Empire Stove Black Straight Leg Kit with Ash Pan for Gateway 3500 (WLS3BL)
A Required Straight Leg Set with Ash Pan in Black for the Empire Stove Gateway 3500 Wood Stove
The Empire Stove WLS3BL black straight leg kit gives the Gateway 3500 wood stove a clean, straight-leg stance and includes the no-mess ash pan with cover. The Gateway 3500 requires either a leg kit or the pedestal, sold separately from the stove.
Key Features
- Straight leg set in black for the Empire Stove Gateway 3500
- Includes the easy-to-remove ash pan with cover
- One base (leg kit or pedestal) is required to complete the stove
- Part number WLS3BL
Product Features
Straight Styling
Straight legs give the Gateway 3500 a simple, contemporary profile, finished in black to match the black door overlay.
No-Mess Ash Pan Included
The leg kit includes the ash pan with cover, which keeps dirt and debris contained for mess-free disposal.
Fresh Air Kit
The Empire Stove 2026 price sheet lists a fresh air kit for the Gateway 3500 on its pedestal (WA5PD) only, and the installation manual states the Gateway 3500 is mobile home approved in the pedestal version only.
Product Specifications
Compatibility
| Compatible Model |
Model Number |
Appliance Type |
| Gateway 3500 |
WB35FS |
Wood Stove |
General
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
WLS3BL |
| Component Type |
Straight leg kit |
| Finish |
Black |
| Included |
Ash pan with cover |
| Requirement |
Required; choose a leg kit or the pedestal |
| Leg Footprint (W x D) |
28 1/2" x 24 1/4" |
| Overall Stove Height on Legs |
32 1/8" |
| Height to Stove Top on Legs |
30 1/8" |
| Warranty |
Legs and ash drawer: limited 7 years (parts) |
Manufacturer Notes
- Dimensions are taken from the Empire Stove Gateway 3500 spec sheet drawings.
- Per the Gateway 3500 installation manual, the stove is mobile home approved when installed in the pedestal version only.
- 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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