{"product_id":"empire-tahoe-42-direct-vent-luxury-fireplace","title":"Empire Tahoe 42\" Direct Vent Luxury Fireplace","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix more inches of firebox and a bigger throat: the DVX42 pushes the louvered Luxury format to 37,500 BTU and moves its exhaust through full 5\" x 8\" coaxial pipe. It is the version for the room you actually intend to heat with the fireplace - the vent upgrade exists because the burner earns it. Millivolt, intermittent-pilot and remote-valve control systems are all catalogued under this one listing; select yours above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropane owners take note of this size specifically: LP input runs 35,000 BTU maximum - only a whisper under the natural-gas figure - which makes the 42 the strongest propane fireplace in the Tahoe range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis fireplace is part of the Tahoe Luxury Direct-Vent family - use the size selector above to compare every size and control option.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e37,500 BTU max \/ 26,000 min:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural gas; propane delivers 35,000\/28,000 - near-parity at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5\" x 8\" venting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the large-bore coaxial system sized to this burner; plan the chase accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne listing, three valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e FP31L millivolt, FP71L IP and FP91L remote-control systems with per-valve certified conversion kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory barrier screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-door-frame-with-barrier-screen-accessory-for-tahoe-luxury-36-42-fireplace\"\u003eDVFQ42 matte black\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately - required for operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLouvered heat circulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the air inlet\/outlet louvers clear; the surround finishes non-combustible at the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput (Natural Gas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37,500 BTU max \/ 26,000 BTU min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput (Propane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35,000 BTU max \/ 28,000 BTU min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas or Liquid Propane (certified conversion kits per control system)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-Vent, 5\" x 8\" coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34-3\/4\" H x 43-3\/8\" W x 19-7\/8\" D (without standoffs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Opening (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-7\/8\" H x 43-3\/8\" W x 19-7\/8\" D (add 3-3\/4\" height for flush mantel base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClearance to Combustibles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\" back, sides, floor, top stand-off; 6\" top framing edge; 36\" to ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrier Screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDVFQ42TBL required, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI Z21.88 \/ CSA 2.33 (UL-listed Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited lifetime (combustion chamber, heat exchanger, glass); 3-yr parts; 1-yr accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-7\/8\" H x 43-3\/8\" W x 19-7\/8\" D rough opening (flush mantel bases add 3-3\/4\" to the framed height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor:\u003c\/strong\u003e on combustible floor coverings, set the unit on a full-width panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\" at back, sides, floor and top stand-off; 6\" at the top framing edge; 36\" to ceiling above the top front edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-Vent 5\" x 8\" coaxial — confirm chase width and termination location before drywall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrier screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-door-frame-with-barrier-screen-accessory-for-tahoe-luxury-36-42-fireplace\"\u003eDVFQ42 matte-black screen\u003c\/a\u003e is required and sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl\/Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e wireless on every valve — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-remote-control-accessory\"\u003eFRBC\u003c\/a\u003e remote, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-wireless-remote-wall-thermostat\"\u003eTRW\u003c\/a\u003e thermostat, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-on-off-wall-switch-accessory\"\u003eFWS-1\u003c\/a\u003e switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Millivolt \/ Propane","offer_id":50213119656175,"sku":"DVX42FP31LP","price":4459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Millivolt \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":50213119688943,"sku":"DVX42FP31LN","price":4459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ Propane","offer_id":50213119721711,"sku":"DVX42FP71LP","price":4609.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":50213119754479,"sku":"DVX42FP71LN","price":4609.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Function \/ Propane","offer_id":50213119787247,"sku":"DVX42FP91LP","price":4909.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Function \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":50213119820015,"sku":"DVX42FP91LN","price":4909.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5633\/8415\/files\/Empire_DVX42FP31LP-1_db8c1c30-5b41-4837-bd9b-ff15ddc10fe6.jpg?v=1784628685","url":"https:\/\/hearthdepot.com\/products\/empire-tahoe-42-direct-vent-luxury-fireplace","provider":"Hearth Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}