The Paragon DVCT36 from Montigo
Not every room has a wall to give up. The Paragon DVCT36 (DVCT36CBP95N) is a 36-inch single-sided direct vent gas fireplace rated up to 40,000 BTU on natural gas or propane. Framing is 45-1/2" W x 53-1/2" H x 22-1/8" D — the shallowest cavity in the Paragon line — with a 31-3/4" x 28-3/8" glass viewing area. Price is $6,109, covered by Montigo's residential fireplace warranty. Budget for two mandatory add-ons: a liner kit and a log set must be purchased and installed before the unit can operate.
Choose the DVCT36 if you want a real hearth in a room that does not have wall to spare. It takes the least wall width and the least framing depth of the three single-sided sizes, and its TruFlame burner system runs independently controlled front and rear burners set into a large ember bed — shut the rear burner down and the natural-gas flame turns down to an 11,000 BTU front-only fire when you want the look without the full heat.
It is not right if you want a finished price out of the box — the mandatory liner kit and log set are sold separately, and vent pipe is not included. It is not right if you need to vent out the rear (the DVCT36 is top-vent only), if you plan a combustible surround (only non-combustible material may cover the face), or if there is no 120V power at the cavity — the unit requires a 120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp connection.
Specifications
Frame a 45-1/2" W x 53-1/2" H x 22-1/8" D cavity. Clearances to combustibles: 0" at the back and floor, 2" at the sides, and 36" above the top of the unit; keep the opening at least 35" below the ceiling and 6" from a sidewall. A mantel is allowed on a depth schedule — 2" deep at 12" above the opening, up to 12" deep at 22". Ignition is intermittent pilot (IPI) on the Proflame control with battery backup, and the Proflame multifunction remote, battery holder, wall switch, batteries, and barrier screen ship in the box along with two accent light assemblies. Electrical service is 120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp with a right-side entrance. Gas pressure: natural gas 3.5" w.c. manifold (4.5" minimum supply); propane 10" w.c. manifold (10.8" minimum supply).
How the DVCT36 compares to the other Paragons
The DVCT36 ($6,109) is the entry point to the line. The DVCT40 ($6,555) adds about 4 inches of glass width and steps up to 47,500 BTU, but needs a deeper 24" framing cavity. The DVCT50 ($8,955) is the flagship: 56,500 BTU behind a 47-3/8" x 36-9/16" glass panel. And if you want the fire visible from two rooms, the see-through DVCT40S runs $9,525.
Answers to common questions
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: the fireplace, the Proflame multifunction remote, a battery holder, a wall switch, batteries, the barrier screen, and two accent light assemblies.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: the DVP36 liner kit and the LS36 log set — both must be installed before the unit can operate — and the vent pipe and termination.
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Optional: the FBB21 variable-speed blower, the Forged Iron and Beveled trim kits (frames), Forged Iron inset panels, and andirons.
What venting does it use, and is it included?
No vent pipe is included. The DVCT36 uses 5" x 8" direct vent components, vents from the top only (it cannot be vented out the rear), and runs up to 40 ft vertically or 18 ft horizontally. Approved systems: Simpson DuraVent GS, American Metal Products, Selkirk Direct-Temp, Security Secure Vent, Excel DV, Empire's DVVK-5F flex kit, BDM, and Metal-Fab Sure Seal (adapter required). We stock DuraVent, so we can quote the fireplace and the vent run together.
What mantel clearance does it need?
On this model's schedule: a 2"-deep mantel can sit 12" above the opening, stepping up to 22" above the opening for a 12"-deep shelf. Any material covering the fireplace face must be non-combustible. Talk to our team before you frame the wall.
Will it light during a power outage?
Yes. The intermittent pilot (IPI) ignition has a battery backup, and the battery holder and batteries are included, so the fire and remote keep working through an outage. The optional blower needs household power and will not run.
Can it go in a bedroom or a manufactured home?
Yes to both. It is approved for bedrooms and bed-sitting rooms, and for aftermarket installation in a permanently located manufactured home or mobile home in the US, where local codes allow.
How do I order it for propane?
Choose the Propane option (+$97). It adds conversion kit 37506, the manufacturer's certified NG-to-LP kit for this exact model, and your installer performs the conversion during setup.
Is the warranty the same if I buy online?
Yes. The Torch Guys is 1 of only 3 authorized Montigo e-commerce dealers in the United States, so buying online here gets you the full Montigo residential fireplace warranty. If you ever need a claim, we file it on your behalf with the manufacturer — call (410) 324-6322 and we handle the paperwork.
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