Empire Stove 26" Gateway 2300 Freestanding Wood Burning Stove
The Empire Stove Gateway 2300 (model number WB23FS) is an EPA-certified, non-catalytic freestanding wood stove with a 2.4 cu ft firebox, rated by Empire for 500 to 2,100 sq ft. It burns dry cordwood, with one lever to set the burn rate and an air wash system that sweeps hot air across the ceramic glass.
The stove is sold without a door or base: order one door overlay and one pedestal or leg kit to complete it. The ash pan comes with the pedestal or leg kit.
Key Features
- EPA certified; 2.3 g/h average particulate emissions
- Up to 75,000 Btu/h maximum heat output (dry cordwood)
- Heats 500 to 2,100 sq ft (Empire recommendation)
- Takes logs up to 20" long, loaded east-west
- One-lever air control and air wash glass
- 5/16" steel top, firebrick-lined firebox and high-heat ceramic baffle
- Approved for alcove and mobile home installation (see the manual)
- Optional blower, step top and fresh air kit
What to Order With It
Door overlay for the Gateway 2300 (one required):
Pedestal or leg kit for the Gateway 2300 (one required):
Optional – Step top, blower and fresh air:
Specifications
| Model numbers |
WB23FS |
| Type |
Freestanding wood stove, non-catalytic, dry cordwood |
| Recommended heating area |
500 to 2,100 sq ft |
| Firebox volume |
2.4 cu ft overall; 1.95 cu ft EPA loading volume |
| Maximum heat output |
75,000 Btu/h (dry cordwood) |
| Heat output range |
14,200 to 44,500 Btu/h |
| Average efficiency |
72% (HHV), dry cordwood |
| Particulate emissions |
2.3 g/h average (EPA / CSA B415.1-10) |
| Log length |
20" maximum, east-west; 16" recommended |
| Flue outlet |
6"; 6" connector pipe |
| Chimney |
6", UL 103 HT (2100 °F); 12 ft minimum height |
| Blower |
Optional (up to 130 CFM) |
| Door |
Single door, ceramic glass, cast iron frame |
| Safety listing |
UL 1482, UL 737 |
Installation Requirements
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Clearances: rear, side and corner clearances depend on the room layout and on whether the connector is single-wall or double-wall pipe. Follow the clearance tables in the installation manual; they can be reduced only with the approved heat shield or another method approved by the code authority.
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Floor protection: non-combustible floor protection (no R-value required) extending 16" in front of the door opening and 8" to the sides in the US, unless the floor is already non-combustible.
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Chimney: a 6" chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100 °F), at least 12 ft tall, installed per the installation manual and local codes.
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Mobile homes: approved for mobile (manufactured) homes with the fresh air intake kit, an insulated intake pipe, double-wall connector pipe and the other steps in the mobile home section of the manual.
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Bedrooms: the manual says do not install it in a sleeping room.
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Fire screen: Empire states that in the United States, and anywhere a particulate emission limit is enforced, this EPA-certified appliance may not be operated with the door open and a fire screen in place. Burn with the door closed.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes; check with your local building official for permits and inspection.
Options & Accessories
Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited lifetime warranty, from the warranty table in the installation manual (parts / labor):
- Combustion chamber (welds only) and cast iron door frame: lifetime / 5 years
- Ceramic glass, plating (manufacturing defect) and convector air-mate: lifetime parts
- Surrounds, heat shields, ash drawer, steel legs, pedestal, trims, C-Cast baffle, secondary air tubes, removable stainless steel combustion chamber, deflectors and supports: 7 years parts
- Handle assembly, glass retainers and air control mechanism: 5 years / 3 years
- Removable carbon steel combustion chamber components: 5 years parts
- Standard and optional blower, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring and electronics: 2 years / 1 year
- Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, ceramic fiber blankets, firebricks and other options: 1 year parts
- Parts replaced under the warranty: 90 days
The warranty is for the original retail purchaser and covers normal residential use. Proof of purchase, the model name and the serial number are needed for a claim. Full terms, including what is not covered, are in the warranty section of the installation manual.
