Empire 36" Vail Vent-Free Multi-Sided Fireplace, Peninsula and See-Through
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 of the valve if oxygen in the room drops to an 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
Vail 36 Multi-Sided
At 99.9-percent efficient, the 38,000 Btu Vail vent-free multi-sided system is the ultimate supplemental heat source for any home. This clean-burning fireplace employs oxygen depletion sensor technology to continuously monitor your room air and instantly shut off the gas well before oxygen drops to an unsafe level.
Vail systems include a built-in 24-inch Slope Glaze Vista Vent-Free Burner, arched frames with fixed screens, Banded Brick Liner, and glowing embers.
FEATURES
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Opening - 22 H 36 W (Peninsula End 22 h x 19)
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Framing - 38 H x 40 W x 23 D (See-Through); 38 H x 39 W x 23 D (Peninsula)
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Pallet Quality - 4
- Includes
- Junction Box
- Banded Brick Liner
- Requires
- Rock Creek Refractory Log Set
- BTU Propane - 38,000/30,000 ; Natural Gas - 38,000/25,000

Installation Requirements
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Clearances to combustibles: At least 1-3/4" from the inside of the fireplace to a perpendicular combustible side wall; ceiling at least 42" above the top of the hood; the outer casing sides need at least 1/2" clearance to combustibles.
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Mantel clearance: Follow the mantel chart in the installation manual for any combustible mantel above the unit.
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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 the combined input of all appliances drawing combustion air from it (the manual's "unconfined space" rule). At the 38,000 Btu/hr maximum input that is at least 1,900 cubic feet.
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Bedrooms and bathrooms: Not permitted. At 38,000 Btu/hr this unit is over the limit: the manual prohibits unvented room heaters rated over 10,000 Btu/hr in a bedroom or bathroom, and over 6,000 Btu/hr in a bathroom. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural gas-fired space heaters are prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Local codes: Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances that apply to installing an unvented room heater.
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Gas input (BTU/hr): Natural gas 38,000 max / 25,000 min; propane 38,000 max / 30,000 min
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Power: Millivolt (750 mV) control: the thermopile is self-powered, so the gas valve needs no 110-volt supply. A factory-installed junction box provides a 110V AC receptacle for optional accessories such as the FBB5 blower.
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Installation: Must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
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Rock Creek Refractory Log Set (Required)
- 24" Rock Creek Refractory log set
- Includes eleven hand-painted and detailed logs
- Realistic split-wood design
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Large Log and Ember Kit
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Automatic Single-Speed Fireplace Blower
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Flexible Stainless Steel Gas Line
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Lighting Kit with Rheostat
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120V light kit with dimmer control
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Creates dramatic shadows inside the firebox
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Provides visual interest even when the fire isn't burning
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Platinum Glowing Fireplace Embers
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Platinum glowing fireplace embers
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Can be placed directly on burner
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Includes approximately 1 gram of ember material
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Variable Speed Control
Allows you to adjust fan speed of CUI-FBB5 firebox blower
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Extended Hood
- Required for thick surrounding materials - such as stone or brick
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Peninsula Mantel Tops and Bases
- Standard Peninsula Mantel Top
- Attractive Cherry, Oak, Dark Oak, Unfinished Hardwood, and White finish
- Traditional Styling and Compact Design
- Built-in Top
- Built-in Base
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Click to see Louvers for End of Peninsula Fireplace Only
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Matte Black Mission Louvers
- Decorative mission louvers
- Attractive matte black finish
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Matte Black Arch Louvers
- Decorative arch louvers
- Attractive matte black finish
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Click to see Louvers for Face of Peninsula and See-Through Fireplaces
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Mission Louvers
- Decorative mission louvers
- Matte Black, Hammered Pewter finish
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Arch Louvers
- Decorative arch louvers
- Matte Black, Hammered Pewter finish
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Click to see Remote Control Options
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FRBC Battery Operated On or Off Remote Control
- Turn burner OFF and ON using two-button handheld remote (Adjust flame from low to high using knob on the valve)
- Does not require running wire to the fireplace
- Requires batteries for the receiver and for the handheld remote
- Operates during power outages
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FRBTC2 Battery Operated Thermostat Remote Control
- Type: Remote Control
- Millivolt Control Options Only
- Turns heater adjusts Thermostat
- Battery-operated remote control
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FREC Electric On-Off Remote Control with Battery Transmitter
- Millivolt Control Options Only
- Remote control with Battery transmitter for Empire remote-ready appliances
- Easy and convenient to use
- The receiver must be plugged in.
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FRBTPS Battery Operated Programmable Touch Screen Remote Control
- Type: Remote Control
- Millivolt Control Options Only
- Programmable and easy to use
- Battery-operated remote control
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Fireplace On/Off Switch
- On-Off wall switch for Empire remote-ready appliances
- Mounts conveniently on wall
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TMV Wall Thermostat Reed Switch
- Wall thermostat with reed switch for Empire remote-ready appliances
- Mounts conveniently on wall
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TRW Wall Thermostat Wireless Remote
- Wall thermostat with wireless remote for Empire remote-ready appliances
- Thermostat mounts conveniently on wall
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Click to see Decorative Door Options
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Mission Arch Door Set Matte Black
- Standard mission arch doors
- Finish: Matte Black
- These fireplace doors are made by the manufacturer of the fireplace for specific units They are not compatible with other units
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Mission Arch Door Set - Hammered Pewter
- Standard mission arch doors
- Finish: Hammered Pewter
- These fireplace doors are made by the manufacturer of the fireplace for specific units They are not compatible with other units
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Arch Door Set - Matte Black
- Standard arch doors
- Finish: Black
- These fireplace doors are made by the manufacturer of the fireplace for specific units They are not compatible with other units
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Arch Door Set - Hammered Pewter
- Standard arch doors
- Finish: Hammered Pewter
- These fireplace doors are made by the manufacturer of the fireplace for specific units They are not compatible with other units
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Arch Door Frame - Matte Black
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Note: Arch doors require Arch Hinge Door Frame VFY36SBL
- Model #: VFY36SBL
- Arched door Frame. with hinges
- Finish: Black
- These fireplace doors are made by the manufacturer of the fireplace for specific units They are not compatible with other units
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Click to see Outer Frames for See-Through Fireplaces
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Steel Frame, Matte Black
- Type: Fireplace Outer Frame
- Transitions appliance to adjoining surface
- Matte black finish
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Steel Frame, Hammered Pewter
- Type: Fireplace Outer Frame
- Transitions appliance to adjoining surface
- Hammered Pewter Finish
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Firebox and Fireplace Bottom Trim Kit
- Bottom trim kit for fireplaces and fireboxes
- Available in hammered pewter
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