Napoleon
Napoleon Oakville 3 Direct Vent Insert, Electronic Ignition, Natural Gas | GDI3NE-1
Napoleon Oakville 3 Direct Vent Insert, Electronic Ignition, Natural Gas | GDI3NE-1
A compact direct vent natural gas insert with electronic ignition for a smaller existing wood-burning fireplace. The Oakville 3 GDI3NE-1 slides into a vented, non-combustible fireplace, factory-built or masonry, and shows the flame through a 15 inch by 22 11/16 inch glass front. The electronic ignition lights the pilot for you when you turn it on. It draws its combustion air from outside and sends the exhaust back out through liners in your chimney, so the flame does not use your room air.
What you get
| Model | Napoleon GDI3NE-1, Oakville 3, direct vent gas insert, electronic ignition, natural gas |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural gas |
| Maximum input | 24,500 BTU/hr, as printed on Napoleonās specification sheet. This is a gas input rating, not a heat rating. |
| Overall size | 28 5/8ā³ W Ć 20 15/16ā³ H Ć 14 3/8ā³ D |
| Viewing area | 15ā³ Ć 22 11/16ā³, as printed on Napoleonās specification sheet |
| Minimum opening | 29ā³ W Ć 21 1/2ā³ H Ć 14 3/8ā³ D in the existing fireplace. Add 4ā³ to the depth for the optional blower. |
| Existing fireplace | Must be recessed into a vented non-combustible wood-burning fireplace, factory-built or masonry, with a flue of at least 6ā³ round |
| Venting | Direct vent. The 3ā³ liner kits below connect the insert to a terminal at the top of your chimney. |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition. Napoleonās ownerās manual describes an on demand pilot (IPI) that lights before the burner and shuts down with it, plus a continuous pilot mode (CPI) with a seven day timer. |
| Controls | Napoleon lists a wall switch as optional and not supplied for this model. Ask us which switch or remote suits your setup. |
| Battery back-up | Napoleon lists a battery holder as standard for the GDI3E-1. It takes four AA batteries. |
| Mantel | Napoleon requires at least 12ā³ from the top of the appliance to the bottom of a combustible mantel that projects 3ā³ or less. The chart on the specification sheet covers deeper mantels. |
| Panels | Sold separately |
| Front options | Face plates and backer plates in several sizes and finishes, matched to your opening and sold separately |
| Warranty | Napoleon Gas Appliance Presidentās Lifetime Limited Warranty. Terms are in the ownerās manual. |
Add to your order
The Oakville 3 needs a chimney liner kit and panels, so start with those. Everything below is listed for the Oakville 3 in Napoleonās documents. Tick what you want and add it to your cart with the insert in one step.
Questions people ask us
What is a gas insert, and will the Oakville 3 fit my fireplace?
A gas insert is a sealed gas appliance that slides into an existing wood-burning fireplace, so you keep the fireplace opening and swap the wood fire for a gas flame. Napoleon says the Oakville 3 goes only into a vented, non-combustible wood-burning fireplace, factory-built or masonry. The opening must be at least 29ā³ wide, 21 1/2ā³ high and 14 3/8ā³ deep, and the flue at least 6ā³ round. Add 4ā³ to the depth if you want the optional blower.
Send us your opening size and a photo and we will confirm the fit before you order.
How is it vented?
It is a direct vent insert, so it is sealed from your room. Two 3ā³ flexible aluminum liners run up the chimney, one bringing combustion air down and one carrying exhaust out, and they connect to an air terminal at the top. Choose a liner kit in the add-ons below based on how far it is from the insert to the chimney cap. If you are unsure of the length, ask us before you order.
What do I need to buy with the insert?
You need a liner kit for the chimney and, for most chimneys, a terminal at the top. Napoleon sells the panels for the firebox and the face plate and backer plate that finish the opening separately. Choose the panels and liner kit in the add-ons below and send us your opening size for the plates.
Is it a heater?
The 24,500 BTU/hr figure on Napoleonās specification sheet is the most gas the burner can use, not a heat output. We do not quote a heating output for this model. Choose this insert for the flame.
How does the electronic ignition work?
The GDI3NE-1 has an on demand pilot (IPI). When you turn the insert on, the control sparks at the pilot, lights it and then lights the burner. When you turn it off, the burner and pilot both shut down. Napoleon also built in a continuous pilot mode with a seven day timer, which keeps the system warm for colder starts and shuts the pilot off by itself if the insert sits unused for about a week.
Napoleon lists a wall switch as optional and not supplied for this model, so plan the switch or remote with us before you order.
What happens in a power outage?
Napoleon lists a battery holder as standard for the GDI3E-1. Four AA batteries in it let the insert keep running when the power is out.
Can I add a blower?
Yes. Napoleon lists a blower kit for the Oakville 3, and its specification sheet adds 4ā³ to the depth your opening needs when the blower is installed. You can tick it in the add-ons below.
Can I put a mantel above it?
Yes, with a minimum height. Napoleon requires at least 12ā³ from the top of the appliance to the bottom of a combustible mantel that projects 3ā³ or less. Deeper mantels need more room, and Napoleonās chart on the specification sheet gives the height for each depth.
Can I mount a TV above it?
Napoleon warns that the area above the opening, including the safety barrier and the wall surface, gets very hot. Planning a TV above the Oakville 3? Send us your plan before you place anything above it.
What are my options for the firebox?
Napoleon lists MIRRO-FLAMEā¢ reflective porcelain panels and three brick panel finishes, Old Town Red, Westminster and Newport, for the Oakville 3. Pick what you want in the add-ons below and it goes into your cart with the insert.
Goes with this
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. Electrical parts such as remote controls, gas valves, ignitors and wiring are covered with free replacement parts and labor during the first year. After the first year, Napoleon may choose to refund the wholesale price of a defective part, and installation and labor are not covered. The insert 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 ownerās manual for the full terms.
Read the warranty terms Ā· Our warranty library Ā· Register your fireplaceEvery 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. Napoleon's photography often shows optional media and trim, and its flame colors are shown by the lighting. What ships with the fireplace is listed in the What you get table, and anything else is sold separately.
Ask us about your install