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Napoleon Fireplaces, Logs and Inserts

With a full line of Napoleon gas and wood burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts, plus mantels, accessories . Napoleon fireplaces are a product of Wolf Steel; a company started in 1976 as a steel fabrication business. The first woodstove rolled off the production line in 1979.

Napoleon works with its customers designing and implementing features sought after by discriminating consumers around the globe. Time after time, Wolf Steel has led the way with new and innovative patented technology . . . exclusive PHAZER® logs, luxurious Napoleon Gas Grills and some of North America’s most advanced state-of-the-art fireplace technology. Innovative engineering and design, advanced manufacturing techniques, dedicated customer service, outstanding product quality, and superior warranties distinguish Napoleon from its competitors.

Inserts

B Vent

Napoleon Burner System Burner System - Napoleon Fireplace Inserts offer some of the most technologically designed precision port, two stage, three stage and tower burner systems on the market today! You'll love the allure of a woodburning atmosphere with their YELLOW DANCING FLAME burner systems.

Napoleon Logs Logs - The distinctive PHAZER logs and glowing embers of Napoleon fireplaces, inserts and stoves are impressively realistic! The flame and log pattern is so lifelike... it's difficult to tell the difference between a real wood burning fire and a Napoleon PHAZER fire!

Napoleon Warranty Powerful "Turbo Boost" Burner - Napoleon Gas Fireplace Inserts are manufactured under the company's strictest quality standards. When you see their President's Limited Lifetime Warranty Logo, you can be confident it's backed by the assurance of high quality, durability and service. To further support Wolf Steel's quality commitment, the company is registered under the world recognized ISO9002 Quality System Certification.

Designed for Comfort... Styled for Living!

Time after time, Napoleon has led the way with new and innovative, patented technology. They are proud to say that their products continuously surpass industry standards - not only in appearance, but in efficiency, performance and quality. Their inspiration is you. Through your requests and suggestions, they are proud to offer you, their valued customer, a line of inserts that cater to your personal needs and tastes.

More than anything, you want to feel confident with your fireplace. Their products are designed to provide just that feeling. Patented technology and attention to detail ensure that their efficient and elegant fireplaces are beyond compare and destined to become classics. It's no wonder their products become the benchmark for fireplace designs and are like no other.

Performance

Maximum efficiencies are comparable to a finely tuned automobile. Years of research, design and testing have enhanced optimum performance allowing Napoleon products to achieve some of the highest heater rating efficiencies on the market. Their products continuously surpass industry standards not only in appearance but in efficiency and performance.

Easy Installation

It's easy to convert that old drafty masonry fireplace into an efficient heat source. A Napoleon insert installs easily into your existing masonry or pre-fabricated fireplace.

No Power... No Problem!

Weather out the storm in the comfort of your own home! A Napoleon fireplace requires no electricity to light or operate. A built-in millivolt system ensures reliability even during power failures! And all their fireplaces will give you plenty of heat when you need it most.

B Vent Installation Versatility

Easily installs into a wood burning, masonry fireplace; a wood burning, zero clearance prefabricated fireplace. Model GI3600 is especially designed to fit smaller wood burning fireplaces.
Detachable rear draft / dilution hood for easy installation in tight quarters.
Model GI3600 is also approved with 3" aluminum liner to allow for cost efficient installations without removing existing fireplace damper.
Approved for use with millivolt automatic thermostat.
Approved for installations.
No hearth required.
Approved with 4" aluminum liner (GI3600 with 3" and 4").

You MUST Order Either Louvers and a Flashing or Louvers and a Cast Iron Surround to Complete These Inserts.

GI3600

Comfort and Long Term Appeal!

Here's the secret to a warmer home! Replace your drafty old fireplace with this beautiful Napoleon insert. The GI3600 is especially designed to fit into smaller woodburning zero clearance fireplace openings. Options include louvers, 6" & 9" flashing kits and cast iron surrounds in various finishes. Unit comes standard as a flush mount model and optional add-ons include: bay frame, bay glass or bay screen assemblies, that can be retrofitted to change the look of your fireplace insert. Propane conversion kit available.

