Quadra-Fire EXPLORER III Series, EXPLR-III-PDB, EXPLR-III-PFT, EXPLR-III-MBK, EXPLR-III-PBK Owner's Manual

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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 question on installation, operation, or service.

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

If the information in these instructions is

not followed exactly, a re could result

causing property damage, personal injury,

EXPLORER III WOOD APPLIANCE

MODELS: EXPLR-III-PBK EXPLR-III-PDB

EXPLR-III-PFT

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not over-re - If appliance or chimney connector

glows, you are over-ring. Over-ring will void your

warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles

as specied. Failure to comply may cause house re.

or death.

WARNING

EXPLR-III-PMH EXPLR-III-MBK

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.

Hot glass and appliance will cause burns.

• Do not touch glass until it is cooled

• Use leather gloves when reloading fuel

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures

• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other

ammable materials away.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may over-re and generate

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

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Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez

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NOTE

Explorer III Wood Stove

ITEM PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY

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

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.

LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE. ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES USA ONLY. (UM) 84 HUD . "For Use with Solid Wood Fuel

Only"

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.

CAUTION

PREVENT HOUSE FIRES

Manufactured by:

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FAR AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE. SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL AND ALCOVE/ Verticale complète et d'une alcôve

A B C D E F G H I J

SINGLE WALL PIPE 7.5 (191) 7.0 (178) 24.0 (610) 12.0 (305) 7.0 (178) 15.0 (381) 52.5 (1334) NA NA NA

CONDUIT DU MUR SIMPLE

DOUBLE WALL PIPE 6.5 (165) 6.0 (153) 24.0 (610) 12.0 (305) 5.0 (127) 13.0 (330) 52.5 (1334) NA NA NA

CONDUIT DU MUR DOUBLE

INSTALLATION: 90o ELBOW OFF TOP OF STOVE THROUGH BACKWALL INSTALLATION: 90

DU COURBURE AU DESSUS DE HAUT DU POÊLE A TRAVERS LE MUR ARRIERE

DOUBLE WALL PIPE ONLY 6.5 (165) 6.0 (153) 24.0 (610) 12.0 (305) NA NA 52.5 (1334) 18.0 (457) NA NA

CONDUIT DU MUR DOUBLE

INSTALLATION: HORIZONTAL THRU WALL INSTALLATION: HORIZONTALE AU MUR

SINGLE WALL PIPE NA NA 37.5 (953) 25.5 (648) NA NA 52.5 (1334) NA 12.0 (305) 52.5 (1334)

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) and the referenced alcove clearances.

INSTALLATION: ALCÔVE -

Six pouces (6 pouces) (152mm) de diamètre listé WALL SINGLE ou isolé à l'air tuyau de raccordement à double paroi avec UL 103 HT cotée Classe usine construite "A" cheminée ou une cheminée de

maçonnerie. (Mobile Home doit être équipé d' un pare-étincelles.) Profondeur maximale de Alcove ne doit pas être plus de 48 pouces (1219mm) et les dégagements en alcôve référencés

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 Metalbestos DS or Security DL double wall connector pipe. Must be equipped with a spark arrestor. Apply double wall clearances below when installing unit.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES In Inches & (Millimeters) NOTE: All "A" , "C" and "F" Dimensions are to inside diameter of the flue collar.

EXPLORER III

WOOD STOVE

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 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.

ATTENTION:

APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE DE PIÈCE, DE TYPE DE COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE, PAS APPROUVÉ POUR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS AU CANADA"Pour Usage Avec Bois Solide Seulement"

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.

PRÉVENTION DES FEUX DE MAISON

BACKWALL/SIDEWALL

MUR ARRIÈRE/MUR DE CÔTÉ

CORNER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DU COIN

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL / NE PAS ENLEVER L'ÉTIQUETTE

TESTED TO:/ TESTÉ À:

Conforms to UL Stds 1482-11 & 737-11

Certified to ULC Std S627-00

90 OFF TOP UP & OUT CEILING CLEARANCE ESPACE LIBRE DU DESSUS DE L'APPAREIL AU PLAFOND AVEC 90 DE COURBURE

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.

352 Mountain House Road, Halifax, PA 17032

www.quadrafire.com

FLOOR PROTECTION:

In the USA floor protector must be Type II with an R value of 1.06 extending beneath appliance 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.

16 in. from glass

8 in.

Fuel loading door

35-3/8 in. min.

39-3/8

in.min.

8 in.

203mm (8 in.)

203mm

(8 in.)

203mm

(8 in.)

457mm (18 in.)

