{"product_id":"empire-24-vent-free-loft-multi-sided-burner","title":"Empire 24\" Vent-Free Loft Multi-Sided Burner","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEmpire Loft 24\" Vent-Free Multi-Sided Burner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Empire Loft 24\" multi-sided burner (model numbers VFRU24N and VFRU24P with millivolt control, VFIU24N and VFIU24P with intermittent pilot) is a contemporary vent-free gas burner made for peninsula and see-through fireboxes. It is rated 36,000 Btu\/hr on natural gas or propane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe millivolt model has an on\/off switch and runs without house power; the intermittent pilot model comes with a thermostat remote that also varies the flame. A decorative top and crushed glass are optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36,000 Btu\/hr input on natural gas or propane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for peninsula and see-through fireboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillivolt (VFRU) with on\/off switch, or intermittent pilot (VFIU) with thermostat remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional polished black or brushed stainless multi-sided decorative top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen depletion sensor shuts it off if fresh air runs low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVent-free, or vented (millivolt model) with the damper clamped open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Order With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burner ships with anchor screws and a damper clamp. The intermittent pilot model adds the thermostat remote and the four-AA battery pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional – Decorative top:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-top-for-loft-vent-free-burners?variant=47254746038563\"\u003eDecorative Top, 24\" Multi-Sided, Polished Black\u003c\/a\u003e (DTU24PB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-top-for-loft-vent-free-burners?variant=47254746104099\"\u003eDecorative Top, 24\" Multi-Sided, Brushed Stainless\u003c\/a\u003e (DTU24SS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional – Crushed glass and other media (price book; keep media out of the flame):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-crushed-glass-linear-fire-pit-decorative-media-1-sq-ft?variant=47254744269091\"\u003eCrushed Glass, Clear Frost, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DG1CLF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-crushed-glass-linear-fire-pit-decorative-media-1-sq-ft?variant=47254744301859\"\u003eCrushed Glass, Black Polished, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DG1BKP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-crushed-glass-linear-fire-pit-decorative-media-1-sq-ft?variant=47254744334627\"\u003eCrushed Glass, Blue Clear, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DG1BUC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-crushed-glass-linear-fire-pit-decorative-media-1-sq-ft?variant=47254744203555\"\u003eCrushed Glass, Copper Reflective, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DG1BCR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-crushed-glass-linear-fire-pit-decorative-media-1-sq-ft?variant=47254744170787\"\u003eCrushed Glass, Bronze Reflective, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DG1BZR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-glass-media-for-fireplaces-and-fire-pits?variant=46333032694051\"\u003eGlass Droplets, 1\/2\", Glacier Ice, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DG1GC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-rocks-accessory-for-fireplaces?variant=47254727852323\"\u003eDecorative Rocks Assortment, about 1 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DR1FMA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-decorative-rocks-accessory-for-fireplaces?variant=47254727885091\"\u003eDecorative Pebble Assortment, about 1\/2 sq ft\u003c\/a\u003e (DRFPA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional – Remote, wall switch and thermostats (millivolt VFRU24):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-frbc-battery-operated-on-off-remote-control?variant=53654040510755\"\u003eRemote, Battery Receiver\/Remote, On\/Off\u003c\/a\u003e (FRBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-frbtc2-frbtps-battery-operated-remote-control-accessory?variant=47254721790243\"\u003eRemote, Battery Receiver\/Remote, Thermostat (vent-free use only)\u003c\/a\u003e (FRBTC2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-frbtc2-frbtps-battery-operated-remote-control-accessory?variant=47254721823011\"\u003eRemote, Battery Receiver\/Remote, TouchScreen, Programmable (vent-free use only)\u003c\/a\u003e (FRBTPS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-frec-electric-on-off-remote-control-with-battery-transmitter?variant=47254734111011\"\u003eRemote, Electric Receiver\/Battery Remote, On\/Off\u003c\/a\u003e (FREC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-fws1-on-off-wall-switch-accessory?variant=47254722806051\"\u003eWall Switch, On\/Off\u003c\/a\u003e (FWS1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-tmv-wall-thermostat-reed-switch-control-option?variant=47254724051235\"\u003eWall Thermostat, Reed Switch (vent-free use only)\u003c\/a\u003e (TMV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-trw-wireless-remote-wall-thermostat?variant=47254725001507\"\u003eWall Thermostat, Wireless (vent-free use only)\u003c\/a\u003e (TRW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional – Hood and gas line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-elh1-black-adjustable-fireplace-hood?variant=47254745579811\"\u003eFireplace Hood, Black, adjustable (lowers the mantel clearance)\u003c\/a\u003e (ELH1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-gf24-flexible-24-stainless-steel-gas-line-accessory?variant=47254721069347\"\u003eFlex Gas Line, 24\", Stainless Steel\u003c\/a\u003e (GF24)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireboxes it fits (optional; Empire suggests these Breckenridge 36\" multi-sided fireboxes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-36-breckenridge-peninsula-vent-free-firebox?variant=47254764290339\"\u003eBreckenridge 36\" Peninsula Vent-Free Firebox, flush front\u003c\/a\u003e (VFP36PB2EF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-36-breckenridge-peninsula-vent-free-firebox?variant=47254764323107\"\u003eBreckenridge 36\" Peninsula Vent-Free Firebox, louvered\u003c\/a\u003e (VFP36PB2EL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-36-black-porcelain-liner-for-breckenridge-peninsula-firebox?variant=55721022062883\"\u003eBlack Porcelain Liner for the 36\" peninsula firebox\u003c\/a\u003e (VBPB36TKR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-36-breckenridge-see-through-vent-free-firebox?variant=47254745415971\"\u003eBreckenridge 36\" See-Through Vent-Free Firebox, flush front\u003c\/a\u003e (VFP36SB2EF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-36-breckenridge-see-through-vent-free-firebox?variant=47254745448739\"\u003eBreckenridge 36\" See-Through Vent-Free Firebox, louvered\u003c\/a\u003e (VFP36SB2EL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-black-porcelain-liner-for-breckenridge-multi-sided-36-fireboxes?variant=53654043197731\"\u003eBlack Porcelain Liner for the 36\" see-through firebox\u003c\/a\u003e (VBSB36TKR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVFRU24N, VFRU24P, VFIU24N, VFIU24P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" multi-sided burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnvented (vent-free) room heater, or vented decorative appliance (millivolt model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput, maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36,000 Btu\/hr, natural gas and propane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput, minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27,000 Btu\/hr natural gas; 24,000 Btu\/hr propane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl, VFRU24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 millivolt standing pilot with on\/off switch; no house power needed; optional remote, wall switch or thermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl, VFIU24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermittent pilot with thermostat remote (manual or thermostat mode, variable flame) included; four-AA battery pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxygen depletion sensor (pilot safety system) shuts the burner off if fresh air runs low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural gas (N) or propane (P); field conversion not permitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary, multi-sided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufactured homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be installed in an aftermarket manufactured (mobile) home where local codes allow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 2,000 ft the input may need to be reduced 4% per 1,000 ft; check with the gas utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it can go\u003c\/strong\u003e: only in a solid-fuel-burning masonry fireplace, a UL 127 factory-built fireplace, or a listed vent-free firebox enclosure; not in a factory-built fireplace whose instructions say it was not tested with, or should not be used with, unvented gas logs. Clean the chimney and firebox first, and seal any fresh-air vents or ash doors in the firebox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirebox size\u003c\/strong\u003e: see the minimum fireplace dimensions in the installation manual. With glass doors, use the door frame opening as the front width; the doors must be fully open whenever the burner runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom size\u003c\/strong\u003e: the room must be an unconfined space of at least 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu\/hr of input of all gas appliances drawing air from it, or extra combustion and ventilation air must be provided as the National Fuel Gas Code describes. Vent-free heaters are for supplemental heat, not as a primary heat source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedrooms and bathrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: an unvented heater over 10,000 Btu\/hr may not go in a bedroom or bathroom, so this burner cannot. Massachusetts prohibits unvented gas heaters in bedrooms and bathrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearances\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sides of the fireplace opening at least 6\" from any combustible wall; a ceiling at least 41\" above the opening; 0\" to a combustible floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMantel\u003c\/strong\u003e: non-combustible material must extend at least 12\" above the opening, or 8\" with the optional ELH1 hood. A combustible mantel must meet the mantel chart in the installation manual; otherwise run the burner as a vented appliance with the damper open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented use\u003c\/strong\u003e: the millivolt model can also be installed as a vented decorative appliance, with the damper clamped open; thermostats may not be used in a vented installation. The intermittent pilot model needs a non-thermostat remote for vented use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel\u003c\/strong\u003e: order the model for your gas; field conversion is not permitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes, and anchored to the firebox floor with the screws provided. In Massachusetts the installation must be done by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Empire Loft multi-sided burner page: Empire 24 inch Loft vent-free multi-sided burner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7RgoW3b7sJo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Empire Loft multi-sided burner page: multi-sided Loft burner with blue glass and stainless liner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hrb9VnYHe1w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Empire Loft multi-sided burner page: multi-sided Loft burner with polished black top and liner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bxvkvPOXNPA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/EH_43880-1-0623-VFIRU24NP-2-Loft-Burner.pdf?v=1792214929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation Instructions and Owner's Manual, Loft Multi-Sided Burners VFRU24\/VFIU24 (43880)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/EHRA_Loft_Series_Vent-Free_Burner.pdf?v=1790629002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLoft Series Vent-Free Product Guide (00864)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire limited warranty, from the warranty section of the installation manual:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll components, except remote controls, thermostats, accessories and replacement parts: 5 years parts and labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote controls, thermostats, accessories and parts: 1 year parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty applies to the original purchaser. Full terms, including what is not covered, are in the warranty section of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/EH_43880-1-0623-VFIRU24NP-2-Loft-Burner.pdf?v=1792214929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einstallation manual\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Hearth","offers":[{"title":"Millivolt \/ Propane","offer_id":47254783328547,"sku":"VFRU24P","price":1109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Millivolt \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":47254783361315,"sku":"VFRU24N","price":1109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ Propane","offer_id":47254783394083,"sku":"VFIU24P","price":1529.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":47254783426851,"sku":"VFIU24N","price":1529.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6926\/8771\/files\/White-Mountain-Hearth-24_-Vent-Free-Loft-Multi-Sided-Burner-Empire-Comfort-Systems-Dreamwood-Living-25433323.jpg?v=1759130868","url":"https:\/\/www.dreamwoodliving.com\/products\/empire-24-vent-free-loft-multi-sided-burner","provider":"Dreamwood Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}