Napoleon Ascent Linear 42 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

$3,499.00

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Fuel Type *

Natural Gas (+$0)
Propane (+$95.00) (Includes Conversion kit - W175-0740)

Special Features

Outdoor Room Certified

Media Kits

Beach Fire Kit - BFKM (+$369.00)
Mineral Rock Kit - MRKM (+$329.00)
Shore Fire Kit - SFKM (+$219.00)
Woodland Media Kit - WLKM (+$349.00)
Birch Log Kit - BLKBLP42 (+$469.00)
Driftwood Log Kit - DLKBLP42 (+$469.00)
Split Oak Log Kit - OLKBLP42 (+$469.00)

Glass Media Kits

Topaz Glass Embers (included)
Amber Glass Embers - MKGA (+$105.00)
Black Glass Embers - MKGK (+$105.00)
Blue Glass Embers - MKGB (+$105.00)
Clear Glass Embers - MKGC (+$105.00)
Red Glass Embers - MKGR (+$105.00)
Amber Glass Beads - MKBA (+$105.00)
Black Glass Beads - MKBK (+$105.00)
Blue Glass Beads - MKBB (+$105.00)
Clear Glass Beads - MKBC (+$105.00)
Topaz Glass Beads - MKBT (+$105.00)

Decorative Panels

MIRRO-FLAME Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panels - PRPL42 (+$289.00)
Ledgestone Decorative Panels - DBPBL42LS (+$569.00)

Heat Management

Hot Air Distribution Kit - LHAD (+$709.00)
Universal Heat Management Side Grill Kit - UHM (+$259.00)
Blower Kit - GZ600KT (+$389.00)
Universal Heat Management Front Grill Kit - UHMF (+$289.00)

Surrounds

Finishing Trim 5/8-Inch Black, 4-Sided - FTBL42BK (+$209.00)

Additional Features

Remote Control - F60 (+$249.00)
Battery Backup System (Power Bank Excluded)
eFIRE Controller - Bluetooth Advanced, Natural Gas - EFCN-PF0 (+$719.00)
eFIRE Controller - Bluetooth Advanced, Propane - EFCP-PF0 (+$719.00)
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Napoleon Ascent Linear 42: a wide gas fire with a topaz glass bed

The Napoleon Ascent Linear 42 is a direct vent gas fireplace built into a framed wall. The glass is about 38 inches wide and 17 inches tall. Linear means the fire forms a wide, low band of flame. Here, the flames burn over a bed of topaz crushed glass rather than logs. It can go on an interior wall, too, if the vent pipe runs to the roof.

Order it for natural gas or propane. Direct vent means it needs no chimney. A sealed pipe through the wall or roof carries the exhaust out and brings fresh air in. It puts out up to 20,000 BTU, enough to warm a living room. The topaz glass comes with it. You can choose optional log kits, reflective back panels, a remote control, and more on the page. Napoleon backs it with its President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. Want a wider fire? See the Napoleon Ascent Linear 46 gas fireplace. The Napoleon Ascent Linear 42 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.

Brand

Napoleon

Product Type

Fireplace

Fireplace Type

Natural Gas

Fireplace Location

Indoor

Fuel Type

Natural Gas

Key Features

  • Up to 20,000 BTU’s
  • CRYSTALINE™ Ember Bed Comes with Topaz Crushed Glass
  • USB Battery Backup System
  • Optional remote control
  • Optional blower kit
  • Optional heat management available to reduce clearances to combustibles
  • Optional MIRRO-FLAME™ Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panels
  • Optional decorative fronts and trim kits
  • Pre-wired for wall switch
  • Easy Access Air Control
  • Made in Ontario/Canada
  • Designed for TVs

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Specifications

SKU: BL42

Model Ascent™ Linear 42
Warranty* President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty *
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Heat Output (Max.) 20,000 BTU
Viewing Area 37.75 x 16.75 in (95.89 x 42.55 cm)
Framing Width‡ 42.50 in (107.95 cm)
Framing Height‡ 39.25 in (99.70 cm)
Framing Depth‡ 18.50 in (46.99 cm)
Width 44.50 in (113.03 cm)
Height 40.50 in (102.87 cm)
Depth 19.50 in (49.53 cm)
Heat Management Internal Blower
  • * Please refer to Warranty page for full information.
  • ‡ Minimum framing dimensions. For installation instructions, please refer to your installation manual.

