{"product_id":"empire-tahoe-deluxe-36-zero-clearance-direct-vent-fireplace","title":"Empire Tahoe Deluxe 36-Inch Direct-Vent Fireplace, Zero Clearance","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 20,000 BTU\/hr and an 83% efficiency rating, the Empire Tahoe Deluxe 36-inch direct-vent fireplace earns its keep. This isn't ambient-glow territory — it's a genuinely capable heating appliance dressed up in a handsome package, ready to anchor a living room, bedroom addition, or finished basement without requiring you to rethink your entire wall construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe zero-clearance design means the unit can be framed directly into a standard stud wall (framing dimensions: 37 3\/8\" W × 35 3\/4\" H × 16 3\/8\" D), which keeps installation straightforward and opens up placement options that traditional masonry fireplaces simply can't match. Venting runs through a 4\" inner \/ 6 5\/8\" outer direct-vent system, drawing combustion air from outside and exhausting cleanly — no chimney, no indoor air quality compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the firebox, a contour tube-style burner produces a realistic, layered flame that plays well against the included 5-piece hand-painted ceramic fiber log set. The logs are the kind of detail you notice: carefully rendered, not the afterthought castings that come with lesser units. The large heat-resistant tempered glass viewing window frames the whole scene generously, so the fire reads from across the room rather than disappearing into a narrow opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnition is handled by an intermittent pilot (IP) electronic system running on 120V AC — no standing pilot burning gas around the clock. And because power outages and cold snaps have a way of arriving together, the unit includes battery backup so you're not left staring at a dark firebox on the one night you most need a fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput is adjustable between 14,000 and 20,000 BTU\/hr, giving you a useful range for shoulder-season comfort versus deep-winter heating. The 3-year limited warranty covers the unit, and at 105 lbs the fireplace is substantial without being a logistical nightmare to move into place during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModel DVD36FP70N is the natural gas, intermittent pilot, no-blower configuration. If you'd like a blower added, the DVD36FP71N is the equivalent blower-included variant. Millivolt ignition versions (DVD36FP30N and DVD36FP31N) and propane-compatible models (DVD36FP70P and DVD36FP71P) are also available — ask us about compatibility if you're working with an existing gas line or a propane setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20,000 BTU\/hr maximum output with 83% efficiency rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable heat range: 14,000–20,000 BTU\/hr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-clearance installation — no masonry chimney required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-vent system (4\" inner \/ 6 5\/8\" outer) for clean, sealed combustion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent pilot electronic ignition — no standing pilot flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery backup keeps the fireplace operational during power outages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContour tube-style burner for a realistic, layered flame appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-piece hand-painted ceramic fiber log set included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge heat-resistant tempered glass viewing window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual dimensions: 37\" W × 35 5\/8\" H × 16 3\/8\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFraming dimensions: 37 3\/8\" W × 35 3\/4\" H × 16 3\/8\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on 120V AC standard household power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlower-ready sibling model and propane variants available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDVD36FP70N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe 36-inch Direct-Vent Fireplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermittent Pilot (IP) Electronic Ignition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Btu Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 BTU\/HR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Btu Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14,000 BTU\/HR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Vent (4 x 6 5\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent Inner Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent Outer Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 5\/8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurner Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContour tube-style burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing 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