Quadra-Fire Explorer II EXPLRMED-PBK, EXPLRMED-PDB, EXPLRMED-PFT, EXPLRMED-PMH, EXPLRMED-MBK wood stove Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual
Operation & Care
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
WARNING
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a
fire may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Model(s):
EXPLRMED-PBK
EXPLRMED-PDB
EXPLRMED-PFT
EXPLRMED-PMH
EXPLRMED-MBK
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If heater or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed
by qualified personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends
NFI certified professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional.
1
Hot glass will cause burns.
•
Do not touch glass until it is cooled
•
NEVER allow children to touch glass
•
Keep children away
•
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures
•
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafire.com
7061-196G
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family!
A. Congratulations
advanced technology to achieve the optimum operation of our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are
old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit
is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are
hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge
to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality
control inspection.
Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition
of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you
have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and
performance.
This commitment begins with our research of the market,
including ‘Voice of the Customer’ contacts, ensuring we
make products that will satisfy your needs. Our Research
and Development facility then employs the world’s most
We wish you and your family many years of enjoyment in the
warmth and comfort of your hearth appliance. Thank you for
choosing Quadra-Fire.
NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction
B. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label
LOCATION: Back of unit
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
CAUTION: KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FAR AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE. SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS
CHAUD LORS DE L'OPÉRATION. NE PAS TOUCHER. GARDEZ LES ENFANTS ET LES VÊTEMENTS LOIN DE L'ESPACE DÉSIGNÉ DE L'INSTALLATION. LE CONTACT PEUT CAUSER
ATTENTION: DES BRÛLURES À LA PEAU. GARDEZ LES MEUBLES ET LES MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES LOIN DE L'ESPACE DÉSIGNÉ DE L'APPAREIL. VOIR L'ÉTIQUETTE ET LES INSTRUCTIONS.
LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE.
ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES USA ONLY.
(UM) 84 HUD . "For Use with Solid Wood Fuel
Only"
PREVENT HOUSE FIRES
Install and use only in accordance with
manufacturer's
installation
and
operating
instructions. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspections in
your area. Do not obstruct the space beneath
heater.
WARNING - For Mobile Homes: Do not install in
a sleeping room. An outside combustion air inlet
must be provided and unrestricted while unit is in
use. The structural integrity of the mobile home
floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. The
stove needs to be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home. Components required for
mobile home installation: Outside Air Kit, Part
Number OAK-ACC. Refer to manufacturer's
instructions and local codes for precautions
required for passing chimney through a
combustible wall or ceiling and maximum offsets.
Inspect and clean chimney frequently - Under
Certain Conditions of Use, Creosote Buildup May
Occur Rapidly. Do not connect this unit to a
chimney serving another appliance. Optional
Components: Optional Blower, Part BK-ACC.
Electrical Rating: 115 VAC, 1.2 Amps, 60 Hz.
Route power cord away from unit. Do not route
cord under or in front of appliance.DANGER: Risk
of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply
before servicing. Replace glass only with 5mm
ceramic available from your dealer. Do not use
grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on
hearth. Do not overfire - if heater or chimney
connector glows, you are overfiring. Operate only
with the fuel loading door closed. Open only to
add fuel to the fire.
APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE DE PIÈCE, DE TYPE DE
COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE, PAS APPROUVÉ POUR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS AU CANADA"Pour
Usage Avec Bois Solide Seulement"
TESTED TO:/ TESTÉ À:
Conforms to UL Stds 1482 & 737
Certified to ULC Std S627
4001508
PRÉVENTION DES FEUX DE MAISON
Installez et utilisez en accord avec les instructions
d'installation et d'opération du fabricant. Contactez le bureau
de la construction ou le bureau des incendies au sujet des
restrictions et des inspections d'installation dans votre
voisinage. Ne pas obstruez l'espace en dessous de l'appareil.
PAS APPROUVÉ POUR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS
AU CANADA!
Référez vous aux instructions du fabricant et des codes
locaux pour les précautions requises pour passer une
cheminée à travers un mur ou un plafond combustibles, et les
compensations maximums. Inspectez et nettoyez la
cheminée fréquemment. Sous certaines conditions, il se peut
que la créosote s'accumule rapidement.
Ne pas connecter cet appareil à une cheminée servant un
autre appareil. Composants Optionnels: Ventilateur Optionnel,
Pièce BK-ACC. Puissance Électrique: 115 VAC, 1.2 Amps, 60
Hz. Éloignez le fil électrique de l'appareil. Ne pas faire passer
le fil électrique au dessus ou en dessous de l'appareil.
DANGER: Il y a risque de décharge électrique. Déconnectez
le fil électrique de la prise de contact avant le service.
Remplacez la vitre seulement avec une vitre céramique de 5
mm disponible chez votre fournisseur. N'élevez pas le feu.
Bâtissez le feu de bois directement sur l'âtre. Ne pas
surchauffer. Si l'appareil de chauffage ou le tuyau de
cheminée rougissent, vous surchauffez. Opérez l'appareil
seulement lorsque la porte de chargement est fermée.
Ouvrez la porte seulement lorsque vous devez ajouter des
combustibles dans le feu.
VENT SPECIFICATIONS:
SINGLE WALL: Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter, minimum 24 MSG black or
blued steel connector pipe, with a listed factory-built UL103HT* Class "A" chimney,
suitable for use with solid fuels, or a masonry chimney, and the referenced clearances.
DOUBLE WALL: Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter, listed double wall air
insulated connector pipe with listed factory-built UL103HT* Class "A" chimney, or a
masonry chimney and the referenced clearances
*In Canada must comply with Standard CAN/ULC-S629-M87 for the 650 degree
Factory-built chimneys.
MOBILE HOME (USA ONLY): Use double wall pipe by Dura-Vent DVL, Selkirk
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES In Inches & (Millimeters)
NOTE: All "A" , "C" and "F" Dimensions are to inside diameter of the flue collar.
