EVEREST & ETNA 2000 MANUAL

Please read and keep these instructions for future references

CAUTION

Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the fireplace or its components. Any modification or
alteration of construction may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system. In that case, Nordic Steel
Products Int will not be responsible for damages. Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions.

Nordic Steel Products Int.

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 25 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

 IMPORTANT : THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IF THE WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN DULY FILLED
AND RETURNED TO NORDIC STEEL PRODUCTS INT. WITHIN 30 DAYS, OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE.

N.B. :Each complaint must be accompanied by a proof of purchase.

Nordic Steel Products Int. offers to the original purchaser of a Nordica wood fireplace, a limited warranty of
twenty-five years from the date of purchase of the wood fireplace, against any defects in materials or
workmanship. This warranty is conditional with a normal uses and maintenance of the unit.

However, this warranty is cancelled if the wood fireplace was not installed properly according to the instructions
in the installation manual provided with the unit. Thus it does not cover the damage following improper use of the
product.

LIMITS OF THE WARRANTY

1. During the first year of the limited warranty, Nordic Steel Products Int. will provide, without cost,
replacement parts proving to be defective, and will assume the reasonable labour costs necessary to
carry out these replacements. However, an authorized agent of Nordic Steel Products Int. must approve any
replacement of parts beforehand. The labour expense should not exceed the retail price of the replaced
parts.

2. During the second through the fifth year of limited warranty, Nordic Steel Products Int. will provide without
costs, the replacement parts proving to be defective, except for the parts described below. Moreover
Nordic Steel Products Int. will not assume any labour costs for the replacement of the warranted parts
incurred.

3. The following parts are covered by the warranty for one (1) year:
 Fan
 Glass
 Doors ball bearing system

The following parts are covered by the warranty for three (3) months:
 Refractory bricks

The following parts are not covered by the warranty:

 The rusting of paint or gold caused by humidity or condensation

4. During the sixth through the twenty-five year of the limited warranty, Nordic Steel Products Int. will provide
the spare parts (if possible) up to 50% of the retail price, except for the parts mentioned above. Nordic
Steel Products Int will not be responsible for the labour expense associated with replacement work.

Our representatives can in no way alter the present warranty.

The warrantor does not make any guarantee, express or implicit, written or verbal, beside those specified in
this 25 years limited warranty. The duration of any warranties, including those of merchantability and
manufacturing for a particular purpose, is limited to 25 years from the date of purchase.

The remedy for damage due to a defective product covered by this warranty is limited to replacement of the
defective parts. It does not include any incidental, consequential damage or expenses relating to the
product, including damage to property.

Nordic Steel Products Int. assumes no liability in the event of a back drafting problem resulting from a
negative pressure of the property caused by a heating, ventilation, or air exchanger system or any
structural component that can cause this problem.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SECURITY RECOMMANDATIONS FOR EVEREST AND ETNA 2000 ............................................ 1

2 THE FIREPLACE ........................................................................................................................................ 1
2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
2.1.1 Parts Required ................................................................................................................................................. 1
2.1.2 Warning .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1.3 Permit .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2.1.4 Fireplace dimension and Clearances ............................................................................................................... 2
2.2 OPERATING THE FIREPLACE ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 Installation instructions ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.3 First fires ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.4 Building a fire ................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.5 Smoking-causes and troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 3
2.3 FUNCTIONNING OF THE FIREPLACE ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 Creosote .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Chimney-sweeping.......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.3 Smoke detector................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3.4 Firewood ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.5 Noises of expansion ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.6 Ashes ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.7 Overheating ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.8 Door maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.9 Pane maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.10 Glass replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.11 Refractory brick replacement .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.12 Electrical installations ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Directions to follow ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.4.2 Rain cap .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.3 Minimum height of a combustible shelf and height of fitting ......................................................................... 9
2.4.4 Covering of the fireplace................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.5 Norms for the hearth extension ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 OUTSIDE AIR INLET ................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Installation of external air intake................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 HOT AIR DUCTWORK INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 12
2.6.1 Gravity kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6.2 Central forced air kit ..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6.3 Hot air ducts connected to the central system. .............................................................................................. 16
2.7 INSTALLATION OF THE CHIMNEY AND THE FINISHED WALL ....................................................................... 17
3 THE CHIMNEY ......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 RECOMMENDED CHIMNEY ...................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 TO CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEY.............................................................................................. 18
3.3 INSTRUCTION FOR THE CHIMNEY INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 19
3.4 INSTALLATION IN A MASONRY CHIMNEY .......................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1. Installation with EXCEL components........................................................................................................... 21
3.4.2. Installation with CHEMINÉE SÉCURITÉ INT components ....................................................................... 22
3.5 ANGLED RADIANT SHIELD ...................................................................................................................................... 23
3.6 MINIMUM HEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY ................................................................................................................... 23
3.7 FLASHING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.8 CHIMNEY FIRE ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
4 FIREPLACE SCREEN .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.1 INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE SCREEN (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................... 24
5 RATING PLATE ........................................................................................................................................ 25
6 WARRANTY CHART ............................................................................................................................... 26
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1 SECURITY RECOMMANDATIONS FOR EVEREST AND ETNA 2000
 Use only the door specifically designed for Everest and Etna 2000 fireplace.
 When you clean the fireplace, ashes must be placed in a metallic container with a tight lid,
removed outside and put on the ground, far from all combustible materials, until you
disposed of them definitively. If ashes are buried or spread locally, they should be kept in a
tight metallic container until the ashes have completely cooled off.

