Empire Loft 36" Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Loft 36" is a modern linear direct-vent gas fireplace for a framed wall, up to 25,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane, with the flame rising through a bed of clear frosted crushed glass behind 32 7/16" x 13" viewing glass.
Model numbers DVL36BP30N and DVL36BP30P have a millivolt standing pilot; DVL36BP70N and DVL36BP70P have an intermittent pilot with battery backup. N is natural gas and P is propane. The crushed glass, a matte black liner and an on/off wall switch come with it, and it is approved for bedrooms in the US and Canada.
The Loft 36": A Modern Linear Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The firebox is 41 3/4" wide, 27 3/4" high and 15" deep at the face, with a 35 3/4" x 16 1/2" opening, and it frames into a 48 1/4" wide, 34 1/8" high and 16" deep rough opening on a 2 x 4 platform. Clearances are 3" at the sides, 0" at the floor and top standoffs and 2" at the top framing edge, and combustible sheathing can run up to the sides and top of the fireplace.
It turns down to 18,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or 20,000 on propane. It vents 4" x 6-5/8" through the top, horizontally up to 20 ft or vertically up to 40 ft, and a porcelain liner, log and rock sets, colored glass and a 120V light kit can change the look.
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Features
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Heat: up to 25,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
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Linear flame over crushed glass: clear frosted crushed glass and a matte black liner included.
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Viewing glass: 32 7/16" x 13" (W x H).
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Millivolt or intermittent pilot: millivolt models (30) or intermittent pilot models (70) with battery backup; both come with an on/off wall switch.
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Direct vent: 4" x 6-5/8" pipe through the top, up to 20 ft horizontal or 40 ft vertical.
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Approved for bedrooms: in the US and Canada.
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Optional looks: a black porcelain reflective liner, two log and rock sets, four crushed glass colors, beveled trim and the LK10 light kit.
Package Contents
- Loft 36" linear direct-vent gas fireplace
- Clear frosted crushed glass
- Matte black liner
- On/off wall switch with extension wire
- AC adapter and four AA backup batteries (intermittent pilot models)
Vent pipe is ordered separately, and everything else below is optional.
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with clear frosted crushed glass, a matte black liner and an on/off wall switch with extension wire; intermittent pilot models also include an AC adapter and four AA batteries for backup. Everything below is optional. Vent pipe is ordered separately.
Optional – Log and rock sets (placed over the crushed glass):
Optional – Liner (a matte black liner comes with the fireplace):
Optional – Trim:
Optional – Decorative crushed glass (clear frosted glass comes with the fireplace):
Optional – Accent light:
Optional – Heat management:
Optional – Remotes and wall controls:
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Remote, Battery Receiver/Remote, On/Off (FRBC)
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Remote, Battery Receiver/Remote, Thermostat (FRBTC2)
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Remote, Electric Receiver/Battery Remote, On/Off (FREC)
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Remote, Battery Receiver/Remote, TouchScreen, Programmable (FRBTPS)
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Wall Switch, On/Off (FWS1)
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Wall Thermostat, Reed Switch (TMV)
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Wall Thermostat, Wireless (TRW)
Optional – Variable flame remote kit (intermittent pilot models only):
Optional – Conversion kits:
Specifications
| Model numbers |
DVL36BP30N, DVL36BP30P, DVL36BP70N, DVL36BP70P |
| Firebox dimensions |
41 3/4" W x 27 3/4" H x 15" D (face, without nailing flanges and standoffs) |
| Firebox opening |
35 3/4" x 16 1/2" (W x H) |
| Viewing glass |
32 7/16" x 13" (W x H) |
| Framing (rough opening) |
48 1/4" W x 34 1/8" H x 16" D (height does not include the 2 x 4 platform the fireplace sits on) |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P); a certified conversion kit is available |
| Type |
Direct vent |
| Input, maximum |
25,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 25,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Input, minimum |
18,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 20,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Venting |
Direct vent, 4" x 6-5/8", top |
| Control |
Millivolt standing pilot (models with 30) or intermittent pilot with battery backup (models with 70); on/off wall switch included |
| Media |
Clear frosted crushed glass included; crushed glass must cover the burner screen |
| Liner |
Matte black included |
| Gas connection |
1/2" NPT, right side |
| Electrical |
120V, 60Hz, 1 A, right side |
| Listing |
ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 |
| Bedroom |
May be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room (USA and Canada) |
| High altitude |
Above 2,000 ft in the US the input may need to be reduced with a smaller orifice; see the manual |
| Manufactured (mobile) home |
May be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home where local codes allow |
| Style |
Contemporary linear |
Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: sides 3", floor 0", top standoff brackets 0", top framing edge 2"; back as shown in the manual. Keep at least 9" from the side of the fireplace opening to an adjacent side wall (10" from a perpendicular wall in room-divider and flat corner installs).
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Ceiling: at least 47" from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling.
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Mantel: a combustible mantel must meet the mantel chart in the installation manual.
