Napoleon Ascent Multi View See Thru Direct Vent Gas Fireplace | BHD4

Overall Dimensions: See-Thru (BHD4ST) 45 in. W x 38-1/4 in. H x 25-1/8 in. D; Peninsula (BHD4P) 43-1/4 in. W x 38-1/4 in. H x 25-1/8 in. D

The Napoleon Ascent Multi-View BHD4 is a direct vent gas fireplace built to be seen from more than one room. Order it as a two-sided see-thru for a wall between living and dining spaces, or as a three-sided peninsula that anchors an open plan. Choose a contemporary topaz glass ember bed or a traditional log set, both behind sealed glass with a 30,000 BTU/h burner and a safety barrier that ships with the unit.

Key Specifications

Dimensions and Cutout

Features

• Two installation styles: see-thru (two viewing sides) or peninsula (three viewing sides)
• Choice of topaz glass ember bed or log set with AMBIENT-GLOW metal fibers
• Sealed direct vent combustion that draws outside air and exhausts outdoors
• Electronic ignition with battery backup, so the fire works during a power outage
• Safety barrier screens included and required for installation
• Optional MIRRO-FLAME porcelain reflective panels (glass models) or Newport brick panels (log models)
• Optional glass beads, glass embers, mineral rock kit and Designer Fire Art (Coil or Nickel Stix)
• Remote ready: F45 on/off or F60 thermostatic handheld remotes, plus wall thermostat options
• Built by Napoleon in Ontario, Canada

What Is Included and What You Will Need

• Included: fireplace with burner, chosen media (topaz glass embers or log set) and safety barriers
• Required: Napoleon 5 in. / 8 in. direct vent pipe and a termination kit, such as the GD430 10 ft flex vent kit with a wall or roof terminal
• Required for propane: factory propane model or the Napoleon BHD4 fuel conversion kit
• Optional remotes: Napoleon F45 on/off remote or Napoleon F60 thermostatic remote
• Optional: GD826 modulating kit, LDAC Coil Designer Fire Art, GZ600KT blower, interior panels (two end panels for see-thru, one for peninsula)

Installation Notes

No household electricity is needed to run the gas system; a 115V, 60 Hz receptacle (less than 12 amps) is needed only for an optional blower. The unit must be framed to the published framing dimensions with a minimum 50 in. inside enclosure height left unobstructed, and the vent pipe needs 3 in. to combustibles above it inside the enclosure. Mantel heights and depths follow the combustible mantel chart in the manual. Installation must be done by a qualified, licensed gas installer. In New York City, direct vent gas fireplaces are installed under the NYC Fuel Gas Code with a licensed plumber and DOB filing where required; termination location is often the deciding factor in apartments and townhouses. Our team can confirm venting and permitting during a fireplace consultation.

Documentation

• Brochure
• Installation and Operation Manual
• Owner's Manual
• Specification Sheet
• Full-Featured Remote Control
• Fuel Conversion Kit
• Mineral Rock Kit
• GZ600KT Blower
• Decorative Coil Art
• Decorative Nickel Stix
• New Port Decorative Brick Panel
• Napoleon Ascent Multi-View product page
• Napoleon BHD4 specification sheet (manufacturer site)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the see-thru and peninsula versions?

The see-thru (BHD4ST) has glass on the front and back and is 45 in. wide. The peninsula (BHD4P) adds a glass end for three viewing sides and is 43-1/4 in. wide. Both are 38-1/4 in. tall and 25-1/8 in. deep.

Is the Ascent Multi-View meant to heat a room?

Napoleon certifies the BHD4 as a vented decorative gas appliance (ANSI Z21.50), and the manual describes it as a decorative product rather than a heat source. It is rated 30,000 BTU/h input and 23,000 BTU/h output, so it does add warmth, but it should not be sized as primary heat.

Will it work during a power outage?

Yes. The gas system needs no household power and the ignition has battery backup. Power is only needed for an optional blower.

Can I switch between glass and logs later?

The glass and log versions are separate model numbers with different burner configurations, so choose the media style at purchase. Glass models can add MIRRO-FLAME panels; log models can add Newport brick panels.

Related reading: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Buying Guide and Napoleon vs Majestic Gas Fireplaces.

Warranty

Napoleon President's Limited Lifetime Warranty: the combustion chamber, heat exchanger, burner, logs and embers, rocks, ceramic glass (thermal breakage), plated parts and porcelain components are covered for as long as the original purchaser owns the appliance, with parts replaced free during the first 10 years and at 50% of retail after that. Electrical components and wearable parts (blowers, gas valves, switches, wiring, remotes, ignitors, gaskets, pilot assemblies) are covered for one year, and warranty labour is covered for the first year through an authorized Napoleon dealer.