Information wanted for Nordic Erik JR-MH wood stove.

[KathrynMack95]

We recently purchased a home and they had a Nordic Erik JR-MH (OEMH 4890) stove. It wasn't installed and we wanted to install it and use it. It weighs about a thousand pounds, we cleaned it up. The only issue is that we don't know how to properly and safely use it. There is no manual and we aren't sure the fans work or not and wanted to make sure we wouldn't burn our log home down in the process of starting this beast up again. Does anyone have any information on this stove?

 

[begreen]

Does the UL label also have a clearance requirement diagram or table on it? That is the guidance for clearance to combustibles. Without this guidance or a manual, the stove will require 36" clearances in all directions. This can be reduced down as low as 12" with proper wall shielding. This thread may have some helpful tips.

J

Thread 'Just purchased Nordic "Erik" Stove in Good Condition'

Oct 8, 2012

Just bought this mid-1980s Nordic stove. It is a freestanding unit on legs, and appears to be in excellent condition, with manual and UL listing tags all intact. It still looks exactly as this one from the original brochure, with a little more heat staining around the top edges of the doors. Original wood handles intact and tight.

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Anyone know anything about these? I have learned it takes a wide stovepipe - around 8". I hope these are readily available.

Nordic was (is?) a Nevada company, but I find no evidence of their existence. Are parts for...

• John Hubertz
• Replies: 16
• Forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums (prior to approx. 1993)

 

[KathrynMack95]

Does the UL label also have a clearance requirement diagram or table on it? That is the guidance for clearance to combustibles. Without this guidance or a manual, the stove will require 36" clearances in all directions. This can be reduced down as low as 12" with proper wall shielding. This thread may have some helpful tips.

J

Thread 'Just purchased Nordic "Erik" Stove in Good Condition'

Oct 8, 2012

Just bought this mid-1980s Nordic stove. It is a freestanding unit on legs, and appears to be in excellent condition, with manual and UL listing tags all intact. It still looks exactly as this one from the original brochure, with a little more heat staining around the top edges of the doors. Original wood handles intact and tight.

(broken image removed)


Anyone know anything about these? I have learned it takes a wide stovepipe - around 8". I hope these are readily available.

Nordic was (is?) a Nevada company, but I find no evidence of their existence. Are parts for...

• John Hubertz
• Replies: 16
• Forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums (prior to approx. 1993)

Yes i have the clearance information for installing it.

 

[begreen]

Excellent. Meet or exceed those clearance requirements and install a proper flue system and it should be safe to use as long as its integrity is good. The stove should have a good review, inside and out to inspect for any flaws or cracks and the condition of the door and glass gaskets. The latter may need replacement. If the stove then passes muster, it should be safe to install and use when connected properly.

Make a copy of the UL label with clearance requirements and print it out. This may be needed for insurance coverage.