1254mm

(49-3/8 in.) minimum

1114mm (43-7/8 in.)min.

GBJ

MANTEL 12” MAX

HORIZONTAL THRU WALL

HORIZONTALE AU MUR

PROTECTION DU PLANCHER:

Au Canada protecteur de plancher doit être de type II avec et la valeur de R de 1,06 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.

Owners Manual

Install Manual

Report:

061-S-87-2

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards at 2.0 g/hr EPA Methods 28 and 5G. Not approved for sale after May 15, 2020.

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.

2017

2018

2019 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

7060-239_R6

Serial No. / N° de série

BARCODE LABEL

and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family!

NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved

by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction

A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label

LOCATION: Back of appliance

Serial No.

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SAMPLE

Model Name

Test Lab & Report No.

Mfg. Date

Explorer III Wood Stove

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. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label ........ 2

B. Warranty Policy ............................ 4

C. Quick Start Guide .......................... 7

1 Listing and Code Approvals ..............8

A. Appliance Certication....................... 8

B. BTU & Efciency Specications ............... 8

C. Glass Specications ........................ 9

D. Mobile Home Approved (USA only)............. 9

E. Sleeping Room ............................ 9

F. California - Prop65 .......................... 9

2 Operating Instructions .....................10

A. Over-Firing Your Appliance .................. 10

B. Wood Selection & Storage .................. 10

C. Burning Process .......................... 10

D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC).......... 11

E. Air Controls .............................. 11

F. Burn Rates and Operating Efciency........... 12

G. Building A Fire ........................... 13

H. Correct Bafe & Blanket Placement ........... 14

I. Griddle Handle & Griddle Lid Operating Instructions 14

J. Blower Operating Instructions ................ 15

K. Opacity (Smoke) .......................... 15

L. Clear Space .............................. 16

M. Negative Pressure ........................ 16

N. Frequently Asked Questions ................. 17

3 Maintenance and Service ................. 18

A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide .......... 18

B. General Maintenance ...................... 19

4 Troubleshooting Guide .....................21

5 Service Part Replacement ................ 22

A. Glass Replacement - Door Assembly ..........22

B. Firebrick Replacement ..................... 22

C. Snap Disc Replacement .................... 22

D. Door Handle Assembly..................... 23

E. Secondary Tube & Bafe Board Removal....... 23

6 Reference Materials .......................... 24

A. Exploded View............................ 24

B. Service Parts List ......................... 25

C. Accessory List ............................ 29

Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

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Vent Free burners, Vent Free ceramic fiber logs,

Aluminized Burners

B. Warranty Policy

Hearth & Home Technologies

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

distributor, whichever occurs earlier. However, the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product

is produced in the following table.

Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting

Parts Labor Gas Pellet Wood Electric Venting Components Covered

1 Year

2 years

3 years

5 years 1 year

6 years 3 years

7 years 3 years

X X X

X X

X X X

X X

All parts and material except as covered by

Conditions, Exclusions, and Limitations listed

Igniters, auger motors, electronic components, and

glass

Factory-installed blowers

Molded refractory panels

Ignition Modules

Firepots, burnpots, mechanical feeders/auger

assemblies

Castings and Baffles

Catalyst - limitations listed

Manifold tubes, HHT chimney and termination

10 years 1 year

Limited Lifetime

3 years

90 Days

X X X

X X X X X

Firebox and heat exchanger, Grate and Stainless

Steel Burners, FlexBurn® System (engine, inner

All replacement parts beyond warranty period

Burners, logs and refractory

cover,access cover and fireback)

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WARRANTY CONDITIONS:

• This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.

•

• This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides.

• Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer or distributor is unable to provide necessary parts, contact

other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.

• Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not covered by this warranty.

• Limited Catalyst Warranty

o For wood burning products containing a catalyst, the catalyst will be warranted for a six-year period as follows: if the original

o From 37 to 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst and labor credit necessary to install

Amount of Time Since Purchase Credit Towards Replacement Cost

0 - 36 Months 100%

37 - 48 Months 30%

49 - 60 Months 20%

61 - 72 Months 10%

o Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

This warranty does not cover the following:

•

• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period are not covered. These parts

• this noise are not covered by this warranty.

•

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This warranty is void if:

•

• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

•

have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.

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C. Quick Start Guide

Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model.

Explorer III Wood Stove

ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE:

OPEN AIR CONTROLS

HIGH

ADD KINDLING

Burn Rate

Control

ACC

Control

10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry Kindling and a Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood.