Caution:
Never use gasoline, kerosene, light fuel liquid for coal or any other flammable liquids to light
or revive a fire. Keep those flammable liquids away from the fireplace at all time.

Caution:
Do not place combustible materials at less than 1.2 m (48’’) of the fireplace opening.

Caution:
Never leave children without supervision when the fireplace is in function.

WARNING:
THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT ATTESTED TO BE USE WITH GAS LOGS, WITH OR
WITHOUT AN EVACUATION SHAFT. TO REDUCE RISKS OF FIRE OR INJURIES,
DO NOT INSTALL GAS LOGS INSIDE THIS FIREPLACE.

2 THE FIREPLACE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
 The purpose of these instructions is to provide you with a simple and safe method to install
the fireplace and chimney.
 Please read this manual carefully before the installation.
 Please read and keep these instructions for future references.

2.1.1 Parts Required

 Fireplace model Nordica
 Pane
 Refractory bricks

2.1.2 Warning
 Any modifications to the fireplace or components may cause dangerous repercussions,
even invalidate the fireplace attestation and its warranty and release Nordic Steel Products
Int. of all responsibilities.
 Respect the installation methods presented in these instructions.
 Do not install this fireplace in a mobile home.
 The unit must be installed against a finished wall. Do not add insulation around the unit.
 Before each heating season, verify the interior and exterior of fireplace and chimney to
detect any defectiveness or deterioration.

 If the fireplace is installed in the basement on a cement floor, with unfinished walls and
ceiling joists, the efficiency will be affected (up to 75%) du to an ambient coolness too high.

2.1.3 Permit
Before installing the fireplace, consult the local authorities to obtain a construction permit. Take note
of all the lawful requirements into force.

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2.1.4 Fireplace dimension and Clearances
Check the dimensions of the fireplace before the installation.

2.1.4.1 Fireplace dimension (see figure 1).

2.1.4.2 Fittings diagram (see figure 2).

2.1.4.3 Height of fitting 84" free (see page 9).

Figure 1

Figure 2

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2.2 OPERATING THE FIREPLACE

2.2.1 Installation instructions

The purpose of these instructions is to provide you with a simple and safe method to install the
fireplace and chimney. Please read this manual carefully before the installation.

2.2.2 Fuel
Nordica appliance is designed to cordwood fuel only. Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since
the energy content of wood is relative to its density. Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire
and less frequent refuelling. Wood that has been cut and split and let to dry under a cover for a
period of one year will usually meet that criterion. Wet or green wood will be difficult to burn and will
result in lower efficiency, increased creosoting and deposits on the glass and in the chimney.
Excessively dry wood will burn well but will also have higher emissions and shorter burning time.

2.2.3 First fires

Before using the fireplace, remove the protecting plastic covering the doors. Clean all glue residues
with soft soap. If you have Gold or Brushed Silver door, make sure to clean all finger prints and
other deposits on the plating. Since the plating cures during the first fire, fingerprints will
permanently etch the plating.

