Empire Stove Black Pedestal with Ash Pan for Gateway 2300 (WP2BL)
A Required Pedestal Base with Ash Pan for the Empire Stove Gateway 2300 Wood Stove
The Empire Stove WP2BL black pedestal raises the Gateway 2300 wood stove on a solid base and includes the no-mess ash pan with cover. The Gateway 2300 requires either this pedestal or a leg kit, sold separately from the stove.
Key Features
- Black pedestal base for the Empire Stove Gateway 2300
- Includes the easy-to-remove ash pan with cover
- One base (pedestal or leg kit) is required to complete the stove
- Compatible with the WA5PD fresh air kit for stoves on a pedestal
- Part number WP2BL
Product Features
Pedestal Base with No-Mess Ash Pan
The pedestal supports the stove body and houses the ash pan with cover, which keeps dirt and debris contained for mess-free disposal.
Mobile Home Installation
For mobile home installations, the Gateway 2300 on its pedestal uses the WA5PD fresh air kit for wood-burning stoves on a pedestal, sold separately; refer to the installation manual.
Product Specifications
Compatibility
| Compatible Model |
Model Number |
Appliance Type |
| Gateway 2300 |
WB23FS |
Wood Stove |
General
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
WP2BL |
| Component Type |
Pedestal base |
| Finish |
Black |
| Included |
Ash pan with cover |
| Requirement |
Required; choose a pedestal or a leg kit |
| Compatible Fresh Air Kit |
WA5PD |
| Pedestal Base Footprint (W x D) |
24 1/4" x 17 7/8" |
| Overall Stove Height on Pedestal |
32 1/4" |
| Height to Stove Top on Pedestal |
30 1/4" |
| Warranty |
Pedestal and ash drawer: limited 7 years (parts) |
Manufacturer Notes
- Dimensions are taken from the Empire Stove Gateway 2300 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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