A
S
203mm (8 in.)
203mm
(8 in.)
203mm
(8 in.)
8 in.
16 in. from glass
35-1/4 in. min.
1175mm
(46.25 in.)
minimum
36 in.min.
Fuel loading door
8 in.
ESPACES LIBRES MINIMUM DES MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES En Pouces &
(millimètres)
NOTE: Toutes les dimensions "A", "C", et "F" sont à partir du diamètre intérieur de
l'entrée du conduit.
A
P
H
I
J
SINGLE WALL PIPE
7.5 (191) 6.5 (165) 17.25 (438) 6.5 (165)
B
C
7.0 (178) 14.25 (362) 55 (1397)
NA
NA
NA
CONDUIT DU MUR SIMPLE
DOUBLE WALL PIPE
6.38 (162) 5.38 (137) 17.25 (438) 6.5 (165)
4.5 (114) 11.75 (298) 55 (1397)
NA
NA
NA
D
E
F
G
CONDUIT DU MUR DOUBLE
NA
NA
CONDUIT DU MUR DOUBLE
INSTALLATION: 90o ELBOW OFF TOP OF STOVE THROUGH BACKWALL
INSTALLATION: 90o DU COURBURE AU DESSUS DE HAUT DU POÊLE A TRAVERS LE MUR ARRIERE
M
5.38 (137) 5.38 (137) 17.25 (438) 6.5 (165)
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTAL THRU WALL
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTALE AU MUR
PROTECTION DU PLANCHER:
SPÉCIFICATIONS DE LA VENTILATION:
MUR SIMPLE: De six (6 inches) (152mm) de diamètre le connecteur de conduit de
minimum d'acier noir ou bleu de minimum de 24MSG, avec une cheminée bâtit en
usine UL103HT* de Classe "A", adéquate pour usage avec les combustions solides,
ou une cheminée de briques, avec espaces libres référés.
MUR DOUBLE: De six (6 inches) (152mm) de diamètre, le connecteur du conduit
d'air isolé pour mur double avec une cheminée bâtit en usine UL103HT* de Classe
"A, ou une cheminée de briques, avec espaces libres alloués.
*Au Canada doit conformer a CAN/ULC-S629-M87 la norme pour 650 degré C cheminée
bâtit en usine.
MAISON MOBILE: PAS APPROUVÉ POUR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS AU
CANADA
INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL AND ALCOVE/ Verticale complète et d'une alcôve
DOUBLE WALL PIPE ONLY
Protecteur de plancher doit être Type1 protection braise
sans valeur R minimale s'étendant sous chauffage et à
l'avant / côtés / arrière comme indiqué sur le schéma.
Exception: protections de plancher non combustibles
doivent s'étendre au-dessous du conduit de fumée lorsqu'il
est installé avec ventilation horizontale et étendre 2 pouces
(51 mm) de chaque côté.
007062
E
L
Metalbestos DS or Security DL double wall connector pipe. Must be equipped with a
spark arrestor. Apply double wall clearances below when installing unit.
SINGLE WALL PIPE
FLOOR PROTECTION:
Floor protector must be Type1 ember protection with
no minimum R value extending beneath heater and
to front/sides/rear as indicated on the diagram.
Exception: Non-combustible floor protections must
extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with
horizontal venting and extend 2 inches (51mm)
beyond each side.
SERIAL NO. / NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE
EXPLORER II
WOOD STOVE
NA
NA
17.25 (438) 6.5 (165)
NA
NA
55 (1397) 26.25 (667)
NA
NA
55 (1397)
NA
12 (305) 50 (1270)
Serial No.
Model
Name
Test Lab &
Report No.
CONDUIT DU MUR SIMPLE
INSTALLATION: ALCOVE - Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter listed SINGLE WALL or DOUBLE WALL air insulated connector pipe with UL 103 HT listed factory-built Class "A" chimney, or a masonry
chimney. (Mobile Home must be equipped with a spark arrestor.) Maximum depth of Alcove shall be no more than 48 inches (1219mm) with a minimum height of 84 inches (2133mm) from floor to bottom
of ceiling, and the referenced clearances.
INSTALLATION: ALCÔVE - De six (6 inches) (152mm) de diamètre, le connecteur du conduit d'air isolé pour du mur simple au mur double avec une cheminée bâtit en usine 103HT de Classe "A", ou une cheminée de briques. (Les
maisons mobiles doivent être équipées d'un arrêt d'étincelle). La profondeur maximum de l'alcôve ne doit pas être de plus de 48 inches (1219mm) avec une hauteur minimum de 84 inches (2133mm) la distance entre du plancher et
plafond inférieur, et des espaces libres alloués.
BACKWALL/SIDEWALL
MUR ARRIÈRE/MUR DE CÔTÉ
B
CORNER INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION DU COIN
H
G
A
C
F
D
457mm (18 in.)
I
E
90 OFF TOP UP &
OUT CEILING
CLEARANCE
ESPACE LIBRE DU
DESSUS DE
L'APPAREIL
AU PLAFOND AVEC
90
DE COURBURE
MANTEL
12” MAX
HORIZONTAL THRU
WALL
HORIZONTALE AU
MUR
J
I
1143mm (45 in.)min.
Owners Manual
Manufactured by:
1445 N. Highway, Colville, WA 99114
www.quadrafire.com
Made in U.S.A. of US and
imported parts.
Fabriqué aux
États-Unis-d’Amérique par des
pièces d’origine américaine et
pièces importées.
2015
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
2016
JUN
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards at 2.2 g/hr
EPA method 28 and 5G. Not approved for sale after May 15, 2020.
2017
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL / NE PAS ENLEVER L'ÉTIQUETTE
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. Consult the owner’s manual for further
information. It is against federal regulations to operate this
wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating
instructions in the owner’s manual.
Install Manual
Mfg. Date
7061-175F
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Safety Alert Key:
•
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
•
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
•
CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
•
NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Congratulations..................................................................2
B. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label ...........................2
C. Warranty Policy .................................................................4
D. Quick Start Guide ..............................................................6
1 Listing and Code Approvals ..............7
A.
