The Empire Innsbrook Natural Gas Fireplace Insert is a direct vent fireplace insert designed to convert an existing wood-burning fireplace into an efficient gas heating appliance. This Empire Innsbrook Fireplace Insert features millivolt control with a standing pilot, allowing operation even when electrical power is unavailable. Its sealed combustion chamber uses outside air for combustion while venting exhaust gases outdoors, helping separate room air from combustion air.
Designed for traditional fireplace installations, the insert includes a variable flame height burner, hand-painted ceramic fiber log set, ceramic glass, blower, and barrier screen. The direct vent system delivers heat through the ceramic glass and circulating room air, providing efficient zone heating with an input range of 18,500 to 28,500 BTU. The large clean face design fits many existing wood-burning fireplaces while allowing optional decorative liners, surrounds, and control accessories to customize the appearance. The Empire Innsbrook Direct Vent insert is intended for natural gas installations using a 3-inch flex vent system and offers efficiency rated between 60% and 80%, depending on installation and operating conditions.
Features
- Direct vent sealed combustion system separates combustion air from indoor room air.
- Millivolt ignition with standing pilot allows operation during electrical power outages.
- Variable flame height Slope Glaze burner with hand-painted ceramic fiber log set.
- Includes blower, ceramic glass, barrier screen, and clean face fireplace insert.
- Large insert designed to convert an existing wood-burning fireplace into a natural gas heating appliance.
- Compatible with optional surrounds, decorative liners, fronts, remote controls, thermostats, and gas conversion kit (sold separately).
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Empire Hearth |
| Series | Empire Innsbrook |
| Model | DVC28IN |
| SKU | DVC28IN31N |
| Product Type | Direct Vent Fireplace Insert |
| Installation | Insert |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Ignition | Millivolt Control |
| Vent Type | Direct Vent |
| Venting | 3-Inch Flex |
| Maximum BTU | 28,500 BTU |
| Minimum BTU | 18,500 BTU |
| Maximum kW | 8.27 |
| Minimum kW | 5.36 |
| Efficiency | 60%–80% |
| Ceramic Glass Width | 31 in. |
| Ceramic Glass Height | 16 in. |
| Framing Width | 34 in. |
| Framing Height | 23 in. |
| Framing Depth | 17 in. |
| Orifice | 2.60 mm |
| Air Shutter Opening | 3/16 in. Open |
| Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve | 1/2 in. NPT |
| Maximum Gas Supply Pressure | 14 in. W.C. |
| Minimum Gas Supply Pressure | 4.5 in. W.C. |
| Manifold Pressure | 3.5 in. W.C. |
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 & Shroud
Warranty
- 10-year limited warranty on combustion chamber
- Limited lifetime warranty on glass
- One-year limited warranty on remote controls
- Three-year limited warranty on all other parts
Technical Documents & Manuals
Product FAQs
Q1. What type of fuel does the Empire Innsbrook DVC28IN31N use?
The Empire Innsbrook DVC28IN31N is configured for natural gas and features a direct vent system with 3-inch flex venting.
Q2. Can this fireplace insert operate during a power outage?
Yes. The millivolt control system uses a standing pilot, allowing the fireplace insert to continue operating without household electrical power.
Q3. What is included with the Empire Innsbrook Fireplace Insert?
The unit includes the clean face fireplace insert, blower, hand-painted ceramic fiber log set, ceramic glass, and barrier screen. Required surround components and optional decorative accessories are sold separately.