A Direct-Vent system uses two vent pipes. One draws air in from outdoors to support combustion. The other exhausts the by-products of combustion to the outside. The two vent pipes may be concentric (exhaust pipe within a larger diameter intake pipe) or co-linear (separate pipes of about the same size).
Combustion takes place inside a sealed chamber – with a glass front in the case of a fireplace. Room air circulates around the combustion chamber, often assisted by a blower, to heat the room.
A DV system is often installed along an outside wall to simplify the vent run, but can also be installed elsewhere in the home and vented through the roof.
Advantages:
- Good efficiency – 60 to 80%
- Good heat output with thermal transfer through the glass and air circulation
- Separates room air from combustion air
- May be used as primary heat source
- Can operate with a remote or thermostat
- Most systems can provide life-saving heat during a winter power outage
The Rushmore
With its massive log set, deep ember bed, dual burner and huge ceramic glass front, the Rushmore is one great-looking fireplace, but what you can’t see makes this fireplace even more impressive.
Empire’s TruFlame Technology ensures maximum flames and ember glow with minimum emissions.
The system starts with independently controlled front and rear burners set in a large ember bed.
The burners create a tall lively fire that dances and curls around the hand-painted ceramic fiber logs – generating a continuous tableau of flame shapes and light patterns.
Rushmore 40 See-Through
Rushmore’s product line up is growing! Combining a see-through unit with Tru-Flame technology allows the most realistic flame to be enjoyed in two rooms of any home.
The Rushmore 40 See-Through features a dual burner that creates a lively fire, InvisiMesh that provides a crystal clear 40-inch viewing area, and an optional stainless steel outdoor kit that can add comfort to any outdoor seating area.
FEATURES
- Up to 60,500 BTUs
- Ceramic Glass: 31 1/2 H x 37 3/8 W
*This model requires the purchase of the interior liner and log set (not included) ; sold separately.
*This model can also be used as an indoor / outdoor fireplace with the purchase of a stainless steel trim kit. Please Check Options & Accessories section for more details.
Includes:
- Fine Mesh Barrier
- Non-Combustible Board
- Multi-Function remote to control
- Front and rear burner 6-step variable flame height
- Independent Rear burner on/off (70% turn down)
- Accent lighting on/off with 6-step dimming
- TruFlame Technology
- Catalyst allows large flame
- extensive ember bed and clean burn
Requires:
- Liner
- Log Set
Specifications
- Actual Dimensions: 47 1/2" H x 57 1/4" W x 24 3/16" D
- Framing Dimensions: 59" H x 57 3/4" W x 23 1/2" D
- Fuel Type: Natual Gas / Propane
- Vent Type: Direct Vent
- Ignition Type: Electronic Ignition with Multi-Function Remote
- Installation Type: Zero Clearance
- Style: See-Through
- Vent Inner Diameter: 5 Inches
- Vent Outer Diameter: 8 Inches
- Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max/Min (Propane): 55,000/26,000
- Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max/Min (Natural Gas): 60,500/16,500
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
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Traditional Charred Log Set
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Black Andirons
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Conversion Kit
- Propane to Natural Gas
- Natural Gas to Propane
- Specifically designed for 40" Empire Rushmore see-through fireplace
- Comes with everything you need to complete the gas conversion process
Liners
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Old World Stone
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Fire Cracked Brick
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White Herringbone Brick
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Black Porcelain
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Decorative Front and Insets
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Forged Iron Frame
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Forged Iron Inset (Arch)
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Forged Iron Inset (Rectangle)
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Beveled and Exterior Frame
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Beveled Frame
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Stainless Steel Frame for Exterior Installation
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Heat Management Options
Heat Management Kit
- Gravity heat management
- Part of the heat management system
- (Includes 36" Plenum and 10' Flex)
External Forced Air Heat Management
- External forced air kit
- Part of the heat management system
- Requires the Empire Flex Vent Kit for Forced Air Kit
Flex Vent Kit for Forced Air Kit
- Flex Vent Kit (25' Flex and Clamps)
- Part of the heat management system
- This flex vent kit is required for forced air kit
A Direct-Vent system uses two vent pipes. One draws air in from outdoors to support combustion. The other exhausts the by-products of combustion to the outside. The two vent pipes may be concentric (exhaust pipe within a larger diameter intake pipe) or co-linear (separate pipes of about the same size).
