Empire Stove Nickel Straight Leg Kit with Ash Pan for Gateway 1700 (WLS1NB)
A Required Straight Leg Set with Ash Pan in Nickel for the Empire Stove Gateway 1700 Wood Stove
The Empire Stove WLS1NB nickel straight leg kit gives the Gateway 1700 wood stove a clean, straight-leg stance and includes the no-mess ash pan with cover. The Gateway 1700 requires either a leg kit or the pedestal, sold separately from the stove.
Key Features
- Straight leg set in nickel for the Empire Stove Gateway 1700
- Includes the easy-to-remove ash pan with cover
- One base (leg kit or pedestal) is required to complete the stove
- Compatible with the WA1L fresh air kit for stoves on legs
- Part number WLS1NB
Product Features
Straight Styling
Straight legs give the Gateway 1700 a simple, contemporary profile, finished in nickel to match the nickel 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.
Mobile Home Installation
For mobile home installations, the Gateway 1700 on legs uses the WA1L fresh air kit for wood-burning stoves on legs, sold separately, which includes leg retainers for securing the stove to the floor.
Product Specifications
Compatibility
| Compatible Model |
Model Number |
Appliance Type |
| Gateway 1700 |
WB17FS |
Wood Stove |
General
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
WLS1NB |
| Component Type |
Straight leg kit |
| Finish |
Nickel |
| Included |
Ash pan with cover |
| Requirement |
Required; choose a leg kit or the pedestal |
| Compatible Fresh Air Kit |
WA1L |
| Leg Footprint (W x D) |
25 1/4" x 17 1/4" |
| Leg Height |
10" |
| Overall Stove Height on Legs |
28 3/4" |
| Height to Stove Top on Legs |
26 3/4" |
| Warranty |
Legs and ash drawer: limited 7 years (parts) |
Manufacturer Notes
- Dimensions are taken from the Empire Stove Gateway 1700 spec sheet drawings.
- 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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