Napoleon Ascent X 42 GX42 – Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Ascent™ X 42 meets the demand for a true 42-inch direct vent gas fireplace. Perfect for builders and homeowners alike, this 42″ head turner boasts a premium split oak log set, the most realistic in the industry. The Ascent™ X 42 allows you to easily transform an everyday room into a gathering space worthy of your most critical company and life’s most enjoyable moments.
- Up to 30,000 BTU’S
- Premium Split Oak log set
- Designer accessories and media kits available
- Dual flame Pan style burner
- Top/Rear venting
- Electronic ignition system
- Back-up control system ensures reliable use, even during power failures
- Optional Decorative Panels including; MIRRO-FLAME™ Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panels, Sandstone, Westminster, Old Town Red and Newport
- Optional decorative fronts and trim kits available
- Optional heat circulating blower
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Photos & Video of the Ascent X 42 (GX42)
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Photo 1: Ascent X-42 shown with Old Town Red Brick™ Panels, Mineral Rock and Beach Fire Kits, Standard Safety Barrier
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Photo 2: Ascent X-42 shown with Old Town Red™ Herringbone Brick Panels, Mineral Rock and Beach Fire Kits, Standard Safety Barrier
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Photo 3: Ascent X-42 shown with Westminster Brick Panels, Shore Fire Kit, Standard Safety Barrier
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Photo 4: Ascent X-42 shown with Newport™ Brick Panels, Mineral Rock and Beach Fire Kits, Standard Safety Barrier
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Photo 5: Ascent X-42 shown with MIRRO-FLAME™ Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panels, Mineral Rock Kit, Standard Safety Barrier
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Photo 6: Ascent X-42 shown with Old Town Red™ Herringbone Brick Panels, Premium Split Oak Logs, Heritage Front
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Photo 7: Ascent X-42 shown with Sandstone Brick Panels, Shore Fire Kit, Heritage Front
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Photo 8: Ascent X-42 shown with Westminster Herringbone Brick Panels, Mineral Rock and Beach Fire Kits, Zen Front
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Photo 9: Ascent X-42 shown with Old Town Red Brick™ Panels, Shore Fire Kit, Zen Front
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Photo 10: Ascent X-42 shown with Newport™ Brick Panels, Premium Split Oak Logs, Wrought Iron Front
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Photo 11: Ascent X-42 shown with MIRRO-FLAME™ Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panels, Premium Split Oak Logs, 3-inch Trim
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Photo 12: Ascent X-42 shown with Sandstone Standard Brick Panels, Premium Split Oak Logs, 3-inch Beveled Trim
Available Accessories for the Ascent X 42
Decorative Panels for the GX42
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Old Town Red standard decorative brick panels (optional)
![Westminster Herringbone](https://fireplacepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/westminster-herringbone-panel-napoleon-fireplaces.jpg)
decorative brick panels Westminster herringbone (optional)
![Westminster Standard](https://fireplacepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/westminster-panel-napoleon-fireplaces.jpg)
decorative brick panels Westminster standard (optional)
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Decorative brick panels Sandstone standard (optional)
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Decorative brick panels Newport standard (optional)
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MIRRO-FLAME™ porcelain reflective radiant panels (optional)
Decorative Fronts and Trims for the GX42
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Heritage front (optional)
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Zen front (optional)
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Wrought iron decorative surround (optional)
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3″ trim (optional, flat style, 44-9/16″ W x 34-9/16″ H)
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Beveled 3″ trim (optional, picture frame style, 45-9/16″ W x 35″ H)
Optional Media for the GX42
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Shore Fire kit (optional; requires support bracket; sand, rocks, glass, & vermiculite)
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Mineral rock kit (optional; requires support bracket)
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Beach Fire kit (optional; requires support bracket; driftwood logs only)
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Shore Fire kit with Mineral Rock kit excluding the glass media
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Shore Fire and Beach Fire kits with glass media removed
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Beach Fire kit and Shore Fire kit with sand and vermiculite removed
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Beach Fire kit and Shore Fire kit with rocks and glass media removed
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All three kits with some rocks and glass media removed
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All three kits used excluding the glass media
Additional Accessories for the GX42
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F60 & F45 remote controls, on/off with digital screen (optional)
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Digital wall mount thermostat (optional)
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Variable speed blower (optional)
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Hot Air Distribution Kit: Move warm air from the fireplace into other areas of the room, a different room, or outdoors via flexible ducting with an independent fan control. (optional)
Required Options for Ascent X 42
1) Required Venting – Questions about venting? We can help! 866-845-7845
For over two decades, Wolf Steel has had the perfect answer to simple and complex venting situations. Wolf Steel’s Freedom Flex Venting is a cost effective solution that is versatile and light weight, simplifying your installation. Compared with traditional venting, Flex Venting can save you up to 75% in time, labor, and parts costs. Manufactured with two layers of rolled aluminum, Flex Venting pipes pass each and every certification test, exceeding industry standards.
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Flex vent
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Round wall terminal
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Silhouette terminal
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Roof terminal kit (kits may vary)
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High temperature sealant