The Paragon DVCT50 from Montigo
This is the one you buy when the room is the whole point. The Paragon DVCT50 (DVCT50CBP95N) is the largest single-sided Paragon: a 50-inch direct vent gas fireplace rated up to 56,500 BTU on natural gas (55,000 on propane), with a 47-3/8" W x 36-9/16" H glass viewing area. Framing is 58-1/2" W x 58-1/2" H x 24" D. Price is $8,955 with Montigo's residential fireplace warranty — plus two mandatory add-ons: a liner kit and a log set must be purchased and installed before the unit can operate.
Choose the DVCT50 if the room can carry it. Nearly four feet of flame width is the most glass and the most heat in the Paragon line, and its TruFlame burner system runs independently controlled front and rear burners set into a large ember bed; shut the rear burner off and the natural-gas fire turns down to 16,500 BTU front-only when the room is already warm.
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 wall that can't take a 58-1/2" x 58-1/2" x 24" cavity, for anyone who needs rear venting (top-vent only), for a combustible surround (only non-combustible material may cover the face), or where there is no 120V power at the cavity.
Specifications
Frame a 58-1/2" W x 58-1/2" H x 24" 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. 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 DVCT50 compares to the other Paragons
The DVCT50 ($8,955) is the flagship. The DVCT40 ($6,555) saves $2,400 if 47,500 BTU and a 36" glass width are enough, and the DVCT36 ($6,109) fits the tightest walls with the shallowest 22-1/8" cavity. For a two-room installation, the see-through DVCT40S is $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 DVP50 liner kit and the LS50TINF 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 DVCT50 uses 5" x 8" direct vent components, vents from the top only, and runs up to 40 ft vertically or 18 ft horizontally. Approved systems for this model: Simpson DuraVent GS, American Metal Products, 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.
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. With 56,500 BTU behind the glass, talk to our team before you commit anything to this wall.
Will it light during a power outage?
Yes. The DVCT50 runs the same intermittent pilot (IPI) Proflame control with battery backup as the rest of the Paragon line, so ignition keeps 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 38226, 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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