LOAD WOOD ADD NEWSPAPER

2 3

WARNING! Risk of Fire

LIGHT THE PAPER

ADD MORE WOOD

REDUCE AIR

CONTROLS

Set to desired heat output.

LOW

Burn Rate

Control

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 appliance unattended with the door open. Starting a fire may not require an open door for draft. The air control should supply adequate draft.

The appliance is ready

for normal operation.

ACC

Control

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1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certication B. BTU & Efciency Specications

Model: Explorer III Wood Appliance

Laboratory: OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report No & Date: 061-S-87-2 1/15

Type: Safety

Standard:

UL 1482-11; ULC S627-00; UL 737-11

EPA Certication #: 983-15

EPA Certied Emissions: 2.0 grams per hour

*LHV Tested Efciency: 74.4 %

**HHV Tested Efciency: 68.9 %

***EPA BTU Output: 12,800 to 41,900 / hr.

****Peak BTU/Hour

Output:

Vent Size: 6 inches

Firebox Size: 3.0 cubic feet

Maximum Wood Length: 22 inches

Ideal Wood Length: 18 inches

* Weighted average LHV efciency using Douglas Fir

dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.

**Weighted average HHV efciency using Douglas

Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.

***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efciency and the burn rates from the low and high EPA

tests, using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber.

****A peak BTU out of the appliance calculated using the maximum rst hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU content of cord wood (8600) times the efciency.

70,300

Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood

NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes you must comply with the UL1482-11,

UL 737-11, (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 Quadra-Fire Explorer III Wood Appliance (ACC) meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood

emission limits for wood appliances sold after May 15, 2015.

This wood appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate

this wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

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C. Glass Specications

This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass.

D. Mobile Home Approved (USA only)

• This appliance is approved for mobile home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.

• The structural integrity of the mobile home oor, ceiling, and walls must be maintained.

• 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 UL-1777 full length six inch (152mm) diameter liner must be used.

• Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a mobile home installation.

E. Sleeping Room

When installed in a sleeping room it is recommended that a smoke and/or CO alarm be installed in the bedroom. The size of the room must be at least 50ft³ per 1,000 Btu/hr

stove input, if the stove exceeds the room size, out air must be installed.

F. California - Prop65

WARNING

This product and the fuels used to operate this product (wood), and

the products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to

chemicals including carbon black, which is known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to

the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive

harm. For more information go to: WWW.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Fire Risk.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any

responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided

by, the following actions:

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.

• Modication 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 appliance).

• Do NOT Over re - If appliance or chimney connector

glows, you are over ring.

Any such action that may cause a re hazard.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

For assistance or additional information, consult a qualied

installer, service agency or your dealer.

NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of this

appliance, reserves the right to alter its products,

their specications and/or price without notice.

WARNING

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2 Operating Instructions

User Guide

A. Over-Firing Your Appliance

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Do not over-re. Over-ring may ignite creosote or will damage the

appliance and chimney.

To prevent over-ring your appliance, DO NOT:

• Use ammable liquids

• Overload with wood

• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber

• Permit too much air to the re

Visit www.quadrare.com/shopping-tools/videos to view

product and use & care videos.

1. Symptoms of Over-Firing

Symptoms of over-ring may include one or more of the following:

• Chimney connector or appliance glowing

• Roaring, rumbling noises

• Loud cracking or banging sounds

• Metal warping

• Chimney re

2. What To Do if Your Appliance is Over-Firing

• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce air supply to the re.

• If you suspect a chimney re, call the re department and evacuate your house.

• Contact your local chimney professional and have your appliance and appliance pipe inspected for any damage.

• Do not use your appliance until the chimney professional informs you it is safe to do so.

Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty appliances that exhibit evidence of over-ring. Evidence of over-ring includes, but is not limited to:

• Warped air tube

• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers

• Deteriorated bafe 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 efcient re. 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.

Dead wood lying on the forest oor 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 re, even though the

surface is dry, it may not be fully cured.

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.

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 appliances that surpass the requirements for emissions established by our governing

agencies. These wood appliances, 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 appliance 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 appliance.

The rst 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 rewood. 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

re should be warming your home and establishing the ue

draft, not evaporating the moisture out of wet, unseasoned wood, resulting in wasted heat.

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Burn Rate Control

ACC Control

2. Second Stage

The next stage of burning, the secondary stage, is the

period when the wood gives off ammable gases which burn above the fuel with bright ames. During this stage of burning it is very important that the ames be maintained

and not allowed to go out. This will ensure the cleanest

possible re. If the ames 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 11.1).