GI3016

Elegant & Efficient!

Keep the home fires burning with the GI3016! Transform that inefficient existing masonry or zero clearance fireplace into a reliable and economical heat source! Available with a bay or flush mount door, this fireplace insert has well over 150 designer options to suit your personal needs and taste. All in all, this insert is an exceptional choice for your comfort and long term appeal. Propane conversion kit available.

Direct Vent

The Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert designs employ a sealed combustion & vent system. This and other innovations allow these inserts to achieve some of the highest efficiencies in the industry today. The direct vent draws its combustion air from outside while venting to the same outside atmosphere - thereby not consuming warm house air. Direct venting also eliminates drafts and heat loss common to existing woodburning fireplaces.

GDIZC

Largest View! Smallest Fit! Trendsetting Design!

Big things do come in small packages! If you're looking to improve your existing woodburning fireplace, the GDIZC gas insert is the perfect solution. This direct vent unit is designed to fit even the smallest zero clearance or masonry fireplaces, yet still provides you with over 400 square inches of ceramic glass viewing area. Propane conversion kit available.

GDI-44

Finally an Insert with a HUGE Viewing Area!

More flame and heat adjustment than any other unit! With up to 40,000 BTU's, a massive viewing area and an incredible 75% turn-down rate (to 10,000 BTU's) the GDI44 is perfect to improve your existing inefficient woodburning fireplace! Propane conversion kit available.

Wood Burning

Dual Vortex Dual Vortex Action - To achieve an extraordinary clean burn without a catalytic combustor, horizontal jets of super heated secondary air are mixed with the fire's smoke to burn off released smoke particles. you can actually watch the spirals of secondary flames just below the ceiling during most of the burn.

Vesta Award - The Vesta awards recognize manufacturers who are industry leaders in innovation, design and technology. The Vesta's are awarded at the Hearth Products Association's annual North American industry trade show and are named for the Greek Goddess of the Hearth. The 1101 Insert won for its unique design, which allows for wider flush mount or hearth mount installation.

Innovative By Design

Featuring an elegantly designed, full view single door, standard "WHISPER QUIET" heat circulating blower & thermostatic sensor, this innovative design transforms small amounts of wood into large amounts of cozy heat.

Wood Burning At Its Finest

What do you do with your existing inefficient masonry fireplace? Retrofit an efficient Wood Burning Insert! Through easy operation, you achieve clean burning fires radiating luxurious heat with minimal amount of work and wood, saving you precious time and money! Designed to be the perfect fit, this stylish insert will bring you years of satisfaction and of course... the beauty of a natural roaring fire with incomparable efficiencies!

... Bringing You Home

As in years passed, fireplaces prevail as cozy centerpieces around which families gather. Those magical flames warm our hearts and slowly melt into whimsical dreams of adventures and memories yet to come. In keeping with the advancements in wood burning technology, all of their fireplaces, stoves and inserts not only meet, but exceed EPA (environmental Protection Agency) standards, assuring an environmentally-friendly, highly-efficient heating source. Time after time, they have led the way with new and innovative patented technology and their products continuously surpass industry standards not only in appearance but in efficiency, performance and quality. They are registered under the world-recognized ISO 9002 Quality System Certification. with 25 years in the hearth industry, they offer you a wide range of products, all proudly carrying the President's Limited Lifetime Warranty. All of this experience, care and quality results in the creation of fireplaces that possess a timeless and enduring style, worthy of a place in your home. As the largest, privately owned hearth products and gas grill manufacturer in North America, Napoleon welcomes you to experience the complete family line-up of wood, gas and oil burning fireplaces, inserts and stoves.

1101

You MUST Order Either a Flashing or Surround to Complete this Insert. See Options.

1401

The Deluxe 1401 Insert comes standard with 2 powerful heat circulating 200 cfm blowers. Additional Surrounds are Available. See Options.