B.
C.
D.
Appliance Certification ......................................................7
BTU & Efficiency Specifications........................................7
Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY) ............................... 7
Glass Specifications .........................................................7
2 Operating Instructions .......................8
A. Over-Firing Your Appliance ...............................................8
B. Wood Selection & Storage................................................8
C. Burning Process ...............................................................8
D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) ..............................9
E. Air Controls ......................................................................9
F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency ...............................10
G. Building A Fire .................................................................10
H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement .................................11
I. Blower Operating Instructions ...........................................12
J. Opacity (Smoke) ...............................................................12
K. Negative Pressure ............................................................13
L. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................13
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3 Maintenance and Service .................14
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide ................................14
B. General Maintenance .......................................................15
4 Troubleshooting Guide.....................17
5 Service Part Replacement ................18
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Glass Replacement ..........................................................18
Firebrick Replacement .....................................................18
Snap Disc Replacement ..................................................19
Door Handle Assembly .....................................................19
Baffle Removal ................................................................19
Tube Channel Assembly Replacement ............................20
6 Reference Materials ..........................21
A. Service & Maintenance Log ...............................................21
B. Service Parts & Accessories ..............................................22
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Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
C. Warranty Policy
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for
HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership
of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered components manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period,
HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its
obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product
itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty
is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage
begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent,
authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months
following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for
parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table.
The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for
gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These
time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions.
Warranty Period
Parts
Labor
1 Year
2 years
HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
Gas
X
X
Wood
X
X
X
3 years
Pellet
EPA
Wood
Coal
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Components Covered
Electric Venting
X
X
All parts and material except as
covered by Conditions,
Exclusions, and Limitations
listed
Igniters, electronic components,
and glass
Factory-installed blowers
Molded refractory panels
Firepots and burnpots
X
5 years
1 year
7 years
3 years
10
years
1 year
X
Limited
3 years
Lifetime
X
X
X
X
X
90 Days
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Castings and baffles
X
X
Manifold tubes,
HHT chimney and termination
Burners, logs and refractory
Firebox and heat exchanger
X
X
All replacement parts
beyond warranty period
See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page.
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D. Quick Start Guide
Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE:
OPEN AIR CONTROLS
10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry Kindling
and a Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood.
ADD NEWSPAPER
LOAD WOOD
see section E on pg. 9
1
3
2
ADD KINDLING
WARNING! Risk of Fire
Close and securely latch the door after
the fire has started, and after refueling, to
prevent:
• Spillage of smoke, flame and carbon
monoxide
• Spillage of sparks, coals and logs
• Over-firing
DO NOT leave the stove unattended with
the door open.
LIGHT THE PAPER
Starting a fire may not require an open
door for draft. The air control should
supply adequate draft.
4
5
REDUCE AIR
CONTROL
ADD MORE WOOD
Set to desired heat
output
7
6
6
The stove is ready for
normal operation.
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Listing and Code Approvals
A. Appliance Certification
Model:
Explorer II Wood Stove
Laboratory:
Intertek
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY)
• This appliance is approved for mobile home installations in the USA when not installed in a sleeping room
and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.
Report No & Date: 10126132PRT
Type:
Safety
Standard:
UL 1482-07; ULC S627-00
• The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, ceiling, and walls must be maintained.
NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the
absence of local codes you must comply with the UL1482-07, (UM)
84-HUD and NPFA211 in the U.S.A. and the ULC S627-00 and
CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Codes in Canada. NOT APPROVED
FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA!
• The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire, and
chimney must be listed to UL103 HT or a listed UL1777 full length six inch (152mm) diameter liner must
be used.
• Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a
mobile home installation.
D. Glass Specifications
This stove is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealer for replacement glass.
B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications
EPA Certification #: 925
EPA Certified Emissions: 2.2 grams per hour
*LHV Tested Efficiency: 78.3 %
WARNING
**HHV Tested Efficiency: 72.4 %
***EPA BTU Output: 11,200 to 35,900 / hr.
Fire Risk.
****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 61,000
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
Vent Size: 6 inches
Firebox Size: 2.42 cubic feet
Maximum Wood Length: 20 inches
Ideal Wood Length: 18 inches
Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood
* Weighted average LHV efficiency using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.
**Weighted average HHV efficiency using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.
***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency and
the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests, using Douglas
Fir dimensional lumber.
****A peak BTU out of the unit calculated using the maximum first
hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU content of
cordwood (8600) times the efficiency.
The Quadra-Fire Explorer Series Wood Stove (ACC) meets
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate
this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modification of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved by
Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling all components.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with unit).
• Do NOT Overfire - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overfiring.
Any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified
installer, service agency or your dealer.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specifications and/or price without notice.
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
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2
User Guide
Operating Instructions
Dead wood lying on the forest floor should be considered wet,
and requires full seasoning time. Standing dead wood can
be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. To tell if wood is
dry enough to burn, check the ends of the logs. If there are
cracks radiating in all directions from the center, it is dry. If
your wood sizzles in the fire, even though the surface is dry,
it may not be fully cured.
A. Over-Firing Your Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do not over-fire.
Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the
stove and chimney.
Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time. Wood
should be stacked so that both ends of each piece are
exposed to air, since more drying occurs through the cut ends
than the sides. This is true even with wood that has been
split. Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or covered
with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood, etc.,
as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain or snow,
delaying the seasoning process.
To prevent over-firing your stove, DO NOT:
• Use flammable liquids
• Overload with wood
• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• Permit too much air to the fire
1. Symptoms of Over-Firing
Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of the
following:
• Chimney connector or appliance glowing
• Roaring, rumbling noises
• Loud cracking or banging sounds
• Metal warping
• Chimney fire
2. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce
air supply to the fire.
• If you suspect a chimney fire, call the fire department
and evacuate your house.
