Empire Tahoe Clean-Face Contemporary 42" Gas Fireplace, IP
The Empire Tahoe Clean-Face Contemporary 42" trades logs for a modern fire: flames rise through a ceramic fiber rock set and crushed glass, in front of a black porcelain liner that reflects the light back into the room.
It is a zero-clearance direct vent gas fireplace built for in-wall installation, with intermittent pilot control (model numbers DVCC42BP72N and DVCC42BP72P). The black porcelain liner and the barrier screen come with it.
The Empire Tahoe Clean-Face Contemporary 42": A Modern Fire for a Bigger Room
With up to 26,500 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane and a 36 1/2" x 26 3/8" viewing area, the Contemporary 42" suits a family room, a great room or an open living area. The unit is 17 1/2" deep and vents 4" x 6 5/8" from the top.
On these intermittent pilot models, the ignition runs on an AC adapter with battery backup, and the fireplace works with the optional remotes, wall controls and the variable flame remote kit.
See every Tahoe size and trim in our Empire Tahoe fireplaces collection, or browse all the direct vent gas fireplaces we carry.
Comparing trims? Our guide to the Empire Tahoe Deluxe vs. Premium vs. Luxury explains what each one adds. Our article on millivolt vs. electronic ignition compares the two control types.
Features
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Rock set and crushed glass: a contemporary fire with no logs; both are ordered separately.
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Black porcelain liner included: it reflects the flames.
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Viewing area: 36 1/2" x 26 3/8".
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Heat output: up to 26,500 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
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Control: intermittent pilot with an AC adapter and battery backup.
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Barrier screen included: over the tempered glass.
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Top venting: 4" x 6 5/8" direct vent.
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Optional blower and light: the FBB10 variable-speed blower and LK6 lighting kit, each with a dimmer.
Package Contents
- Tahoe Clean-Face Contemporary 42" fireplace for natural gas or propane (DVCC42BP72N and DVCC42BP72P)
- Black porcelain liner
- Tempered glass with barrier screen
The rock set (LR3236FF) and crushed glass are required and ordered separately; this size takes one and a half bags of crushed glass, so order two (see below).
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its liner and barrier screen. It needs the rock set and crushed glass before it can run; this size takes one and a half bags of crushed glass, so order two.
Required – Rock set:
Required – Crushed glass (choose a color):
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 remote kit (intermittent pilot models):
Optional – Accessories:
Optional – Vent kits:
Optional – Conversion kits:
Specifications
| Model numbers |
DVCC42BP72N, DVCC42BP72P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
44" W x 49 1/4" H x 17 5/8" D |
| Appliance dimensions |
43 7/16" W x 40 1/4" H x 17 1/2" D (face, without standoffs or nailing flanges) |
| Fireplace opening |
40" x 33 3/8" (W x H) |
| Viewing area |
36 1/2" x 26 3/8" (W x H) |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P) |
| Input, maximum |
26,500 Btu/hr, natural gas and propane |
| Venting |
Direct vent, 4" x 6 5/8", top only |
| Control |
Intermittent pilot with on/off switch, battery backup and AC adapter |
| Liner |
Black porcelain, included |
| Barrier screen |
Included |
| Media |
Rock set and crushed glass, required, sold separately |
| Blower |
Optional (FBB10, variable speed) |
| Lighting |
Optional (LK6, with dimmer) |
| Electrical |
120V, 60Hz, 1 amp supply at the right side; the ignition runs on an AC adapter with battery backup |
| Gas connection |
1/2" NPT |
| Installation type |
Zero clearance |
| Listing |
ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 |
| 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) where local codes allow |
| Shipping weight |
173 lb |
| Style |
Contemporary, clean-face |
Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: back 0", sides 0", floor 0". The area above the opening is finished with non-combustible board; see the manual for the top framing edge.
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Ceiling: at least 72" from the bottom edge of the fireplace to the ceiling.
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Side wall: at least 6" from the side of the fireplace to an adjacent side wall.
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Chase: at least 24" from the top framing edge to the top of the chase.
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Mantel: follow the mantel chart in the installation manual for any combustible mantel above the unit.
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Framing: frame with 2 x 4 lumber and a header across the top. The nailing flanges set for 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" facing.
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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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Venting: 4" x 6 5/8" direct vent from the top only. The longest horizontal run is 20 ft, with at least 8 ft of vertical rise; island and room-divider installs follow the same limit. Check the vent graph in the manual for your layout.
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Power: the ignition runs on an AC adapter with battery backup; run a 120V supply to the right side for the optional blower and lighting kit.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
Make It Yours: Crushed Glass and Light
The rock set gives the fire its base, and the crushed glass sets the color: black polished, blue clear, clear frost or copper reflective.
Add the LK6 lighting kit to light up the glass and the FBB10 blower to move more warm air, each with its own dimmer.
Bring the Tahoe Clean-Face Contemporary 42" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Contemporary 42" suits a room that wants a clean, modern gas fire without a log set.
Reach out to our team and we will help you pick the glass color, accessories and vent kit.
FAQs
Which Tahoe is right for me?
The Contemporary 42" is the clean-face trim built around a rock set and crushed glass instead of logs. The Tahoe Clean-Face line comes in four trims. Contemporary (32", 36" and 42") burns over a rock set and crushed glass with a black porcelain liner included. Deluxe (32", 36" and 42") includes a six-piece ceramic fiber log set on a contour burner and vents from the top or the rear. Premium (32", 36" and 42") takes a hand-painted ceramic fiber log set, ordered separately, and offers aged brick, rustic brick or black porcelain liners. Luxury (36" and 42") has ceramic glass, an included log set, up to 40,000 Btu/hr and a multi-function model with the blower and light built in. There are also 36" see-through and peninsula models, and the traditional louvered Tahoe. Our Tahoe Deluxe vs. Premium vs. Luxury guide goes into more detail.
What do I need to order with it?
The rock set (LR3236FF) and crushed glass in the color you like; this size takes one and a half bags of crushed glass, so order two. The liner and barrier screen are included.
Does it work during a power outage?
Yes, on battery backup: the intermittent pilot runs on an AC adapter with battery backup. The optional blower and lighting kit need a 120V supply.
How big is the framing?
44" wide, 49 1/4" high and 17 5/8" deep.
Documents & Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited parts warranty for Tahoe Clean-Face Contemporary fireplaces, 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.
