Description
The Empire Spirit 22" Cast Iron Stove in a Porcelain Black finish blends timeless charm with modern performance. Designed for vent-free convenience, this compact unit eliminates the need for a chimney or flue, making installation fast and flexible. Its richly detailed casting and fully operable decorative doors add a touch of elegance to any living space, whether it’s a cottage, cabin, or small home.
Fueled by natural gas and controlled via a reliable millivolt ignition system, the stove can operate with an optional remote or wall thermostat. It features Empire’s signature contour burner system, enhanced with ceramic beads that produce a dynamic, swirling flame effect—beautifully indistinguishable from real wood fire. The hand-painted ceramic fiber log set adds to the lifelike ambiance, delivering warmth and visual appeal in equal measure.
Engineered for efficiency and safety, this vent-free stove boasts a 99.9% efficiency rating and offers dependable heat even during winter power outages. With optional floor pads and side shelves available, the unit can be customized to fit your needs. Choose this cast iron classic for comfort, craftsmanship, and cost-effective heating.
*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 | 14,500 |
| Vent Type | Vent Free |
| Ignition Type | Millivolt |
| Type of Gas | Natural Gas |
| Installation | Freestanding |
| Gas Inlet (Pipe) | 3/8" |
| Air Shutter Setting | 1/8" |
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
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