Description
The Empire Tahoe Clean Face Premium 42" Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace combines expansive fire viewing, efficient heating, and elegant clean-face styling to create a stunning focal point for any room. Designed to serve as a primary or supplemental heat source, this direct vent fireplace delivers up to 28,500 BTUs with natural gas or 26,500 BTUs with propane while maintaining efficiency ratings between 60 and 80 percent. Its sealed combustion system separates room air from combustion air, ensuring safe, clean, and energy-efficient operation throughout the seasons.
The Premium Clean Face Traditional Tahoe features a large tempered glass viewing window that provides an uninterrupted view of vibrant flames without the appearance of traditional louvers. A specially engineered burner produces a rich, natural flame pattern that pairs beautifully with Empire's required ceramic fiber log set, sold separately. Each ceramic fiber log is individually hand painted with realistic bark textures, knots, and charred details, creating the authentic appearance of a traditional wood-burning fireplace with exceptional visual depth.
Designed for zero-clearance installation, the Tahoe Clean Face Premium integrates seamlessly into finished walls, allowing for a refined built-in appearance that complements both modern and traditional interiors. Available with either Millivolt or Intermittent Pilot ignition, the fireplace supports optional remote or thermostat controls for convenient operation. Many configurations can continue providing dependable heat during winter power outages. Combining realistic flames, premium clean-face styling, dependable performance, and Empire's renowned craftsmanship, the Tahoe Clean Face Premium 42" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace delivers lasting warmth and timeless elegance.
Included
- Tahoe Clean Face Fireplace
- Tempered Glass
- Barrier Screen
Required Accessories
- Log Set
Optional Accessories
- Liners
- Blower
- Ember Kit
- Lighting Kit
- Flex Gas Line
- Platinum Embers
- Control Options
Features
- Available in 32", 36" and 42".
- Good efficiency – 60 to 80%
- May be used as primary heat source
- Separates room air from combustion air
- Can operate with a remote or thermostat
- Most systems can provide life-saving heat during a winter power outage
- Good heat output with thermal transfer through the glass and air circulation
- The Premium Clean-Face Traditional Tahoe includes a tempered glass view window and a unique burner that delivers a rich flame pattern
- The ceramic fiber log set is required (but sold separately)
- Each log is hand painted for stunning realism with detailed bark, knots, and charring
- Clean-Face Premium models are available in Millivolt and Intermittent Pilot
Specifications
| Model | DVCP42 |
| Input BTU/Hr Maximum |
28,500 - Natural Gas 26,500 - Propane |
| Input BTU/Hr Minimum |
21,000 - Natural Gas 22,000 - Propane |
| KWH (Maximum) |
8.35 - Natural Gas 7.77 - Propane |
| KWH (Minimum) |
6.15 - Natural Gas 6.45 - Propane |
| Type of Gas |
Natural Gas Propane |
| Ignition |
Millivolt Intermittent Pilot |
| Vent Type | Direct Vent |
| Venting | 4 x 6 5/8 |
| Installation | Zero Clearance |
| Gas Inlet Shut-Off Valve (Pipe) | 1/2" NPT |
Dimensions
| Tempered Glass Width | 37" |
| Tempered Glass Height | 27" |
| Framing Width | 44" |
| Framing Height | 49" |
| Framing Depth | 18" |
Warranty
- 10-year limited warranty on combustion chamber, limited lifetime on glass
- All other parts carry a three-year limited warranty
- All remote controls carry a one-year limited warranty
About The Manufacturer
Founded in 1932, Empire Comfort Systems is a trusted American manufacturer of high-quality heating products known for their reliability, efficiency, and innovation. Family-owned and proudly made in the USA, Empire produces a wide range of fireplaces, gas log sets, room heaters, wall furnaces, and zone heating solutions designed to deliver dependable comfort and long-term value. Renowned for pioneering safety features such as Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) technology and for developing highly efficient heating systems, Empire continues to be a leading choice for homeowners seeking durable, energy-efficient, and easy-to-operate heating products.