The SF-SCN55 from SimpliFire
The SimpliFire Scion 55" (SF-SCN55) is a built-in linear electric fireplace with a 53-3/8" W x 16-3/8" H view: 9 flame colors over a multi-piece log set, black glass embers, and clear crystal media, with 13 ember-bed colors and standard Wi-Fi and voice control. It runs entirely on electricity — no venting, gas line, or chimney — and adds 5,000 BTU/hr of supplemental heat on a 120V circuit, or 10,000 BTU/hr wired for 240V. from $2,579.
Choose it if you want a clean, frameless-capable linear firebox that installs before the wall is finished and runs entirely on electricity — no venting, no gas line, no chimney.
It is not right as a primary heat source: at 5,000-10,000 BTU/hr the heater is a supplemental assist, and SimpliFire does not rate it for whole-room heating. It also must be hardwired — there is no plug-in option — so plan a circuit at the opening.
Specifications
The SF-SCN55 frames into a 24-1/4" H x 57" W x 7-5/8" D rough opening with zero clearance to combustibles at the sides, floor, top, and back and 36 in. at the front. It hardwires for 120V (15 A) or 240V (20 A) on a 60 Hz circuit; a heater input-voltage switch must be set to match.
How the SF-SCN55 compares
The Scion comes in two sizes on the same firebox platform and controls: the 55" shown here and the 43" (from $2,259). Pick the width that fills your wall — the feature set, heat output, and installation are identical.
Features
- A 53-3/8" W x 16-3/8" H viewing area over a multi-piece log set with black glass embers and clear crystal media, all included
- Installs before the wall is finished with an included front trim you can use, or leave off for a frameless, flush look in stone or tile
- 9 flame colors, 13 ember-bed colors with a rotating mode, warm/cool downlight, and two sound effects
- Standard Wi-Fi through the Smart Life app with Alexa and Google Home voice control, plus a 16 ft. RF remote
- Wire for 120V for a 5,000 BTU/hr assist or 240V for 10,000 BTU/hr, with a switch to run flame-only with the heat off
- UL-approved for protected outdoor rooms when sheltered from direct water on a GFCI circuit
Answers to common questions
Does the Scion plug in, or does it need to be hardwired?
It is hardwire only. A qualified electrician brings a 120V (15 A) or 240V (20 A), 60 Hz circuit to the opening, and a switch inside the appliance is set to match the voltage. Wiring for 240V doubles the heat output to 10,000 BTU/hr.
How much heat does it put out?
5,000 BTU/hr on a 120V circuit and 10,000 BTU/hr on 240V — supplemental warmth for the room it is in. SimpliFire does not rate the Scion as a primary heat source, and the flame runs independently of the heater so you can enjoy it year-round.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: The SF-SCN55 Scion firebox with push-button controls, RF remote (2 AAA), multi-piece log set, black glass embers, and small and large clear crystal media.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: A hardwired 120V (15 A) or 240V (20 A) circuit brought to the opening by a qualified electrician — the Scion has no plug; Wall framing and finishing materials for the built-in opening.
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Optional: ShadowGlo birch or timber log sets and decorative spheres add to the ember bed — the Scion is complete without them.
Can I put it in a covered patio or three-season room?
Yes, in a genuinely protected outdoor room. UL approves the Scion outdoors when it is sheltered from direct water: the overhang must cover the front and sides, it must run on a GFCI circuit, and the chase must drain. It is not for fully exposed locations.
Does buying online affect my SimpliFire warranty?
No. The Torch Guys is an authorized SimpliFire dealer, so your full Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty applies — glass and electrical components covered per the warranty table. And we handle it for you: from registering your warranty to filing any claim directly with SimpliFire, so you're never chasing paperwork.
