The Empire Innsbrook Natural Gas Fireplace Insert is a medium-sized Direct Vent fireplace insert designed to convert an existing wood-burning fireplace into an efficient gas heating appliance. The sealed direct vent system draws combustion air from outdoors while exhausting combustion gases outside, helping separate room air from the combustion process. This design supports reliable heating while maintaining indoor comfort.
The Empire Innsbrook insert features a traditional appearance with hand-painted ceramic fiber logs positioned above the Slope Glaze Burner, producing natural-looking flames with adjustable flame height. This model includes a blower to help circulate warm air throughout the room, ceramic glass, a barrier screen, and a log set. The millivolt control system allows operation with a standing pilot, providing heat even during electrical power outages. Designed for installation with a required surround, this insert uses a 3-inch flex vent system and delivers an input range of 17,000 to 26,000 BTUs. With efficiency rated between 60% and 80%, it can serve as a primary heat source and is compatible with optional remote or thermostat controls.
Features
- Medium 31-inch Empire Innsbrook Direct Vent fireplace insert for existing wood-burning fireplaces
- Millivolt ignition with standing pilot provides heat during electrical power outages
- Sealed direct vent combustion system separates room air from combustion air
- Includes blower, ceramic glass, barrier screen, and hand-painted ceramic fiber log set
- Slope Glaze Burner creates adjustable, natural flickering flames
- Compatible with optional remote control or thermostat operation
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Empire Hearth |
| Series | Empire Innsbrook |
| SKU | DVC26IN31N |
| Model | DVC26IN |
| Product Type | Natural Gas Fireplace Insert |
| Installation | Insert |
| Vent Type | Direct Vent |
| Venting | 3-Inch Flex |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Ignition | Millivolt Control |
| Maximum BTU | 26,000 BTU |
| Minimum BTU | 17,000 BTU |
| Maximum kW | 7.54 |
| Minimum kW | 5.36 |
| Orifice | #40 |
| Air Shutter Opening | 3/16 inch open |
| Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve | 1/2 inch NPT |
| Gas Supply Pressure Maximum | 14 in. W.C. |
| Gas Supply Pressure Minimum | 4.5 in. W.C. |
| Manifold Pressure | 3.5 in. W.C. |
| Ceramic Glass Width | 28 inches |
| Ceramic Glass Height | 14 inches |
| Framing Width | 31 inches |
| Framing Height | 21 inches |
| Framing Depth | 17 inches |
Included
- Innsbrook Clean Face Fireplace Insert
- Blower
- Log Set
- Ceramic Glass
- Barrier Screen
Sold Separately
- Surround (Required)
- Decorative Liners
- Control Options
- Bottom Covers
- Decorative Fronts
- Gas Conversion Kit
- Cast Iron Surround
- Adaptor for Cast Iron Surround
- Custom Surround and Shroud
Warranty
- 10-year limited warranty on combustion chamber
- Limited lifetime warranty on glass
- 3-year limited warranty on all other parts
- 1-year limited warranty on remote controls
Technical Documents & Manuals
Product FAQs
Q1. What type of fireplace can the Empire Innsbrook DVC26IN31N be installed into?
Answer:
This fireplace insert is designed for installation into an existing wood-burning fireplace. It uses a direct vent system with 3-inch flex venting and requires a compatible surround, which is sold separately.
Q2. Can this fireplace insert operate during a power outage?
Answer:
Yes. The millivolt control system uses a standing pilot, allowing the fireplace to provide heat even when electrical power is unavailable.
Q3. What comes with the Empire Innsbrook Natural Gas Fireplace Insert?
Answer:
The unit includes the clean face fireplace insert, blower, hand-painted ceramic fiber log set, ceramic glass, and barrier screen. Optional accessories such as surrounds, decorative liners, remote controls, and decorative fronts are available separately.