• Contact your local chimney professional and have your
stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.
• Do not use your stove until the chimney professional
informs you it is safe to do so.
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves
that exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence of over-firing
includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
• Deteriorated baffle and other interior components
B. Wood Selection & Storage
Burn only dry seasoned wood. Store wood under cover, out
of the rain and snow. Dry and well-seasoned wood will not
only minimize the chance of creosote formation, but will give
you the most efficient fire. Even dry wood contains at least
15% moisture by weight, and should be burned hot enough
to keep the chimney hot for as long as it takes to dry the
wood out - about one hour. It is a waste of energy to burn
unseasoned wood of any kind.
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C. Burning Process
In recent years there has been an increasing concern about
air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been
placed on the burning of wood for home heating. In order to
improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have developed
cleaner-burning wood stoves that surpass the requirements
for emissions established by our governing agencies. These
wood stoves, like any other appliances, must be properly
operated in order to insure that they perform the way they are
designed to perform. Improper operation can turn most any
wood stove into a smoldering environmental hazard.
1. Kindling or First Stage
It helps to know a little about the actual process of burning in
order to understand what goes on inside a stove. The first
stage of burning is called the kindling stage. In this stage, the
wood is heated to a temperature high enough to evaporate the
moisture which is present in all wood. The wood will reach
the boiling point of water (212°F) and will not get any hotter
until the water is evaporated. This process takes heat from
the coals and tends to cool the appliance.
Fire requires three things to burn - fuel, air and heat. So, if
heat is robbed from the appliance during the drying stage, the
new load of wood has reduced the chances for a good clean
burn. For this reason, it is always best to burn dry, seasoned
firewood. When the wood isn’t dry, you must open the air
controls and burn at a high burn setting for a longer time to
start it burning. The heat generated from the fire should be
warming your home and establishing the flue draft, not evaporating the moisture out of wet, unseasoned wood, resulting
in wasted heat.
2. Second Stage
The next stage of burning, the secondary stage, is the period
when the wood gives off flammable gases which burn above
the fuel with bright flames. During this stage of burning it is
very important that the flames be maintained and not allowed
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to go out. This will ensure the cleanest possible fire. If the
flames tend to go out, it is set too low for your burning conditions. The air control located at the upper right hand corner
is used to adjust for burn rates. This is called the Burn Rate
Air Control. Figure 9.1
3. Final Stage
The final stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs
when the flammable gases have been mostly burned and only
charcoal remains. This is a naturally clean portion of the burn.
The coals burn with hot blue flames.
It is very important to reload your appliance while enough
lively hot coals remain in order to provide the amount of heat
needed to dry and rekindle the next load of wood. It is best
to open the Burn Rate Air and Start-Up Air Controls before
reloading. This livens up the coalbed and reduces excessive
emissions (opacity/smoke). Open door slowly so that ash or
smoke does not exit appliance through opening. You should
also break up any large chunks and distribute the coals so
that the new wood is laid on hot coals.
when reloading fuel or if you want more air supplied to the
fire. The second function is to maximize heat output. To
achieve a high burn push the ACC Air Control lever in and
leave in. This combined with having the main burn rate
control lever pushed to the left will deliver the most amount
of air needed to achieve the highest amount of heat output.
Figure 9.1
3. Manual Timer Over-Ride
If you need to shut the ACC system off before it shuts itself
off after 25 minutes (i.e. overfire situation), reach down to the
bottom right and pull the lever toward you. Figure 9.2
CAUTION
Injury Risk.
• Gloves recommended
)
Air quality is important to all of us, and if we choose to use
wood to heat our homes we should do so responsibly. To do
this we need to learn to burn our stoves in the cleanest way
possible. Doing this will allow us to continue using our wood
stoves for many years to come.
D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
Typically, when you build a fire, you open the air controls fully
and monitor the fire to prevent it from going into an overfire
situation and/or burning your wood up too quickly before you
shut down the air controls to the desired burn rate. With the
Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) system, you do not have
to continually monitor the fire. Once you set the ACC system
it will control the fire for you. Follow the instructions below to
learn how to operate your stove with ease.
Figure 9.1
E. Air Controls
Users will need to find their preferred setting between high and
low based on desired heat output, installation configuration,
and fuel type.
1. Burn Rate Air Control
This air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox, near
the top of the glass door. This preheated air supplies the
necessary fresh oxygen to mix with the unburned gases,
helping to create second, third and fourth combustions. This
air is regulated by the Burn Rate Air Control. When the control
is moved all the way to the left it is on the High setting and
when moved all the way to the right it is on the Low setting.
Figure 9.1
2. Start-Up Air Control
The Start-Up Air Control has two functions. The first is to
engage the Automatic Combustion Control System (ACC).
To engage the ACC timer system push the lever on bottom
right corner of the unit in until it stops then pull out. The
timer will slowly close in about 25 minutes. Use this feature
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F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
For maximum operating efficiency
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn
rate that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations
to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a
manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
1. This appliance has a timer system (ACC) that operates
the stove at its maximum efficiency removing any guess
work for the homeowner. Follow the instructions below
for each burn rate for the Start-Up Air Control and Burn
Rate Air Control. Figure 9.1
1. Confirm the baffle is correctly positioned. It should be
even with the front tube and resting on all tubes. Figure
11.1 and 11.2 on page 11.
2. Remove all labels from glass and inside of stove.
There are many ways to build a fire. The basic principle is
to light easily-ignitable tinder or paper, which ignites the fast
burning kindling, which in turn ignites the slow-burning firewood. Here is one method that works well:
1. Open the Burn Rate Air and Start-Up Air Controls fully.
2. Place several wads of crushed paper on the firebox floor.
Heating the flue with slightly crumpled newspaper before
adding kindling keeps smoke to a minimum.
2. Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
Burn Rates
Primary control is open when moved to the left.
