Napoleon WHVF31 Plasmafire Wall-Mounted Vent-Free Gas Fireplace

This unit does not come with a blower and no blower is offered.

This can not be modified to be a vented unit.

Since this is a vent-free gas fireplace, it will have about the same 20,000 BTU output as it does input. Vent-free units are 99.9% efficient.

This unit does require electricity, but it has a battery backup in the event of power outages. It is not recommended that a television be mounted above it without proper clearance and a mantel to deflect heat between the two items.

This fireplace is not tested and listed for the application you describe. The fireplaces that are safe for outdoor use are located here. Please note that any indoor fireplace installed on a patio that is not completely sealed from the outdoors with fully closed or "openable" windows will eventually rust.

Like all ventless hearth systems, you should not use this as a primary heat source and it should only be left on for 2-3 hours at the most.

This does indeed need electricity for ignition.

While this should be supplied with voltage for spark ignition, this model will feature a battery backup to provide spark ignition in the event of a power outage.

This unit can not be recessed into the wall.

This wall mounted unit will project 7 3/8 inches from the surface when using the standard rectangular front.

This would not be an issue as long as the clearance to combustibles are maintained during the installation.

With a Btu input of 20,000 and an efficiency of 99.9%, the output will be 19,980 Btus.

Plazmafire refers to the included catalytic tiles that filter out any un-burned combustion byproducts. With ventless gas hearth systems, they are all designed to be clean burning to eliminate the need for a chimney, but the catalytic tiles further filter out the minimal byproducts that may remain. This is exclusive to Napoleon. The additional colors are shown on page 6 of this brochure.

Unfortunately, you cannot block the circulating vents at the top of the firebox, eliminating the possibility of a recessed installation. You may recess the fireplace in the form of an alcove installation, but this requires just over 5' of vertical space to account for the required clearances of 20" at the top and 13" at the bottom of the firebox.

This unit comes with a manual on/off switch only, but the Napoleon F60 Hand-Held Thermostatic Remote Control with Digital Screen can be added to it. We likely will be having an upcoming coupon available for this model, though I am not certain of the date yet. The catalytic tiles are designed to last the life of the fireplace, as the very low emissions from the burner of this unit means the catalyst is used extremely slowly.

The rectangular surround will indeed become hot to the touch directly above the opening. The remainder of the surround will be warm, but not hot enough to cause a burn.

This unit is wall mounted and does not need to be framed into the wall.

As a vent-free fireplace, the Napoleon WHVF31 will certainly provide supplemental heat. The 20,000 BTU burner will provide heat for approximately 500 square feet around the unit.

This unit does not come with a blower. It radiates heat from the front and can heat around 550 square feet.

The manufacturer does not specifically touch on installation in a restaurant or any other commercial application for that matter. Upon speaking to their technical department, they advise that installation is not limited to only residential applications. It can be installed into any room that meets the minimum combustion air requirements and is not a bedroom or bathroom. However, it is worth mentioning that the local code agency has final authority on the matter.

Pewter is going to be more of a grey/silver color. This unit can heat up 570 square feet. A negative of vent free applications is that because they use air from the room for combustion, they can only be run for 3-4 hours at a time. This would indeed mount directly to the wall. Aside from having a licensed plumber install the gas line, the installation is in fact quite simple.

There is indeed room on the rear right hand side of the unit for the installation of your gas line. While this item does not come with a remote control, one can be purchased for the unit under the item's "accessories" tab. This fireplace is not meant to be recessed into the wall, as this would hinder it's air intake and your access to it's controls. It is meant to be mounted onto the wall.

Aside from making sure you do not damage the wiring when installing the mounting plate, there should be no issues with this, as the unit has 0" of clearance to combustibles at the rear.

Yes, you must indeed choose one of the options as shown as the surround is required for installation.

This particular fireplace is a wall mounted vent free unit that does require electricity for operation. Is it primarily the log set that you would like to replace or do you want to remove the entire fireplace. We do carry linear burners that can be installed into and existing fireplace, such as the Empire 18" Black Polished Crushed Ventless Natural Gas Fire Glass Set and Millivolt Loft Burner.

This is a vent free gas appliance that does not require a chimney system. The 20,000 BTU output is enough to heat 571 square feet on average.

If centrally located, this unit could realistically be expected to heat 550 square feet. Using a ceiling fan(s) would indeed be an excellent way to circulate the heat generated by the unit.

My apologizes, but it does not appear there is enough space for the unit to be installed into your mantel. This is a surface mount model with a total height of 28 inches with the smaller surround. There must be at least 20 inches of clear overhead space and 13 inches of clear downward space for this unit to operate safely. It would be possible to mount this on a wall and build a surround, but only if the clearances are met.