2.2.4 Building a fire

At the beginning of lighting open the air input register (handle located on the left, behind the lower
shutter) and leave it open during the whole duration of heating. Then close it again when the unit is
turned off to avoid the cooling of the area.

It is recommended to preheat the chimney to avoid risks of smoke by presenting paper in a form of
a torch in the direction of the chimney or by crumpling newspapers in the fireplace and light at 3 or
4 different places. Keep the door half-open to obtain a more active fire and during this time, the
chimney will preheat faster.

Lighting a good sharp fire is necessary. Introduce into the outer firebox a small quantity of old
ruffled papers and cover them with kindling. Open the draft keys (located at the center, behind the
higher shutter) and light fire. As soon as fire is well taken, add pieces of wood a little larger and
close the door. When the fireplace is hot, do not touch the key handle with bare hands.

IMPORTANT
Never use your fireplace as an incinerator to burn light fuels, such as used oil, naphtha, gas, motor
oil, lamp combustible, kerosene, flammable liquid fuel for coal or any other flammable liquids to light
or revive a fire.

You could lose control of the fire and it could result as a chimney fire. Keep those flammable liquids
away from the fireplace at all time.

2.2.5 Smoking-causes and troubleshooting

An Everest and Etna 2000 fireplace installed correctly should not produce smoke in the house. If
the fireplace continues to produce smoke, it will probably be for the following reasons:

a) Negative pressure in the house

The exterior installation of the chimney is defective or incorrect, engaging return of air
problems, and consequently, lighting difficulties.

The heating of the chimney is insufficient. Do not forget that the hotter the fireplace is, the
more the chimneys will intake smoke.

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 The doors or the air register input were closed too quickly. The contribution of air is essential
to the maintenance of combustion.
If the room is too airtight, or the house has a negative pressure and does not have any
external air intake, the contribution of air to the fireplace will be more difficult than usual.
Temporarily open a window near the fireplace to increase it.

Any ventilator (cook top exhaust fan, bathroom ventilator, central vacuum cleaner or dryer)
inhales air toward outside. This could create a negative pressure in the house. Turn it off or
open a window near the fireplace to solve this problem.

b) Wet wood
Wet wood releases more smoke while burning than seasoned wood. Wetter the wood is,
less heat it releases and more creosote it produces. If the wood burnt is very wet, inspect
the chimney each month that the fireplace is in use.

c) Dirty or blocked chimney

Make sure that the chimney is reasonably clean and free of any obstruction.

d) Chimney not long enough

Check if the chimney is sufficiently high: minimum of 914 mm (3’) above its junction with the
roof (See page 23). If not, add additional lengths of duct, which will increase the pulling of
the chimney and will reduce tendency of the return of smoke.

The chimneys joined with an external wall (See page 19 right drawing) without facing often
present problems. Open a window near the fireplace.

Always remove the surplus of ashes before lighting a fire. Maintain a thickness of 25 mm
(1’’) of ashes to optimize the combustion and maximize the duration of fire.

2.3 FUNCTIONNING OF THE FIREPLACE

2.3.1 Creosote
When wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours which, when associated with
moisture, forms the creosote. The creosote vapour condenses in a chimney-flue relatively cooled by
a slow fire. The result is an accumulation of creosote inside the pipe.

When burning, the creosote forms an extremely blazing hot fire.

It is preferable to make small brisk fires rather than large smouldering fires. This will enable you to
keep the chimney and panes clean.

2.3.2 Chimney-sweeping
The chimney should be inspected periodically during heating season to check for creosote
accumulation. If there is an accumulation of creosote (3 mm or more), the chimney must be cleaned
to prevent a risk of chimney fire.

It is necessary to sweep the chimney after an accumulation of 3 mm of creosote.

2.3.3 Smoke detector

Do not install your smoke detector to close to your fireplace because it will start when opening the
door for loading.

2.3.4 Firewood
Avoid using green wood to slow down combustion. This causes the formation of excessive soot and
creosote deposit in the chimney. It may cause a chimney fire.

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 It is important to buy seasoned wood to obtain a better quantity of heat per wood cord.
Use seasoned wood only. Take note that 6 to12 months of drying are needed to have seasoned
wood and quality equivalent to 15 to 20 % of moisture.

