{"product_id":"empire-vail-36-inch-vent-free-gas-fireplace-zero-clearance-matte-black","title":"Empire Vail 36-Inch Vent-Free Gas Fireplace, Zero Clearance, Matte Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 99.9% thermal efficiency, the Empire Vail 36 is about as close to capturing every BTU from your fuel supply as physics will currently allow. All 36,000 of those BTUs go directly into your living space — not up a chimney, because there isn't one. This is a fully vent-free installation, meaning no flue, no chase, and no expensive venting runs through finished walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe zero-clearance design opens up installation flexibility that a traditional fireplace simply cannot offer. Rough framing dimensions are 39.5 inches wide by 38.25 inches high by 17.87 inches deep — a footprint that fits cleanly into a standard framed opening. The front viewing area measures 36 inches wide by 24.87 inches tall, offering 675 square inches of flame view. That is a generous, wide-format window into a fire that actually looks like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat convincing appearance comes from Empire's Contour Burner System with Slope Glaze Burner technology, which uses ceramic glazed pellets to produce a natural, flickering flame character. It is the kind of fire that makes people stop mid-sentence to watch it. A log set is required to complete the look and is sold separately — compatible options include the 5-piece Ceramic Fiber Log Set (LS30EF) and the 30-inch 6-piece Sassafras Refractory Log Set (LS30RS). Optional brick liners are also available if you want to dress the firebox interior further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnition is handled by an intermittent pilot electronic system — no standing pilot burning around the clock, just clean on-demand startup. Safety is covered by an integrated oxygen depletion sensor, a standard and important feature on any vent-free appliance, which monitors room oxygen levels and shuts the unit down if they drop below a safe threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of the box, the unit ships with an outer frame, hood, louvers, and an arched screen front, all in a cohesive matte black finish. At 111 pounds, it is a substantial piece of equipment, which is fitting for something built to be the thermal centerpiece of a room. Remote control accessories are compatible if you prefer to manage things from the couch — as one should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 5-year limited warranty and manufactured in the United States, the Empire Vail 36 is a long-term installation built for dependable, efficient heating season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36,000 BTU output at 99.9% efficiency — virtually all heat stays in the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vent-free: no flue, chimney, or venting runs required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-clearance installation with rough framing at 39.5\" W x 38.25\" H x 17.87\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e675 square inches of viewing area (36\" W x 24.87\" H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire Contour Burner System with Slope Glaze Burner for natural flame appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic glazed pellets produce realistic, flickering flame character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent pilot electronic ignition — no standing pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated oxygen depletion sensor for safe vent-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black finish; includes outer frame, hood, louvers, and arched screen front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with LS30EF Ceramic Fiber and LS30RS Sassafras Refractory log sets (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional brick liners and remote control accessories available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36-inch Vent-Free Gas Fireplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid Propane (LP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermittent Pilot (IP Electronic Ignition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBtu Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.9 percent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Dimensions (Width X Height X Depth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 inches (Front) x 37.75 inches x 17.37 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Dimensions (Rear Width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough Framing Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.5 inches (W) x 38.25 inches (H) x 17.87 inches (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Area Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 inches (W) x 24.87 inches (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Area Square Footage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e675 square inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires no venting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Frame, Hood, Louvers (Matte Black), Arched Screen Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLog Set (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurner Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpire Contour Burner System with Slope Glaze Burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic glazed pellets produce natural flickering flame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated oxygen depletion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Weight Lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054093754576,"sku":"VFPA36BP70LP","price":2269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shopsandersgas.com\/products\/empire-vail-36-inch-vent-free-gas-fireplace-zero-clearance-matte-black","provider":"Shop Sanders Gas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}