{"product_id":"empire-48-tahoe-premium-direct-vent-gas-fireplace-with-log-set","title":"Empire Tahoe Premium 48\" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace | DVP48FP","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Tahoe Premium 48″ Direct Vent Gas Fireplace (DVP48FP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTahoe Premium 48\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest fireplace in Empire's Tahoe Premium line — a direct-vent gas firebox producing up to \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BTUs\u003c\/strong\u003e, built around a \u003cstrong\u003e22″ × 42½″ tempered glass viewing area\u003c\/strong\u003e and a Slope Glaze burner that creates a tall, layered flame across the four-piece log set. The Premium's extra firebox depth gives the logs room to stack, which is what separates its flame picture from the shallower Deluxe models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect venting means it draws combustion air from outside and exhausts outside through a sealed \u003cstrong\u003e5″ × 8″ pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, so no chimney is required and room air stays undisturbed. The vent can run from the \u003cstrong\u003etop or the rear\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving real flexibility on interior walls. Choose your control system at checkout: standing-pilot \u003cstrong\u003eMillivolt\u003c\/strong\u003e with an on\/off switch, \u003cstrong\u003eIntermittent Pilot (IPI)\u003c\/strong\u003e with electronic ignition, or the \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Function\u003c\/strong\u003e package that adds a variable remote controlling both flame height and blower speed. Blower-equipped versions of the Millivolt and IPI models are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 30,000 BTUs\u003c\/strong\u003e of heat output, turning down to around 20,500 BTUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 22″ × 42½″ tempered glass\u003c\/strong\u003e viewing area for an unobstructed view of the fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlope Glaze burner\u003c\/strong\u003e with four-piece log set for a tall, layered flame presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop or rear venting\u003c\/strong\u003e (5″ × 8″) — no chimney required, flexible placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree control systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — Millivolt, Intermittent Pilot, or Multi-Function with variable remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural gas or propane\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected at time of order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional auto blower\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved heat circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, CSA certified and UL listed to ANSI Z21.88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:45%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDVP48FP (Empire Tahoe Premium 48)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Vent Gas Fireplace, single face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Heat Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30,000 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Heat Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 20,500 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempered Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22″ × 42½″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop or rear, 5″ × 8″ (see manual for venting requirements)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37¾″ H × 49⅜″ W × 19⅞″ D (see manual before framing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 49″ W × 19⅞″ D × 37⅝″ H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 153–159 lbs depending on configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillivolt \/ Intermittent Pilot \/ Multi-Function with variable remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas or Propane (conversion kits available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCSA Certified, UL Listed, ANSI Z21.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoor Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouvers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArch, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect vent firebox with Slope Glaze burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-piece log set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempered glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold Separately — a front is required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire requires a fireplace barrier on this model. You'll choose either a \u003cstrong\u003ebarrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a \u003cstrong\u003edoor frame with barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e plus a door set. Outer steel frames, bottom trim, arch louvers, and brick or porcelain liners are optional finishing pieces. Venting components, flex gas line, embers, remotes, and wall thermostats are also sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire provides a \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime parts warranty on the combustion chamber and heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e, with five years of limited labor coverage. All other components carry a \u003cstrong\u003elimited five-year parts and labor warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remote controls, thermostats, lights, accessories, and replacement parts carry a \u003cstrong\u003elimited one-year parts warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Coverage applies to the original purchaser, is not transferable, and requires installation by a qualified technician with operation per the owner's manual. Keep your proof of purchase to establish the warranty period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius:10px; padding:20px 22px; margin:24px 0; background:#fafafa; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; margin:0 0 10px; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs the Tahoe Premium 48 right for your space?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eThis is the widest firebox in the Tahoe Premium range, with a 22″ × 42½″ glass opening and up to 30,000 BTUs — enough to anchor and heat a large room. It needs a framed opening of roughly 37¾″ H × 49⅜″ W × 19⅞″ D, so confirm your framing before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eBuy the Tahoe Premium 48 if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px; padding-left:20px; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou have a large wall and want the widest viewing area in the Premium line\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want the highest heat output in the range at 30,000 BTUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou need chimney-free installation with top or rear venting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eConsider another model if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px; padding-left:20px; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour framing is narrower — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-42-madison-premium-direct-vent-gas-fireplace-with-log-set\" style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a5c8a; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTahoe Premium 42″\u003c\/a\u003e needs about 43⅜″ of width and produces up to 28,000 BTUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want more door and louver styles — the 42″ offers rectangle, mission, and arch fronts, while this model uses rectangle doors and arch louvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou prefer a shallower firebox — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-48-madison-deluxe-direct-vent-gas-fireplace-with-log-set\" style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a5c8a; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTahoe Deluxe 48″\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want a frameless look with the barrier built in — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-42-madison-clean-face-premium-direct-vent-gas-fireplace-with-barrier\" style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a5c8a; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTahoe Clean-Face Premium\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0; font-size:0.92rem; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eNot sure which front, liner, or control system you need? \u003ca href=\"tel:+17867619155\" style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a5c8a; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCall a specialist at (786) 761-9155\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll spec the complete package before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 8px; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; margin:0 0 12px; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow much heat does it produce?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eUp to 30,000 BTU\/hr at maximum, turning down to roughly 20,500 BTU\/hr — the highest output in the Tahoe Premium range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDo I need anything else to complete the installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eYes. Empire requires a fireplace barrier on this model, so you'll need either a barrier or a door frame with barrier plus doors — these are not included with the firebox. Venting components are also ordered separately based on your run. Call us and we'll build the full parts list for your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat size opening do I need to frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eApproximately 37¾″ high × 49⅜″ wide × 19⅞″ deep. Always check the installation manual before framing, since clearances and venting requirements affect the final opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDoes it need a chimney?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eNo. It's a direct vent appliance using sealed 5″ × 8″ venting that can exit through the top or the rear, drawing combustion air from outside and exhausting outside. That keeps room air sealed off from the firebox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the control options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eMillivolt uses a standing pilot with an on\/off switch and needs no household power to run. Intermittent Pilot (IPI) uses electronic ignition so there's no continuously burning pilot. Multi-Function adds a variable remote that controls both flame height and blower speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eEmpire covers the combustion chamber and heat exchanger with a limited lifetime parts warranty plus five years of labor, other components for five years parts and labor, and remotes, thermostats and accessories for one year. Installation must be by a qualified technician, and coverage applies to the original purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0; line-height:1.55; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFree and fully insured by freight carrier, with tracking and a scheduled delivery appointment. Installation should be carried out by a qualified gas appliance installer in line with local codes. 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