2.3.5 Noises of expansion

Noises of expansion and contraction during the cycle of heating and cooling are normal
phenomenon. No need to worry.

2.3.6 Ashes
Ashes must be deposit in a metallic container with a tight lid, remove outside and put on the ground,
far from all combustible materials, until you dispose of them definitively. If ashes are buried or
spread locally, they should be kept in a tight metallic container until the ashes have completely
cooled off.
To reduce the risks of chimney fires, inspect your chimney regularly in order to verify the
accumulation of creosote. To reach it, unscrew the hat. A wood or plastic brush is recommended to
avoid scratches on the internal wall.

2.3.7 Overheating
Do not burn household wastes, treated wood or wood found on a beach that may contain salt or
other chemical products. Salt and other chemical products will cause corrosion to the fireplace and
chimney. Do not abuse your fireplace by burning remaining of construction wood, Christmas tree
and a large quantity of newspaper or cardboard. Intense fire caused by those products may
damage the fireplace and provoke a fire due to the overheating and even a chimney fire if there is
creosote accumulation.

2.3.8 Door maintenance

Lubricate twice a year, or when needed, the systems of bearing located on both sides of the case to
ensure the correct operation of the doors. Use a lubricant product like WD-40 or graphite.

Before heating the fireplace for the first time, it is necessary to remove all the labels and wash the
door with soapy water (soft soap) because the slightest mark on the door will remain forever when
heating your fireplace.

Take note that solid fuel fireplaces must be cleaned frequently because an accumulation of soot,
creosote and ashes can be formed. Directions must be given concerning the measures to be taken
if there is a chimney fire due to an accumulation of soot or creosote

2.3.9 Pane maintenance

Never bang the door and never strike the panes. When you close the doors, make sure that the
logs are placed in order not to bang against the panes, or to burn too close to the panes.

Never clean the panes with abrasive products. The scratches could be transformed into cracks and
the panes could break. Never try to clean the hot panes when the fireplace is working. You will find
cleaning products at your retailer.

Never use flammable products, which could cause an explosion.

Inspect the panes regularly in order to detect cracks. If you see a crack, extinguish the fire
immediately return the door to your retailer to replace the pane before re-using your fireplace.
Never use your fireplace if a pane is broken.

Never replace the pane by another material. If needed, you must replace it by another pane of the
same size that you can get from your retailer.

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2.3.10 Glass replacement
You can get the panes at your retailer or at Nordic Steel Products Int.

Steps to follow for an Everest door (see EVEREST image):

1) Take out items 5, 4 and 3 off the door.
2) Clean the frame of all glass fragments, if required.
3) Use only ceramic glass with the following dimensions: EVEREST: 11-11/16" x 10-5/16".
4) Place the window in the center of the frame of the door.
Note: Handle with care to prevent any cut.
5) Replace items 3, 4 and 5 following the order shown.
Note: Tight the screws carefully to avoid braking the glass.

If the door’s gasket is broken, please change it.

EVEREST

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Steps to follow for a door on Etna and Etna Arched (see ETNA and ETNA Arched images):
1) Take out items 7, 6 and 5 off the ETNA door and 6, 5 and 4 of the ETNA Arched door.
2) Clean the frame of all glass fragments, if required.
3) Use only ceramic glass with the following dimensions: ETNA: 12-1/2" x 22" and ETNA
Arched: 13-3/8" x 22".
Note: If the window doesn’t have a gasket around, (ETNA: Item 4 and ETNA Arched :
Item 3), glue it around the glass.
4) For the ETNA, place the glass on item 2 and for the ETNA Arched, place the glass, well fit,
on the frame of the door.
Note: Handle with care to prevent any cut.
5) Replace items 5, 6 and 7 of the ETNA door and 4, 5 and 6 of the ETNA Arched door.
Note: Tight the screws carefully to avoid braking the glass.
ETNA

ETNA ARCHED

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2.3.11 Refractory bricks replacement
Do not use the fireplace when there is a missing or broken stone.
1) Remove the ash cap.
2) Remove the stones on each side.
3) Remove the back stone.
4) Remove the stones of the floor.

You can get the refractory bricks at your retailer or at Nordic Steel Products Int.

