Napoleon Timberwolf 18" Matte Black Smokeless Fire Pit
An 18-inch wood-burning fire pit, 17-1/2" high, built to burn with less smoke: the two rows of vent holes in its dual-layer burn zone feed air drawn up from the lower vents into the fire, so it burns hotter and cleaner. The Napoleon Timberwolf NWFPMTI-PHM is 304 stainless steel with a high-temperature matte black finish, burns firewood or wood pellets, and ships with its base ring, top ring, spark screen, removable ash pan, cover, poker and a leather carry handle. $549.
Choose it if you want a real wood fire on a patio or at a campsite without a cloud of smoke following you around the circle, light enough to move or take camping once it has cooled, and with a grid that turns it into a small charcoal or wood-ember grill.
It is not right for you if you want a gas fire at the flip of a switch. The Timberwolf burns real wood without a cloud of smoke following you around the circle, and its grid turns it into a small grill.
Specifications
The fire pit is 18" in diameter and 17-1/2" high and stands on its raised base ring, which it is always used with. Burn dry, seasoned firewood under 20% moisture in logs under 4" across and no more than 16" long, or pour in wood pellets up to the Max Fill Line etched inside. It belongs outdoors on secure, level, non-combustible ground, at least 15 ft from walls, structures and buildings and never under overhead cover; flames can rise 3 ft above the top.
NWFPMTI-PHM vs. the other Timberwolf fire pits
The stainless steel 18" (NWFPMTI-SS) is the same fire pit with the same parts and cooking grid, in a bare stainless finish instead of matte black — $509 against $549. The large Timberwolf (NWFPLTI-SS) is 22" across at the same 17-1/2" height, for a bigger fire, and is made in stainless steel only — $709.
Features
- Dual-layer burn zone: two rows of vent holes feed the fire for a hotter burn with less smoke
- 304 stainless steel with a high-temperature matte black painted finish; stainless spark screen and ash pan
- Removable ash pan lifts out for cleanup after each fire
- Burns firewood or wood pellets; add the optional cast iron grid to cook over embers or charcoal
- Ships with the spark screen, cover, poker and a leather carry handle
Answers to common questions
Is it really smokeless?
It burns with less smoke, not with none. The two rows of vent holes in the dual-layer burn zone feed air into the fire so it burns hotter and cleaner. Expect some smoke for the first few minutes after lighting, and a one-time odor the very first time as the lubricants used in manufacturing burn off. Smoke comes back with wet wood, blocked vents, strong wind, or wood piled above the top ring.
Where can I use it, and can it go on my deck?
Outdoors only, on secure, level ground that will not burn — not on a wood or composite deck, dry grass, leaves or mulch. Keep it at least 15 ft from walls, structures and buildings, and never under a roof, carport, awning, overhang or low branches, because flames can rise 3 ft above the top. Keep outdoor furniture, umbrellas and blankets a sensible distance away.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: 18" matte black fire pit with dual-layer burn zone, top ring and raised base ring; Stainless steel spark screen; Removable stainless steel ash pan; Cover that protects the fire pit when it is not in use; Poker for tending the fire; Leather carry handle.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Fuel - dry, seasoned firewood (logs under 4" across and up to 16" long) or wood pellets, with tinder, kindling and a long match or barbecue lighter to start it; A place to burn it - secure, level, non-combustible ground outdoors, at least 15 ft from walls and buildings, with nothing overhead.
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Optional: Cast iron cooking grid, table surround or side table — the fire pit runs on its own without any of them.
Can I burn pellets or charcoal instead of firewood?
Yes. Wood pellets, loose or in packs, are poured straight in and lit, never above the Max Fill Line etched inside; the flames fill the pit in about five minutes and a fresh pack or a log goes in after about 30 minutes. Charcoal is for cooking, on its own or under a few logs, with the optional cast iron grid.
Can I cook on it?
Yes, with the optional porcelain-coated cast iron grid made for the 18" Timberwolf (S83047). It sits on the spark screen in place of its lid. Grill over glowing embers from seasoned wood, food-grade BBQ pellets, or charcoal rather than over open flames.
How do I put the fire out and clean up?
Let it burn out on its own; water from a hose is for emergencies only, since it can damage the finish. Once the pit is cool, lift out the ash pan and empty it into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Wash the matte black finish with mild dish soap in water and a soft cloth, rinse promptly and dry it completely; never use a scouring pad or coarse cloth.
How does the warranty work if I buy it online?
Napoleon's President's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers the top ring, spark screen, ash catcher, base and all other parts for 30 years, and the cover for 1 year, and Napoleon issues a replacement part for a part that fails in that period; shipping and labor are not covered. It covers the original purchaser of a fire pit bought through an authorized Napoleon dealer; scratches, dents and paint or coating defects are not covered. 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 serial and model number.
