Napoleon High Definition 81 See Thru Direct Vent Gas Fireplace | HD81NT-1
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Napoleon High Definition 81 See Thru Direct Vent Gas Fireplace | HD81NT-1 - Natural Gas / Topaz Glass (+$1179) / MIRRO-FLAME Reflective Porcelain (+$429) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pickup available at Maspeth, NY Showroom
Usually ready in 2-4 days
- Free shipping on this item to most of the US, or free local delivery by our team. Most items ship within 1 business day.
- Factory-authorized Napoleon Fireplaces dealer. You keep the full manufacturer warranty.
- 30-day returns, no restocking fee.
- Professional installation available across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, northern NJ and Greenwich/Stamford, CT.
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Free & Flat Rate Shipping
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- Delivery typically takes 5 -7 transit days
- $19.95-$99.95 Flat-Rate Shipping on orders under $999
- Our team & trucks deliver locally within 60 miles of our showroom. (Tri-State NY,NJ,CT including all of Suffolk County)
- Free Shipping Applies to Contiguous US only - See our shipping page for exclusions e.g. ethanol fuel
Assembly & Installation
Assembly & Installation
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Warranty
Warranty
Manufacturer's warranty their products only if they are purchased from an authorized retailer like us. If an issue occurs and the item was purchased from a 3rd party website i.e. Amazon, your claim may be denied. What this means for you as a customer? As a factory authorized & trained dealer for every brand on our website, you will maintain full manufacturer's warranty. Please click on the manufacturer's manual in the description for full warranty coverage information.
Returns
Returns
- No-Restock Fees
- 30-Day Return Policy
- The NYC Fireplaces Team wants you to love what it is that you've ordered! If for some reason you have an issue with your product, we offer a '30-Day Return Policy'.
- We allow returns on all new, unused, unassembled, and "resalable" items in their original packaging within 30 days of the delivery date for a refund (minus the original shipping costs, and the shipping costs you incur shipping the product back). Naturally, if your return is because of our error, you are not responsible for any shipping costs.
Napoleon High Definition 81 See Thru Direct Vent Gas Fireplace | HD81NT-1 - Natural Gas / Topaz Glass (+$1179) / MIRRO-FLAME Reflective Porcelain (+$429) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The Napoleon High Definition 81 (HD81NT-1) is a see-through direct vent gas fireplace that gives two rooms the same clean-face view of the fire, with up to 60,000 BTU on natural gas and a 30-3/4 x 36-3/4-inch glass on each side.
Choose the burner and media in the options: Topaz CRYSTALINE glass embers, PHAZER logs or river rocks and stones, finished with MIRRO-FLAME porcelain reflective panels or Sandstone decorative brick. Propane versions add the matching Napoleon conversion kit.
Features
- See-through, clean-face design for two rooms
- Up to 60,000 BTU natural gas, 50,000 BTU propane (spec sheet)
- Choice of PHAZER log, Topaz glass or river rock and stone burner assembly
- Dual NIGHT LIGHT illuminates the ember bed and firebox, even with the fire off
- YELLOW DANCING FLAMES with the log burner
- eFIRE full-function remote control included (per current listing); wall control and blower optional
Key Specifications
| Model | Napoleon HD81NT-1 (natural gas); HD81PT-1 propane model |
| Heat output | 60,000 BTU natural gas, 50,000 BTU propane (spec sheet) |
| Glass | 30-3/4 x 36-3/4 in. per side |
| Type | See-through direct vent |
| Venting | 8 in. exhaust / 11 in. air intake (installation manual); Napoleon vent kits GD820 or GD830 with GD822R wall or GD810/GD811/GD812 roof terminals |
| Electrical | 115 V, 60 Hz, less than 12 A |
| Warranty | President's Limited Lifetime |
Dimensions and Cutout
| Width, actual / framing | 54-1/4 in. / 54-1/2 in. |
| Height, actual / framing | 49-1/4 in. / 49-1/2 in. |
| Depth, actual / framing | 28-3/4 in. / 27-3/4 in. |
| Source | Napoleon HD81-1 specification sheet; confirm in the installation manual before framing |






What Is Included and What You Will Need
- Included: HD81NT-1 see-through firebox with the burner kit chosen in the options (B81NG-1 glass, B81NL-1 logs or B81NS-1 river rock and stone)
- Included: the interior panels chosen in the options (PRP81-1 MIRRO-FLAME porcelain or GD874KT Sandstone brick)
- Included for propane: the matching Napoleon conversion kit for the chosen burner
- Required: Napoleon 8 in. / 11 in. direct vent pipe and termination, sold separately
Optional Accessories
- Optional: wall mount control, blower kit and the PVA-811X power vent adaptor kit for long or difficult vent runs
- Napoleon heat management solutions for TVs and artwork near the fireplace
Installation Notes
Install by a licensed gas fitter to the Napoleon installation manual. Use only approved Napoleon vent components and keep the vent length and elbows to a minimum for the best flame.
In New York City gas fireplace work requires a licensed master plumber and permit. Book a fireplace design consultation to plan the wall between the two rooms and the vent route.
Documentation
- Napoleon HD81-1 Specification Sheet
- Napoleon HD81 Installation and Operation Manual
- Napoleon High Definition Brochure
- Napoleon Heat Management Brochure
- Napoleon eFIRE Operating Instructions
- HD81 Log Burner Assembly
- HD81 Mineral Rock Burner Assembly
- River Rock and Stone Burner Assembly
- HD81 Burner Assembly
- Glass Burner Assembly
- Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panel Instructions
- Sandstone Decorative Brick Panel Instructions
- NZ64 and GA65 HD81 Kits
- Fuel Conversion Kits for B81L, B81G and B81S Burners
- PVA-811X Power Vent Adaptor Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it come with a burner?
Yes. The burner and media are chosen in the options: glass, logs or river rock and stone.
Can it be propane?
Yes. Choose Propane and the matching conversion kit is included.
What venting does it use?
An 8 in. exhaust / 11 in. air intake Napoleon direct vent system, through the wall or roof.
Related reading: Fireplace mantel and media wall guide.
Warranty
Napoleon President's Limited Lifetime Warranty (owner's manual): the combustion chamber, heat exchanger, stainless steel burner, logs and embers, rocks, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only), porcelain enameled components and aluminum extrusion trims are covered for as long as you own the fireplace. Electrical components and wearable parts, including blowers, gas valves, switches, wiring, remote controls, ignitors and gaskets, are covered for replacement parts during the first year, and labor for warranty repair is covered during the first year through an authorized Napoleon dealer. Registration is not required; keep your proof of purchase.