3. Final Stage

The nal stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs when the ammable gases have been mostly burned and

only charcoal remains. This is a naturally clean portion of

the burn. The coals burn with hot blue ames.

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 coal bed 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.

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 appliances in the cleanest way possible. Doing this will allow us to continue using our wood appliances for many years to come.

E. Air Controls

1. Burn Rate Air Control

This air supply enters at the upper front of the rebox,

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

11.1).

2. Start-Up Air Control

The Start-Up Air Control function is to activate the Automatic Combustion Control system (ACC). This function is performed by pushing the control all the way

back until it stops and then pulling forward to the front

of the appliance until it stops. This activates the ACC system and opens the front air channel and allows air to enter the front of the appliance for approximately 25 minutes. The front air channel gradually shuts down until it is completely closed at the end of the 25

minutes. The re is now controlled by the air supplied by the Burn Rate Air Control. This function should be

performed each time you reload the appliance. Start up

air can be locked open for High burn setting if desired;

see page 10 for instructions (Figure 11.1).

3. Manual Timer Over-Ride

If you need to shut the ACC system off before it shuts itself off after 25 minutes (i.e. over re situation), reach

down to the bottom right and pull the lever toward you (Figure 11.2).

D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)

Typically, when you build a re, you open the air controls fully and monitor the re to prevent it from going into an over re 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 re. Once you set the ACC system it will control the re for you.

Follow the instructions below to learn how to operate your appliance with ease.

CAUTION

Injury Risk.

• Gloves recommended

Figure 11.2

Figure 11.1

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Burn Rate Control

ACC Control

F. Burn Rates and Operating Efciency

This wood appliance 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 appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

For maximum operating efciency

1. This appliance has a timer system (ACC) that operates

the appliance at its maximum efciency 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 12.1).

2. Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.

Burn Rate examples

Primary control is open when moved to the left.

1. Low burn setting: Move burn rate control to far right. Activate the startup air by pushing in and pulling out.

2. Medium low burn setting: Move burn rate control left from low setting 1/8”-1/2”. Activate startup air by pushing in and pulling out.

3. Medium high burn setting: Move burn rate control to far left. Activate the startup air by pushing in and pulling out.

4. High burn setting: Move burn rate control to far left. Activate the startup air by pushing in without pulling

back. This locks ACC open for maximum combustion

air.

NOTE: 1-3 burn settings the fan shall be off for the rst 30

minutes and then be operated in the high position. 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, appliances may run settings not in accordance with these guidelines to achieve same desired burn rates.

Figure 12.1

NOTE: Operate appliance on High Burn 45 minutes a

day to help keep ue/chimney clean.

WARNING

Risk of Fire.

When set on High Burn Rate and over-riding the Automatic Combustion Control system an over re

situation can occur and may result in a chimney

re. Over ring will void the appliance warranty.

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G. Building A Fire

Before lighting your rst re in the appliance:

NOTE: The special high temperature paint that your

appliance is nished with will cure as your

appliance heats. You will notice an odor and perhaps see some vapor rise from the appliance

surface; this is normal. We recommend that you

open a window until the odor dissipates and paint is cured.

1. Conrm the bafe is correctly positioned (Figure 13.1).

2. Before starting, remove all labels from glass and inside of appliance.

There are many ways to build a re. The basic principle is

to light easily-ignitable tinder or paper, which ignites the

fast burning kindling, which in turn ignites the slow-burning rewood. 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 rebox

oor. Heating the ue with slightly crumpled newspaper before adding kindling keeps smoke to a minimum.

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 ue

unobstructed.

5. Light the paper in the appliance. NEVER light or

rekindle re with kerosene, gasoline, or charcoal lighter uid; the results can be fatal.

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 re. Stack the pieces of wood carefully; near enough to keep each

other hot, but far enough away from each other to allow

adequate air ow between them.

7. Set the Burn Rate Air Control and activate the startup air (ACC).

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 coal bed 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 re 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 re throughout the

season.

NOTE:

• Build re on brick rebox oor.

• Do NOT use grates, andirons or other methods to

support fuel. It will adversely affect emissions.

Rear baffle plate and board in proper

Figure 13.1

position

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Do not leave the re unattended when the door is unlatched or when using the re

screen.

• Unstable rewood could fall out of the rebox

creating a re hazard to your home.

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H. Correct Bafe & Blanket Placement

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Firebox damage due to improper bafe

placement is not covered by warranty. Operate

the wood burning appliance with the bafe in

the correct position only.

Not doing so could result in:

• Reduced efciency

• Overheating the chimney

• Overheating the rear of the rebox

• Poor performance

Ensure correct bafe placement and replace bafe components if damaged or missing.

