Overview
Empire Hearth 48" Tahoe Deluxe Direct Vent Zero Clearance Traditional Fireplace DVD48FP
The Tahoe family of Deluxe fireplaces, available in 32″, 36″, 42″, and 48″ models, features a contour-style burner that produces a realistic, flickering flame. This burner is the perfect compliment to the hand-painted, multi-piece ceramic log set.
Choose from our liner and ignition options to truly personalize your Tahoe unit.
BTUs: Natural Gas: 20,000 BTU (Min) / 28,000 BTU (Max), Propane: 22,000 BTU (Min) / 28,000 BTU (Max)
Features
- Tempered Glass: 22 x 42 1/2
- Top or Rear Venting: 4 x 6 5/8 (Refer to manual for venting requirements)
- Framing 37 3/4 H x 49 3/8 W x 16 3/8 D (see manual before framing)
Includes:
- Log Set
Requires:
- Fireplace Barrier or Door Set and Frame with Barrier
Specifications
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Unit Type: Indoor
- Unit Size: 48"
- Viewing Area: 25 1/16" x 46"
- Style: Square - Traditional - Zero-Clearance
- Height without standoffs: 34-3/4 inches; minimum framing height 37-3/4 inches.
- Width: 49 inches; minimum framing width 49-3/8 inches.
- Depth: 16-3/8" - Framing: 16-3/8"
- Maximum input: 28,000 BTU/h, natural gas or propane. Millivolt minimum input: 20,000 BTU/h natural gas; 22,000 BTU/h propane.
- Venting Style: Direct Vent
- Vent Location: Top Vent
- Venting Size: 4" x 6 5/8"
Manufacturer brochure
Tahoe Direct-Vent Fireplaces brochure — Deluxe, Premium and Luxury (WMH-00641, March 2025)
Manufacturer documentation
Empire DVD32/36/42/48 installation instructions, 43115-3-1024. Use the exact fuel, ignition and revision on the appliance rating plate. See page 7 for ratings and barrier-screen selection, page 8 for approved vent systems, and page 14 for framing. Installation must follow manufacturer instructions and applicable codes.
Included installation materials
The manufacturer carton list includes the log set, rockwool, decorative rocks, hardware pack, accessory sheet, registration card, receptacle and junction-box cover. Intermittent-pilot models additionally list a power adapter and four AA batteries.
Required protective barrier
The manufacturer lists DVFB48TBL as the matte-black barrier screen for DVD48FP. A protective firescreen is required for operation and is sold separately. Verify the selected barrier or approved barrier-equipped finishing package before installation; optional trim does not remove this requirement.
Framing and finishing guidance
Minimum framing depth is 16-3/8 inches. The stated framing height includes the three-inch standoff clearance. A flush mantel base adds 3-3/4 inches to the height, and any supporting panel must also be accounted for. Keep all air inlet and outlet louvers unobstructed. Use only noncombustible facing over the black fireplace front and follow the manual’s mantel and termination-clearance diagrams.