To replace the bricks, do the same process in reverse.

2.3.12 Electrical installations (Optional)

The Everest and Etna 2000 fireplaces can be provided with a ventilator and a control thermostat
disk. The electric installations must be done by a certified electrician.

2.4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

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2.4.1 Directions to follow
1) Before the installation, remove the front of the fireplace in order to protect it. You will find the
bolts or springs behind the lower and higher grids. The front should never be in contact with
products of masonry or acids.
2) Clear the surface of any mobile combustible material where the fireplace must be installed;
carpet, linoleum.
3) The fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or a combustible platform (wood, plywood
or any other hard surface).
4) The unit must be installed against a finish wall. No insulation must be added around the unit.
5) The chimney must have a minimum clearing of 51 mm (2’’) from combustible materials (See
page 10). In order to avoid overheating, never block the clearing.

2.4.2 Rain cap

A rain cap must be installed to protect the chimney from the rain. The lack of a rain cap could cause
corrosion problems.

2.4.3 Minimum height of a combustible shelf and height of fitting

 ATTENTION: No combustible material must be in the space directly over the fireplace,
except the framing which supports the shelf facing. This space must be left empty for 2134
mm (84’’) starting at the base of the fireplace.

If a manufactured shelf with combustible material is installed, it must have 152 mm (6’’) of depth
and localized at a minimum of 1219 mm (48’’) (See page 10) and for a deeper shelf, add the
difference to the minimum height of 1219 mm (48’’).

2.4.4 Covering of the fireplace

1) The covering of the fireplace can be made of combustible materials. It can be built directly
on the sides and the back of the unit.

2) It is also possible to build walls at 45 degrees starting from the ends of the fireplace.
However, the right angle adjacent wall must be at a minimum of 456 mm (18’’) from the
fireplace opening (See page 10).

3) The front wall must rest on the fireplace’s top, behind the facade outline and not on the
facade. The facade outline must be free on all sides. (see page 17).

4) Choose the best site for your fireplace while considering the arrangements of the doors and
windows and also the air circulation in the room where your fireplace will be installed. Plan
some space for the hearth extension which will be laid out in front of the fireplace and also
for the mantelpiece. Plan a space for hot air ducts (optional), for external air intake. If
possible, choose a space where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting a
floor or roof joists.

5) Usually it is not necessary to reinforce the floor which will support the fireplace. The floor
capacity can be check by evaluating the weight of the fireplace system. If you have doubts,
measure the fireplace site. Check your floor’s construction and consult your construction
code if an additional support is required.

6) The Everest and Etna 2000 can be directly installed on the floor or on a base (See norms for
the hearth extension) and a minimum of 2134 mm (84’’) from the base of fireplace to the
ceiling is required (See page 10).

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2.4.5 Norms for the hearth extension
The Everest and Etna 2000 can be installed directly on a combustible floor, however, the hearth’s
extension in front of the fireplace, must be built out of non combustible materials (tile, marble, stone,
etc…). A metal piece of 51 mm x 1118 mm (2’’x 44’’) is provided by the manufacturer.

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2.5 OUTSIDE AIR INLET
During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It
may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may
compete for air, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house from
the fireplace. This situation is aggravated in an airtight house. To overcome this problem, we
strongly recommend that you install an outside air assembly. Check with local authorities having
jurisdiction in your area, it may be mandatory.

2.5.1 Installation of external air intake

The external air intake kit must be installed according to the following instructions.

1) The maximum length of the duct must be 20 feet. The length of the duct should be as short
as possible, but should have a ‘’S’’ or loop to prevent air from entering too directly.
2) The air register should not be installed at more than 7 feet above the base of the fireplace.
3) Fresh air must come from the exterior of the house.
4) The air intake should not be fed by the basement, the attic or the garage air.
5) The external register should not be able to intake the release of car, gas or other air outlets.
6) The register, if possible, must be placed in a way that it cannot be blocked by snow or
exposed to extreme winds.
7) The register and the duct can be installed either under or over the floor. (See the following
page).

Make an opening of 110 mm (4 ¼’’) in the exterior wall of the house at the chosen location. From
outside, install the exterior air intake in the opening (shutters opened downwards).

