Empire Tahoe Premium 48" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Tahoe Premium 48" is the largest Premium Tahoe: a 48" traditional fireplace with a four-piece log set on Empire's Slope Glaze burner and a louvered face.
It is a zero-clearance direct vent gas fireplace (model numbers DVP48FP30, DVP48FP31, DVP48FP70, DVP48FP71 and DVP48FP91, each ending N for natural gas or P for propane), 19 7/8" deep and vented through 5" x 8" pipe.
The Empire Tahoe Premium 48": The Largest Premium Tahoe
With up to 30,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane, the Premium 48" has the most heat of any Deluxe or Premium Tahoe, and its 49" wide firebox holds its own on a long wall or in a room with tall ceilings.
You can run it on millivolt (FP30, FP31) without house power, on intermittent pilot (FP70, FP71) with battery backup, or on multi-function (FP91) with a variable remote for flame height and blower speed. It vents 5" x 8" from the top or the rear.
See every Tahoe in our Empire Tahoe fireplaces collection, or compare it with our other 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 30,000 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 or black porcelain.
Package Contents
- Tahoe Premium 48" 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, DVWB4BL):
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 |
DVP48FP30N, DVP48FP30P, DVP48FP31N, DVP48FP31P, DVP48FP70N, DVP48FP70P, DVP48FP71N, DVP48FP71P, DVP48FP91N, DVP48FP91P |
| Framing (rough opening) |
49 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 |
49" 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 |
30,000 Btu/hr, natural gas and propane |
| Input, minimum (millivolt models) |
20,500 Btu/hr natural gas; 24,000 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 |
153 to 159 lb, depending on model |
| 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
Choose the black barrier, or add the door frame with barrier and the black rectangle door set.
The 48" takes an aged brick, herringbone brick or black porcelain liner and black arch louvers, and the steel outer frame comes in black or hammered pewter, with a hammered pewter bottom trim kit.
Decorative Louvers
Arch 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 48" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Tahoe Premium 48" suits a great room or a long wall where a traditional fireplace needs real width.
Reach out to our team and we will help you pick the control, front, liner and venting.
FAQs
Which Tahoe is right for me?
The Premium 48" is the largest Premium Tahoe, with a four-piece log set on the Slope Glaze burner and up to 30,000 Btu/hr. 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 (DVFB48TBL), or the door frame with barrier (DVWB4BL) 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?
49 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.
