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Napoleon Riverside 36" Clean Face Vent-Free Outdoor Gas Fireplace - Model GSS36CFN

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Product details

The Napoleon Riverside 36" Clean Face Vent-Free Outdoor Gas Fireplace is a vent-free gas fireplace. No flue is required — it is an outdoor appliance and vents to open air. This model is listed for outdoor use only and must not be installed inside a building, garage or any enclosed area.

Options & Features

  • 40,000 BTU/hr on natural gas (propane conversion kit available)
  • 100% stainless steel construction for all-weather durability
  • No venting required - simple zero-clearance outdoor installation
  • Choice of Birch or Oak premium log set
  • 100% SAFE GUARD gas control system with automatic shutoff
BrandNapoleon
Fireplace typeVent-free (unvented)
ConfigurationFront-facing (single-sided)
Nominal size36"
FuelNatural gas
Installation locationOutdoor only
Maximum input40,000 BTU/hr

Use the installation manual for final framing, venting and clearances. Requirements depend on the model and installation.

A built-in gas fireplace is sized by the manufacturer’s framing (rough opening) spec — the exact framing drawing for this model is in the manufacturer’s installation manual — see the Manufacturer Documents tab.

  • New installs (direct-vent & vent-free) — confirm your wall or chase has the width, height, and depth the framing spec calls for, and plan the vent route for direct-vent models (through an exterior wall or the roof). Vent-free models need no vent at all.
  • Inserts — measure your existing firebox in four places: front width, rear width, height, and depth, plus your chimney height. Compare against the insert’s minimum opening in Specifications.
  • See-through & corner models — check the required wall depth between finished faces on both sides.

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Documents from the manufacturer. Review them with your installer and confirm they cover your exact model and revision before using the specifications.

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Manufacturers may revise their documents. If a document conflicts with this listing or another document, ask our team and your installer to confirm the correct model-specific instructions before installation.

Plan your new fireplace with your installer. Share this model’s installation manual, confirm the framing and venting requirements, then choose the components your project needs. Check the manufacturer’s warranty for any installation or dealer requirements.

Ask your installer for a written estimate covering labor, venting, gas or electrical work, and any permits required for your project.

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Your fireplace is covered by its manufacturer’s limited warranty. Coverage for the firebox, glass and controls is specified in the warranty document supplied with this model.

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked

Does this fireplace need a chimney?

Use the venting arrangement specified for this outdoor fireplace. Some outdoor designs are open to the air; others need a chimney or vent. Its installation manual also defines the permitted enclosure and clearances.

Can I use this outdoor fireplace indoors, like in a garage or a screened porch?

An outdoor-only fireplace must stay in an approved outdoor location. A roofed or screened space is suitable only if it meets the enclosure and ventilation requirements in this model’s manual; a garage or indoor room is not an equivalent installation.

Can I install this myself?

Have a qualified fireplace installer handle the gas connection and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. They can also plan the venting, framing, electrical work and permits for your project.

How do I know it will fit the space I have?

For a new built-in fireplace, compare the model’s framing width, height and depth with the space available. Allow for its enclosure, vent route and finishing materials as shown in the installation manual. A photo and your plans can help our team discuss the options with you.

What else do I need to buy to make this work?

A gas supply line run to the location by a licensed gas fitter, and the correct fuel type — natural gas and propane are not interchangeable without the matching conversion kit. Most outdoor fireplaces ship without a log set or media, so confirm what is included. Any log set you add must itself be listed for outdoor use.

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