CAUTION

The bafe boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when loading rewood to prevent:

• Cracking, breaking or damaging the bafe boards

DO NOT operate the appliance without bafe boards

Make sure the rear bafe plate and board are all the way back inside the rebox as shown in Figure 14.1.

I. Griddle Handle & Griddle Lid Operating Instructions

CAUTION

Injury Risk.

• Cast griddle top is heavy.

• When griddle top is open; pinch points exist.

• Keep body parts away from pinch points.

1. Using Griddle Handle

Attach griddle handle to receiver button by sliding handle in a left to right motion ensuring that the handle is securely engaged (Figure 14.2).

2. Lift griddle handle to open the cast griddle lid. Leave

griddle handle in place when in open position (Figure

14.2).

3. Closing Cast Griddle Lid

Use griddle handle to carefully close cast griddle lid, remove griddle handle and store on handle storage hanger (Figure 14.2).

Rear baffle plate and board in proper

Figure 14.1

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position

Figure 14.2

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Do not leave top load lid open unless loading for fuel

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SNAP DISC LOCATION

J. Blower Operating Instructions

NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood appliance is equipped

with an optional blower, you should follow these

guidelines:

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 appliance has reached a certain

temperature the blower will turn on and when your appliance has cooled down to a certain temperature it will turn off. Switch on blower control must be set to

auto for this feature to work.

2. The blower is equipped with a speed control. Adjust

the fan speed by turning the speed control clockwise to “Low” or counterclockwise to “High” (Figure 15.2).

3. Snap Disc Location

If you nd 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 15.1). There is a manual over-ride switch to deactivate the snap disc, if necessary.

K. Opacity (Smoke)

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).

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.

• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood).

• 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

ammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.

• Do NOT store ammable 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 Appliance.

• Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance while it is in use.

• Combustible materials may ignite.

CAUTION

When burning your rst re, you will experience smoke

and odor from the appliance resulting from the curing of paint and burning off of any oils remaining from

Figure 15.1

MANUAL: Over-rides the Snap Disc

AUTO: Fan will turn ON/OFF Automatically by the Snap Disc

Controls the Fan Speed

Figure 15.2

FAN

HIGH

MANUAL

AUTO

LOW

OFF

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OPEN WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN TO

DISSIPATE SMOKE AND ODORS!

• Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.

• Smoke detectors may activate.

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• Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of

the front of appliance (Figure 16.1).

• Mantel - avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.

M. Negative PressureL. Clear Space

WARNING

Asphyxiation Risk.

• Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.

• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.

WARNING

Do NOT place combustible objects in front of the appliance. High temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies.

Maintain 4 ft (1.22m) clearance to combustible in front of appliance

Figure 16.1

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 appliances 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

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N. Frequently Asked Questions

ISSUES SOLUTIONS

Odor from appliance

Metallic noise

Whirring sound

CONTACT YOUR DEALER for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting.

When rst operated, this appliance may release an odor for the rst several hours. This is

caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.

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.

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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Visit www.quadrare.com to nd a dealer.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.

• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood).

• 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

ammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.

• Do NOT store ammable 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 APPLIANCE.

• Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance while it is in use.

• Combustible materials may ignite.

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3 Maintenance and Service

A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

When properly maintained, your replace will give

you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer to answer questions regarding proper operation, troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit

www.quadrare.com/owner-resources to view basic

troubleshooting, FAQs, use & care videos.

Frequency Task

Bafe & Blanket

MONTHLY or after every cord of wood

Rear baffle plate and board in proper position

Optional Blower

YEARLY

After Every

4 Cords of

Wood

Chimney System

ListedTermination Cap

Storm Collar

Listed Chimney

Ceiling Support

Chimney Connector

Floor Protector

Flashing

EVERY 2

MONTHS

After Every

4 Cords of

Wood

CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.

Start the rst inspection after the rst 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.

Bafe and blanket placement is critical to heat output, efciency and overall life of the appliance. Make sure the bafe is pushed all of the way to the back of the rebox and the blanket is laying at. Inspect bafe for cracks.

Vacuum the blower impellers.

he 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 res.

Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and creosote

build-up.

Firebrick & Ash Removal

WEEKLY

After Every

25 Loads of

Wood

Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the ashes in a non-combustible container.

Firebrick is designed to protect your rebox. After ashes are removed, inspect the rebrick and replace rebricks that are crumbling, cracked or broken.

Door & Glass Assemblies

Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain good burn

WEEKLY

After Every

25 Loads of

Wood

times on a low burn setting. To test: place a dollar bill between the appliance 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.

