Empire Stove Variable Speed Blower for Gateway Wood Burning Stoves

Empire Stove Variable Speed Blower for Gateway Wood Burning Stoves

The Empire Stove variable speed blower (model number WB1V) mounts on the back of a Gateway wood stove to move more heat into the room. The Gateway 3500 manual lists it as a blower with variable speed control of up to 130 CFM.

Add the WT1QC quick connect thermodisc if you want the blower to start and stop on its own with the stove temperature.

Fits

• Empire Stove 24" Gateway 1700 Freestanding Wood Burning Stove
• Empire Stove 26" Gateway 2300 Freestanding Wood Burning Stove
• Empire Stove 28" Gateway 3500 Freestanding Wood Burning Stove

Related Parts

• Quick Connect Thermodisc Kit (WT1QC)

Specifications

Installation Notes

• Certification: the blower is for use only on a stove whose certification label is marked for it.
• Cord: keep the blower cord away from all stove surfaces and do not run it under the stove; disconnect power before installing.
• Gateway 1700: the Gateway 1700 manual lists an optional blower of up to 100 CFM, while WB1V is the 130 CFM blower named in the Gateway 3500 manual. Ask us to confirm the fit before ordering for a 1700.
• Part numbers: the 2026 Gateway 2300 manual lists the blower under part number SFA1000.

Downloads

• Blower Installation Instructions (45990)
• Installation and Operation Manual, Gateway 3500 Wood Stove WB35FS (46100)
• Installation and Operation Manual, Gateway 1700 Wood Stove WB17FS (45976)
• Installation and Operation Manual, Gateway 2300 Wood Stove (46113, 2026)

Warranty

From the warranty table in the stove's installation manual: the standard and optional blower, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring and electronics are covered for 2 years (parts) and 1 year (labor). The warranty is for the original retail purchaser; proof of purchase, the model name and the serial number are needed for a claim. Full terms are in the warranty section of the installation manual.