Empire Tahoe See-Through 36" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Empire Tahoe See-Through 36" shares one traditional log fire between two rooms, with tempered glass front and back and a banded brick liner inside.
It is a zero-clearance direct vent gas fireplace (model numbers DVP36SP32EN for natural gas and DVP36SP32EP for propane) with Empire's Slope Glaze Vista burner, glowing embers and an accent lamp on a dimmer. A millivolt standing pilot runs the burner without house power.
The Empire Tahoe See-Through 36": One Fire, Two Rooms
Set in a wall between a living room and a dining room or kitchen, it gives each side a 32 1/2" x 22" view of the flame, with up to 35,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
The banded brick liner, ceramic fiber floor liner and accent lamp come installed. To finish it, order the 24" refractory log set and two barriers, one for each side. It vents 4" x 6 5/8" from the top 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: tempered, 32 1/2" x 22" front and back.
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Slope Glaze Vista burner: with glowing embers.
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Banded brick liner included: plus a ceramic fiber floor liner.
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Accent lamp included: set with a dimmer.
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Millivolt standing pilot: with an on/off switch; works with the optional remotes and wall controls.
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Heat output: up to 35,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or propane.
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Top or rear venting: 4" x 6 5/8" direct vent.
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Optional blower: the FBB5 with the SCV1 variable speed control.
Package Contents
- Tahoe See-Through 36" fireplace for natural gas (DVP36SP32EN) or propane (DVP36SP32EP)
- Slope Glaze Vista burner with glowing embers
- Banded brick liner and ceramic fiber floor liner
- Accent lamp on a dimmer
- Millivolt standing pilot with on/off switch
The 24" refractory log set and two barriers are required and ordered separately (see below).
What to Order With It
The fireplace ships with its banded brick liner and accent lamp. It needs the log set and two barriers before it can run.
Required – Log set:
Required – Barriers (order two):
Optional – Louvers:
Optional – Outer frame and bottom trim:
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 – Accessories:
Optional – Vent kits:
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Top Vent Kit, through the wall, 5" to 7" wall (DVVK4TSP)
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Top Vent Kit, through the wall, 8" to 11" wall (DVVK4TP)
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Rear Vent Kit, 5" to 7" wall (DVVK4RP)
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Vertical Vent Kit, 4" x 6 5/8" (DVVK4VP)
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Vertical Flex Vent Kit, 4" x 6 5/8" (DVVK4FV)
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Horizontal Flex Vent Kit, 4 ft (DVVK4F)
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Horizontal Round Termination Kit, walls 5" to 13 3/4" (DVVK4RE)
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Vinyl Siding Kit for the DVVK4RE (DV822)
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Vent Extension Kit, 10 ft (DVEK10)
Optional – Conversion kits:
Specifications
| Model numbers |
DVP36SP32EN, DVP36SP32EP |
| Framing (rough opening) |
40" W x 41 1/2" H x 23" D (frame one side 43 1/2" wide so the unit can slide in, then add framing to finish at 40"; depth assumes 1/2" wallboard flush to both faces) |
| Appliance dimensions |
39" W x 41 1/8" H x 24" D (34 3/4" H without the top standoffs) |
| Glass |
Tempered, 32 1/2" x 22" on each side |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P) |
| Input, maximum |
35,000 Btu/hr, natural gas and propane |
| Input, minimum |
24,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 28,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Venting |
Direct vent, 4" x 6 5/8", top or rear |
| Control |
Millivolt standing pilot with on/off switch |
| Blower |
Optional (FBB5) |
| Accent lamp |
Included, on a dimmer |
| Liner |
Banded brick, included |
| 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 |
| Weight |
240 lb |
| Style |
See-Through |
Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: open end (air drop) 1/2", sides 1/2", floor 0", top standoffs 0", top framing edge 6 3/8".
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Ceiling: at least 42" from the top of the glass front to the ceiling.
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Side wall: at least 1 3/4" from the glass opening to a perpendicular combustible wall; 2 1/2" on the vent end when it sits against a wall.
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Mantel: follow the mantel chart in the installation manual for any combustible mantel or trim above the unit.
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Framing: use 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. The 41 1/2" framing height includes 3" for the top standoffs. Frame one side 43 1/2" wide, slide the unit in, then add framing to finish at 40".
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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, or from the rear after moving the collars as the manual shows. 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 burner needs no electricity. The accent lamp and the optional blower need a 120V supply to the fireplace receptacle; the manual shows a dual switch wiring option.
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Barriers: barrier screens must be installed to operate the fireplace.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
Make It Yours: Louvers and Frames
Both sides take arch or mission louvers in black or hammered pewter, and the steel outer frame comes in black or hammered pewter, with a hammered pewter bottom trim kit.
Platinum embers (PE20) can be added to the burner bed, and the FBB5 blower with its variable speed control helps move more heat.
Decorative Louvers
Arch louvers
Mission louvers
Outer Frame Finishes
Matte black (shown on a cherry mantel)
Hammered pewter (shown on an oak mantel)
Bring the Tahoe See-Through 36" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Tahoe See-Through 36" suits an open plan where two rooms should share a classic, wood-look fire.
Reach out to our team and we will help you plan both sides, the log set, barriers and venting.
FAQs
Which Tahoe is right for me?
The See-Through 36" is the two-sided Tahoe, with a banded brick liner, accent lamp and glowing embers included. 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?
The 24" multi-sided refractory log set (LSU24RR) and two 36" black barriers (DVFB36SPBL), one for each side.
Does it need power?
The millivolt standing pilot runs the burner without house power. The accent lamp and the optional FBB5 blower need a 120V supply to the fireplace receptacle.
How big is the framing?
40" wide, 41 1/2" high and 23" deep. Frame one side 43 1/2" wide so the unit can slide in, then add framing to finish at 40".
Documents & Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited parts warranty for Tahoe See-Through 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.