Door Handle

WEEKLY

After Every

25 Loads of

Wood

Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This is very

important especially after the door rope has formed to the appliance face.

Check door handle for smooth cam operation.

These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.

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B. General Maintenance

1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or

as recommended by a certied chimney sweep; more

frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft. (measured from bottom of appliance)

• By: Certied Chimney Sweep

Remove all ash from the rebox and extinguish all hot

embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool

completely. Disconnect ue pipe or remove bafe and ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the bafe and ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly. (See Bafe Removal on page 23). Close the door tightly.

The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush

specically designed for the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the rebox.

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.

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 ue of a newly-started or a slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot re

which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.

2. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning

• Frequency: As necessary

• By: Homeowner

1. The appliance 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 appliance in the center. Grasp the handle

with your ngers and place your thumb on the latch

release (Figure 19.1). 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.

2. Remove cast iron cap from inside the rebox using tools supplied. Clean ash down through the ash removal system channel into the drawer below.

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.

Be sure to replace the cap before operating the appliance. It is recommended to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch

(6-13mm) of ash on the rebox oor to allow air to ow

freely underneath wood.

3. 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.

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 re.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Prevent creosote buildup.

• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once every two months during heating season.

• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney

re.

• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Do not use chimney cleaners or ame colorants in your appliance. Will corrode

chimney pipe.

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Figure 19.1

CAUTION

Injury Risk.

• Gloves recommended

• May have sharp edges

WARNING

Fire Risk. Injury Risk.

Make sure Ash Removal System door is sealed tight against the gasket.

Air leakage may cause:

• Over-re condition.

• Flame and/or smoke spillage.

• Wood to burn too fast.

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3. Disposal of Ashes

• Frequency:

rebox lip

• By: Homeowner

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight

tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending nal 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.

When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of

WARNING

Fire Risk. Disposal of Ashes

• Ashes should be placed in metal container

with tight tting 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 ring can permanently stain the glass and damage the nish on metal surfaces.

A portion of the combustion air entering the rebox is deected down over the inside of the door glass. This air ow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from

adhering to its surface.

When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be owing over the glass and the smokey, relatively cool condition of a low re 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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4 Troubleshooting Guide

With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualied service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.

Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution

Can not get re started

Excessive smoke or spillage

Burns too slowly

Not enough heat output

Not enough kindling/paper or no

kindling/paper

Not enough air for re to ignite

Wood condition is too wet, too large

Bed of coals not established before

adding wood

Flue blockage such as birds’ nests or

leaves in termination cap

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 ue blockage.

Pre-warm ue before starting re (refer to Building a

Fire Section).

Check for adequate vent height (refer to Chimney

Height Section).

Open window below the appliance towards the wind.

Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to Seasoned Wood

Section).

Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of coals (refer to Building a Fire Section).

Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned

by a certied chimney sweep.

Fire burns too fast

Down draft or negative pressure

Competition with exhaust devices

Extremely dry or soft wood

Over drafting

Do not use exhaust fans during start-up (refer to Negative Pressure Section).

Open window below the appliance towards the wind.

Mix in hardwood.

Mix in less seasoned wood after re is established (refer to Wood Fuel Section).

Check for correct vent height; too much vertical

height creates over drafting.

Check location of vent termination (refer to Chimney

Termination Requirement Section).

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Connectors

5 Service Part Replacement

A. Glass Replacement - Door Assembly

(Replace with 5mm ceramic glass only)

1. Ensure that the re is out and the appliance is cool to the touch.

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 at, on

a soft surface.

5. Remove the screws from each glass retainer and

remove the glass. (If screws are difcult to remove, soak with penetrating oil rst).

6. Center the glass with edges evenly overlapping the opening in the door, (i.e. same space top and bottom, left and right sides).

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

OVER TIGHTEN - can cause glass to break.

9. Replace the door on the appliance.

Quadra-Fire appliances are equipped with ceramic super

heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact or

misuse.

WARNING

Injury Risk.

• Use only glass specied in manual.

• DO NOT REPLACE with any other material.

CAUTION!

B. Firebrick Replacement

Replace the rebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks.

Inspect the rebrick after each ash removal.

The rebox is lined with high quality rebrick, which has

exceptional insulating properties. There is no need to

use a grate; simply build a re on the rebox oor. Do not operate appliance without rebrick.

1. After the coals have completely cooled, remove all old

brick and ash from appliance and vacuum rebox.