Mantels, Surrounds and Bases

Bases, or hearth extensions, can be purchased in paint grade, unfinished oak, white, light oak, dark oak or mahogany finishes in 33 inch, 36 inch, 38 inch or 42 inch sizes. You'll find corner and wall book case toppers for their various sized mantels and surrounds in 3 finishes and 4 styles. Due to lack of available photographs the Princess Corner Model is shown as a reference for you on the detail pages. The Classic Book Case will have the same design as the Classic cabinet.

Each and every cabinet, mantel and hearth pad is hand-crafted with the utmost attention to detail to ensure a smooth fit and seamless design with your fireplace. Choose from 5 styles, 4 sizes and 5 finishes.

Gas Fireplaces

Many Styles... One Objective - Dynamic Performance

Gas fireplaces are not only an effective and economical heating source but with all of the choices in style... a beautiful and versatile addition to any home! With their advanced technology, beauty of form follows function. Choose from many wonderful styles, rear or top direct venting, accessories and options to personalize your very own fireplace. Imagine the possibilities! Units may be located just about anywhere because no chimney or foundation is required. They are easy on the pocketbook. These units cost just pennies per hour to operate and are available in natural or propane... Not to mention the convenience! Instant on and off operation and automatic temperature control with a wall thermostat or a state-of-the-art digital remote. Any which way, you're in control of your total home comfort. Bring the comfort of a Gas Fireplace home and see for yourself why a Napoleon fireplace is LIKE NO OTHER!

Performance

Maximum efficiencies are comparable to a finely tuned automobile. Years of research, design and testing have enhanced optimum performance allowing their products to achieve some of the highest heater rating efficiencies on the market. Their products continuously surpass industry standards not only in appearance but in efficiency and performance.

No Power... No Problem!

Weather out the storm in the comfort of your own home! A Napoleon fireplace requires no electricity to light or operate. A built-in millivolt system ensures reliability even during power failures! And all their units will give you plenty of heat when you need it most.

Installation:

No hearth extension required
4" B-Vent
Approved for bedrooms, bathrooms and bed-sitting rooms

B Vent

See burner system, logs and warranty above.

BGNV36

You MUST Order a Flush Louver Kit, Flush Upper & Lower Ornamental Inset, or a Bay Front to Complete This Fireplace. SEE OPTIONS button on the detail page to Add These Items.

Tasteful Elegance!

A full sized, cost effective and decorative gas fireplace, the BGNV is perfect for those situations where installation requirements go beyond the parameters of a direct vent fireplace. Less than 14" in depth makes installations with a minimum of space possible. Also available with gold plated ornamental insets, corner models.

BGNV40

See-Thru, Three and Four Sided - Stunning View from All Angles

Set the atmosphere for an exciting evening with the BGNV40 multi-view fireplace! The BGNV40 is available in see-thru, corner (left and right) or peninsula models in natural vent (NV) or direct vent (D). With the flexibility of installation, the BGNV40 has a way to improve the look of any room. With 30,000 BTU's it's not only a monument of beauty, but will keep you cozy on chilly days.

For corner models, You MUST Order Either One Set of Louvers and a Set of End Louvers or One Set of Flush Ornamental Insets (Upper and Lower) and a Flush Ornamental End Inset To Complete This Fireplace. SEE OPTIONS to Add These Items.

You MAY also mix and match between Insets and Louvers to complete your fireplace. For example, you can order Ornamental Insets for the face and Louvers for the end or Louvers for the face and Ornamental Insets for the end.

Performance

Zero Clearance

Avoids the installation restrictions associated with traditional installations. No costly foundations or chimneys required. Frame with standard 2 x 4's right up to the outside of the unit adding versatility to installation. Lightweight design allows for installations in any room in your home, even bedrooms & bathrooms!

No Power... No Problem!

Weather out the storm in the comfort of your own home! This fireplace requires no electricity to light or operate. A built-in millivolt system ensures reliability even during power failures! And all their fireplaces will give you plenty of heat when you need it most.

Installation:

Approved for bedrooms, bathrooms and bed-sitting rooms
Suitable for mobile home installations

Direct Vent

See burner system, logs and warranty above.

