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Empire 26" Vail Vent-Free Fireplace with Contour Burner - Thermostat Control with Hi-Low Knob
Empire 26" Vail Vent-Free Fireplace with Contour Burner - Thermostat Control with Hi-Low Knob
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Outer Frame & Bottom Trim
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OVERVIEW
A Vent-Free system uses room air for combustion and delivers 99.9% of the available heat energy directly to the room. Vent-Free systems have an unmatched safety record, thanks in part to their clean-burning technology and their Oxygen Depletion Sensor, which instantly shuts of the valve if oxygen in the room drops to an unsafe level. Because no venting is required, Vent-Free systems offer more installation options.
Vent-Free systems are limited to 40,000 Btu and must be operated as supplemental heating sources in conjunction with a central furnace that circulates air.
Advantages:
- Unmatched efficiency – 99.9%
- Offers the most installation versatility
- 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
Vail Vent-Free Fireplaces
At 99.9 percent efficient, the Vent-Free Vail Fireplace delivers more heat for your energy dollars – 32,000 Btu for the Vail 32 and 36,000 Btu for the Vail 36. Ceramic glazed pellets in the burner tumble and swirl the gas to produce a natural flickering flame.
The Vail 24 delivers the beauty of hand-painted ceramic fiber logs and natural flickering flames to dens, halls, and even bedrooms.
The Vail 26 Special Edition is the American-made fireplace system that ships complete in one package, and is also offered as a separate fireplace – perfect for built-in and custom mantel applications.
Vail Deluxe 26 Special Edition (VFD26FM)
The Vail 26 is perfect for built-in and custom mantel applications. Or choose one
of our standard cabinet or corner cabinet mantels, available in five finishes – cherry, dark oak, nutmeg, oak, and white – plus unfinished hardwood or oak.
The 10,000 Btu Millivolt and Intermittent Pilot versions may be installed in bedrooms, where allowed by code.
The Vail 26 Special Edition is the American-made fireplace system that ships complete in one package – fireplace, assembled mantel, Flint Hill log set with 20,000 Btu vent-free Contour burner, matte black hood, frame and louvers – even glowing embers.
This package system installs in as little as 30 minutes, minimizing labor costs. A total mantel footprint of just over 17 by 45 inches makes the Vail 26 Special Edition ideal for tight spaces and small rooms.
The Vail 26 Special Edition is available in three mantel colors – nutmeg, cherry, and white – and in modulating hydraulic thermostat and Millivolt control. The Millivolt system allows you to add a wall thermostat, remote control, or thermostat remote control.
FEATURES
- Includes:
- Ceramic Fiber Log Set
- Outer Frame and Louvers in Matte Black
CA Residents: See Prop 65 WARNING.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
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Banded Brick Liner
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Traditional Log and Ember Bed Kit
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Automatic Single-Speed Fireplace Blower
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Flexible Stainless Steel Gas Line
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Platinum Glowing Fireplace Embers
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Hammered Pewter Fireplace Hood
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Steel Frame, Hammered Pewter
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Hammered Pewter Bottom Fireplace Trim
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Cabinet Mantels and Corner Cabinet Mantels with Bases
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What our customers are saying...
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Researched and ordered my fireplace from US FIreplace Store. Pricing was a fair value however, the customer service was EXCELLENT! I had an issue with the direct vent venting. I called US Fireplace and the correct items were sent out the next day AND Janessa stayed on top of my return authorization and sent me the permissions and documents I needed to return the incorrect item and no cost to me, including return shipping. Overall, I am a very satisfied customer and my fireplace looks and operates flawlessly. I am glad that I selected US FIreplace to source my direct vent fireplace. Thank you for the great service.
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Monteagle, TN
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I had placed an order, through Lowe's Home Improvement, for an Electric Firebox: Revillusion RBF42. Ordered 1st part of January. Was told I would have it in 3 weeks. When checking to see is it came in, was told it was delayed to 3/15. Was then told is was delayed until 4/25. Waited until 4/27 to check on it. Was then told it was now delayed until August. This firebox was going in a new Sun Room addition. I could not get my final inspection until the Firebox was installed. I went on line and googled for this same product. US Fireplace Store web site was given to me. This was on a Saturday. I call and reached a very nice man. Explain what I was look for. He checked and told me they had 30 of them in stock. I almost fell out of my chair. I clarified with him the product I was wanting. I ask how soon could I get it. He told me it would ship today. Again, was amazed. It arrived on the following Monday. What a pleasure and a relief working with US Fireplace Store and their employees. Exceed my expectations.
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