The Paragon DVCT40S from Montigo
One firebox, two rooms, and the same fire in both. The Paragon DVCT40S (DVCT40CSP95N) is a 40-inch see-through direct vent gas fireplace — one firebox, glass on both sides, rated up to 60,500 BTU on natural gas (55,000 on propane), the highest input in the Paragon line. Each side shows a 37-3/8" W x 31-1/2" H glass viewing area. Framing is 57-3/4" W x 59" H x 23-1/2" D. Price is $9,525 with Montigo's residential fireplace warranty, and two add-ons are mandatory: a liner kit and a log set must be purchased and installed before the unit can operate.
Choose the DVCT40S when the wall between two rooms is doing nothing but separating them. Put it between a living room and dining room, or frame it as a room divider — both are supported. The TruFlame burner system runs independently controlled front and rear burners in a large ember bed with a ceramic catalyst and an externally adjustable baffle, and both sides get the full flame view.
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 for a rear-vent plan (top-vent only, with a 24" minimum rise before the first elbow), for a single flat wall where a cheaper single-sided Paragon does the same job, for a combustible surround (only non-combustible material may cover the faces), or where there is no 120V power at the cavity.
Specifications
Frame a 57-3/4" W x 59" H x 23-1/2" D cavity — with the outdoor kit, 58" W x 62" H x 25-1/2" D and a metal-stud header. Clearances to combustibles: 0" at the floor, 3" at the sides, 24" above the top of the unit; keep the opening at least 35" below the ceiling and 9" from a sidewall. A mantel is allowed on a depth schedule — 2" deep at 14" above the opening, up to 12" deep at 24". Ignition is intermittent pilot (IPI) with a battery back-up pack; the multifunction remote, battery holder, wall switch, batteries, and ember chunk assembly ship in the box. Electrical service is 120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp. Gas pressure: natural gas 3.5" w.c. manifold (4.5" minimum supply); propane 10" w.c. manifold (10.8" minimum supply).
How the DVCT40S compares to the single-sided Paragons
The DVCT40S ($9,525) is the only two-sided Paragon and the strongest heater in the line at 60,500 BTU. If the fire only needs to face one room, the single-sided DVCT40 ($6,555) shares the 40-inch class for $2,970 less, the DVCT36 ($6,109) fits the smallest walls, and the DVCT50 ($8,955) puts the widest glass — 47-3/8" — on one face.
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 DVP40PS liner kit and the LS40STB log set — both must be installed before the unit can operate — and the vent pipe and termination.
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Optional: a variable-speed blower, the Forged Iron trim kit (frames) and inset panels, and andirons.
What venting does it use, and is it included?
No vent pipe is included. The DVCT40S uses 5" x 8" direct vent components, vents from the top only (no rear venting), and runs up to 40 ft vertically or 18 ft horizontally — with a 24" minimum vertical rise before the first elbow, double the single-sided requirement. Approved systems: Simpson DuraVent GS, Selkirk Direct-Temp, Security Secure Vent, Excel DV, and Metal-Fab Sure Seal (adapter required). We stock DuraVent, so we can quote the fireplace and the vent run together.
Can it work as a room divider?
Yes. Island and room-divider installations are supported: keep the horizontal vent run to 18 ft or less with at least 8 ft of vertical, and hold 6" between any perpendicular wall and the opening. Opening-to-sidewall clearance on this model is 9", and the opening must sit at least 35" below the ceiling.
What mantel clearance does it need?
On this model's schedule: a 2"-deep mantel can sit 14" above the opening, stepping up to 24" 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.
Can it be installed outdoors?
Ask our team first. A stainless outdoor kit (DFED409SS) is available, with its own framing and sealing requirements — framing depth grows to 25-1/2", height to 62", and the header must be metal studs — but it does not publish an outdoor-room certification statement. Call (410) 324-6322 and we'll confirm whether your covered-outdoor plan is supportable before you buy.
Will it light during a power outage?
Yes. The intermittent pilot (IPI) ignition has a battery back-up pack, and batteries are included, so the fire keeps working through an outage.
How do I order it for propane?
Choose the Propane option (+$97). It adds conversion kit 40636, the manufacturer's certified NG-to-LP kit for this exact model, and your installer performs the conversion during setup. On propane the maximum input is 55,000 BTU.
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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