2. Remove new brick set from box and lay out to diagram shown.

3. Lay bottom bricks in appliance.

4. Install rear bricks on the top of the bottom bricks. Slide

top of bricks under clip on back of rebox wall and push bottom of brick back.

5. Install side bricks. Slide top of brick under clips on side of rebox and push the bottom of the brick until it is ush with the side of the appliance.

C. Snap Disc Replacement

(Included with optional blower)

1. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left rear corner of the appliance.

2. A magnet holds the bracket to the appliance. Pull the

bracket down away from the appliance to expose the

snap disc.

3. Pull the snap disc and spade connectors up and out of

bracket as shown in Figure 22.1

4. 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.

5. Push the snap disc and spade connectors back inside

bracket and re-attach the bracket to the appliance.

Glass

Assembly

• 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 lm.

• Use commercial oven cleaner on heavier deposits.

• Remove all residue of oven cleaner or will

permanently stain glass on next ring.

Refer to maintenance instructions.

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Handle glass assembly with care.

When cleaning glass:

Figure 22.1

Snap Disc

Magnet

Spade

Locknut

Latch Cam

Spacing Washers

Door Cross Section

Square Key

Door Handle Shaft

Fiber Handle

D. Door Handle Assembly

1. Slide door handle through door.

2. Install additional washer(s) as shown in Figure 23.1

3. Install key in groove.

4. Align groove in latch cam with key; slide latch cam over shaft

5. Install locknut but do not over tighten, the handle needs to rotate smoothly.

6. Install ber handle (Figure 23.1).

CAUTION

Do not over tighten lock nut. The door handle needs to

move smoothly.

Explorer III Wood Stove

Figure 23.1

E. Secondary Tube & Bafe Board Removal

Be sure to soak with penetrating oil for 15 to 20 minutes

before trying to remove the bolts. Remove the 6 bolts, 3 of which are shown in Figure 23.2, from bottom of bafe assembly as shown using 5/32” Allen wrench.

Figure 23.2

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Explorer III

6 Reference Materials

A. Exploded View

Service Parts

Wood Stove

Color SKU Mfg. Dates Matte Black EXPLR-III-MBK 02/15Porcelain Black EXPLR-III-PBK 02/15Porcelain Dark Blue EXPLR-III-PDB 02/15Porcelain Frost EXPLR-III-PFT 02/15Porcelain Mahogany EXPLR-III-PMH 02/15-

Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active

Part number list on following page.

08/18

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B. Service Parts List

Service Parts

Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active

IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or

distributor. model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER

Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide

1 Shroud Assembly SRV7060-009 2 Flue Collar SRV7061-201 3 Outside Air Chamber SRV7061-014 4 Convection Mount Plates Qty 2 req SRV7060-197 5 Flue Transition SRV29138 6 Top Load Handle Assembly SRV7060-055

Top Load Handle Receiver SRV7060-257

7 Lid Assembly SRV7060-006

Gasket, Rope 1/4” 834-1460 Y

Matte Black 7060-101MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-101PMH

8 Top

Gasket, 7/16” 844-3980 Y

9 Side Left

10 Rear Brick Retainer SRV7060-133 11 Side Brick Retainer Qty 2 req SRV7060-193 12 Brick Assembly SRV7060-017

13 Ashlip

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-101PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-101PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-101PFT

Matte Black 7060-034MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-034PMH

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-034PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-034PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-034PFT

Matte Black 7060-113MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-113PMH

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-113PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-113PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-113PFT

Explorer III Wood Stove

Explorer III

Stocked at Depot

Additional service part numbers appear on following page.

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Service Parts

Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015

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 PART NUMBER

#14 Door Assembly

Explorer III

Stocked

at Depot

14.1

14.9

14.8

14.2

14.7

14.10

14.3

14.6

14.5

14.4

Matte Black 7060-028MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-028PMH

14 Door Assembly

Gasket, Rope 1/4” 834-1460 Y

14.1 Glass Retainers SRV7063-166 Y

14.2 Glass Assembly SRV7060-029

14.3 Door

14.4 Door Handle Assembly SRV7060-031 Y

14.5 Fiber Handle SRV7060-212 Y

14.6 Door Handle SRV7063-137

14.7 Washer, Sae, 3/8 (3 Ea) Pkg of 3 832-0990 Y

14.8 Cam Latch SRV430-1141

14.9 Nut, 2Wy Side Lock Jam 3 Pkg of 24 226-0100/24 Y

14.10 Key, Cam Latch SRV430-1151

Additional service part numbers appear on following page.

