Empire 22" Small Spirit Cast Iron Vent Free Gas Stove (10,000 BTU)
A Vent-Free system uses room air for combustion and delivers 99.9% of the available heat energy directly to the room. Vent-Free systems have an unmatched safety record, thanks in part to their clean-burning technology and their Oxygen Depletion Sensor, which instantly shuts off the valve if oxygen in the room drops to and unsafe level. Because no venting is required, Vent-Free systems offer more installation options.
Vent-Free systems are limited to 40,000 Btu and must be operated as supplemental heating sources in conjunction with a central furnace that circulates air.
Advantages:
- Unmatched efficiency – 99.9%
- Offers the most installation versatility
- Usually less expensive to buy and to install
- Can operate with a remote or thermostat
- Most systems can provide life-saving heat during a winter power outage
Empire Cast Iron Stoves
Vent-free Spirit Stoves come standard with Empire’s Contour burner system. The Contour Burner features precision-port technology to produce vibrant flames. Topped off with the hand-painted ceramic fiber log set and glowing embers, the effect is as realistic as a gas-fired stove gets – guaranteed to keep you and your guests mesmerized for hours.
Vent-free technology eliminates the need for venting, which greatly simplifies installation.
Choose from three sizes (10,000 BTU/20,000 BTU and 25,000 BTU) and three colors – porcelain black, porcelain mahogany, and matte black.
A special 10,000-Btu model is ideal for bedroom applications – where allowed by code.
Spirit Stoves are available in two types of ignition.
i) Millivolt (MV)
Empire Cast Iron Stoves are available in two types of ignition – Millivolt (MV) and Intermittent Pilot (IP). The Millivolt system lights a standing pilot with a pushbutton piezo ignitor. Once the standing pilot is lit, the MV system operates with an on/off switch concealed on the back of the stove or with one of Empire’s optional remote control systems.
ii) Intermittent Pilot (IP)
IP systems eliminate the standing pilot for even greater energy savings. Pressing the on/off switch ignites the pilot, which then ignites the main burner. IP systems can also operate with an optional remote control system.
*Please Note: Pictured with optional cast iron shelf kit.
Features
- Up to 10,000 BTUs
- Richly detailed casting
- Decorative cast iron doors (non-operable)
- Available in three finishes: porcelain black, porcelain mahogany, and matte black
- Optional side shelf sets available
- Optional floor pads available
- Traditional cast iron stove look
- Your choice of finish and fuel type
- Compact design with big heat output
Available Models
- 22" Vent Free Gas Stove 10,000 BTUs
- 22" Vent Free Gas Stove 20,000 BTUs
- 28" Vent Free Gas Stove 25,000 BTUs
Includes
What to Order With It
No accessories are required for this stove. Everything below is optional.
Optional – Shelf kit (includes left and right; match your stove finish):
Optional – Remotes and wall controls:
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Remote, Battery Receiver/Remote, On/Off (FRBC)
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Remote, Battery Receiver/Remote, Thermostat (FRBTC2)
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Remote, Electric Receiver/Battery Remote, On/Off (FREC)
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Remote, Battery Receiver/Remote, TouchScreen, Programmable (FRBTPS)
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Wall Switch, On/Off (FWS1)
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Wall Thermostat, Reed Switch (TMV)
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Wall Thermostat, Wireless (TRW)
Optional – Accessories:
Specifications
| Model |
VFD10CC |
| Dimensions |
24 1/8" (H) x 21 1/2" (W) x 15 3/8" (D) |
| Dimensions with Shelves |
24 1/8" (H) x 33 3/4" (W) x 15 3/8" (D) |
| Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum |
10,000 |
| Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Minimum |
10,000 |
| Gas Inlet |
3/8" (9.5 mm) |
| Air Shutter Setting (Natural) |
1/16" |
| Air Shutter Setting (Propane) |
1/4" |
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Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: Ceiling (top of appliance) 36", rear wall 2", side wall 6", heater corners (45° angle) to wall 4", floor 0"
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Floor protection: Install on a flat, solid, continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal, concrete). The manual allows that surface to be covered with carpeting, vinyl, wood flooring or other combustible material.
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Venting: Vent-free. No chimney, flue or vent pipe is required.
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Minimum room size: The room must have at least 50 cubic feet of volume per 1,000 Btu/hr of input (the manual's "unconfined space" rule). At this model's 10,000 Btu/hr input that is at least 500 cubic feet.
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Bedrooms and bathrooms: The manual prohibits an unvented room heater rated over 10,000 Btu/hr in a bedroom or bathroom, and over 6,000 Btu/hr in a bathroom. At 10,000 Btu/hr this model is within the bedroom limit (subject to the room-size rule and local codes) but may not be installed in a bathroom. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, unvented propane or natural gas-fired space heaters are prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Supplemental heat: The manual states that unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house).
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Gas input (BTU/hr): 10,000 max / 10,000 min on natural gas or propane
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Local codes: The manual says to always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances that apply to the installation of an unvented room heater.
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Installation: Must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
WARRANTY
- All vent-free parts carry a five-year limited warranty with a five-year limited labor warranty.
- All remote controls carry a one-year limited warranty.
