Description
The Empire Spirit Vent-Free Cast Iron Stove in a 22" matte black finish brings powerful heating and timeless charm to any space. Fueled by propane and offering up to 20,000 BTUs, this freestanding unit efficiently warms your home without the need for venting—making installation simple and cost-effective.
The stove features richly detailed cast iron doors, Empire’s signature contour burner system, and hand-painted ceramic fiber logs for an authentic wood fire appearance. Millivolt control with an on/off switch allows reliable manual or remote operation, even during power outages.
With unmatched 99.9% efficiency and compatibility with optional accessories like side shelves and floor pads, this compact stove blends form, function, and flexibility. Ideal for supplemental zone heating or as a primary source in smaller living spaces.
*Please Note: Pictured with optional cast iron shelf kit.
What's Included:
- Cast Iron Small Stove
- 6-Piece Log Set
- Contour Burner
- On/Off Switch
Not Included (Sold Separately):
- Flex Gas Line
- Control Options
- Automatic Blower
- Cast Iron Stove Shelf Kit
- Optional Traditional / Corner Floor Pad
- Stone Inlay Kit Required for Floor Pad
Features:
- Up to 20,000 BTUs
- Richly detailed casting
- Optional floor pads available
- Optional side shelf sets available
- Unmatched efficiency – 99.9%
- Offers the most installation versatility
- Fully operable decorative cast iron doors
- Usually less expensive to buy and to install
- Can operate with a remote or thermostat
- Most systems can provide live-saving heat during a winter power outage
- Vent-free cast iron stoves feature Empire's contour burner system, creating extra glow from the expanded ember bed
- Ceramic beads within the burner create a swirling and tumbling of the gas
- This movement creates dancing flames that are indistinguishable from a wood fire
- Our hand painted ceramic fiber log set creates an effect that is stunningly realistic
- Vent-free technology eliminates the need for venting, which greatly simplifies installation
- Choose from three sizes and three colors – porcelain black, porcelain mahogany, and matte black
Specifications:
| Model | VFD20CC30 |
| Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max | 20,000 |
| Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Min | 16,000 |
| Vent Type | Vent Free |
| Ignition Type | Millivolt |
| Type of Gas | Propane |
| Installation | Freestanding |
| Gas Inlet (Pipe) | 3/8" |
| Air Shutter Setting | 3/8" |
Dimensions:
| Width | 22" |
| Height | 24" |
| Depth | 15" |
Warranty:

- All parts carry a five-year limited warranty with a five-year limited labor warranty
- All remote controls carry a one-year limited warranty
Documents & Files:
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Download Vent-Free Stove Brochure
- Download Installation and Owner's Manual
- Download Installation Manual Optional Stone Inlays CIFPB1
- Download Installation Manual Optional Stone Inlays CIFPB1C
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Download Specification Sheet VFD20CC30/70