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-028PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-028PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-028PFT

Matte Black 7060-204MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-204PMH

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-204PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-204PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-204PFT

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Explorer III Wood Stove

Service Parts

Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active

IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or

distributor. model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER

Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide

Matte Black 7060-103MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-103PMH

15 Front

Gasket, 7/16” 844-3980 Y

16 Andirons 2 pcs SRV7061-020 17 Front Air Channel SRV7060-132 18 ARS Channel SRV7061-184 19 ARS Access Cover SRV7038-196

20 ARS Latch Assembly

21 Burn Rate Indicator SRV7061-191 22 Burn Rate Control SRV7060-027

Handle, Fiber SRV7060-202

23 Access Panel SRV7061-185

24 ARS Door Assembly

Handle Cover, Access SRV7038-197 Knob SRV7000-343

25 Gasket, ARS SRV7033-296 Y 26 Ashpan SRV7060-023 27 ARS Box SRV7060-005 28 Timer Door SRV7060-040 29 Timer Assembly SRV7060-036

Timer (Only) Replacement Assembly SRV480-1940

30 Secondary Channels Qty 2 req SRV7060-208

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-103PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-103PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-103PFT

Pre 00706300534 SRV7061-023

Post 00706300535 SRV7060-050

Pre 00706300534 SRV7061-021

Post 00706300535 SRV7060-048

Explorer III

Stocked at Depot

Additional service part numbers appear on following page.

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Service Parts

Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active

IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or

distributor. model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER

Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide

#30 Baf e Assembly

31.1

31.2

31.3

Explorer III

Stocked

at Depot

31.4

31.5

31.7

31.8

31.6

31 Baf e Assembly SRV7060-025

31.1 Baf e Cover Top ( Includes Insulation Blanket ) SRV7060-238

31.2 Baf e Blanket SRV7060-233 Y

31.3 Baf e Plate SRV7060-205

31.4 Baf e Board SRV7060-148 Y

31.5 Secondary Tubes Qty 3 req SRV7060-226 Y

31.6 Baf e Cover Plates SRV7060-206

31.7 Baf e Linkage SRV7060-044

31.8 Baf e Door Handle SRV7060-217 Matte Black 7060-033MBK

Porcelain Mahogany 7060-033PMH

32 Side Right

33 Manifold Gaskets Qty 2 req SRV7060-221 34 Air Supply Chambers Right and Left SRV7060-189 35 Pivot Tube Assemblies Qty 2 req SRV7060-018 36 Rear Baf e Plate SRV7060-201 37 Baf e Board Rear SRV7060-213 38 Top Load Handle Hanger SRV7060-262

Additional service part numbers appear on following page.

Porcelain Dark Blue 7060-033PDB

Porcelain Black 7060-033PBK

Porcelain Frost 7060-033PFT

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C. Accessory List

Service Parts

Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active

IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or

distributor. model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER

Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide

Matte Black SRV7060-038

Porcelain Mahogany SRV7060-039

Component Pack

Leveling Assembly 7000-000

Paint Touch-Up

Porcelain Dark Blue SRV7060-041

Porcelain Black SRV7060-042 Porcelain Frost SRV7060-043

Matte Black 812-0910

Porcelain Mahogany 855-1450

Porcelain Dark Blue 1-00-0020

Porcelain Black 1-00-0022 Porcelain Frost 1-00-0021

Explorer III Wood Stove

Explorer III

Stocked at Depot

ACCESSORIES

Blower Assembly BK-ACC

Blower Control Box W/Switch SRV7000-194 Component Pack 7033-051 Magnet Round SRV7000-140 Snap Disc Bracket Assembly 7033-036 Snap Disc, # 1, Convection Blower SRV230-0470 Speed Control Only (Rheostat) 842-0370 Wire Harness (Blower) 7033-262

Blower, Convection Blower Only 812-4900 Y Outside Air Kit, Floor & Rear OAK-ACC

Outside Air Collar Assembly 7033-039 Outside Air Shield SRV33271

Firescreen SCR-7060

FASTENERS

Avk Rivnut Repair Kit - 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 Rivnut Tools RIVNUT-REPAIR Nut, Ser Flange Small 1/4-20 Pkg of 24 226-0130/24 Screw, Pan Head Philips 8-32 X 3/8 Pkg of 40 225-0500/40 Screw, Sheet Metal #8 X 1/2 S-Grip Pkg of 40 12460/40 Washer, 1/4 Sae Pkg of 24 28758/24

Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Hearth & Home Technologies

352 Mountain House Road

Halifax, PA 17032

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 maintenance instructions included.

•

Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation.

•

Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

DO NOT

DISCARD

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:_1(_____)_____-______

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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