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2.6 HOT AIR DUCTWORK INSTALLATION
Nordica’s Everest and Etna 2000 fireplaces offer three choices of hot air intake:
 Gravity vent system
 Central forced air kit system
 Air system linking to the central system

Use only Nordic Steel Products Int. components as described in this manual.

If a thermostat is used, install it in an area of the house which will be heated by the hot air
ventilation shaft. Do not install the thermostat in the same area as the fireplace unless you use a
cooling thermostat. This one can start the ventilator when the temperature in the room where the
fireplace is installed is too high.

Attention: The last two options use electrical supply. Make sure that all the connections are done
in order and respect all the municipal regulations and the national building code of Canada. Install
the rheostat near the fireplace in order to close it as soon as you have to open the doors of the
fireplace. If the ventilation is working, the smoke will come out through the doors instead of going
through the chimney.

2.6.1 Gravity kit

When you install a hot air system by gravity, we do not recommend ventilators because hot air
evacuates naturally without ventilator (See page 13).

2.6.2 Central forced air kit

The fireplace is provided with openings on the sides and the back. This allows the connection of
flexible insulated ducts in order to heat adjacent areas up to 30 feet from the fireplace.
When you install the ventilation shafts system by hot air intake, it can be installed, in the same area
where the fireplace is, or separately in adjacent areas or on the upper or lower floor. Installing ducts
on different levels can produce a higher heat through the ducts.

The ventilation shafts by hot air intake must be installed as follows:

 Do not connect the hot air ducts by gravity to a central heating system.

a) Other grids or registers can be too restrictive and overheat the fireplace or ceiling.

b) Fix the adaptor on the side of the fireplace. One can use one or more exits at the same time,
on the same fireplace (See pages 14 and 15).

c) Connect the 6 inches flexible duct with the tightening collars provided for this purpose.

d) Bring the flexible duct in selected area. It can be as well on a upper or lower floor (See page
13).

e) Connect the duct to the ventilator by using the tightening collars.

f) Connect the decorative grid from the adaptor to the ventilator (See pages 14 and 15).

g) The hot air grid must be installed with the shutters pointing downward in order to avoid
overheating the adjacent ceiling (See page 13).

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2.6.3 Hot air ducts connected to the central system.
A duct can be jointed safely to an existing central system. However, no hot air duct should be
connected to the cold air input, but rather to the air output of the ventilation system. Do not forget to
install a check valve at that place.
Attention: The junction with an existing duct should follow the air input of the furnace and should
have a check valve. Keep the fireplace electrical system and the ventilating central system
separated.
The ducts system must be installed this way:
a) Install the sleeve on the side of the fireplace. You can use one to three air output at the
same time on the same fireplace (see pages 14 and 15).
b) Connect the flexible 6’’ duct with the furnished hose clamps.
c) Bring the flexible duct to the ventilator where you want it and fix it with a hose clamp.
d) Connect another flexible duct to the exit of the ventilator to the check valve with the
clamps.
e) Connect at the output of the check valve a flexible duct to the air output of the
central system. Fix it with clamps.

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2.7 INSTALLATION OF THE CHIMNEY AND THE FINISHED WALL

Continue the installation following the instruction manual of the selected chimney.

In the front, the inflammable wall should rest on top of the fireplace, behind the outline, and not in
the front. Make sure to keep the front outline free.

The unit should be installed against a finished wall. No insulation should be added around the unit.

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3 THE CHIMNEY
3.1 RECOMMENDED CHIMNEY
This fireplace is designed and approved to be installed with chimneys of 152 mm (6’’) or 178 mm
(7’’).

Everest and Etna 2000

Manufacturer Model

Cheminée Sécuritée Int S-2100+ or ASHT+

Oliver Macleod Ltd HT6000+ or HT6103+
Selkirk Metalbestos Ltd CF Sentinel or SS Ultra Temp
Superpro ALT or SPR
Supervent (GSW) JSC or JM
ICC Excel2001
Simpson Dura-vent Duraplus HTC or Duratech

Install the fireplace according only to the described methods by respecting open spaces rigorously.
Use only parts and chimneys specified in this handbook. Any exemption from these directions could
cause a dangerous situation and could cancel certification and the warranty.

No other appliance can be added to your fireplace chimney.