1. Low burn setting- Burn rate control on high for 5 min.
Activate the boost/startup air, then close burn rate control
to stop (move right)
3. Lay small dry sticks of kindling on top of the paper.
4. Make sure that no matches or other combustibles are in
the immediate area of the appliance. Be sure the room
is adequately ventilated and the flue unobstructed.
2. Medium low burn setting- Burn rate control on high for
5 min, Activate the boost/startup air, then 1/8”-1/2” open
(move left from low setting)
5. Light the paper in the appliance. NEVER light or rekindle
fire with kerosene, gasoline, or charcoal lighter fluid; the
results can be fatal.
3. Medium high burn setting- Burn rate control on high.
Activate the boost/startup air, 1/2 – full open (move left
from low setting)
6. Once the kindling is burning quickly, add several full-length
logs 3 inches (76mm) or 4 inches (102mm) in diameter.
Be careful not to smother the fire. Stack the pieces of
wood carefully; near enough to keep each other hot, but
far enough away from each other to allow adequate air
flow between them.
4. High burn setting: Burn rate control open (left) boost/
startup open.
Note: 1-3 burn settings the fan shall be off for the first 30
minutes and then be operated in the high position at 30
minutes. High burn setting, fan shall be may continue to be
on full after the loading of the fuel.
NOTE: Due to altitude and other circumstances this
operation information is a guideline, units may run
settings not in accordance with these guidelines to
achieve same desired burn rates.
NOTE: Operate appliance on High Burn 45 minutes a
day to help keep flue/chimney clean.
8. When ready to reload, It is best to fully open both the Burn
Rate Air and Start-up Air Controls before reloading. This
livens up the coalbed and reduces excessive emissions
(opacity/smoke). Open door slowly so that ash or smoke
does not exit appliance through opening. Large logs burn
slowly, holding a fire longer. Small logs burn fast and hot,
giving quick heat.
9. As long as there are hot coals, repeating steps 6 through
8 will maintain a continuous fire throughout the season.
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
When set on High Burn Rate and over-riding the Automatic Combustion Control system an overfire situation
can occur and may result in a chimney fire.
Overfiring will void the stove warranty.
G. Building A Fire
Before lighting your first fire in the stove:
NOTE: The special high temperature paint that your stove
is finished with will cure as your stove heats. You will
notice an odor and perhaps see some vapor rise from
the stove surface; this is normal. We recommend that
you open a window until the odor dissipates and paint is
cured.
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7. Set the Burn Rate Air Control and activate the timer
system (ACC).
NOTE:
• Build fire on brick firebox floor.
• Do NOT use grates, andirons or other methods to support
fuel. It will adversely affect emissions.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT store wood:
• Closer than required clearances to combustibles to
appliance
• Within space required for loading or ash removal.
Do NOT operate appliance:
• With appliance door open.
• With ash removal system door open.
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WARNING
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Fire Risk.
• Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
• Store wood in dry location.
• Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation of
creosote.
H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement
WARNING
Fire Risk
Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement
is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood
burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only.
Not doing so could result in:
• Reduced efficiency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the firebox
• Poor performance
Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle components if damaged or missing.
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT
in contact with the back of the firebox.
CAUTION
The baffle boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when
loading firewood to prevent:
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the
back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the front.
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the baffle boards
DO NOT operate the stove without baffle boards
CORRECT POSITION
Back of Firebox
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Retainer Bracket
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Board
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board MUST be in
contact with the back of the firebox and even with
each other in the front.
Figure 11.1
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Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the
firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the
front.
Figure 11.2
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I. Blower Operating Instructions
J. Opacity (Smoke)
NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with an
optional blower, you should follow these guidelines:
This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burning. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is when
an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a
chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke column can
be seen. As you become familiar with your appliance, you
should periodically check the opacity. This will allow you to
know how to burn as nearly smoke-free as possible (goal of
0% opacity).
1.
Initial (cold) start-up and all Burn Settings
The blower can be plugged in and turned on right away.
The blower fan is turned on and off by a snap disc. When
your stove has reached a certain temperature the blower
will turn on and when your stove has cooled down to a
certain temperature it will turn off.
2.
3.
The blower is equipped with a speed control. Adjust
the fan speed by turning the speed control clockwise to
“Low” or counterclockwise to “High”.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR ENGINE
OIL.
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (drift-
Snap Disc Location
If you find the blower coming on and off at undesirable
temperatures, relocate the snap disc to another location
in the designated zone on the back of the appliance.
Figure 12.1 There is a manual over-ride switch to
deactivate the snap disc, if necessary.
wood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn material other than
wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s vicinity.
• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
Figure 12.1
• Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in
use.
CAUTION
When burning your first fire, you will experience smoke and
odor from the appliance resulting from the curing of paint and
burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
OPEN WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN TO DISSIPATE
SMOKE AND ODORS!
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Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
Smoke detectors may activate.
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K. Negative Pressure
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion
fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.
• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the appliance to operate properly. It can be strongest
in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
•
Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
•
Range hoods
•
Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters
and other combustion appliances
•
Clothes dryers
•
Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning
•
Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
•
Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
•
Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
•
Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances
and exhaust equipment
•
Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not
located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
•
Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
•
Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
•
Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
•
Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams
taped or sealed
L. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
SOLUTIONS
Odor from appliance
When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This is
caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
Metallic noise
Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to
the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or
longevity of the appliance.
Whirring sound
If the optional blower has been installed, the blower produces a whirring sound which
increases in volume as the speed is increased.
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Maintenance and Service
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool
down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, or if
performance changes, and adjust your schedule accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be
performed to maintain your warranty.
Frequency
MONTHLY,
After Every
Cord of Wood,
OR
After Each
Cleaning
Baffle & Blanket
Blanket
Baffle
Optional Blower
YEARLY
Chimney System
EVERY 2
MONTHS
or
After Every
2 Cords of
Wood
Task
Baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat output, efficiency and overall life of the unit. Make sure
the baffle is pushed all of the way to the back of the
firebox and the blanket is laying flat. Inspect baffle
for cracks.
Vacuum the blower impellers.
