The Empire HMGW60 Gravity Heat Management System is designed for compatible Empire direct-vent fireplaces, with the Boulevard 60 DVLL60BP series as its primary manufacturer-specified application. Using natural convective airflow, the system redirects a portion of the heat produced by the fireplace through ducting behind the wall and releases it from a dedicated heat outlet, helping reduce wall temperatures above the fireplace.
The HMGW60 operates as a passive gravity heat management system, so no blower or electrical power is required for heat transfer. The kit includes a 60-inch heat-management plenum and 10 feet of 6-inch flex vent, along with the connection components and installation hardware required for the system.
Features
- Genuine Empire Gravity Heat Management System
- Primary application for Empire Boulevard 60 DVLL60BP direct-vent fireplaces
- Uses natural convective airflow to redirect fireplace heat
- Helps reduce wall temperatures above the fireplace
- Passive operation with no blower required
- No electrical power required for gravity heat transfer
- Includes a 60-inch heat-management plenum
- Includes 10 feet of 6-inch flexible venting
- Allows approved heat discharge directly above the fireplace or rearward through an alternate wall configuration when installed according to Empire instructions
Compatibility
Empire identifies the HMGW60 as the Gravity Heat Management model for DVLL60BP Boulevard 60 direct-vent fireplaces. Empire also notes that a wider HMGW model may be used with certain fireplace applications. Always verify the complete fireplace model and current Empire installation instructions before ordering or installation.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
- Model / SKU: HMGW60
- Product Type: Gravity Heat Management System
- Primary Fireplace Application: Boulevard 60 DVLL60BP Series
- Plenum Size: 60 Inches
- Flex Vent: 6-Inch Diameter × 10 Feet
- Heat Transfer Method: Natural Convective Airflow
- Blower Required: No
- UPC: 720968956606
Kit Contents
- 60-inch heat-management body / plenum assembly
- Trim frame assembly
- 10 feet of 6-inch flexible vent
- Two 6-inch dovetail connectors
- Two 6-inch collars
- Four gear clamps
- Two collar flanges
- Required installation hardware
Heat Management & Installation
The HMGW60 redirects a portion of the fireplace's heat through the installed duct system, reducing the amount of heat discharged directly from the fireplace and helping lower temperatures on the wall above the unit. Depending on the approved installation layout, the heat outlet can be positioned above the fireplace or configured to discharge rearward to another room.
When the HMGW system is properly installed, Empire provides reduced-clearance guidance for the wall area above the fireplace. The installation manual permits certain wall-mounted items above 16 inches from the fireplace opening and below the HMGW heat outlet. For televisions, always follow the television manufacturer's requirements regarding proximity to heat sources.
Installation must follow the fireplace and HMGW installation instructions, including framing, non-combustible materials, duct routing, clearances, and applicable local building codes. Depending on the installation layout and distance between the fireplace and heat outlet, additional approved flex venting may be required.
Downloads
- Empire HMGW Gravity Heat Management System Installation Instructions [Download]
The Empire HMGW60 Gravity Heat Management System is designed for compatible Empire direct-vent fireplaces, with the Boulevard 60 DVLL60BP series as its primary manufacturer-specified application. Using natural convective airflow, the system redirects a portion of the heat produced by the fireplace through ducting behind the wall and releases it from a dedicated heat outlet, helping reduce wall temperatures above the fireplace.
The HMGW60 operates as a passive gravity heat management system, so no blower or electrical power is required for heat transfer. The kit includes a 60-inch heat-management plenum and 10 feet of 6-inch flex vent, along with the connection components and installation hardware required for the system.
Features
- Genuine Empire Gravity Heat Management System
- Primary application for Empire Boulevard 60 DVLL60BP direct-vent fireplaces
- Uses natural convective airflow to redirect fireplace heat
- Helps reduce wall temperatures above the fireplace
- Passive operation with no blower required
- No electrical power required for gravity heat transfer
- Includes a 60-inch heat-management plenum
- Includes 10 feet of 6-inch flexible venting
- Allows approved heat discharge directly above the fireplace or rearward through an alternate wall configuration when installed according to Empire instructions
Compatibility
Empire identifies the HMGW60 as the Gravity Heat Management model for DVLL60BP Boulevard 60 direct-vent fireplaces. Empire also notes that a wider HMGW model may be used with certain fireplace applications. Always verify the complete fireplace model and current Empire installation instructions before ordering or installation.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
- Model / SKU: HMGW60
- Product Type: Gravity Heat Management System
- Primary Fireplace Application: Boulevard 60 DVLL60BP Series
- Plenum Size: 60 Inches
- Flex Vent: 6-Inch Diameter × 10 Feet
- Heat Transfer Method: Natural Convective Airflow
- Blower Required: No
- UPC: 720968956606
Kit Contents
- 60-inch heat-management body / plenum assembly
- Trim frame assembly
- 10 feet of 6-inch flexible vent
- Two 6-inch dovetail connectors
- Two 6-inch collars
- Four gear clamps
- Two collar flanges
- Required installation hardware
Heat Management & Installation
The HMGW60 redirects a portion of the fireplace's heat through the installed duct system, reducing the amount of heat discharged directly from the fireplace and helping lower temperatures on the wall above the unit. Depending on the approved installation layout, the heat outlet can be positioned above the fireplace or configured to discharge rearward to another room.
When the HMGW system is properly installed, Empire provides reduced-clearance guidance for the wall area above the fireplace. The installation manual permits certain wall-mounted items above 16 inches from the fireplace opening and below the HMGW heat outlet. For televisions, always follow the television manufacturer's requirements regarding proximity to heat sources.
Installation must follow the fireplace and HMGW installation instructions, including framing, non-combustible materials, duct routing, clearances, and applicable local building codes. Depending on the installation layout and distance between the fireplace and heat outlet, additional approved flex venting may be required.
Downloads
- Empire HMGW Gravity Heat Management System Installation Instructions [Download]
