The Divine H42VO 42" Outdoor from Montigo
No vent pipe, no chase, no roof penetration. Run gas to it and the fire goes wherever the seating is. The Divine H42VO is a 42" outdoor-only ventless gas fireplace with a seven-log traditional set: 40,000 BTU/hr on natural gas or propane, a 36 1/2" x 25 1/2" viewing area, minimum framing of 42" W x 46 1/2" H x 22 3/8" D, from $5,199, covered by Montigo's residential fireplace warranty. No flue, no vent pipe.
Choose it if the space outside is as big as the room inside. This is the biggest single-sided fire in the Divine outdoor line - 40,000 BTU/hr behind more than nine hundred square inches of glass - sized for a large patio, a pool wall, or a full outdoor room. You need non-combustible facing and the outdoor siting rules covered (at least 2 open sides on a covered area, no recessing into the exterior wall).
It is not right if you want it indoors or in an enclosed space - ever (carbon monoxide hazard), if your covered patio has fewer than 2 open sides, if the surround will be combustible material, or if you cannot plan a drain path for water management.
Specifications
Minimum framing is 42" wide x 46 1/2" high x 22 3/8" deep, measured to the back wall. Clearances: 9" top, 5 1/2" header, 1" sides, 0" floor, 1" back, 12" to a mantel, 36" to the ceiling, and a shelf must sit at least 9" above the top. All facing must be non-combustible. Gas supply: natural gas at 5.5" w.c. minimum inlet or propane at 11" w.c. Standing-pilot models need no electricity; E models use 110 V Honeywell Hot Surface Ignition.
How the H42VO compares to the other Divine outdoor models
Working with a smaller wall or budget? The 38" H38VO delivers 34,000 BTU/hr from $4,419 and the 34" H34VO 26,000 BTU/hr from $3,869. There is no 42" linear outdoor model - the contemporary HL38VO (firestones, from $4,419) tops out at 38". For a two-sided outdoor divider, the see-through SVO models put out 45,000 BTU/hr from $8,639.
Answers to common questions
Can I install it indoors or in a screened room?
No - it is for outdoor use only. Running it in an enclosed space is a carbon monoxide hazard. Even outdoors there are siting rules: at least 2 sides of a covered patio or deck must be open, the unit may not be recessed into the exterior wall, and all fireplace facing must be non-combustible (the facing can exceed 250°F). Where the unit penetrates the building envelope or snow accumulates, keep 12" of clearance to grade unless a listed exception applies.
What venting does it need?
None. This is an outdoor ventless fireplace, so venting does not apply. No flue, no vent pipe, no chimney. That is a large part of the installed-cost saving over a direct-vent unit.
Does it need electricity? What happens in a power outage?
The standing-pilot versions (H42VON, H42VOL) are millivolt - the Honeywell valve powers itself, so no electricity is needed at all. The E versions (H42VONE, H42VOLE) use Honeywell Hot Surface Ignition on 110 V; outdoor wiring must sit in a water-tight electrical box with GFI protection per local code.
How do I handle rain and winter?
Plan a drain system - drainage planning is required for both in-wall and standalone installs, and Montigo offers an optional drain pan (OD42123) for this model. In freezing climates Montigo recommends an insulated chase with a vapour barrier.
What fire media comes with it?
Seven ceramic-fibre logs are supplied - this is the traditional logset model, and the largest logset in the Divine outdoor line. Media placement follows the supplied logset diagram.
How close can a mantel or shelf be?
Keep a mantel at least 12" above the opening and any shelf at least 9" above the top of the unit; the ceiling needs 36". All facing material around the fireplace must be non-combustible - it can run past 250°F in operation.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: the burner with its supplied media, and the safety screen barrier (it must be installed).
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: nothing — this is a ventless outdoor fireplace, so there is no flue, vent pipe or chimney to buy.
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Optional: a drain pan, alternate media, and a remote.
Is it safe to buy a Montigo fireplace online? What about warranty?
Yes. The Torch Guys is 1 of only 3 authorized Montigo e-commerce dealers in the United States, so Montigo's residential fireplace warranty applies to your purchase, and we file warranty claims on your behalf if anything ever goes wrong. Want to talk it through first? Call (410) 324-6322.
