Empire Tahoe Premium 42" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Tahoe Premium 42" pairs a four-piece log set on Empire's Slope Glaze burner with a traditional louvered face and a 19 7/8" deep firebox.
It is a zero-clearance direct vent gas fireplace (model numbers DVP42FP30, DVP42FP31, DVP42FP70, DVP42FP71 and DVP42FP91, each ending N for natural gas or P for propane) that vents through 5" x 8" pipe from the top or the rear.
The Empire Tahoe Premium 42": A Bigger Classic With a Full Remote Option
At up to 28,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane, the Premium 42" heats a family room or great room, and the wider firebox gives the log set a more generous stage.
Pick the control that fits the house: millivolt (FP30, FP31) for running without house power, intermittent pilot (FP70, FP71) with battery backup, or multi-function (FP91) with a variable remote for flame height and blower speed.
Compare all the Tahoe sizes and trims in our Empire Tahoe fireplaces collection, or see our full range of direct vent gas fireplaces.
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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Four-piece log set included: on Empire's Slope Glaze burner.
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Heat output: up to 28,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
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Three control choices: millivolt, intermittent pilot or multi-function.
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Variable remote on FP91: flame height and blower speed from the remote.
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Blower options: installed on FP31, FP71 and FP91 models; the FBB4 blower can be added to the others.
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Top or rear venting: 5" x 8" direct vent.
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Zero clearance: 0" to combustibles at the back, sides and floor.
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Optional liners: aged brick, herringbone brick, stacked limestone or black porcelain.
Package Contents
- Tahoe Premium 42" fireplace for natural gas or propane, in the control you choose
- Slope Glaze burner with a four-piece log set
- Blower, installed on FP31, FP71 and FP91 models
- Variable remote for flame height and blower speed (FP91 models)
A front is required and ordered separately: the black barrier, or the door frame with barrier if you add the door set (see below).
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its log set. It needs a front before it can run.
Required (choose one front):
Optional – Liners:
Optional – Door set (requires the Door Frame with Barrier, DVWB3BL):
Optional – Outer frame and bottom trim:
Optional – Louvers:
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 |
DVP42FP30N, DVP42FP30P, DVP42FP31N, DVP42FP31P, DVP42FP70N, DVP42FP70P, DVP42FP71N, DVP42FP71P, DVP42FP91N, DVP42FP91P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
43 3/8" W x 37 3/4" H x 19 7/8" D; add 3 3/4" to the height when using a flush mantel base |
| Appliance dimensions |
43" W x 37 5/8" H x 19 7/8" D (34 3/4" H without the top standoffs) |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P) |
| Input, maximum |
28,000 Btu/hr, natural gas and propane |
| Input, minimum (millivolt models) |
19,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 22,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Venting |
Direct vent, 5" x 8", top or rear |
| Control |
Millivolt standing pilot (FP30, FP31); intermittent pilot (FP70, FP71); multi-function with variable remote (FP91) |
| Blower |
Included on FP31, FP71 and FP91 |
| Gas connection |
1/2" NPT |
| Installation type |
Zero clearance |
| Listing |
ANSI Z21.88 |
| 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 |
145 lb |
| Style |
Traditional |
Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: back 0", sides 0", floor 0", top standoffs 0", top framing edge 3".
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Ceiling: at least 36" from the top front 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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Mantel: follow the mantel chart in the installation manual for any combustible mantel or projection above the unit. Only non-combustible material may cover the black fireplace front.
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Framing: the 37 3/4" framing height includes a 3" space for the top standoffs. The finished wall must cover that 3" opening above the firebox, so plan the facing before you frame.
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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, top or rear. The horizontal run can be up to 20 ft; island and room-divider installs need at least 8 ft of vertical rise. Check the vent graph in the manual for your layout.
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Power: millivolt models need no electricity to run the burner. Intermittent pilot models run on an AC adapter with battery backup. Blower models need an electrical supply for the blower; see the wiring section of the manual.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
Make It Yours: Fronts, Liners and Louvers
Go with the black barrier, or add the door frame with barrier and the black rectangle door set.
Line the firebox in aged brick, herringbone brick, stacked limestone or black porcelain. Arch and mission louvers come in black or hammered pewter, and a hammered pewter steel outer frame and bottom trim kit complete the face.
Decorative Louvers
Arch louvers
Mission louvers
Door Set
Door Set, Black, Rectangle (requires the Door Frame with Barrier)
Outer Frame Finishes
Matte black (shown on a cherry mantel)
Hammered pewter (shown on an oak mantel)
Liners
Liner samples from Empire's range. Availability varies by model; the ones that fit this fireplace are listed under What to Order With It.
Bring the Tahoe Premium 42" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Tahoe Premium 42" suits a larger room that wants a traditional fire, solid heat and a choice of controls.
Reach out to our team and we will help you choose the control, front and liner and plan the venting.
FAQs
Which Tahoe is right for me?
The Premium 42" gives you a four-piece log set on the Slope Glaze burner, up to 28,000 Btu/hr and a multi-function option. The traditional Tahoe comes in three trims. Deluxe (32", 36", 42" and 48") is the shallowest at 16 3/8" deep, with a five- or seven-piece ceramic fiber log set on a contour burner and millivolt or intermittent pilot control. Premium (36", 42" and 48") is 19 7/8" deep with a four-piece log set on the Slope Glaze burner and adds a multi-function model with a variable remote. Luxury (36" and 42") steps up to a 13-piece log set, ceramic glass, an accent lamp and a blower on every model. There are also 36" see-through and peninsula models. Our Tahoe Deluxe vs. Premium vs. Luxury guide goes into more detail.
What do I need to order with it?
A front: the black barrier (DVFB42TBL), or the door frame with barrier (DVWB3BL) if you plan to add the door set. The log set is included.
What size vent does it use?
5" x 8" direct vent, from the top or the rear. A 5" x 8" to 4" x 6 5/8" vent pipe reducer (58DVA-X46) is also offered.
How big is the framing?
43 3/8" wide, 37 3/4" high and 19 7/8" deep. Add 3 3/4" to the height when using a flush mantel base.
Documents & Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited parts warranty for Tahoe Premium fireplaces, from the warranty section of the installation manual:
- Factory-installed glass: limited lifetime
- Combustion chamber and heat exchanger: limited lifetime
- All other components, except remote controls, thermostats, lights, accessories and replacement parts: 3 years
- Remote controls, thermostats, lights, accessories and replacement parts: 1 year
The warranty covers parts for the original purchaser. Travel, diagnostic and freight charges are not covered. Full terms are in the warranty section of the installation manual.