Choose the best site for your fireplace by taking the doors and windows in consideration. Plan the
installation of the chimney as well as the external air intake.

For the installation of the chimney, several choices are offered. Refer to drawings on pages 19 and
20 in order to decide which is appropriate for your needs. Take note that the straighter the chimney
is, the easier it will be to clean it and keep it clean.

3.2 TO CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEY

For the chimney installation, please refer to the manufacturer installation manual of the selected
chimney.

1) If possible, install an interior chimney to obtain a better performance. In regions where the
temperatures often reach –18 C (0 F), the use of an exterior chimney add probabilities of
problems such as insufficient draft, high amount of creosote, low lighting capacity. Exterior
chimneys are also exposed at inferior levels of the house, like in a basement, and using an
exterior chimney is particularly exposed to reversals.

2) To respect the Everest and Etna 2000 hearts attestations, the apparatus must be installed
with an approved chimney system (See page 18).

3) The chimney installed to this fireplace cannot be connected to any other appliance.

4) The minimal height of a vertical chimney is 4.57 m (15’).

5) All chimney installation must have at least one support. To avoid noises caused by fireplace
expansion, reduce the chimney’s weight on the fireplace. Support the weight by one or more
supports directly over the fireplace. The maximal length of chimney that the fireplace can
support is 9’ (2.74 m) for the 2’’ chimney, and 12’ (3.7 m) for the 1’’ chimney.

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 6) A rain cap must be installed to protect the chimney from the rain. The lack of a cap could
cause corrosion problems.

7) Maximum and minimum height for the chimney installation including the fireplace (See page
20).

3.3 INSTRUCTION FOR THE CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

1) Cut the holes in the floor, ceiling and roof where the chimney will go through and make sure
to align the holes with a plumb line.

2) Underneath, install a radiant shield at each crosspiece of the floor / ceiling. At the attic level,
install a radiant shield with a storm collar.

3) For selected chimneys, install the first chimney section on the fireplace. Lock it in place by a
rotation of ¼ turn clockwise. Continue putting together the chimney by locking the sections
one after the other.

4) At each crosspiece of partition, install the required radiant shield. When the height needed is
reached, put in place the roof support (Refer to the instructions included with the support).

Illustration of chimney installation

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Illustration of chimney installation

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3.4 INSTALLATION IN A MASONRY CHIMNEY

The installation must be according to the following requirements:

1) The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose
or missing bricks that could inhibit correct installation of the liner.
2) The clearance for combustible must be a minimum of 1" (25.4 mm) between the outside of the
masonry and any wood framing or loose insulation.
3) The chimney must be built in accordance with the current building code.
4) No other appliance can be connected to the same chimney.
5) The clearances for combustible for the connector are 2" (50.8 mm) on the side and bottom and
12" (305 mm) for the EXCEL model and 16" (406.4 mm) for CHEMINÉE SÉCURITÉE INT.
model at the top.
6) The connector parts are not necessary if the connection between the insulated length and the
stainless steel liner is done within the masonry chimney.

3.4.1. Installation with EXCEL components

Step to follow for this type of chimney:
1) Determine and mark the outline of where the EXCEL chimney will enter the masonry chimney.
2) Using a large masonry drill bit (3/4" – 2"), drill a hole exactly in the center of the oval outline.
With a masonry hammer and drill, slowly enlarge the hole to the size required. Remember to
work from the center out. Be especially careful with the clay liner behind the brick because three
of the sides must stay in place.
3) Slide the stainless steel liner down from the top of the chimney. If you are using a rigid liner you
will need enough room to secure an elbow to it with at least two screws. If it is difficult to install
the rigid liner in the existing masonry chimney or if the masonry chimney has less than a 10" x
10" opening, a listed stainless steel flexible liner can be used along with a flexible/rigid adaptor
(LM-7LAF) available at your EXCEL dealer.
4) Install the liner elbow and masonry adaptor on the lower end of the liner.
5) Move the fireplace forward enough to install the EXCEL chimney on the fireplace (elbow and
length) then move the fireplace back into position as you connect the masonry adaptor to the
EXCEL chimney.

