Napoleon
Napoleon Arlington Gas Stove, Direct Vent, Natural Gas
Napoleon Arlington Gas Stove, Direct Vent, Natural Gas
A small cast iron direct vent gas stove in Metallic Black with electronic ignition, for natural gas. The Arlington GDS20NE is 19 1/4 inches wide, shows a log set through a glass door and draws its combustion air from outside, so the flame never uses the air in your room. Napoleon classes it as a decorative appliance, built for the look of the fire rather than as a source of heat.
Direct vent: the stove is sealed. Combustion air comes in through the outer pipe and exhaust leaves through the inner pipe, so you do not need a chimney. Napoleon's manual shows the allowed wall and roof runs.
What you get
| Model | Napoleon GDS20NE, Arlington direct vent gas stove, natural gas, electronic ignition, Metallic Black |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural gas. The appliance is only for the gas on its rating plate, and Napoleon says it can be converted only with a certified kit. |
| Maximum input | Up to 20,000 BTU/hr on natural gas at 0 to 4,500 ft. Above 4,500 ft, Napoleon reduces the certified input by 4% for each additional 1,000 ft, unless your local authority says otherwise. This is a gas input rating, not a heat rating. |
| Gas supply pressure | 4.5 in. w.c. minimum on natural gas, with a manifold pressure of 3.5 in. w.c. |
| Glass | 13ā³ Ć 14ā³, as printed on Napoleonās specification sheet |
| Overall size | 19 1/4ā³ W Ć 25 3/8ā³ H Ć 18 1/2ā³ D, as printed on Napoleonās specification sheet |
| Venting | Direct vent. 4ā³ exhaust, 7ā³ air intake. Horizontal runs are up to 20 ft and vertical runs are up to 40 ft. |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition with Napoleonās on demand pilot (IPI). A continuous pilot mode (CPI) with a seven day timer is also built in. |
| Power | 115 V, 60 Hz |
| Back-up | A battery back-up runs the stove in a power outage. The 6 volt battery pack is supplied and it takes four AA batteries, which are not supplied. |
| Controls | ProFlame main on/off switch |
| Blower | Optional. Napoleon lists the GS-65KT blower kit for the Arlington, and you can add it below. |
| Included | Cast iron stove with cast front and top, glass door, safety screen and log set |
| Not included | Vent pipe and terminal, and any optional blower, restrictor plate, heat guard or securing kit |
| Where it can go | Approved for bedroom, bathroom and bed-sitting room installations. Suitable for mobile home installation when installed to the standards in the manual. |
| Warranty | Napoleon Gas Appliance Presidentās Lifetime Limited Warranty. Terms are in the installation and operation manual. |
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Everything below is listed in Napoleonās Arlington manual as a fit. Tick what you want and add it to your cart with the stove in one step.
Questions people ask us
What kind of stove is the Arlington GDS20NE?
It is a small cast iron direct vent gas stove for natural gas, with electronic ignition and a Metallic Black finish. It draws combustion air from outside and sends the exhaust back out, so you do not need a chimney. Napoleon lists a blower, a restrictor plate, a heat guard and several vent terminals for it.
What does direct vent mean for the Arlington?
It means the stove is sealed. Combustion air comes in from outside and exhaust goes back out through a two-in-one pipe, a 4ā³ exhaust inside a 7ā³ air intake. The flame does not use your room air, and you do not need a chimney.
Plan the route before you order. Napoleonās manual allows a horizontal run of up to 20 ft and a vertical run of up to 40 ft, with minimum rise and elbow rules that depend on the run. If you use the periscope kit to exit below grade, Napoleon limits the vent to 8 ft on a stove. Napoleon also says rigid and flexible venting must not be combined, and parts from different vent makers must not be mixed. The pipe is sold separately.
Which vent kit do I need for the Arlington?
