The Divine HL38VO 38" Outdoor Linear from Montigo
No vent pipe, no chase, no roof penetration. Run gas to it and the fire goes wherever the seating is. The Divine HL38VO is a 38" outdoor-only ventless gas fireplace with a contemporary linear burner and firestones: 34,000 BTU/hr on natural gas or propane, a 32 1/8" x 21 5/8" viewing area, minimum framing of 39 1/4" W x 42 1/2" H x 21 3/8" D, from $4,419, covered by Montigo's residential fireplace warranty. No flue, no vent pipe.
Choose it if the outdoor space is styled modern and a logset would fight it - a clean linear flame over firestones instead, built into a patio, outdoor-kitchen, or courtyard wall with zero venting to run. You need non-combustible facing and the outdoor siting rules covered (at least 2 open sides on a covered area, no recessing into the exterior wall).
It is not right if you want it indoors or in an enclosed space - ever (carbon monoxide hazard), if your covered patio has fewer than 2 open sides, if the surround will be combustible material, or if you cannot plan a drain path for water management.
Specifications
Minimum framing is 39 1/4" wide x 42 1/2" high x 21 3/8" deep, measured to the back wall. Clearances: 9" top, 5 1/2" header, 1" sides, 0" floor, 1" back, 12" to a mantel, 36" to the ceiling, and a shelf must sit at least 9" above the top. All facing must be non-combustible. Gas supply: natural gas at 5.5" w.c. minimum inlet or propane at 11" w.c. Standing-pilot models need no electricity; E models use 110 V Honeywell Hot Surface Ignition.
How the HL38VO compares to the other Divine outdoor models
Same size, traditional dress: the H38VO carries a six-log ceramic-fibre set at the same from-$4,419 price. Different sizes only come traditional: the 34" H34VO (26,000 BTU/hr, from $3,869) and the 42" H42VO (40,000 BTU/hr, from $5,199). Want the linear look in a two-sided outdoor divider? The contemporary see-through HL38SVO puts out 45,000 BTU/hr from $8,639.
Answers to common questions
Can I install it indoors or in a screened room?
No - it is for outdoor use only. Running it in an enclosed space is a carbon monoxide hazard. Even outdoors there are siting rules: at least 2 sides of a covered patio or deck must be open, the unit may not be recessed into the exterior wall, and all fireplace facing must be non-combustible (the facing can exceed 250°F). Where the unit penetrates the building envelope or snow accumulates, keep 12" of clearance to grade unless a listed exception applies.
What venting does it need?
None. This is an outdoor ventless fireplace, so venting does not apply. No flue, no vent pipe, no chimney. That is a large part of the installed-cost saving over a direct-vent unit.
Does it need electricity? What happens in a power outage?
The standing-pilot versions (HL38VON, HL38VOL) are millivolt - the Honeywell valve powers itself, so no electricity is needed at all. The E versions (HL38VONE, HL38VOLE) use Honeywell Hot Surface Ignition on 110 V; outdoor wiring must sit in a water-tight electrical box with GFI protection per local code.
What fire media comes with it - glass or stones?
Firestones - this is the linear-burner model, and the media option is firestones or optional cultured rocks. Whichever you use, the stones must not cover the burner ports.
How do I handle rain and winter?
Plan a drain system - drainage planning is required for both in-wall and standalone installs, and Montigo offers an optional drain pan (OD38123) for this model. In freezing climates Montigo recommends an insulated chase with a vapour barrier.
How close can a mantel or shelf be?
Keep a mantel at least 12" above the opening and any shelf at least 9" above the top of the unit; the ceiling needs 36". All facing material around the fireplace must be non-combustible - it can run past 250°F in operation.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: the burner with its supplied media, and the safety screen barrier (it must be installed).
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: nothing — this is a ventless outdoor fireplace, so there is no flue, vent pipe or chimney to buy.
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Optional: a drain pan, alternate media, and a remote.
Is it safe to buy a Montigo fireplace online? What about warranty?
Yes. The Torch Guys is 1 of only 3 authorized Montigo e-commerce dealers in the United States, so Montigo's residential fireplace warranty applies to your purchase, and we file warranty claims on your behalf if anything ever goes wrong. Want to talk it through first? Call (410) 324-6322.