The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for
soot and creosote every two months during the burn
season or more frequency if chimney exceeds or is
under 14-16 ft (4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of
appliance.
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and chimney fires.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage
and creosote build-up.
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Latch Cam
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the
ashes in a non-combustible container.
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain
good burn times on a low burn setting. To test: place
a dollar bill between the stove and door and then
shut the door. If you can pull the dollar out, remove
one washer from door handle behind latch cam and
try again. If you can still pull it out, replace the door
gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent air
leakage. Check glass for cracks.
YEARLY
Door Cross Section
(example)
Locknut
Spring
Handle
Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox. After ashes are removed, inspect the firebrick and
replace firebricks that are crumbling, cracked or
broken.
Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This
is very important especially after the door rope has
formed to the stove face.
Door Handle
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
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B. General Maintenance
2. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
•
•
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
(measured from bottom of appliance)
By: Certified Chimney Sweep
a. The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down
before using the Ash Removal System. Reach down and
locate the ash removal door handle under the left side of
the stove in the center. Grasp the handle with your fingers
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket
from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue
can pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and
the appliance will not work properly. (See Baffle Removal
on page 19). Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot
should be removed with a brush specifically designed for
the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the
firebox.
b. Remove cast iron cap from inside the firebox using tools
supplied. Clean ash down through the ash removal system
channel into the drawer below.
•
•
and place your thumb on the latch release (Figure 15.1). Press
the latch release inward. Keep the latch release pressed in and
lower the handle gently. Take your thumb off the release once
the handle is clear of the latch and guide the handle back until
it stops.
Inspect the top of the ARS door to ensure all ash has been
removed. You can rapidly move the ARS latch handle up
and down to help remove any ash from the door. Use
a small brush to clean off the top of the door if any ash
remains.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from
the top as well as from the bottom.
Be sure to replace the cap before operating the stove. It
is recommended to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash on
the firebox floor to allow air to flow freely underneath wood.
c. Close the door handle, you will hear a “click” when it closes.
Wear gloves to remove the drawer. Dispose of the ashes
following the directions on the next page.
Formation and Need For Removal: When wood is burned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this
creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may damage the
chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot
has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
Figure 15.1
CAUTION
Injury Risk.
WARNING
• Gloves recommended
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once every
two months during heating season.
• May have sharp edges
WARNING
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.
Fire Risk
Injury Risk
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Make sure Ash Removal System door is sealed tight
against the gasket.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants
in your appliance. Will corrode chimney pipe.
Air leakage may cause:
• Over-fire condition.
• Flame and/or smoke spillage.
• Wood to burn too fast.
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3. Disposal of Ashes
•
Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox
lip
By: Homeowner
•
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.
• Do not place metal container on combustible surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
4. Glass Cleaning
•
•
Frequency: As desired
By: Homeowner
Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by
using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using a
commercially available oven cleaner.
After using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven
cleaner left on during the next firing can permanently stain
the glass and damage the finish on metal surfaces.
A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is deflected
down over the inside of the door glass. This air flow “washes”
the glass, helping to keep smoke from adhering to its surface.
When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be flowing over
the glass and the smokey, relatively cool condition of a low
fire will cause the glass to become coated.
Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air Control and
Start-Up Air Control all the way open for 30-45 minutes should
remove the built up coating.
CAUTION
• Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will scratch surfaces.
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Troubleshooting Guide
With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood stove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do
experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem
and the corrective action to be taken.
Start Fire Problems
Possible Cause
Solution
Not enough kindling/paper or no
kindling/paper
Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling &
wood for air movement.
Check for restricted termination cap
Check for blockage of outside air kit (if installed).
Check for flue blockage.
Not enough air for fire to ignite
Pre-warm flue before starting fire (refer to Building
a Fire Section).
Check for adequate vent height (refer to Chimney
Height Section).
Can not get fire started
Excessive smoke or spillage
Burns too slowly
Not enough heat output
Refer to Negative Pressure section
Wood condition is too wet, too
large
Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to Seasoned Wood
Section).
Bed of coals not established
before adding wood
Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of
coals (refer to Building a Fire Section).
Flue blockage such as birds’
nests or leaves in termination
cap
Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned
by a certified chimney sweep.
Down draft or negative pressure
Competition with exhaust
devices
Do not use exhaust fans during start-up (refer to
Negative Pressure Section).
Mix in hardwood.
Extremely dry or soft wood
Fire burns too fast
Mix in larger pieces of wood after fire is
established.
Check for correct vent height; too much vertical
height creates overdrafting.
Overdrafting
Check location of vent termination (refer to
Chimney Termination Requirement Section).
Contact your dealer for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting.
Visit www.quadrafire.com to locate a dealer.
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Service Part Replacement
A. Glass Replacement
B. Firebrick Replacement
1.
Ensure that the fire is out and the appliance is cool to the
touch.
Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there
is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks.
2.
Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels.
Protect your hands and wear gloves to prevent injury.
3.
Remove the door with the broken glass by lifting the door
up and off of the hinges.
4.
Lay door face down on a table or counter making sure the
handle hangs over the edge so the door lays flat, on a soft
surface.
5.
Remove the screws from each glass retainer and remove
the glass. (If screws are difficult to remove, soak with
penetrating oil first).
Inspect the firebrick after each ash removal.
The firebox is lined with high quality firebrick, which has
exceptional insulating properties. There is no need to use a
grate; simply build a fire on the firebox floor. Do not operate
appliance without firebrick.
1. After the coals have completely cooled, remove all old
brick and ash from unit and vacuum firebox.
2. Remove new brick set from box and lay out to diagram
shown.
3. Lay bottom bricks in unit.
6.
Center the glass with edges evenly overlapping the opening in the door, (i.e. same space top and bottom, left and
right sides).
4. Install rear bricks on the top of the bottom bricks. Slide
top of bricks under clip on back of firebox wall and push
bottom of brick back.
7.
Replace the glass retainers. Be careful not to cross thread
the screws.
8.
