Empire Aspen 60" Traditional Wood Firebox
The Empire Aspen 60" Traditional Wood Firebox brings the timeless beauty and warmth of a traditional wood-burning fireplace to custom outdoor fireplace installations. With its generous 60-inch viewing opening, the Aspen creates a dramatic focal point while delivering the authentic ambiance of a real wood fire.
Designed with a hidden air control and no visible smoke shelf, the Aspen offers a clean, refined appearance without compromising the classic character of a wood-burning firebox. Its full-coverage liner design provides a finished interior with no exposed metal, while multiple firebrick and liner options allow you to customize the fireplace to complement your design.
Whether you're creating a traditional outdoor living space, luxury outdoor entertaining area, or custom outdoor fireplace installation, the Empire Aspen 60" Wood Firebox combines impressive proportions, customizable finishes, and dependable wood-burning performance.
Features
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60" traditional wood-burning firebox
- Large 60" W x 38" H fireplace opening
- Authentic wood-burning fireplace experience
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Hidden air control for a clean appearance
- No visible smoke shelf
- Full-coverage liner with no exposed metal
- Multiple interior liner and firebrick options
- Available firebrick options include soapstone, buff, and red
- Liner options include black, white, gray, and mocha
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UL-certified wood-burning fireplace design
- Designed for custom fireplace installations
- 12" wood-burning vent connection
- Maximum heat output up to 100,000 BTU
- Ideal for traditional and custom fireplace designs
What to Order With It
Required (choose one: a smooth brick liner, or firebrick below):
Or firebrick instead of a liner (if using firebrick, 2 sets are required):
Required (chimney, order separately):
- 12" diameter chimney, Empire WB12V components only. See the installation manual for chimney parts and limits.
Hearth extension (the installation manual requires one; these Empire kits are optional):
Optional – Accessories:
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Empire |
| Model |
Aspen 60" Traditional Wood Firebox |
| Model Number |
OWB60FB0F |
| Product Type |
Traditional Wood-Burning Firebox |
| Fuel Type |
Wood |
| Firebox Opening |
60" W x 38" H |
| Style |
Traditional |
| Vent Type |
Wood Burning / Natural Draft |
| Vent Diameter |
12" |
| Maximum Heat Output |
Up to 100,000 BTU |
| Air Control |
Hidden |
| Smoke Shelf |
No Visible Smoke Shelf |
| Liner Design |
Full Coverage |
| Firebrick Options |
Soapstone, Buff, Red |
| Liner Options |
Black, White, Gray, Mocha |
| Certification |
UL Certified |
Installation Requirements
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Location: Outdoor use only.
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Clearances to combustibles: 1-1/2" air space from the back and sides of the fireplace; combustible side walls at least 24" from the fireplace opening; combustible trim no closer than 8" to the top of the opening and projecting no more than 1-1/2" from the face.
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Mantel clearance: Combustible mantel at least 18" above the opening, maximum 10" deep. Follow the mantel requirements in the installation manual.
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Hearth extension: At least 20" in front of the fireplace opening and 12" beyond each side, with a minimum R-value of 2.06.
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Chimney: 12" diameter, using only the Empire WB12V chimney components listed in the installation manual; minimum height 20 ft, maximum 90 ft; 2" minimum air space between the chimney and combustibles.
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Listing: Tested and listed to UL 127.
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Installation: Must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes.
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