Combustion takes place inside a sealed chamber – with a glass front in the case of a fireplace. Room air circulates around the combustion chamber, often assisted by a blower, to heat the room.
A DV system is often installed along an outside wall to simplify the vent run, but can also be installed elsewhere in the home and vented through the roof.
Advantages:
- Good efficiency – 60 to 80%
- Good heat output with thermal transfer through the glass and air circulation
- Separates room air from combustion air
- May be used as primary heat source
- Can operate with a remote or thermostat
- Most systems can provide life-saving heat during a winter power outage
The Rushmore
With its massive log set, deep ember bed, dual burner and huge ceramic glass front, the Rushmore is one great-looking fireplace, but what you can’t see makes this fireplace even more impressive.
Empire’s TruFlame Technology ensures maximum flames and ember glow with minimum emissions.
The system starts with independently controlled front and rear burners set in a large ember bed.
The burners create a tall lively fire that dances and curls around the hand-painted ceramic fiber logs – generating a continuous tableau of flame shapes and light patterns.
Rushmore 40 See-Through
Rushmore’s product line up is growing! Combining a see-through unit with Tru-Flame technology allows the most realistic flame to be enjoyed in two rooms of any home.
The Rushmore 40 See-Through features a dual burner that creates a lively fire, InvisiMesh that provides a crystal clear 40-inch viewing area, and an optional stainless steel outdoor kit that can add comfort to any outdoor seating area.
FEATURES
- Up to 60,500 BTUs
- Ceramic Glass: 31 1/2 H x 37 3/8 W
*This model requires the purchase of the interior liner and log set (not included) ; sold separately.
*This model can also be used as an indoor / outdoor fireplace with the purchase of a stainless steel trim kit. Please Check Options & Accessories section for more details.
Includes:
- Fine Mesh Barrier
- Non-Combustible Board
- Multi-Function remote to control
- Front and rear burner 6-step variable flame height
- Independent Rear burner on/off (70% turn down)
- Accent lighting on/off with 6-step dimming
- TruFlame Technology
- Catalyst allows large flame
- extensive ember bed and clean burn
Requires:
- Liner
- Log Set
Specifications
- Actual Dimensions: 47 1/2" H x 57 1/4" W x 24 3/16" D
- Framing Dimensions: 59" H x 57 3/4" W x 23 1/2" D
- Fuel Type: Natual Gas / Propane
- Vent Type: Direct Vent
- Ignition Type: Electronic Ignition with Multi-Function Remote
- Installation Type: Zero Clearance
- Style: See-Through
- Vent Inner Diameter: 5 Inches
- Vent Outer Diameter: 8 Inches
- Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max/Min (Propane): 55,000/26,000
- Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max/Min (Natural Gas): 60,500/16,500
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
![]() |
Traditional Charred Log Set
|
|
Black Andirons
|
Conversion Kit
- Propane to Natural Gas
- Natural Gas to Propane
- Specifically designed for 40" Empire Rushmore see-through fireplace
- Comes with everything you need to complete the gas conversion process
Liners
![]() |
Old World Stone
|
![]() |
Fire Cracked Brick
|
![]() |
White Herringbone Brick
|
![]() |
Black Porcelain
|
Decorative Front and Insets
|
Forged Iron Frame
|
![]() |
Forged Iron Inset (Arch)
|
![]() |
Forged Iron Inset (Rectangle)
|
Beveled and Exterior Frame
|
Beveled Frame
|
![]() |
Stainless Steel Frame for Exterior Installation
|
Heat Management Options
Heat Management Kit
- Gravity heat management
- Part of the heat management system
- (Includes 36" Plenum and 10' Flex)
External Forced Air Heat Management
- External forced air kit
- Part of the heat management system
- Requires the Empire Flex Vent Kit for Forced Air Kit
Flex Vent Kit for Forced Air Kit
- Flex Vent Kit (25' Flex and Clamps)
- Part of the heat management system
- This flex vent kit is required for forced air kit