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Facing: combustible wall sheathing may be brought up to the sides and top of the fireplace; any finishing material that overlaps the face must be non-combustible.
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Framing: frame with 2 x 4 lumber and set the fireplace on a rectangular 2 x 4 platform attached to a metal or wood panel the full width and depth of the fireplace.
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Venting: 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent from the top, with at least 12" of vertical rise before the first elbow on a horizontal termination. Horizontal runs follow the vent graph in the manual, up to 20 ft, less 18" for each 45° elbow and 3 ft for each 90° elbow in the horizontal run; up to 40 ft vertical; no more than three 90° and two 45° elbows. Island and room-divider installs need at least 8 ft of vertical rise. Keep 1" around vertical pipe, and 1" below and beside and 3" above horizontal pipe.
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Power: run an unswitched 120V, 60Hz, 1 A supply to the junction box on the right side. Intermittent pilot models have a 4 AA battery backup.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes. In Massachusetts the installation must be done by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
Make It Yours: Liner, Media, Light and Controls
Swap the matte black liner for black porcelain reflective (LND36LKR), and lay the driftwood ceramic fiber log set with rocks (LS60SHF) or the set of 7 rustic logs, 11 rocks and 5 stainless coils (LSM1THF) over the glass. Colored crushed glass comes in blue clear, black polished, bronze reflective or copper reflective, the LK10 kit adds a 120V accent light, and the black beveled trim (DF361LBL) adjusts 3/4".
Controls run from an on/off remote (FRBC) or wall switch (FWS1) to a thermostat remote (FRBTC2), a programmable touchscreen remote (FRBTPS) and wall thermostats (the TMV reed switch or the TRW wireless). On intermittent pilot models, the variable flame remote kit (RVKN or RVKP) adds a stepper motor and thermostat remote for flame adjustment. The HMGW36 gravity heat management kit comes with a 36" plenum and 10 ft of flex, and the HMFA external forced air kit uses the SD6DFA25 25 ft flex vent kit.
Bring the Loft 36" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Loft 36" suits a modern living room, family room or bedroom where you are framing a wall for a gas fireplace.
Reach out to our team and we will help you pick the liner, media and controls, and plan the vent run.
FAQs
Which Loft is right for me?
The Loft 36" is the smaller linear model, at up to 25,000 Btu/hr behind 32 7/16" x 13" glass. We carry five Loft models, all with a contemporary look: two linear direct-vent fireplaces and three vent-free inserts. The Loft 36" and 46" are linear direct-vent fireplaces for a framed wall, with the flame rising through crushed glass, at up to 25,000 or 30,000 Btu/hr on natural gas, and they are approved for bedrooms. The Loft vent-free inserts need no chimney or vent, fit an existing wood-burning fireplace or a framed wall, come with a black reflective liner and need a surround: the VFLC10 (10,000 Btu/hr, millivolt, the one that can go in a bedroom where codes allow), the VFLC20 (20,000 Btu/hr) and the VFLC28 (28,000 Btu/hr), the last two in millivolt or intermittent pilot.
What comes with it?
Clear frosted crushed glass, a matte black liner and an on/off wall switch with extension wire; intermittent pilot models also include an AC adapter and four AA batteries for backup. Vent pipe is ordered separately, and everything else is optional.
What venting does it need?
4" x 6-5/8" direct vent from the top, with at least 12" of vertical rise before the first elbow on a horizontal termination. Horizontal runs go up to 20 ft, less 18" for each 45° elbow and 3 ft for each 90° elbow, following the vent graph in the installation manual, and vertical runs up to 40 ft. Island and room-divider installs need at least 8 ft of vertical rise.
How close can it go to a wall or ceiling?
Clearances are 3" at the sides, 0" at the floor and top standoff brackets and 2" at the top framing edge, with at least 9" from the side of the fireplace opening to an adjacent side wall (10" from a perpendicular wall in room-divider and flat corner installs) and 47" from the top of the opening to the ceiling. A combustible mantel must meet the mantel chart in the installation manual.
Can it go in a bedroom?
Yes. It may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room in the US and Canada.
Does it need electricity?
Run an unswitched 120V, 60Hz, 1 A supply to the junction box on the right side. Intermittent pilot models have a 4 AA battery backup.
Can I switch it between natural gas and propane?
Yes, with the certified conversion kit for its control: 42048 (natural gas to propane, millivolt), 42049 (propane to natural gas, millivolt), 42050 (natural gas to propane, intermittent pilot) or 42051 (propane to natural gas, intermittent pilot).
Documents & Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited parts warranty, from the warranty section of the installation manual:
- Combustion chamber, heat exchanger and factory-installed glass: limited lifetime
- All other components, except remote controls, thermostats, accessories and replacement parts: 3 years
- Remote controls, thermostats, accessories and parts: 1 year
The warranty covers parts for the original purchaser. Full terms, including what is not covered, are in the warranty section of the installation manual.