Most of the models that we carry are designed to be framed into an existing wall, however we do carry some wall mounted models. The recessed units are available in vented and vent free versions.

The unit could theoretically be plumbed to a small cylinder such as that but you would very likely encounter burner performance issues. I'm afraid that we do not have any installers, a licensed contractor or certified gas fitter could install this for you. It would be wise to check your local codes before purchase to make sure that vent free appliances are not prohibited in your area.

This unit features an IPI pilot assembly. This type of electronic pilot saves gas as the pilot light is only lit on startup of the appliance, instead of burning at all times. However, to power the electronic ignition, 110 volts is required. This unit must indeed be plugged in to house voltage to operate. It does, though, feature a battery backup which will allow it to operate in case of a power outage.

My apologizes, but we are an independent dealer located in Memphis, TN. As such, we do not have any installers in your location. A local reputable contractor or gas fitter should be able to install this appliance. We are happy to provide guidance or answer any technical questions you or the installer may have.

The F60 remote kit does indeed have the wall mount bracket and receiver as standard. There is room for the receiver to be installed in the base of the unit, near the gas valve. Because it is an RF system, this will not effect the range. Effective range will be approximately 25 feet. The F60D is a version of the standard F60 that is available in one of three optional colors, including metallic black, grey, and red. There is an optional LED light kit to mount within the surround, however the manufacturer does not produce a product that allows mounting of the LED system inside the fireplace. A frame must be purchased to complete the standard unit and the remote is simply an accessory.

The installation would not be hindered in any way due to paneling as opposed to drywall as the mounting bracket must be secured to the wall studs themselves. The paneling may cause difficulty in locating the studs, but no other adverse effects. The odors emitted will be stronger at first as the fireplace will be baking the paint in as well as burning off any residual manufacturing oils that were left, but usually these odors dissipate within the first few times the unit is in operation. The catalytic tiles atop the unit will assist in scrubbing the combustion by products effectively reducing the amount of odors released, but at the same time, the odors may not be noticed at all by some, but seem very strong to others as different persons have different sensitivities to odor. From the size of the room described with the openings the adjacent room, you would have plenty of air space to install this unit without problems arising from oxygen depletion issues.

Per the manufacturer, the front opening is sealed with a pane of ceramic glass. Air and heat exchange occurs through registers at the sides and top of the unit.

Yes, the optional remote controls for this fireplace can be found in the "Accessories" tab on this item page.

This unit does not include a propane tank. Actually, none of our fireplaces include a tank. All of our propane fireplaces are designed to be plumbed into a larger, more constant fuel supply - like an in-ground 20 gallon tank.

This unit is only able to be mounted upon the wall, as it has a heat exchanger that is part of the chassis along the top of the unit. Because of the glass front, the exchanger is necessary and cannot be covered. This unit has a relatively low, linear flame. As such, it will cast a dim orange glow across the room, but not enough to see by. It is a dim enough light that you could doze off too without being distracting. Page 5 of the downloadable product manual gives a detailed drawing of the units dimensions, with either the standard rectangular or convex surrounds.

The WHVF31 does not have the ability to use a blower, as is the case with all of the smaller Napoleon linear units.

While this unit does have better operation characteristics than most at high altitude, it will only operate reliably up to 6,000 feet. Beyond there, the ODS sensor will indeed begin to act up.

Per the manufacturer, this item features a 50% turn down.

The pewter surround features a matte, smooth finish and uses a muted finish that is characteristic of pewter. The surround is also flat and does not project into the room. The stainless surround uses a high luster, brushed stainless steel finish. Also, this surround is convex and projects into the room, following a gentle radius.

The finish on this fireplace will be satin, with only a slight amount of shine. All colors, aside from the brushed steel face, will have this same satin finish.

No, since this is a wall-mounted fireplace, you must choose one of the surround options in the drop-down menu below the pricing information on this page. This is required by the manufacturer for installation for safety reasons.

This refers to the glass that comes included with this fireplace.

Per the manufacturer, it is not recommended to put any electronic device over this unit. Since it is a vent-free fireplace, most of the heat comes out straight up from the opening. Most television manufacturers will void the warranty if it is installed above a heat source as well.

No surround is included with this unit.

While this unit does radiate some heat through its ceramic viewing window, a great deal of heat escapes via heat sinks that are manufactured into the sides and top of the unit. The heat escapes via natural convection only, as no blower option is available.

Yes. With a BTU rating of 20,000, this appliance can provide sufficient heat for approximately 570 square feet.

It is not recommended to install this unit outdoors, even within an enclosed porch. The moisture from the air will eventually rust and corrode the unit.

Each of these units would be shipped in 2 pieces (fireplace and surround), with a total weight of approximately 162 lbs.