It depends on where the vent leaves your house. When you use Napoleon venting, the manual lists these terminations: wall terminal kit GD-175 (made for stoves, venting included); roof terminal kit GD-110 for a 1/12 to 7/12 pitch; roof terminal kit GD-111 for an 8/12 to 12/12 pitch; flat roof terminal kit GD-112; periscope kit GD-201 for a wall penetration below grade. Pick one in the add-ons below and it goes into your cart with the stove. You still need pipe and elbows for your run, and Napoleon asks that you do not mix venting brands. See direct vent pipe or send us your vent path and we will check the pieces first.
Is the Arlington a heater?
No. Napoleonās rating plate describes it as a vented decorative gas appliance that is not a source of heat and not intended for use as a heating appliance. The 20,000 BTU/hr figure is the most gas the burner can use, not a heating rating. Plan the heating of your room separately and choose this stove for the flame.
How do the ignition and controls work?
The electronic Arlington has an on demand pilot (IPI). When you turn it on, the pilot lights automatically and then the burner. When you turn it off, both shut down. Napoleon also built in a continuous pilot mode with a seven day timer. It keeps the system warm for colder starts, and it shuts the pilot off by itself if the stove sits unused for about a week. The wiring diagram shows a ProFlame main on/off switch.
What happens in a power outage?
Napoleonās manual says the stove has a battery back-up. The 6 volt battery pack is supplied and it takes four AA batteries, which are not supplied. Connect the battery holder to the wire harness before you use the stove.
What is the restrictor plate for?
Napoleon lists the RP4 4ā³ restrictor plate as an accessory for the Arlington and recommends it for aggressive vertical venting, which is when a tall straight vent pulls the flame harder than it should. Your installer can tell you whether your vent run needs it. Add it below if so.
Does the Arlington come with a blower?
No, the blower is optional. Napoleon lists the GS-65KT blower kit as an accessory and sells it separately. Add it in the add-ons below if you want one.
What comes with the stove?
Napoleonās manual shows the cast iron stove with its cast front and top, a glass door, a safety screen and a log set. The vent pipe and terminal and any optional blower, restrictor plate, heat guard or securing kit are sold separately.
Does the Arlington have to be fastened down?
Napoleon says it is recommended that the stove be secured in all installations, and in a mobile home it must be fastened in place. Napoleon lists the GDSLL-KT leveling and securing kit for this stove, and you can add it below.
Is the Arlington safe around children and pets?
It is hot when it runs, and Napoleon says it stays hot for a long time after it is off. Napoleon supplies a safety barrier that reduces the risk of burns from the hot glass, and says it must be installed. Napoleon also asks that furniture and other objects stay at least 4 ft from the front of the stove, and recommends a physical barrier, such as a safety gate, if toddlers or other at-risk people are in the house.
How much room does the Arlington need around it?
Napoleon sets minimum clearances to combustibles for the sides, back, top and vent, and they differ by venting layout. They are drawn in the installation manual and on the specification sheet, both linked below, so check them against your wall and ceiling before you order. Napoleon says non-combustible finishing such as brick or stone can sit closer, and that the space around and above the stove must stay unobstructed. Send us your room and we will help you read them.
Where can I install the Arlington?
Napoleon approves the Arlington for bedroom, bathroom and bed-sitting room installations and says it is suitable for a mobile home when installed to the standards in the manual. It must be installed by licensed professionals in line with Napoleonās installation manual and your local codes. A carbon monoxide detector is required in every room that has a gas appliance.
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Manuals and warranty
Napoleonās terms cover the first 10 years at no charge for warranted parts, and from year 10 to life Napoleon supplies replacement parts at 50% of the current retail price. After the first year, Napoleon may choose to refund the wholesale price of a defective part, and installation and labor are not covered. The stove must be installed by a licensed professional in line with Napoleonās instructions, and parts from other makers void the warranty. Registering is not required to make a claim, but keep your proof of purchase, model and serial number. Read the warranty section of the installation and operation manual for the full terms.
Read the warranty terms Ā· Our warranty library Ā· Register your stoveEvery document is kept on our site, so the link works when you need it. More are in our Napoleon manuals and documents.
A note on the photos. Napoleonās photography often shows optional panels, trim and accessories, and the flame colors are shown by the lighting. What ships with the stove is listed in the What you get table, and anything else is sold separately.
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