Catalogs and Manuals

Downloads

Brochure

Product Manual

Installation Manual

Specifications Sheet

BLKBLP42 Birch Log Placement Instructions – W415-4008.pdf

DBPBL42/46//56/LS Decorative Birick Panel Kit Installation Instructions – W415-…

DLKBLP42 Driftwood Log Placement Instructions – W415-4060.pdf

OLKBLP42 Oak Log Placement Instructions – W415-3063.pdf

Installation of Indoor DV Fireplaces in Protected Outdoor Spaces – W415-1000503…

(C)BL36/42/46/56 Fuel Conversion Kit for Electronic Ignition – W415-3087.pdf

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FAQ

Does the Ascent Linear 42 install without a chimney?

Yes. Direct venting through a side wall or the roof is all it needs — the BL42 brings a wide gas flame to rooms where a chimney was never built.

Is the Ascent Linear 42 usable during power outages?

It is — battery backup on the ignition means the burner lights with no household electricity, keeping heat available in winter storms. The blower simply rejoins when power does.

What does an evening with the Ascent Linear 42 cost in gas?

At the full 20,000 BTU input it burns about 0.20 therms per hour — near 30 cents hourly at average U.S. rates, so a four-hour evening fire typically costs about a dollar.

What size chase does the Ascent Linear 42 need?

Frame a minimum of 42.50 in wide x 39.25 in high x 18.50 in deep; the unit measures 44.50 x 40.50 x 19.50 in overall with a 37.75 x 16.75 in viewing area.

Must the Ascent Linear 42 go on an outside wall?

No — with a vertical vent run to the roof, an interior wall installation is fully supported. The deciding factor is the vent path your installer can route, not the wall itself.

How hot does the Ascent Linear 42’s glass front get?

Very hot — operating gas-fireplace glass exceeds 400°F and cools slowly afterward. Its included safety barrier reduces contact risk, but keep children and pets at a respectful distance.

What warranty ships with the Ascent Linear 42?

Napoleon’s President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty covers the BL42, honored fully because we are an authorized Napoleon dealer.

Shipping / Freight / Return Info

Same-Day / 24 hour shipping

Same-Day/24 hour shipping - If we have the product in stock, we can ship same day if ordered before 12pm Monday - Friday (CST).

Freight Claims Policy

Please follow these very important steps when it comes to Freight Items that are damaged or missing
  • Open and inspect the order while the delivery driver is present. If delivery driver does not provide sufficient time to do so, please notate the delivery receipt.
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  • Damaged item(s) must be returned within 30 days. Failure to return them will result in a charge to the original payment method.

Return Merchandise Authorization Policy

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  • Submit your return request within 30 days of delivery.
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  • Please also note that a 20% restocking fee may apply to approved returns
  • If approved, you will receive an itemized Return Authorization, return shipping labels (if requested), and detailed instructions within 1–2 business days
  • From the date this email is received, you will have 14 days to return the product.
  • Once our distributor receives and inspects the returned item(s), your refund will be issued within 1–2 weeks
  • Items returned outside of this process or time frame are not eligible for a refund.

Napoleon Gas Collection

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Get cozy with stylish gas fireplace solutions from Napoleon, designed to elevate the look and feel of any room in your home. Whether you’re looking for clean, contemporary linear designs, traditional styles that bring the campfire feel indoors, see-through models shared between two rooms, inserts for an existing wood fireplace, vented gas logs for a wood fireplace with a working chimney, or an outdoor fireplace for the patio, there’s a Napoleon gas fireplace to fit your needs, budget, and aesthetic. Browse the lineup by style below.

Napoleon Luxury Linear Gas Fireplaces

Napoleon’s flagship linear series — premium features in single-sided, see-through and three-sided Tall Bay formats.

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Luxuria™ Series

Available Models: 50, 62 & 74 · See-Through: 50, 62 & 74 · Tall Bay (three-sided): 50 & 62

The Luxuria™ Series of linear gas fireplaces features a wealth of premium features like Napoleon’s patent-pending heat management and the safe-to-touch Glass Guard System, allowing it to be truly versatile for any home.

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Napoleon Tall Linear Gas Fireplaces

Extra-tall glass for a bigger, more dramatic wall of flame.

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Tall Linear Vector™ Series

Available Models: 50, 62 & 74 · See-Through: 50, 62 & 74

The Tall Linear Vector™ Series features all of the modern design you love with an even greater visual impact, more efficient use of fuel, and superior heat distribution.

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Tall Linear Vector™ with Luminous Logs

Available Models: 50, 62 & 74 · See-Through: 50, 62 & 74

The Tall Linear Vector™ with Luminous Logs rivals traditional fire with innovative technology, lower gas use, and year-round enjoyment with adjustable settings.

