Empire Stove Fresh Air Kit for Gateway Stoves on Pedestal (WA5PD)
A 5" Fresh Air Intake Kit for the Empire Stove Gateway 1700, Gateway 2300 and Gateway 3500 Installed on a Pedestal
The Empire Stove WA5PD fresh air kit supplies outside combustion air to the Gateway 1700, Gateway 2300 and Gateway 3500 wood stove installed on a pedestal. The installation manual requires a fresh air kit for mobile home installations, and the kit is sold separately from the stove.
Key Features
- Fresh air intake kit for the Gateway 1700, Gateway 2300 and Gateway 3500 on a pedestal
- 5" air intake connection
- Required for mobile home installation per the installation manual
- Insulated HVAC-type flexible pipe (ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or 1) not included
- Part number WA5PD
Product Features
Outside Combustion Air
The kit connects the stove’s air intake to the outdoors through a 5" insulated flexible duct, with the air intake grille installed outside the building.
Mobile Home Installation
The Gateway installation manuals require a fresh air kit, sold separately, for mobile home installations, together with an insulated HVAC-type pipe meeting ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1.
Product Specifications
Compatibility
| Compatible Model |
Model Number |
Appliance Type |
| Gateway 1700 |
WB17FS |
Wood Stove |
| Gateway 2300 |
WB23FS |
Wood Stove |
| Gateway 3500 |
WB35FS |
Wood Stove |
General
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
WA5PD |
| Component Type |
Fresh air intake kit |
| Base Configuration |
Stove on pedestal |
| Intake Diameter |
5" |
| Requirement |
Optional; required for mobile home installation |
| Not Included |
Insulated HVAC-type flexible pipe (ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or 1) |
Manufacturer Notes
- The air intake grille must be installed outside the building.
- Compatibility is as listed in the Empire Stove 2026 price sheet. Any installation must follow the instructions supplied with the component and the appliance installation manual.
About the Manufacturer
Who Is Empire Stove?
Empire Stove is the wood-burning stove, insert, and fireplace line of Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. of Belleville, Illinois. Its Gateway wood stoves, Archway wood inserts, and St. Clair wood fireplaces are made in North America and share a one-lever air control, a no-mess ash pan, and an air wash system designed for simple everyday operation.
Built to Last
Empire Stove appliances are constructed with thick 5/16" steel, lined with high-density firebricks, and fitted with a high heat ceramic baffle and high temperature ceramic glass, and they are backed by the Empire Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Certification and Support
Current Empire Stove wood-burning models meet the EPA 2020 emissions standard. Empire publishes installation and operation manuals, spec sheets, brochures, and test reports for each model, and supports owners through online product registration and its authorized dealer network.
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