Empire Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Tahoe Clean-Face See-Through 36" (model numbers DVCP36SP30N and DVCP36SP30P with millivolt control, DVCP36SP70N and DVCP36SP70P with intermittent pilot) is a zero-clearance direct-vent gas fireplace with glass on two sides, front and back. The clean face puts the barrier screens flush with the fireplace front, so tile, brick or other non-combustible material can run right up to the opening.
The fire needs either the Campfire log set or the mixed logs and stones kit, ordered separately. Liners, a blower, a lighting kit and decorative frames can be added, and non-combustible board for the area above the fireplace comes in the carton.
Key Features
- Up to 34,000 Btu/hr input on natural gas or propane
- Glass on two sides, front and back
- Barrier screens pre-installed, flush with the fireplace face
- Millivolt or intermittent pilot control, both remote ready
- 5" x 8" direct venting from the top or the rear
- Campfire log set or mixed logs and stones (one required, ordered separately)
- Optional liners: black porcelain, fluted black or rustic brick with soldier course
- Optional variable-speed blower and lighting kit
- Non-combustible board for above the fireplace included
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.
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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.