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3.4.2. Installation with CHEMINÉE SÉCURITÉ INT components
Step to follow for this type of chimney:
1) Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the ASHT+ elbow on the top of the
fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the
masonry chimney.
2) In the middle of the oval, drill a hole at 45° in the masonry chimney.
3) Increase the size of the hole until a 45° Tubinox liner elbow can be easily slipped through.
4) Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry chimney until you reach the hole’s level.
5) Slide a 45° liner elbow through the hole and connect it to the liner.
6) Add a small liner section to the liner elbow, this will allow the liner to extend at least 12"
(measured at the top of the liner) from the masonry chimney.
7) Seal the opening around the liner with high temperature refractory cement.
8) The next steps must be done in the following order:
A. Select the ASHT+ length that will fit between the elbow and the liner so that it will slide at
least 2" over the liner section. (You may need to cut the liner for a better fit).
B. Take that section and the BISUMA or BISPMA cover and slide it over the liner. Make
sure you have enough opening to be able to install the ASHT+ elbow without difficulty.
C. Install the 45° elbow on the fireplace.
D. Slide the length section back down on the elbow and twist lock the two together.
E. Pull the cover down over the length and install the insulation pad over the liner; be
careful to cover the liner completely.
F. Slide back the cover over the insulation and fix it in place using the 3 metal screws
supplied.

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3.5 ANGLED RADIANT SHIELD
When the chimney go through a combustible wall at an angle of 30 or 45 degrees, an angled
firestop or wall radiant shield must be installed.

Areas where the temperature is cold, we recommend the use of an insulated wall radiant shield, to
maintain the thermal value of the house wall (see diagram).

For the opening in the wall (See pages 19 and 20).

3.6 MINIMUM HEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY

1) The chimney must exceed at least 3’ (914 mm) its point of contact with the roof and must
overhang at least 2’ (610 mm) of any wall, roof or building in a radius of 10’ (3048 mm). If
the chimney exceed the roof by 5’ (1524 mm) or more, it must be solidified with a safety
attach.

2) Cut and frame square openings in floor, ceiling and roof where the chimney must go through
and plan a space of 2’’ (51 mm) between the chimney and all combustible material. Do not
fill the 2’’ space with insulation or any other combustible material (See pages 19 and 20).

3) The chimney sections which go through accessible spaces must be protected by an

enclosure to make sure that nothing and no one touch or damage the external side (See
page 19 and 20).

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3.7 FLASHING
1) Install the flashing by sealing the joint between the flashing and the roof, with a roofing
sealant. For sloping roofs, install the flashing upper part under the upper roof shingles, and
fix the flashing to the roof with roofing nails.

2) Install the storm collar over the flashing and tighten the screw. Finally, seal the joint between
the ring and the chimney with silicone type sealant.

3) Install the chimney cap.

3.8 CHIMNEY FIRE

If you suspect the existence of a chimney fire, it is recommended to:

 Close the door or doors of the fireplace ;

 Alert all your family members;
 Call the fire department if help is needed.

-Try to extinguish or control fire with a dry extinguisher, baking soda, sand or ashes. Never use salt
because it is corrosive or water because it could cause a vapour explosion.
-Make sure that the sparks leaving the chimney do not ignite the roof.
-Make sure you have your fireplace and chimney inspected by the fire department before you use
it again.

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4.1 INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE SCREEN (OPTIONAL)
It is possible to install a removable screen on the Everest and Etna 2000 models, available at your
retailer.

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 STOVES AND FIREPLACES
NORDIC STEEL PRODUCTS INT

WARRANTY CARD
EVEREST & ETNA 2000
Complete this form and return by mail.

Name and first name

Address
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City Province Postal code

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Date of purchase Model Color

DD/ MM/ YYYY  Everest 2000  Black  Blue
 Etna 2000  Green  Brown

Serial no. WH-

Reason of purchase Area of installation Principal use of heating

 New construction  Living room  Electricity
 Renovation  Bedroom  Gas
 Improvement of hearth  Basement  Wood
 Other_________  Other _________

Do you own another hearth  Yes  No

Si oui, lequel

Which use you intend for your hearth ?  Principal source of heat  Auxiliary source of heat (In
case of emergency)
 Source of heat for pleasure  Other_________

What reasons motivated your choice ?

 Price  Efficiency
 Quality  Other_________

What other brands of hearth have you thought of purchasing?

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