Empire 15 Degree Elbow Kit 14 Inch Diameter (Includes 2)
The Empire 15 degree elbow kit (model number WB14V15EK) is part of Empire's 14 inch chimney system for the Blackburn 54 wood firebox built with the 14 inch chimney (model WB54FB0F). Empire's price list marks the 14 inch parts as the venting for the Blackburn 54 before its summer 2026 change; the current Blackburn 54 (WB5412FB0F) uses the 12 inch parts.
The kit has two elbows, one for the offset and one for the return, to move the chimney around an obstruction. Offsets and returns may not exceed 30 degrees.
Fits
- Empire Blackburn 54 wood firebox, earlier model WB54FB0F built for the 14 inch chimney
Current 12 Inch System
Specifications
| Model numbers |
WB14V15EK |
| Part |
15 degree elbow kit |
| Chimney diameter |
14 inch |
| Height |
14 1/2 inches (installation manual component table) |
| Quantity |
Kit of 2 elbows (one offset and one return) |
| Fits |
Blackburn 54 with 14 inch chimney (WB54FB0F) |
Installation Notes
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Angle: offsets and returns may not exceed 30 degrees, and no more than two pairs of offsets and returns may be used.
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Fastening: secure offsets to the chimney sections with screws no longer than 1/2 inch (outer pipe only), and secure returns with hanger straps to studs or joists.
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Run between elbows: up to 20 ft of chimney between an offset and its return, with no more than 6 ft unsupported. The manual has offset tables for choosing the sections between the elbows.
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Clearance: keep a 2 inch air space between the chimney and insulation or other combustible materials along its whole run.
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Warranty
Empire's wood firebox manuals give venting parts a limited 10-year parts warranty against defects in workmanship or material, for the original purchaser. Travel, diagnostic, freight, removal and reinstallation costs are not covered. Full terms are in the warranty section of the installation manual.