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Napoleon Linear Gas Fireplaces

Wide, contemporary ribbons of flame that fit perfectly in any room.

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Vector™ Series

Available Models: 38, 50, 62 & 74 · See-Through: 38, 50, 62 & 74

The variety of sizes in the Vector™ Series of linear gas fireplaces allows them to fit perfectly in any room.

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Ascent™ Linear Series

Available Models: 36, 42, 46 & 56

The Ascent™ Linear Series adds warmth to any room and is easily customizable with optional media enhancement kits.

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Ascent™ Linear Premium Series

Available Models: 42, 46 & 56

The Ascent™ Linear Premium Series is the ideal finishing touch for your home — add luxury to any room with your choice of hand-painted logs or glass crystals.

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Napoleon Traditional Gas Fireplaces

Classic hearth proportions, deep fireboxes, and realistic log sets.

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Elevation™ X Series

Available Models: 36 & 42

The Elevation™ X is a premium, traditional style gas fireplace, featuring a deep firebox and an impressive display of flames.

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Altitude™ X Series

Available Models: 36 & 42

The Altitude™ X is a traditional style gas fireplace that can be customized with a multitude of features and options.

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Ascent™ X Series

Available Models: 36 & 42

The Ascent™ X Series gas fireplaces transform an everyday room into a gathering space worthy of company and life’s most enjoyable moments.

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Ascent™ Series

Available Models: 30, 36, 42 & 46

Napoleon’s Ascent™ Series gas fireplaces feature maximum viewing area and ease of installation.

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High Definition Series

Available Models: 81

The simple yet sophisticated design of the Napoleon High Definition Series gas fireplaces provides every comfort a homeowner needs.

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Napoleon See-Through & Multi-View Gas Fireplaces

One flame shared between two spaces — or wrapped in glass on three sides. Luxuria, Vector, and Tall Linear Vector see-through models, and the three-sided Tall Bay Luxuria, are linked in their series cards above.

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Ascent™ Multi-View Series

Available Models: Peninsula — Log Set, Peninsula — Glass Ember Bed, See-Through — Log Set & See-Through — Glass Ember Bed

The Napoleon Ascent™ Multi-View gas fireplace is available as a See-Through or a three-sided Peninsula to elevate the style in your home.

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Napoleon Gas Fireplace Inserts

Turn an existing wood burning fireplace into a gas fireplace.

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Rosedale™ Series

Available Models: 2 & 3

The Rosedale™ Series fits into an existing wood burning fireplace, with birch or oak log sets and clean, contemporary faceplates.

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Oakville™ Series

Available Models: X3 & X4

The Oakville™ Series transforms an old, inefficient masonry or prefab wood burning fireplace with a dual burner triple flame and Napoleon’s NIGHT LIGHT™ glowing even when the fire is off.

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Napoleon Gas Log Sets

Give your wood burning fireplace the look of a log fire, with a working chimney required.

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Fiberglow™ Series

Available Models: 18 & 24

The Fiberglow™ Series pairs five ceramic fiber logs with a cast iron grate and glowing embers for the look of a log fire in your wood burning fireplace. A working chimney is required, and the included damper stop holds the damper partly open.

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Napoleon Outdoor Gas Fireplaces

Bring the same linear flame to the patio — built to live outside.

Napoleon Galaxy outdoor linear gas fireplace in a backyard

Galaxy™ Series

Available Models: 50, 62 & 74

The Galaxy™ Series brings Napoleon’s contemporary linear flame outdoors — a modern outdoor gas fireplace with optional LED accent lighting and glass ember media.

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Riverside™ Series

Available Models: 36 & 42

The Riverside™ Series is a traditional-style outdoor gas fireplace with realistic log sets — the campfire feel for your outdoor living room.

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Napoleon Gas Fireplace Technology

Glass Guard System

The innovative triple-paned Glass Guard system keeps the exterior glass warm but safe to touch — suitable for homes with kids or pets, with no metal screen blocking the flame view.

Heat Management System

Control the flow of heat — direct warmth where it’s needed most, or divert it away from sensitive items like a TV mounted above the fireplace.

eFIRE App Control

Adjust flame height, blower speed, and LED accent lighting from your smartphone, with timers that can automatically turn the fireplace off.

Night Light™

A soft, ambient glow even when the flames are off — enjoy the cozy look of a fireplace year-round without the added heat.

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