Direct Vent Technology

Direct Vent Fireplaces do not require a chimney and can be vented directly through a wall or roof. The direct vent draws its combustion air from outside while venting to the same outside atmosphere - thereby not consuming warm house air, nor competing with other appliances and furnaces for combustion air. Direct venting also eliminates drafts and heat loss associated with other fireplaces.

No Power... No Problem!

Installation:

Combination top or rear vent in a single unit
Vent up to 40' vertically or 20' horizontally (Direct Vent)
No hearth extension required
4" & 7" top and rear venting (Direct Vent)
Also listed with Simpson Dura-Vent direct vent pipe (Direct Vent)
Approved for bedrooms, bathrooms and bed-sitting rooms

You MUST Order a Flush Louver Kit, Flush Upper & Lower Ornamental Inset, or a Bay Front to Complete This Fireplace.

BGD38NT

Massive Viewing Area!

All the look and feel of a natural woodburning fireplace with the convenience of gas. The BGD38NT offers a 560 square inch viewing area... for you to enjoy the "Yellow Dancing Flames" of the PHAZER logs.

BGD36NTR

Economical & Versatile!

A full sized, cost effective and decorative gas fireplace for new home construction and renovations. With up to 17,000 BTU's, this gas fireplace uses only pennies per hour, operating on clean burning, economical natural gas or propane. Less then 14" in depth makes installations with a minimum of space possible. The BGD36NTR is convenient, clean burning, environmentally safe and attractively, styled.

BGD33NR

Cozy & Space Saving!

An economical, space-saving solution for builders and contractors... The BGD33NR is designed specifically for rooms where space is at a premium. It combines functionality and cost-effective operation.

GD36NTR

Luxurious Comfort

Just the right amount of heat and luxury! Pure. Simple. Tasteful. Whether you're looking to heat a small or large room the GD36NTR is the answer. With BTU input ranging from 17,500 to as much as 27,000 this great looking fireplace is the way to go. Builders and homeowners alike love this full sized, highly efficient fireplace. Available as flush mount and with a bay window (as shown) or bay front with screen.

You MUST Order a Flush Louver Kit, Flush Upper & Lower Ornamental Inset, or a Bay Front to Complete This Fireplace.

GD33/34

Endless Installation Possibilities

The GD33/34 combines all of the energy efficiency and convenience you're looking for in a fireplace yet is small enough to fit practically anywhere! With up to 22,000 BTU's and 79.4% maximum efficiency this beautiful clean-burning fireplace will provide you with cozy heat, versatility and functionality! And, being only 12" deep... think of the installation possibilities.

GD70NT

The "Piece De Resistance"!

No matter where you install this luxurious fireplace it will be the focal point in your home. Complete with a 2 burner system, the GD70NT offers you a wide range of heat output and control. A 20,000 BTU burner provides cozy heat while a secondary, separate controllable 15,000 BTU burner further enhances the stunning YELLOW DANCING FLAME pattern! With a 682 square inch viewing area, the GD70NT is a one of a kind fireplace that you will be proud to show to family and friends! The perfect fit for great rooms and larger family rooms.

You MUST Order One of the Following to Complete this Fireplace: A Flush Louver Kit, A Flush Ornamental Inset, A Complete Face Plate with Lower Ornamental Inset, or A Bay Front.

GD45N

Feel the Warmth!

Everything you could ever need in a fireplace and more! Beauty, elegance, versatility, 705 square inch viewing area and up to 45,000 BTU's! A high-tech, dual level, double flame burner provides up to 83% efficiency of YELLOW DANCING FLAMES. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the fire! With flexible aluminum venting and a 45° angled take-off, this fireplace offers you the most versatile installation applications in the industry!

Installation Versatility:

No need for costly foundation of brick work
Ground level and above installations
Zero Clearance to combustibles
Suitable for mobile home installations
Basement installations, even below grade using a Periscope
Also approved with Simpson Dura-Vent direct vent pipe

BGD40N

See-Thru, Three and Four Sided - Stunning View from All Angles

Set the atmosphere for an exciting evening with the BGD40 multi-view fireplace! The BGD40 is available in see-thru, corner (left and right) or peninsula models in natural vent (NV) or direct vent (D). With the flexibility of installation, the BGD40 has a way to improve the look of any room. With 30,000 BTU's it's not only a monument of beauty, but will keep you cozy on chilly days.

