Empire Tahoe Clean Face Direct Vent Fireplace, 42"

The Empire Tahoe DVCX42FP70N is a 42-inch clean-face direct vent fireplace rated at 40,000 BTU, built around an intermittent pilot ignition system that lights on demand rather than burning a standing pilot around the clock. The result is a fireplace that behaves more like a precision appliance than an open flame — responsive, controllable, and considerably less indifferent to your utility bill.

The glass viewing area measures 37 inches wide by 24 1/8 inches tall, which is a genuinely generous aperture for a unit in this class. Combined with the clean-face surround — no visible louvers, no border hardware interrupting the sight line — the fire takes center stage the way it should. The rustic brick fireplace floor panel and 9-piece log set are included from the factory, so the aesthetic is complete from day one.

Installation flexibility is a legitimate selling point here. Side-wall clearance is zero inches, meaning the firebox can be framed directly against adjacent walls without any standoff requirement. The framing opening checks in at 46.37" W x 21.5" D x 42.31" H, with an in-wall depth of just over 22 inches. Venting is top-vent only via a 5 x 8 inch direct vent system — one pipe for combustion air in, one for exhaust out, no dedicated combustion air source required from the room itself.

Power comes from a standard 120V AC connection, which handles the ignition electronics and any remote control functions. Should the power go out, the fireplace can continue to operate and provide heat on battery backup — a practical consideration that moves it from "luxury amenity" to "genuinely useful during a winter storm."

Remote control capability is built in. The unit is compatible with the RVKP Remote Kit (variable flame height), sold separately, which gives you full flame adjustment from across the room. The included manually variable valve means you have physical control at the unit as well, so you are never entirely dependent on batteries you forgot to replace.

What ships in the box: the fireplace itself, a barrier screen, the 9-piece log set, the burner with expanded ember bed, the rustic brick floor panel, and the manually variable valve. No supplemental components are required to complete installation beyond the separately available venting materials appropriate to your specific chase configuration.

Efficiency is rated at 49.40% AFUE. The overall unit dimensions are 46.25" W x 22.06" D x 41.87" H, and it ships at 174 lbs — a number worth mentioning to anyone planning to wrestle it into a second-floor installation without help.

• 40,000 BTU natural gas output with intermittent pilot (IP) ignition — no standing pilot flame
• 37" W x 24 1/8" H glass viewing area for an expansive, unobstructed fire view
• Clean-face design: no visible louvers or surround hardware to compete with your finish materials
• Zero side-wall clearance — frame directly against adjacent walls
• Top-vent only via 5 x 8 inch direct vent system; sealed combustion draws air from outside
• Operates on 120V AC with battery backup capability to maintain heat during power outages
• Compatible with RVKP variable flame height remote kit (sold separately)
• Includes 9-piece log set, burner with expanded ember bed, and rustic brick floor panel
• Includes fireplace barrier screen and manually variable valve
• Framing dimensions: 46.37" W x 21.5" D x 42.31" H; in-wall depth just over 22 inches
• 49.40% AFUE efficiency rating
• Ships at 174 lbs — plan your installation crew accordingly