Tighten each retainer just a few turns until each is
secured. Check again for centering of glass in door
frame. Continue to tighten each retainer alternately, a
few turns at a time, until the glass is secure. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
5. Install side bricks. Slide top of brick under clips on side
of firebox and push the bottom of the brick until it is flush
with the side of the appliance.
9.
Replace the door on the appliance.
Quadra-Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super heatresistant glass, which can only be broken by impact or
misuse. Do not slam stove door or impact the glass. When
closing door, make sure that logs do not protrude against the
glass. Inspect glass regularly. If you find a crack or break,
immediately put the fire out and return the door to your dealer
for replacement of glass before further use.
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
Glass
Assembly
•
•
•
•
•
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
Do NOT clean glass when hot.
Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
Use commercial oven cleaner on heavier deposits.
Remove all residue of oven cleaner or will permanently stain
glass on next firing. Refer to maintenance instructions.
WARNING
Injury Risk.
• Use only glass specified in manual.
• DO NOT REPLACE with any other material.
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C. Snap Disc Replacement
E. Baffle Removal
(included with optional blower)
NOTE: Tube Channel does not need to be removed to replace
the baffles.
1. Unplug the unit.
2. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left
rear corner of the stove.
3. A magnet holds the bracket to the stove. Pull the bracket
down away from the stove to expose the snap disc.
4. Pull the snap disc and spade connectors up and out of
bracket as shown in Figure 19.1
5. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the 2 screws
from the snap disc and then remove the snap disc from
the spade connectors. Replace with new snap disc and
re-connect to spade connectors.
6. Push the snap disc and spade connectors back inside
bracket. Reassemble in reverse order.
1. Remove all ash from the firebox, and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal into a metal container.
2. The baffle board has 2 pieces. With the ceramic blanket
still in place, slide one baffle piece over the top of other one
and pull out top piece through the door opening and then
remove bottom baffle piece. Figure 19.3
3. Remove the ceramic blanket.
4. Re-install the baffle pieces one piece at a time. Be sure
the baffle boards are even with the front manifold tube and
is resting on all tubes. See page 11
5. To re-install the ceramic blanket, it is easier to fold it in
half first. Place on top of baffle board, open up and flatten
and smooth out the blanket. Re-check the baffle board for
correct positioning. Figure 19.4
Snap Disc
Magnet
Spade
Connectors
Figure 19.1
D. Door Handle Assembly
1. Slide door handle through door.
The ceramic blanket and both baffle boards
and tube channel assembly can all be
removed at the same time.
2. Install additional washer(s) as shown in Figure 19.2
3. Install key in groove.
4. Align groove in latch cam with key; slide latch cam over
shaft
Figure 19.3
5. Install locknut but do not overtighten, the handle needs
to rotate smoothly.
6. Install fiber handle. Figure 19.2
CAUTION! Do not overtighten lock nut. The door handle
needs to move smoothly.
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle
Latch Cam
Baffle
Door Cross
Section
Door Handle Shaft
Locknut
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
Fiber Handle
Figure 19.4
Figure 19.2
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F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement
Removing Tube Channel Assembly
1. Remove the 3 right side bricks.
Bend Back Tabs
2. Remove the baffle protection channel by bending back
the tabs using needle nose pliers located at the right and
left side of the protection cover. Lift the cover up slightly
and pull toward the front and out of the firebox. Figure
20.1
Baffle Protection
Channel
NOTE: Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them.
3. Remove the 2 channel nuts (7/16) and 2 bolts (3/8) inside
of chamber. Figure 20.2
Figure 20.1
4. Slide the tube channel assembly all the way to left until it
is off the threads. Drop the right side down, then slide the
assembly back to right. Figure 20.3
5. The ceramic blanket and both baffle boards can be
removed at the same time you remove the tube channel
assembly.
6. When the tube channel assembly is free of the left side
support, rotate clockwise and pull assembly, blanket and
baffles out through the front opening.
7. Re-install in reverse order.
Use 7/16 Socket Wrench
and Remove Channel Nuts
Figure 20.2
1
2
3
4
Figure 20.3
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Reference Materials
A. Service & Maintenance Log
Date of Service
February 25, 2016
Performed By
Description of Service
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B. Service Parts & Accessories
R
Explorer II
Service Parts
Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
Wood Stove
Color
SKU No.
Matte Black
Porcelain Black
Porcelain Dark Blue
Porcelain Frost
Porcelain Mahogany
Mfg. Dates
EXPLRMED-MBK
EXPLRMED-PBK
EXPLRMED-PDB
03/1410/1410/14-
EXPLRMED-PFT
EXPLRMED-PMH
10/1403/14-
1
2
5
3
4
30
31
6
29
20
21
7
27
19
28
18
26
22
23
8
17
16
9
24
15
25
10
14
11
13
12
Part number list on following page.
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Explorer II
Service Parts
Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or
distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide
model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
Stocked
at Depot
PART NUMBER
1
Rear Shroud Assembly
SRV7061-015
2
Flue Collar
SRV7061-201
3
Outside Air Chamber
SRV7061-014
4
Flue Transition Assembly
SRV29138
Matte Black
5
Top
7061-101MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-101PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-101PDB
Porcelain Frost
Porcelain Mahogany
Matte Black
6
Side Left
7061-012MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-012PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-012PDB
Porcelain Frost
Porcelain Mahogany
7
BafÀe Blanket
8
BafÀe Board
9
Tube Channel
7061-101PFT
7061-101PMH
Qty 2 req
7061-012PFT
7061-012PMH
SRV7061-161
Y
SRV7061-160
Y
SRV7061-017
Y
Front, looking into unit
#10 BafÀe Protection Channel
Side view
Ceramic blanket
Fiber baffle
Baffle protection channel
sits in between front tube
and fiber baffle
This tab sits behind the front tube
10
BafÀe Protection Channel
SRV7046-165
Y
#11 Brick Assembly
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.5
11.1
11.3
11.3
11.6
11.1
11
.2
11.1
11.3
11
.4
11.3
11.1
11.6
11.5
11.1
Additional service part numbers appear on following page.