You MUST Order Either One Set of Louvers and a Set of End Louvers or One Set of Flush Ornamental Insets (Upper and Lower) and a Flush Ornamental End Inset To Complete This Fireplace.

You MAY also mix and match between Insets and Louvers to complete your fireplace. For example, you can order Ornamental Insets for the face and Louvers for the end, or Louvers for the face and Ornamental Insets for the end.

Installation:

Approved for bedrooms, bathrooms and bed-sitting rooms
Suitable for mobile home installations

BGD42N

Huge Viewing Area!

The newest addition to their already impressive line-up is the BGD42NT! This massive 42" zero clearance fireplace will add heat AND style to your home. Available with numerous options and accessories, you'll enjoy a lifetime of warmth with this fireplace!

You MUST Order a Louver Kit or Ornamental Insets to Complete This Fireplace.

Vent-Free

GVF36N and GVF42N

A Designers Dream!

The GVF36 and GVF42N are clean burning, cost effective, aesthetically pleasing and requires no venting whatsoever! They will be a beautiful focal point in your home and an ideal economical secondary heating source!

The GVF42N requires that you MUST Order Either a Louver Kit (3 choices) or Ornamental Insets (4 choices) to Complete this Fireplace.

GVF40

A Designers Dream! - Right or left corner fireplaces, island units, peninsula fireplaces and see-thru.

The GVF40 offers the perfect combination of designer styling, functionality and clean burning operation. Various designs and styles open up dramatically different fireplace options for any location in your home.

Corner fireplaces require that you MUST Order Either a Louver Kit and an End Louver Kit or an Ornamental Inset and an End Ornamental Inset to Complete this Fireplace.

Island fireplaces require you to Order Either Two Louver Kits and Two End Louver Kits or Two Ornamental Insets and Two End Ornamental Insets to Complete this Fireplace.

Peninsula fireplaces require you to Order Either Two Louver Kits and an End Louver Kit or Two Ornamental Insets and an End Ornamental Inset to Complete this Fireplace.

See Thru models require you to Order Either Two Louver Kits or Two Ornamental Insets to Complete this Fireplace.

Stoves

All their gas stoves feature the same burner, logs and warranty as their other gas products along the following features:

Napoleon cook top A Reliable Heater that Cooks - During a power failure, a warm home is your comfort zone. During this time, your stove not only ensures you of a reliable operation and heat, it also feeds those hungry appetites! That's right... you can cook on top of your Stove!

Patented B-Vent Adaptor Kit - Already have a chimney? No Problem! The direct vent stove easily converts into a convenient B-Vent using their exclusive B-Vent adaptor kit, including a standard built-in safety spill switch with automatic reset.

B-Vent Stoves

GDS60N

Cast Iron at its Finest

Cast iron stoves designed to meet your uncompromising expectations - The perfect blend of traditional old world charm and high tech heating performance from a comfortable 21,000 BTU to a hearth warming 35,000 BTU's! Just one night with this stove and you'll wonder how you ever did without! The GDS60 comes in three distinct models with 6 different finishes resulting in designer looks to harmonize with your needs and style.

GDS28N

Dynamic Compact Design

Good things do come in small packages! If you have limited space but still desire the beauty and convenience of a gas stove... the GDS28 is the answer! Offering a Variable heat range up to as much as 30,000 BTU's, this stove may be compact in stature, but not in power! Don't just dream about it! The precisely engineered triple burner produces the unique YELLOW DANCING FLAME pattern. And, you can rest assured... it will perform at full strength even during a power failure, and is safe for the environment - indoors and out. Overall... you can't help loving this extraordinary, small stove that delivers great piece of mind.

GDS50

A Timeless Showpiece

This manufacturer's dedicated engineers have made it possible to achieve a cozy, warm glowing fire with precision gas fireplace technology and their exclusive PHAZER log design! This sophisticated gas stove offers many benefits - a built-in blower, an extra-large heat exchanger, easily accessible controls and solid body construction. This combined with clean-burning, environmentally-safe technology make the GDS50 the perfect choice to add long-lasting value to your home!

