Empire Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36" shares one fire between two rooms, with glass front and back and barrier screens that sit flush with the fireplace face, so tile, brick or other non-combustible material can run right up to the opening.
It is a zero-clearance direct vent gas fireplace in millivolt (DVCP36SP30N, DVCP36SP30P) or intermittent pilot (DVCP36SP70N, DVCP36SP70P) models. Non-combustible board for the area above the fireplace comes in the carton.
The Empire Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36": One Fire, Two Finished Rooms
Each side has a 31" x 25 3/8" glass frame opening and the same clean, built-in look, with up to 34,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
Pick the fire: the 12-piece Campfire multi-sided ceramic fiber log set with floor, or mixed logs and stones with embers and a fireplace floor. Millivolt models run without house power; intermittent pilot models use an AC adapter with battery backup. Venting is 5" x 8" from the top (starting with a 45 degree elbow) or the rear.
See more see-through and multi-sided fireplaces, or the rest of our Empire Tahoe fireplaces collection.
Comparing trims? Our guide to the Empire Tahoe Deluxe vs. Premium vs. Luxury explains what each one adds. For more on two- and three-sided designs, see our see-through fireplace guide.
Features
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Glass on two sides: 31" x 25 3/8" frame opening, front and back.
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Flush barrier screens: pre-installed, so the facing can run right up to the opening.
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Heat output: up to 34,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
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Two control choices: millivolt or intermittent pilot, both remote ready.
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Fire options: the Campfire log set or mixed logs and stones, one required.
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Venting: 5" x 8" direct vent from the top or the rear.
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Non-combustible board included: for the area above the fireplace.
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Optional liners and accessories: black porcelain, fluted black or rustic brick liners, the FBB14 blower and the LK7 lighting kit.
Package Contents
- Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36" fireplace for natural gas or propane, millivolt or intermittent pilot
- Glass on both sides with pre-installed barrier screens
- Non-combustible board for above the fireplace
A log set or the mixed logs and stones kit is required and ordered separately (see below).
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its barrier screens and non-combustible board. It needs a log set or the mixed logs and stones kit before it can run.
Required – Log set or media (choose one):
Optional – Liners (order two, one for each side):
Optional – Fronts:
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:
Vent elbow (the vent run starts with a 45° elbow on the fireplace; match the brand of your vent pipe):
Optional – Vent kits:
Optional – Conversion kits:
Specifications
| Model numbers |
DVCP36SP30N, DVCP36SP30P, DVCP36SP70N, DVCP36SP70P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
45 1/2" W x 42 1/2" H x 23" D (height includes 3" for the top standoffs) |
| Appliance dimensions |
45" W x 39 1/4" H x 24" D (firebox face, without nailing flanges or standoffs; 42 3/8" to the top of the standoffs) |
| Fireplace opening |
37 1/4" x 31 1/2" (W x H) |
| Glass |
Frame opening 31" x 25 3/8" (W x H) on each side |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P) |
| Input, maximum |
34,000 Btu/hr, natural gas and propane |
| Input, minimum |
23,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 26,500 Btu/hr propane |
| Venting |
Direct vent, 5" x 8", top (starting with a 45° elbow) or rear |
| Control |
Millivolt standing pilot (models ending 30N/30P) or intermittent pilot with battery backup and AC adapter (models ending 70N/70P), each with an on/off switch |
| Blower and light |
Optional (FBB14 blower, LK7 lighting kit) |
| Log set |
Required, ordered separately: Campfire log set or mixed logs and stones |
| Barrier screens |
Included, pre-installed |
| Liners |
Optional |
| Non-combustible board |
Included for the area above the fireplace (two long pieces) |
| Gas connection |
1/2" NPT, entering at the vent end |
| 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 |
308 lb (millivolt), 309 lb (intermittent pilot) |
| Style |
See-through (two-sided), clean-face |
Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: back 0", sides near the face 0", floor 0", top standoffs 0", outer top to framing 3", above the vent 3".
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Side wall: at least 6" from a perpendicular wall to the fireplace opening in peninsula or room-divider positions.
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Facing: non-combustible board must cover the area 16" above the fireplace face on all visible sides, and only non-combustible material may cover the black fireplace front.
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Mantel: a combustible mantel may project 12" at 26" above the fireplace opening, stepping down to flush at 16"; follow the mantel chart in the installation manual.
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Framing: use 2 x 4 lumber. Framing members may rest on the standoffs, but the standoffs are not load-bearing; in a load-bearing wall the framing needs a structural header above the fireplace.
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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: 5" x 8" direct vent. From the top, the run starts with a 45° elbow and can go up to 40 ft vertical or 20 ft horizontal, following the vent graph in the manual; island and room-divider installs need at least 8 ft of vertical rise for a 20 ft horizontal run. From the rear, the pipe runs straight out the wall, up to 7 ft on natural gas or 3 ft on propane. Keep 1" beside and below horizontal pipe and 3" above it, using the SD58DVAWTEC wall thimble, and 2" around vertical pipe for the first 12" above the fireplace.
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Power: the millivolt burner needs no electricity; the intermittent pilot runs on an AC adapter with battery backup. The optional blower and lighting kit need a 120V supply to the junction box on the vent end.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
Make It Yours: Liners, Frames and Light
Liners are ordered one per side: black porcelain, fluted black, or rustic brick with a soldier course. A 1 1/2" beveled frame in oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel can finish the opening.
The LK7 lighting kit has its own dimmer, the FBB14 variable-speed blower moves more heat, and the ember kit (EK1) adds glow to the burner bed.
Bring the Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Clean-Face See-Through 36" suits an open plan where both rooms should get a finished, built-in fire.
Reach out to our team and we will help you plan both sides, the fire and the venting.
FAQs
Which Tahoe is right for me?
The Clean-Face See-Through 36" is the two-sided clean-face Tahoe, in millivolt or intermittent pilot. 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?
A fire: the 12-piece Campfire log set with floor (LSU24SPF) or the mixed logs and stones kit (DG36MX). For top venting, the run starts with a 45 degree 5" x 8" elbow in the same brand as your vent pipe.
Does it work during a power outage?
Millivolt models run the burner without house power. Intermittent pilot models use an AC adapter with battery backup. The optional blower and lighting kit need a 120V supply.
How big is the framing?
45 1/2" wide, 42 1/2" high (including 3" for the top standoffs) and 23" deep.
Documents & Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited parts warranty for Tahoe Clean-Face multi-sided 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, lights, accessories and replacement parts: 3 years
- Remote controls, thermostats, lights, 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.
