{"product_id":"empire-breckenridge-vf-select-42-inch-vent-free-firebox-flush-front","title":"Empire Breckenridge VF Select 42-Inch Vent-Free Firebox, Flush Front","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Breckenridge VF Select 42 firebox starts with one of the most important numbers in fireplace design: 1,260 square inches of viewing area. That's a 40-inch-wide by 31½-inch-tall opening — genuinely generous, not the kind of number achieved by measuring optimistically. The flush-front profile means your surround material meets the face cleanly, with no lower louvers interrupting the line and no visual clutter competing with the fire itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified zero clearance, this firebox is built to sit directly against combustible framing — rough framing dimensions are 44 3\/8 inches wide, 38 7\/8 inches tall, and 23 3\/8 inches deep. Floor-level installation is supported, which matters if you're planning a hearth-flush or raised-hearth design without a step-up platform. At 110 lbs., it's substantial without requiring a structural engineering consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior is finished in matte black with a black flush face and black hood, creating a clean, receding backdrop that keeps attention on the flame rather than the hardware. The circulating (recirculating) design moves warm air back into the room rather than simply radiating heat from the firebox face — a meaningful distinction when you're heating a living space rather than just watching a fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a firebox-only unit, the burner and log set are purchased separately — which is actually an advantage. The VFS42FB0F accepts most 30-inch certified vent-free burners and can accommodate 18-inch, 24-inch, or 30-inch burner sizes, so you can match the flame style and output to your project without being locked into a bundled configuration. Maximum BTU output for vent-free systems is 40,000 BTU, and the gas line connection is 3\/8 inch. Available in natural gas or propane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn optional blower can be added for enhanced heat distribution, and the unit is compatible with a range of decorative accessories including door frames (such as the VBY42SBL), refractory liner kits, ceramic fiber liners, and metal liners. One note on installation: if your surround material exceeds 1 inch in thickness, an extended hood will be required. Louvers cannot be fitted to this flush-front model by design — the clean face is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VFS42FB0F pairs with the VBP42T2H burner as a confirmed compatible combination, if you'd like a verified starting point for your burner selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,260 sq in viewing area — 40\" wide by 31½\" tall fire opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified zero clearance; floor-level installation capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush front design with no lower louvers for an uninterrupted surround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black interior, black flush face, and black hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirculating (recirculating) design for improved room heat distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most 30-inch certified vent-free burners; also fits 18\" and 24\" burner sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40,000 BTU maximum (vent-free system limit); 3\/8\" gas line connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in natural gas or propane configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional blower compatible for enhanced heat output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with door frames, refractory\/ceramic fiber\/metal liner kits, and decorative accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmed compatible combination: VFS42FB0F + VBP42T2H burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended hood required if surround materials exceed 1 inch in thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirebox only — burner and log set sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough framing: 44 3\/8\" W x 38 7\/8\" H x 23 3\/8\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVFS42FB0F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent-Free Firebox (Flush Front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 1\/4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 1\/16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 1\/16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth (Product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 3\/16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough Framing Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 3\/8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough Framing Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 7\/8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough Framing Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 3\/8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Area Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Area Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 1\/2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Area Square Footage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1260 square inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas or Propane (gas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Line Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlush front design, floor level installation 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