DG1GC)
• Glass Drops, 1", Onyx Solid, about 1 sq ft (DG1NXS)
• Decorative Rocks Assortment, about 1 sq ft (DR1FMA)
• Decorative Pebble Assortment, about 1/2 sq ft (DRFPA)

Specifications

Installation Requirements

• Ceiling: at least 36" of clearance to the ceiling and to the top of the enclosure, measured as the manual shows.
• 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).
• 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".
• 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.
• 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.
• Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
• Power: run a 120V supply to the fireplace, entering on the left side; the intermittent pilot uses the included AC adapter.

Video

Options & Accessories

Crushed Glass Colors

Downloads

• Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual, VFLB36/48/60/72FP (46071-2-0725)
• Empire Boulevard Vent-Free Linear Fireplaces Brochure (010108)

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.