Napoleon
Napoleon Havelock Gas Stove, Direct Vent, Natural Gas | GDS50-1NE
Napoleon Havelock Gas Stove, Direct Vent, Natural Gas | GDS50-1NE
A cast iron direct vent gas stove with a turbo burner and a built-in blower, for natural gas. The Havelock GDS50-1NE has a 44,000 BTU/hr maximum input, the highest of the Napoleon stoves we carry. It shows a four-piece log set through a glass door and draws its combustion air from outside, so the flame never uses the air in your room. It lights with an on demand pilot. 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 GDS50-1NE, Havelock direct vent gas stove, natural gas, electronic ignition |
|---|---|
| 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 44,000 BTU/hr on natural gas at 0 to 2,000 ft. Between 2,000 and 4,500 ft Napoleon says the stove must be de-rated 10% with its certified high altitude kit, and above 4,500 ft it reduces the input 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. |
| Overall size | 28 1/4″ W × 30 3/4″ H × 21 5/8″ D, as printed on Napoleon’s specification sheet |
| Venting | Direct vent. 4″ exhaust, 7″ air intake. Horizontal runs are up to 20 ft and vertical runs are up to 40 ft. |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition with Napoleon’s 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. |
| Burner | Napoleon’s turbo burner works with the main burner. You switch it on with the burner control knob in the valve compartment. |
| Blower | A thermally activated blower (Napoleon part GDS-63). Napoleon says it starts on its own about 15 to 30 minutes after you light the stove and keeps running for about 30 to 45 minutes after you turn it off. |
| Included | Cast iron stove with glass door and safety barrier, four-piece log set with a charcoal ember strip, top trivet, blower, control door |
| Not included | Vent pipe and terminal, and any optional remote, thermostat, accent bar or satin chrome door |
| Where it can go | Approved for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations, and suitable for mobile homes. The natural gas model suits a mobile home that is permanently positioned on its site and fueled with natural gas. |
| Warranty | Napoleon Gas Appliance President’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. Terms are in the installation and operation manual. |
Add to your order
Everything below is listed in Napoleon’s Havelock 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 Havelock GDS50-1NE?
It is a cast iron direct vent gas stove for natural gas with electronic ignition, a built-in blower and a turbo burner. It draws combustion air from outside and sends the exhaust back out, so you do not need a chimney. It has a 44,000 BTU/hr maximum input, the highest of the Napoleon stoves we carry.
What does direct vent mean for the Havelock?
It means the stove is sealed. Combustion air comes in from outside and exhaust goes back out through a two-in-one pipe, a 4″ exhaust inside a 7″ air intake. The flame does not use your room air, and you do not need a chimney.
Plan the route before you order. Napoleon’s 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 Havelock?
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. 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 Havelock a heater?
No. Napoleon’s 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 44,000 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. Napoleon’s blower sheet notes that the fan increases the heat output, but the stove is still rated as decorative.
How do the ignition and controls work?
The Havelock has an on demand pilot (IPI). When you turn it on with the switch, a remote or a thermostat, the pilot lights 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 on/off switch is on the back of the stove at the top left. Napoleon lists the F45 and F60 handheld remotes and a wall mounted thermostat for the Havelock, and you can add them below.
What happens in a power outage?
Napoleon’s 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 turbo burner?
Napoleon says the turbo burner increases the BTU output of the burner, and it only runs while the main burner is on. You switch it on by pressing in the burner control knob in the valve compartment on the left and turning it counter-clockwise to high. Its flame shows on the reflective surface in the back right corner of the firebox, and Napoleon notes it burns very blue and almost transparent because the flame is so efficient.
Does the Havelock have a blower?
Yes. The Havelock has a thermally activated blower (Napoleon part GDS-63). Napoleon’s replacement sheet says it starts on its own about 15 to 30 minutes after you light the stove and runs for about 30 to 45 minutes after you turn the stove off. The replacement instructions are linked below.
What comes with the stove?
Napoleon’s manual shows the cast iron stove with its safety barrier and doors, a four-piece log set with a two-piece charcoal ember strip, a top trivet and the blower. The vent pipe and terminal and any optional remote, thermostat, accent bar or satin chrome door are sold separately.
What are my options for the finish?
Napoleon lists a satin chrome plated accent bar and a satin chrome plated door kit for the Havelock. Napoleon also offers a safety barrier trim kit for the GDS50, and its installation instructions are linked below. Ask us if you would like the trim kit quoted. Add the accent bar and door below.
Does the Havelock 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.
Is the Havelock 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 Havelock 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 Havelock?
Napoleon approves the Havelock for bathroom, bedroom and bed-sitting room installations and says it is suitable for mobile homes. The natural gas model suits a mobile home that is permanently positioned on its site. It must be installed by licensed professionals in line with Napoleon’s 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
Napoleon’s 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 Napoleon’s 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 · Our warranty library · 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. Napoleon’s 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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