Napoleon
Napoleon Ascent Multi-View Fireplace, Direct Vent, Natural Gas
Napoleon Ascent Multi-View Fireplace, Direct Vent, Natural Gas
A 3-sided peninsula direct vent natural gas fireplace with a Phazerâ„¢ log set and glowing embers. The Ascent Multi-View BHD4PN lets you see the flame from the front and from both ends. 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 BHD4PN, Ascentâ„¢ Multi-View, 3-sided peninsula, log set, natural gas |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural gas. The appliance is only for the gas on its rating plate. |
| Maximum input | Up to 30,000 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 | 28 1/2″ Ă— 35 1/2″ for the main view and 27 1/8″ Ă— 17″ for each end, as printed on Napoleon’s specification sheet |
| Overall size | 43 1/4″ W Ă— 38 1/4″ H Ă— 25 1/8″ D |
| Framing size | 42 1/2″ to 43 1/2″ W Ă— 46 1/2″ H Ă— 22 1/8″ to 24 1/8″ D |
| Enclosure height | Napoleon requires a minimum inside enclosure height of 50″, measured from the bottom of the appliance, and 62 1/4″ from the bottom of the appliance to the ceiling. The space inside the enclosure must stay unobstructed. |
| Venting | Direct vent. 5″ exhaust, 8″ air intake. Up to 20 ft horizontal and up to 40 ft vertical. Rigid and flexible vent systems must not be combined. Napoleon lists an adaptor kit that reduces the collars to 4″ and 7″. |
| 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 is built in, and the four AA batteries are not supplied. |
| Power | 115 V, 60 Hz, less than 12 amps. Napoleon shows both a hard wired connection and a receptacle connection in its manual. |
| Controls | A switch, a remote or a thermostat can start the fireplace. Napoleon shows an optional thermostat or remote control connection. Plan to add the control you want, and ask us which one fits. |
| Weight on top | Napoleon says the appliance has a maximum load bearing weight of 250 lb. |
| Included | Safety barrier and glass door, plus end safety barriers and doors, Phazerâ„¢ log set with glowing embers, battery back-up housing |
| Not included | Vent pipe and termination, the four AA batteries, and any optional panels, media, rocks or fire art |
| Where it can go | Approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations. Certified for mobile home installation. |
| Warranty | Napoleon Gas Appliance President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. Terms are in the installation and operation manual. |
Add to your order
Everything below is listed in Napoleon’s Multi-View manual as a fit for the Ascent Multi-View. Tick what you want and add it to your cart with the fireplace in one step.
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 5″ exhaust inside an 8″ 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. Its spec sheet calls for a minimum rise of 43″ above the appliance before any horizontal run, and 57″ if you need the full 20 ft horizontal. The pipe and termination are sold separately.
Is it a heater?
No. Napoleon’s installation manual describes the Ascent Multi-View as a decorative product that is not a source of heat, and says it is not intended to burn solid fuel. The 30,000 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 and glass door, plus end safety barriers and doors, a set of eleven Phazer™ logs with glowing embers, and a battery back-up housing. Vent pipe, the termination, the four AA batteries and any panels, media, rocks or fire art are sold separately. Plan to add the control you want.
What is the difference between the 3-sided and see-through models?
This is the 3-sided peninsula model. You see the fire from the front and from both ends, so it suits an island or a divider that stops short of the wall. Napoleon’s specification sheet shows a main viewing area of 28 1/2″ Ă— 35 1/2″ and an end viewing area of 27 1/8″ Ă— 17″.
Logs or glass: which one is this?
This listing is the log set model. Napoleon supplies Phazerâ„¢ logs and glowing embers. The logs glow when they touch the flame, and Napoleon says their color evens out as the pigments burn in during the first uses. Napoleon also notes that blocked burner ports can cause a poor flame pattern, so follow the log placement drawings.
How do the ignition and controls work?
The Ascent Multi-View has an on demand pilot (IPI). When you turn it on with a switch, a remote or a call from a thermostat, the pilot lights and then the burner. When you turn it off, both shut down. Napoleon also built in a continuous pilot mode with a seven day timer. It keeps the system warm for colder starts, and it shuts the pilot off by itself if the fireplace sits unused for about a week. The switch, remote and thermostat are optional connections, so ask us which control fits your plan.
What happens in a power outage?
Napoleon’s manual says the appliance comes with a battery back-up. If you use it, your installer puts four AA batteries (not supplied) into the holder and connects them to the wire harness, so the fireplace can still be operated if the power fails.
Do I need an electrical connection?
Yes. Napoleon lists the appliance at 115 V, 60 Hz, less than 12 amps, and shows both a hard wired connection and a receptacle connection. Plan for a qualified electrician as well as a gas fitter.
Can I mount a TV above it?
Napoleon warns that high temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discoloration or damage to decorations, a TV or other electronics. Planning a TV above the Multi-View? Send us your plan before you place anything above it.
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 installation manual and on the specification sheet gives the minimum height for each mantel depth. If you paint or lacquer the mantel, Napoleon says the finish must resist the temperature so it does not discolor.
What can I finish the wall with?
Napoleon says non-combustible finishing material must not project more than 4 in. from the face of the door on all four sides. If you want it to project farther, the clearance at the sides, bottom and top grows by 2 in. for every extra inch. Napoleon also says combustible finishing is allowed with 0 in. of clearance above the appliance opening.
How tall does the enclosure need to be?
Napoleon requires a minimum inside enclosure height of 50″, measured from the bottom of the appliance, and 62 1/4″ from the bottom of the appliance to the ceiling. The framing opening is 42 1/2″ to 43 1/2″ W Ă— 46 1/2″ H Ă— 22 1/8″ to 24 1/8″ D. Napoleon asks that the space inside the enclosure be left unobstructed.
What are my options for the firebox?
Napoleon lists Newport decorative brick panels and MIRRO-FLAMEâ„¢ reflective porcelain panels for the Ascent Multi-View. Pick what you want in the add-ons below and it goes into your cart with the fireplace. Ask us if you want to change the flame bed on the log set model.
Where can I install it?
Napoleon approves the Ascent Multi-View for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and certifies it for mobile home installation. 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. After the first year, Napoleon may choose to refund the wholesale price of a defective part, and installation and labor are not covered. 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 installation and operation 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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