Powerful "Turbo Boost" Burner

A sophisticated 30,000 BTU burner provides ample heat and produces the natural wood fire look that invites you to curl up in front of the soothing flames. But that's not all! Their exclusive, third burner, behind the logs "boosts" your heating power like no other stove. It operates independently to supply you with an additional 14,000 BTU's if needed. The triple state-of-the-art burner system with a maximum 86% efficiency guarantees an adjustable heat output and flame size: The choice and heat selection is yours!

Vent-Free Stoves

GVFS60N Series

A Beautiful Focal Point in Your Home!

The GVFS60 combines cast iron elegance with vent free technology. Install virtually anywhere in your home with space saving installations through reduced clearances! And, with up to 30,000 BTU's, this gas stove will provide you long term comfort.

Installation:

Space saving installations through reduced clearances
Install at ground level, basements or upper level
Approved for installations directly on any floor, even carpet without protection
No chimney or venting required

Wood Burning Stoves

1100, 1400 and 1900 Series

The Choice is Yours

Same great features -- 3 different sizes! The 1100, 1400 and 1900 series stoves are available as pedestal models or with legs, both with your choice of painted black or gleaming 24 karat gold plated doors. Pedestal stoves including the larger 1900 model, are available in almond, green or black porcelain enamel, featuring 24 karat gold plated louvers as well as the traditional painted black finish with black louvers.

Outstanding Performance and Safe, Clean Wood Burning

Safety, quality and clean burning heating performance distinguish this manufacturer as a leader in the industry. Their stoves and inserts are designed to provide you not only with outstanding heating qualities and high-tech efficiency but with low emissions as well. For exceptional heating efficiency, dynamic engineering expertise and exquisite, refined design, join the thousands of satisfied owners and... years from now, you'll still be smiling.

Wood Burning Fireplaces

Heat Circulating

NZ26

Designed For Your Home

The NZ26 Prestige can be installed as a zero clearance or masonry fireplace. For your convenience it may be utilized for zone or multi-room heating and may even be connected to your central heating duct system. Heat output may be conveniently controlled with a wall thermostat. Clean burn is achieved with non-catalytic wood burning technology.

Hi-Tech Wood Burning

Air control chamber eliminates negative pressure problems - use inside or outside combustion air.
Full brick patterned refractory liner retains heat and supports overnight burn.
Exclusive PHAZER light weight ceramic baffle.
Four stainless steel secondary air tubes generate a fascinating display of Yellow Dancing Flames.
An "afterburn" just above the baffle using primary air promotes secondary combustion reducing hydrocarbons, tars and smoke in exhaust gases.
A stainless steel "Exhaust Flow Prohibitor" located just before the flue gas outlet delays the combustion process, extracting maximum heat.

Convenient and Elegant

Stainless steel log retainer and primary "bottom air feed" assist in cold start up and to "recharge" a small, dying fire.
Air wash insulated with ceramic fibre and protected with stainless steel cover plate eliminates deterioration and assures complete combustion, maintaining an extremely clean viewing glass.
Large door with easy to operate handle.
Cast iron grate with self-closing ash dump.
Large "king size" functional ash pan with convenient handles and unique tri-fold lid - lets you dispose of ashes expediently and safely.
Single lever combustion control with optional motorized thermostat allows for automatic regulation of burn rate.

Solid Construction To Last

High temperature ceramic glass, cushioned in a fiberglass airtight frame.
Heavy duty mig welded construction of prime steel to withstand high temperatures.
Variable speed switch and heat sensor for optional blower are factory pre-installed.
President's Limited Lifetime Warranty

You MUST Order Louvers to Complete This Fireplace.

Fireplace Accessories

The GZ550 blower kit with variable speed and thermostatic control is their most popular option, but it's not the only one we carry. You'll find 20, 30 and 40 inch doors, adapter kits, backer plates, Cook Mates, decorations, face trim kits, firebrick, screens, hardware, louvers, paint, remotes and more.