Napoleon Astound 96" Built-In Linear Electric Fireplace
A 96" electric fireplace that recesses fully into the wall, with a 91-3/4" x 17-1/2" flame view behind glass that folds down for easy media changes. The Napoleon Astound Built-In NEFB96AB heats at 5,000 BTU/hr on 120 V or 10,000 BTU/hr on 240 V, runs orange and yellow flames with a spark effect, and ships with Beach Fire driftwood logs and the Woodland media kit. It is hard-wired, with no vent and no gas line. from $4,149.
Choose the 96" if you are building a feature wall and want a 91-3/4" wide flame set flush into it — finished right up to the glass or with a 2" trim — controlled by remote, phone or voice, in a room where a gas line or vent is not possible.
It is not right if you want to plug it in or hang it on a wall: it must be fully recessed in a framed enclosure and hard-wired by an electrician to its own 15 A circuit. It is not for a bathroom or outdoors, and even at 240 V its 3,000 W heater supplements a room rather than replacing the furnace.
Specifications
The body is 96-1/4" wide, 25-3/4" high and 12-5/16" deep behind a 3/4" flange, with a 91-3/4" x 17-1/2" view, and weighs 227 lb. Frame an opening 96-3/4" wide, 26-1/4" high and 13" deep in a non-load-bearing wall. Clearance to combustibles is 0" at the bottom, sides and back and 0" at the top when recessed, with 3-9/16" from the top of the fireplace to a mantel; keep furniture and curtains 36" away. Power is hard-wired at 120 VAC (1,500 W) or 240 VAC (3,000 W) on a dedicated, grounded 15 A circuit.
How the 96" compares to the other Astound Built-In sizes
Every Astound Built-In is 25-3/4" high with the same heater, flames, controls and included Beach Fire media; only the width changes. Next to this model's 91-3/4" view at from $4,149, compare the 74" (from $3,599, 69-3/4" wide view).
Features
- A 91-3/4" wide flame view in a fireplace that recesses flush into the wall, finished trim-less or with the included 2" trim
- Orange and yellow flames with a spark effect, five flame speeds, and an ember bed and top light in 13 colours each
- 5,000 BTU/hr heater at 120 V or 10,000 BTU/hr at 240 V, with ECO, BOOST and a 64°F-82°F thermostat — or run the flame with no heat
- Remote with a 7-day on/off schedule, the Napoleon Home app over Wi-Fi, and Google Home or Alexa voice control
- Front glass folds down so the logs and media can be changed for the season
- Beach Fire driftwood logs and Woodland media kit included
Answers to common questions
Does the Astound Built-In need a vent, a chimney or a gas line?
No. It is an electric fireplace and needs no venting, chimney or gas — only power. It must be hard-wired by a qualified electrician to a dedicated, grounded 15 A circuit, at 120 V or at 240 V; there is no plug-in option.
What is the difference between wiring it at 120 V and 240 V?
Heat. Wired at 120 V the heater runs at 1,500 W, about 5,000 BTU/hr; wired at 240 V it runs at 3,000 W, about 10,000 BTU/hr. The flames and lighting are the same either way, and they run with the heater off.
How is it framed and finished?
Frame a non-load-bearing opening 96-3/4" wide, 26-1/4" high and 13" deep; two people lift the fireplace in and screw its brackets to the framing. Drywall, tile or stone — combustible or not — butts against the fireplace's finishing flange for a trim-less look, or the included 2" trim covers the cut edge of materials 1/8" to 1-1/2" thick. It is single-sided and cannot be hung on the wall.
Can I put a mantel above it?
Yes. Clearance to combustibles is 0" at the top when the fireplace is recessed, and a mantel needs 3-9/16" above the top of the fireplace. Use a heat-resistant paint or lacquer on the mantel, and keep furniture and curtains 36" from the fireplace.
Where can it be installed?
Indoors, in a framed wall, including bedrooms; it also meets HUD standards for manufactured homes. It is not suitable for a bathroom or for outdoor use, and it is designed to run between 41°F and 95°F.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: Heater - 5,000 BTU/hr at 120 V or 10,000 BTU/hr at 240 V, with thermostat, ECO and BOOST modes; Log set and media - Beach Fire driftwood logs with the Woodland media kit (glass, mineral rocks and charcoal); Remote control with a 7-day schedule; Napoleon Home app and voice control; Finishing flange for a trim-less look, plus an adjustable 2" trim; Mounting brackets and hardware kit; 5-year parts warranty.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Electrical - a dedicated, grounded 15 A circuit hard-wired to the fireplace by a qualified electrician, at 120 V or at 240 V for the full 10,000 BTU/hr; Framing - a non-load-bearing framed opening 96-3/4" wide, 26-1/4" high and 13" deep; Finishing material - drywall, tile or stone up to the fireplace's finishing flange, combustible or non-combustible.
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Optional: Black crystals, glass beads, mineral rocks or a birch log kit added to the standard media, and the wall-mount controller — the fireplace runs fully without any of them.
How does the warranty work if I buy it online?
Napoleon covers the Astound Built-In with a 5-year limited warranty on its electrical components and wearable parts — heater and fan, motors, switches, the remote and the LED lights — with labour covered in the first year. The Torch Guys is an authorized Napoleon dealer, so the full factory warranty applies, and if you ever need a part we file the claim with Napoleon for you. Keep your invoice and the model and serial number.
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