{"product_id":"empire-vail-26-vent-free-fireplace-with-intermittent-pilot-control","title":"Empire Vail 26 Vent-Free Fireplace with Intermittent Pilot Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vail 26 arrives with everything you need to get a fire going: a set of logs, the Empire Contour Burner, black frame, hood, louvers, and an AC\/DC power adaptor with battery backup — no venting products required, full stop. At 20,000 BTU on natural gas, this is a fireplace that earns its keep on cold nights, not just on the cover of a design catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 26-inch wide by 18.12-inch high viewing area gives you a genuinely generous fire picture, framed by a matte black metal interior and black unitized louvers that keep the aesthetic cohesive and clean. Rock wool insulation is built in, and the overall footprint — 30 inches wide, 30.25 inches tall, 13.25 inches deep — fits standard rough framing of 30.25 inches (W) x 30.37 inches (H) x 13.25 inches (D), making it a practical choice for built-in cabinetry or a custom mantel surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnition is handled by an Intermittent Pilot (IP) Control with an on\/off switch — a system that only runs the pilot when the fireplace is actually in use, rather than keeping a standing flame going around the clock. The IP system also means this unit is compatible with any of Empire's remote control accessories, so you can add a remote down the line without having to change the fireplace itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVent-free operation does produce a small amount of moisture — approximately one ounce (30ml) of water per 1,000 BTU per hour — which is worth factoring into your room planning. This fireplace is rated for indoor use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vail 26 is designed for flexibility. It installs as a standalone unit in built-in or custom mantel applications, and it's compatible with Empire's cabinet and corner cabinet mantels in cherry, dark oak, nutmeg, oak, white, unfinished hardwood, and unfinished oak finishes (all sold separately). Optional accessories worth considering include the Ceramic Fiber Brick Liner in a banded finish (FPP26E), a variable-speed blower (FBB4, requires FBBX harness extension), pewter outer frame and bottom trim kits (VPF26HP and VPS26HP), and an Ember Bed Kit (EK1 — placed around, not on top of, the burner). At 66 pounds, installation is a two-person job, but it's a one-time effort for a fireplace that doesn't ask anything of a chimney or flue system ever again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20,000 BTU natural gas output via Empire Contour Burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26\" W x 18.12\" H viewing area with matte black metal interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent Pilot (IP) ignition — pilot only runs when fireplace is in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVent-free installation — no chimney, flue, or venting products required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes logs, Contour Burner, black frame, hood, louvers, and AC\/DC adaptor with battery backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Empire remote control accessories (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock wool insulation included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack unitized louvers and black exterior trim kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed fire screen standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits rough framing of 30.25\" W x 30.37\" H x 13.25\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional variable-speed blower (FBB4 + FBBX) and ceramic fiber brick liner (FPP26E)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits built-in and custom mantel applications; compatible mantels available in seven finishes (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor use only; weighs 66 lbs\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\u003eVFD26FP70LN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVail 26 Vent Free Fireplace, Intermittent Pilot Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBtu Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermittent Pilot (IP) Control with On\/Off Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurner System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpire Contour Burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire Screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed fire screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black metal interior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLouvers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack unitized louvers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior Trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack exterior trim kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 inches (W) x 18.12 inches (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Dimensions (Front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 inches (W) x 30.25 inches (H) x 13.25 inches (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Dimensions (Rear Width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough Framing Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.25 inches (W) x 30.37 inches (H) x 13.25 inches (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent-free, no venting products required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogs, Contour Burner, Black Frame, Hood, Louvers, AC\/DC Power Adaptor (120VAC) with battery backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1 ounce (30ml) per 1,000 BTU per hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Weight Lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054085005520,"sku":"VFD26FP70LN","price":1909.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shopsandersgas.com\/products\/empire-vail-26-vent-free-fireplace-with-intermittent-pilot-control","provider":"Shop Sanders Gas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}