Empire Hearth 18" Loft Vent-Free Natural Gas Variable Flame with Intermittent Ignition Contemporary Burner VFIL18N

Empire VFIL18N 18-inch Loft Natural Gas Burner

The Empire VFIL18N is a 18-inch Loft gas burner for a compatible fireplace or listed ventless firebox. This natural gas model uses intermittent pilot with thermostatic remote transmitter and receiver and provides up to 26,000 BTU/h input. Choose the exact fuel model before ordering: field fuel conversion is not permitted.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer/model: Empire VFIL18N.
• Fuel: Natural Gas.
• Control: intermittent pilot with thermostatic remote transmitter and receiver.
• Maximum input: 26,000 BTU/h.
• Minimum input: 19,000 BTU/h.
• Minimum fireplace opening: 28-inch front width, 21-inch rear width, 13-inch depth and 17-inch height; these are installation opening requirements, not overall burner dimensions.
• Minimum sidewall clearance: 6 inches from the fireplace opening. Minimum ceiling clearance: 41 inches above the opening.

Included and required

The manufacturer packing list identifies the gas burner assembly, masonry and sheet-metal anchoring screws, and damper clamp. The intermittent-pilot package includes the thermostatic remote transmitter and receiver. A compatible fireplace/firebox, correct natural gas supply, installer-provided gas connection and adequate combustion/ventilation air are required. The burner must be anchored securely. A fireplace screen must be in place during operation; glass doors must remain fully open.

Optional finishes and media

Approved decorative top covers DT18PB or DT18SS are optional. The burner may operate with or without the manufacturer-approved decorative accessories. For optional full media coverage, the manual recommends 2 kits of approved DG1BUC, DG1BKP or DG1CLF glass. These coverage quantities do not make decorative glass a mandatory burner component. Keep glass outside the burner opening, away from the flame, gas valve and air passages.

Installation and venting

Install only in a suitable solid-fuel masonry fireplace, compatible UL 127 factory-built fireplace or listed ventless enclosure permitted by the manual. Do not use a factory-built fireplace that prohibits unvented gas appliances. Vent-free use is supplemental room heating and requires sufficient room air. Follow the exact model and control requirements before considering any vented installation; do not use a thermostat for vented decorative operation. Canadian installations must use the manual-authorized vented configuration. This model exceeds 10,000 BTU/h and must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. Mantel, hearth and combustible clearances depend on the complete installation. Installation and service must follow the manufacturer manual and applicable codes.

Warranty and documentation

The manual provides a limited five-year parts-and-labor warranty for covered appliance components and a limited one-year parts warranty for remote controls, thermostats, accessories and replacement parts, subject to its exclusions and installation/maintenance conditions. Read the Empire Loft installation and owner manual for the exact model, clearances, approved media placement, controls and warranty.

Availability

Supplier-order item, subject to supplier availability. Contact United Fireplaces to confirm current availability and delivery timing. Availability to order does not indicate on-hand stock.