Napoleon
Napoleon Ascent Fireplace, Direct Vent
Napoleon Ascent Fireplace, Direct Vent
A 30 inch direct vent natural gas fireplace with a glass front and a log set. The Ascent 30 has a 25 11/16″ × 23 11/16″ viewing area, and it draws its combustion air from outside and sends the exhaust back out, so the flame never uses the air in your room. Napoleon classes it as a decorative appliance, built for the look of the fire rather than as a source of heat.
Two pipes in one run: exhaust goes out through the inner pipe while fresh air comes in around it.
What you get
| Model | Napoleon B30NTRE-1, Ascent™ 30, natural gas, electronic ignition |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural gas. Napoleon's manual covers B30PTR-1 (millivolt) and B30PTRE-1 (electronic) for the other fuel. The appliance is only for the gas on its rating plate, and a certified kit is required to change fuels. |
| Maximum input | Up to 15,000 BTU/hr on natural gas at 0 to 4,500 ft. Above 4,500 ft, Napoleon reduces the certified input by 4% for each additional 1,000 ft, unless your local authority says otherwise. This is a gas input rating, not a heat rating. |
| Gas supply pressure | 4.5 to 13 in. w.c. on natural gas, with a manifold pressure of 3.5 in. w.c. |
| Viewing area | 25 11/16″ × 23 11/16″ (width by height), from Napoleon's specification sheet |
| Overall size | 30″ W × 34 5/8″ H × 14″ D |
| Framing size | 30 1/2″ W × 35″ H × 14 1/2″ D |
| Enclosure height | Napoleon requires a minimum enclosure height of 50 1/2″ with a top vent exit and 41 5/8″ with a rear vent exit, measured from the appliance base. The space around and above the appliance must stay unobstructed. |
| Venting | Direct vent. 4″ exhaust inside a 7″ air intake. Up to 20 ft horizontal and up to 40 ft vertical. Rigid and flexible vent systems must not be combined. |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition with Napoleon's on demand pilot (IPI). A continuous pilot mode (CPI) with a seven day timer is also built in. A battery back-up takes 4 AA batteries, which are not supplied. |
| Controls | On/off switch. Napoleon's wiring diagram allows an optional thermostat or remote control to be connected. |
| Included | Safety barrier, glass door, log set and glowing embers, battery back-up connection |
| Not included | Vent pipe and termination, and any optional front, trim, panels, media or blower |
| Where it can go | Approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations. Certified for mobile home installation. |
| Optional upgrades | Heritage or Zen front, black trim kit, reflective porcelain panels and a blower |
| Warranty | Napoleon Gas Appliance President's Lifetime Limited Warranty. Terms are in the owner's manual. |
Add to your order
Everything below is listed in Napoleon's manual as a fit for the Ascent 30. Tick what you want and add it to your cart with the fireplace in one step. Ask us if you want to change the flame bed.
Questions people ask us
What does direct vent mean for this fireplace?
It means the fireplace is sealed. Combustion air comes in from outside and exhaust goes back out through a two-in-one pipe, a 4″ exhaust inside a 7″ air intake. The flame does not use your room air, and you do not need a chimney.
Plan the route before you order. Napoleon allows up to 20 ft of horizontal vent and up to 40 ft of vertical vent, and does not allow rigid and flexible vent to be mixed. The pipe and termination are sold separately.
Is it a heater?
No. Napoleon's installation manual describes the Ascent 30 as a decorative product that is not a source of heat, and says it is not intended to burn solid fuel. The 15,000 BTU/hr figure is the most gas the burner can use, not a heating rating. Plan the heating of your room separately and choose this fireplace for the flame.
What comes with the fireplace?
Napoleon's manual shows a safety barrier, a glass door and a log set with glowing embers. The electronic models include a battery back-up connection, and you add 4 AA batteries. Vent pipe, the termination and any decorative front, trim, brick or reflective panels, media kit or blower are sold separately.
Is this the electronic or the millivolt model?
This is the electronic ignition model. Napoleon's manual describes an on demand pilot that lights only when you turn the fireplace on, plus a continuous pilot mode with a seven day timer that switches the pilot off if the fireplace goes unused for about a week. A battery back-up keeps it working through a power outage, so mention it to your installer when you book.
Can I mount a TV above it?
Napoleon's installation manual warns that installing a television or other electronics above the appliance may cause discoloration, melting or damage to the electronics. It says to use the clearances as guidelines and to follow your TV maker's instructions.
The manual also says a mantel between the fireplace and the electronics reduces the direct heat on them, and so does placing them on a recessed wall. Send us your wall dimensions if you want a second opinion.
Can I put a mantel above it?
Yes, but the depth of the mantel sets how high it has to sit. Napoleon's chart in the mantel clearance section of the installation manual gives the minimum height for each mantel depth, and the same limits apply to anything combustible that sticks out beside the fireplace. If you paint or lacquer the mantel, use a heat resistant finish.
What can I finish the wall with?
Napoleon says non-combustible facing material must not project more than 4 in. from the face of the door on any side. If you want it to project farther, the clearance at the sides, bottom and top grows by 2 in. for every extra inch. An optional surround has to lift off for maintenance, so leave room for that.
How tall does the enclosure need to be?
Napoleon requires a minimum enclosure height of 50 1/2″ for a top vent exit and 41 5/8″ for a rear vent exit, measured from the appliance base. The framing opening is 30 1/2″ W × 35″ H × 14 1/2″ D. Napoleon asks that the space around and above the appliance be left unobstructed.
What are my options for the front, trim and flame bed?
Napoleon lists a Heritage front, a Zen front and a black trim kit for the Ascent 30, plus MIRRO-FLAME™ reflective porcelain panels and an optional blower. Pick one in the add-ons below and it goes into your cart with the fireplace. Ask us if you want logs or media other than what ships with it.
Is this the natural gas or the propane model?
This listing is the natural gas model. Napoleon's manual for the Ascent 30 covers B30NTR-1 (millivolt) and B30NTRE-1 (electronic) for natural gas, and B30PTR-1 (millivolt) and B30PTRE-1 (electronic) for the other fuel. It says the appliance is only for the gas type on its rating plate and can be changed only with a certified conversion kit, so tell us before you order if you plan to change fuels.
Where can I install it?
Napoleon approves the Ascent 30 for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations. Napoleon certifies it for mobile homes. It must be installed by licensed professionals in line with Napoleon's installation manual and your local codes.
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Manuals and warranty
Napoleon's terms cover the first 10 years at no charge for warranted parts, and from year 10 to life Napoleon supplies replacement parts at 50% of the current retail price. The fireplace must be installed by a licensed professional in line with Napoleon's instructions, and parts from other makers void the warranty. Registering is not required to make a claim, but keep your proof of purchase, model and serial number. Read the warranty section of the owner's manual for the full terms.
Read the warranty terms · Our warranty library · Register your fireplaceEvery document is kept on our site, so the link works when you need it. More are in our Napoleon manuals and documents.
A note on the photos. Napoleon's photography often shows optional media and trim, and its flame colors are shown by the lighting. What ships with the fireplace is listed in the What you get table, and anything else is sold separately.
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