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Explorer II
Service Parts
Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or
distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide
Stocked
at Depot
model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
ITEM
11
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
PART NUMBER
Brick Assembly
SRV7061-004
11.1
Brick #1, 9 X 4.5 X 1.25
Qty 10 req
11.2
Brick #2, 9 x 2 x 1.25
Qty 1 req
11.3
Brick #3, 6.69 x 4.5 x 1.25
Qty 4 req
11.4
Brick #4, 9 X 1.5 X 1.25
Qty 1 req
11.5
Brick #5 w/angle, 9 X 4.5 X 1.25
Qty 2 req
11.6
Brick #6, 6.69 X 3.5 X 1.25
Qty 2 req
Brick, Uncut (Must specilfy size when ordering)
Pkg of 1
832-0550
Pkg of 6
832-3040
Matte Black
12
Ashlip
7061-113MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-113PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-113PDB
Porcelain Frost
7061-113PFT
Porcelain Mahogany
#13 Door Assembly
7061-113PMH
13.1
13.8
13.9
13.2
13.7
13.6
13.3
13.10
13.5
13.4
Matte Black
13
Door Assembly
7061-003MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-003PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-003PDB
Porcelain Frost
Porcelain Mahogany
7061-003PFT
7061-003PMH
13.1
Glass Retainers
SRV7063-166
13.2
Glass Assembly
SRV7061-013
13.3
Door
Glass Gasket
Y
Matte Black
7061-109MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-109PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-109PDB
Porcelain Frost
7061-109PFT
Porcelain Mahogany
7061-109PMH
834-1460
Additional service part numbers appear on following page.
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Service Parts
Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or
distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide
Stocked
at Depot
model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
PART NUMBER
13.4
Door Handle Assembly
SRV7063-014
Y
13.5
Fiber Handle
SRV7060-212
Y
13.6
Door Handle
SRV7063-137
13.7
Washer, Sae, 3/8 (3 Ea)
13.8
Cam Latch
13.9
Nut, 2Wy Side Lock Jam 3
13.10
Key, Cam Latch
14
Pkg of 3
832-0990
Pkg of 24
226-0100/24
Y
430-1151
Front
Matte Black
7061-103MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-103PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-103PDB
Porcelain Frost
7061-103PFT
Porcelain Mahogany
Gasket 7/16
7061-103
844-3980
15
Andirons
16
Air Wash Bar
SRV7061-199
17
ARS Channel
SRV7061-184
18
ARS Access Cover
SRV7038-196
19
Tube Rack
SRV7061-168
20
ARS Latch Assembly
SRV7060-050
21
Rear Brick Retainer
SRV7061-165
22
Burn Rate Indicator
SRV7061-191
23
Burn Rate Control
SRV7061-005
Handle, Fiber
SRV7060-202
24
ARS Door Assembly
SRV7060-048
25
Ashpan
SRV7060-023
26
ARS Box
SRV7060-005
27
Gasket, ARS
SRV7033-296
28
Timer Assembly
SRV7061-024
Handle, Fiber
SRV7060-202
2 pcs
Timer (Only) Replacement Assembly
SRV7061-020
SRV480-1940
29
Timer Door
SRV7061-018
30
Tube Channel cover
SRV7061-157
31
Y
430-1141
Side Right
Matte Black
7061-011MBK
Porcelain Black
7061-011PBK
Porcelain Dark Blue
7061-011PDB
Porcelain Frost
7061-011PFT
Porcelain Mahogany
7061-011PMH
Y
Y
Additional service part numbers appear on following page.
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Explorer II
Service Parts
Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or
distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide
model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
Component Pack
Stocked
at Depot
PART NUMBER
Matte Black
SRV7061-027
Porcelain Black
SRV7061-031
Porcelain Dark Blue
SRV7061-032
Porcelain Frost
SRV7061-033
Porcelain Mahogany
Leveling Assembly
SRV7061-028
7000-000
Paint Touch-Up
Matte Black
812-0910
Porcelain Black
1-00-0022
Porcelain Dark Blue
1-00-0020
Porcelain Frost
1-00-0021
Porcelain Mahogany
855-1450
ACCESSORIES
Blower Assembly
BK-ACC
Blower Control Box W/Switch
SRV7000-194
Component Pack
7033-051
Y
Magnet Round
SRV7000-140
Snap Disc Bracket Assembly
7033-036
Snap Disc, # 1, Convection Blower
SRV230-0470
Y
Speed Control Only (Rheostat)
842-0370
Y
Wire Harness (Blower)
7033-262
Blower, Convection
Blower Only
Outside Air Kit, Floor & Rear
812-4900
Y
Y
OAK-ACC
Outside Air Collar Assembly
7033-039
Outside Air Shield
33271
Firescreen
Y
SCR-7061
FASTENERS
Avk Rivnut Repair Kit - 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 Rivnut Tools
26
RIVNUT-REPAIR
Y
Nut, Ser Flange Small 1/4-20
Pkg of 24
226-0130/24
Y
Screw, Pan Head Philips 8-32 X 3/8
Pkg of 40
225-0500/40
Y
Screw, Sheet Metal #8 X 1/2 S-Grip
Pkg of 40
12460/40
Y
Washer, 1/4 Sae
Pkg of 24
28758/24
Y
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Hearth & Home Technologies
1445 North Highway
Colville, WA 99114
Division of HNI INDUSTRIES
Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns.
For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer
log onto www.quadrafire.com
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Important operating and • Read, understand and
follow these instrucmaintenance instructions for safe installations included.
tion and operation.
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.
D
DI O N
SC O
AR T
D
We recommend that you record the following pertinent
information for your heating appliance.
Date purchased/installed:
Serial Number:
Location on appliance:
Dealership purchased from:
Dealer phone:
Notes:
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 5341794, 5263471, 6688302, 7216645, 7047962
or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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