{"product_id":"empire-spirit-cast-iron-28-medium-direct-vent-gas-stove","title":"Empire Spirit Cast Iron 28\" Medium Direct Vent Gas Stove","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe medium Spirit is the cast-iron stove with living-room authority: 28 inches wide, 26,500 BTU, and the same operable-door casting tradition in a size that anchors a hearth alcove. Direct-vent sealed combustion keeps room air where it belongs, and finish, fuel and ignition (Millivolt or IP) are all variant choices above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts venting rules differ from the small stove's in ways installers care about: natural-gas units can go straight out the back with a 14-inch snorkel, while propane wants a 36-inch snorkel or a 24-inch vertical rise first - all documented planning rather than guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is part of the Spirit Cast-Iron Direct-Vent Stove family - use the selector above to compare sizes and options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26,500 BTU cast-iron flagship:\u003c\/strong\u003e modulates to 18,000 (NG) \/ 21,000 (LP) for shoulder seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel-specific rear-vent rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e NG: 14\" snorkel straight out back; LP: 36\" snorkel or 24\" rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree heritage finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte Black, Porcelain Black, Porcelain Mahogany castings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-stove accessory shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-shelf-kit-for-cast-iron-stove\"\u003eside shelves\u003c\/a\u003e, stone inlay top options, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-automatic-variable-blower-for-cast-iron-stove\"\u003eautomatic blower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-black-porcelain-liner-for-compact-medium-direct-vent-stoves\"\u003eporcelain liner kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-remote-control-accessory\"\u003eFRBC remote\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-wireless-remote-wall-thermostat\"\u003eTRW wall thermostat\u003c\/a\u003e on the millivolt valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26,500 BTU max \/ 18,000 BTU min (NG); 26,500 \/ 21,000 (LP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas or Liquid Propane (by variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-Vent, 4\" x 6-5\/8\" system (DuraVent kits)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillivolt or Intermittent Pilot (by variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStove (measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27-3\/4\" H x 28-1\/16\" W x 18\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI Z21.88 \/ CSA 2.33 (design-certified by UL, Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited lifetime (glass, combustion chamber, heat exchanger); 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