Empire Loft 36" Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Loft 36" (model numbers DVL36BP30N and DVL36BP30P with millivolt control, DVL36BP70N and DVL36BP70P with intermittent pilot) is a linear direct-vent gas fireplace with a flame that rises through a bed of crushed glass. It vents through the top with 4" x 6-5/8" pipe and sits in a framed wall.
Clear frosted crushed glass, a matte black liner and an on/off wall switch come with it. Log and rock sets, a porcelain liner, colored glass, a light kit, trim and remotes can be added.
Key Features
- Up to 25,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane
- Millivolt or intermittent pilot control with an on/off wall switch
- Clear frosted crushed glass and matte black liner included
- 32 7/16" x 13" viewing glass
- Direct vent through the top, 4" x 6-5/8" pipe
- Optional log and rock sets, porcelain liner, accent light and colored glass
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.
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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.
