Quadra-Fire EXPLR-I-MBK, EXPLR-I-PDB, EXPLR-I-PBK, EXPLR-I-PFT, EXPLR-I-PMH 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
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
EXPLR-I-MBK
EXPLR-I-PBK
EXPLR-I-PDB
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Model(s):
EXPLR-I-PFT
EXPLR-I-PMH
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
US
C
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may over-fi re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Portland
Oregon USA
• Do not over-fi re - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are over-fi ring. Over-fi ring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
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
appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures
• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed by
quali¿ ed personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified
professionals.
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NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrafi re.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafi re.com
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A
and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family!
A. Congratulations
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
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 appliance
advanced technology to achieve the optimum operation
of our appliances, inserts and fi replaces. And yet we are
old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each appliance is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces
are hand-fi nished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our
pledge to quality is completed as each model undergoes a
quality control inspection.
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.
CAUTION
A TTENTION :
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.
FLOOR PROTECTION:
It is necessary to install a Type II floor protector no
less than 3/8 inch (9.5mm) thick with a minimum R
value of 1.06, a minimum of 16 inches (406mm) in
front of glass, and 8 inches (203mm) to both sides of
the fuel loading door. Open the door and measure 8
inches (203mm) from the side edge ofthe opening in
the face of the appliance.
38-1/2 in. min.
Fuel loading door
8 in.
8 in.
16 in. from glass
33 in. min.
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
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.
APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE DE PIÈCE, DE TYPE DE
COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE, PAS APPROUVÉ POUR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS AU CANADA"Pour
Usage Avec Bois Solide Seulement"
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.
PROTECTION DU PLANCHER:
Il est nécessaire d'installer un plancher de protection de
Type II pas moins de 3/8 de pouce (9,5mm) d'épaisseur
avec une valeur minimale de R de 1,06 ,un minimum de 16
pouces (406mm) à l'avant du verre , et 8 pouces (203mm)
pour les deux côtés de la porte de chargement de
combustible. Ouvrez la porte et mesurer 8 pouces (203mm)
du bord latéral de l' ouverture dans la face de l'appareil .
203mm (8 in.)
203mm
203mm
(8 in.)
457mm (18 in.)
1093mm
(43 in.) min.
1232mm
(8 in.)
(48-1/2 in.)
min.
Tested and
Listed by
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
REPORT: 0061WS091S
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.
INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL AND ALCOVE/ Verticale complète et d'une alcôve
A B C D E F G H I J
SINGLE WALL PIPE 17 (432) 12.5 (318) 24 (607) 11 (279) 7.5 (191) 18 (457) 53.5 (1359) * NA NA
DOUBLE WALL PIPE 13.5 (343) 9 (229) 23 (584) 10 (254) 3 (77) 13.5 (343) 53.5 (1359) * NA NA
INSTALLATION: 90o ELBOW OFF TOP OF STOVE THROUGH BACKWALL
INSTALLATION: 90o DU COURBURE AU DESSUS DE HAUT DU PO
SINGLE WALL PIPE 17 (432) 12.5 (318) 24 (607) 11 (279) NA NA 53.5 (1359) 18 (457) ** NA NA
DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12.5 (318) 8 (203) 23 (584) 10 (254) NA NA 53.5 (1359) 18 (457) NA NA
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTAL THRU WALL
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTALE AU MUR
SINGLE & DOUBLE WALL PIPE NA 8 (203) 24 (607) 11 (279) NA NA 53.5 (1359) * 8 (203) 53.5(1359)
INSTALLATION: ALCOVE -
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 (2134mm) from floor to bottom
of ceiling, and the referenced clearances.
INSTALLATION: ALCÔVE -
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.
** Acceptable per NPFA 211
MUR ARRIÈRE/MUR DE CÔTÉ
Portland
O-T L
Oregon USA
US
C
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
BACKWALL/SIDEWALL
B
TESTED TO:/ TESTÉ À:
Conforms to UL Stds 1482-11 & 737-11
Certified to ULC Std S627-00
VENT SPECIFICATIONS:
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
CORNER INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION DU COIN
C
D
F
E
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WOOD STOVE
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 &
NOTE: Toutes les dimensions "A", "C", et "F" sont à partir du diamètre
intérieur de l'entrée du conduit.
Ê
LE A TRAVERS LE MUR ARRIERE
90 OFF TOP UP &
OUT CEILING
H
CLEARANCE
G
ESPACE LIBRE DU
DESSUS DE
L'APPAREIL
AU PLAFOND AVEC
90
DE COURBURE
J
/ NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE
SERIAL NO.
007072
for .14 x .875
oom
r
1.5” x .375 Barcode Label
(millimètres)
CONDUIT DU MUR SIMPLE
CONDUIT DU MUR DOUBLE
CONDUIT DU MUR SIMPLE
CONDUIT DU MUR DOUBLE
CONDUIT DU MUR SIMPLE
Classe "A", ou une cheminée de briques. (Les
HORIZONTAL THRU
WALL
HORIZONTALE AU
MUR
MANTEL
12” MAX
I
SAMPLE
Manufactured by:
1445 N. Highway, Colville, WA 99114
www.quadrafire.com
” S/N
2015
2016
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
/ NE PAS ENLEVER
L'ÉTIQUETTE
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate
emission standards at 2.2 g/hr EPA
method 28R, ASTM E2515. 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.
Owner’s Manual
Installation Manual
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.
7062-195
2017
Serial No.
Mfg. Date
Model
Name
Test Lab &
Report No.
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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. Appliance Certifi cation .......................................................7
B. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations......................................... 7
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY) ................................7
D. Glass Specifi cations ..........................................................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 Effi ciency...............................10
G. Building A Fire .................................................................. 10
H. Correct Baffl e & Blanket Placement .................................11
I. Blower Operating Instructions..........................................12
J. Opacity (Smoke) .............................................................. 12
K. Negative Pressure ........................................................... 13
L. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................ 13
3 Maintenance and Service .................14
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide ...............................14
B. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning ..........................................15
C. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning......15
D. Disposal of Ashes .............................................................16
E. Glass Cleaning .................................................................16
4 Troubleshooting Guide .....................17
5 Service Part Replacement ................18
A. Glass Replacement ..........................................................18
B. Firebrick Replacement .....................................................18
C. Snap Disc Replacement ..................................................19
D. Door Handle Assembly .....................................................19
E. Baffl e Removal ................................................................. 19
F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement .............................20
6 Reference Materials ..........................21
A. Service & Maintenance Log ..............................................21
B. Service Parts & Accessories .............................................22
C. Home Owner Notes ..........................................................27
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Parts Labor Gas Wood Pellet
EPA
Wood
Coal Electric Venting
XXXXXXX
All parts and material except as
covered by Conditions,
Exclusions, and Limitations
listed
Igniters, electronic components,
and glass
XXXXX Factory-installed blowers
X Firepots and burnpots
5 years 1 year X X Castings and baffles
7 years 3 years X X X
Manifold tubes,
HHT chimney and termination
10
years
1 year X Burners, logs and refractory
Limited
Lifetime
3 yearsXXXXX Firebox and heat exchanger
XXXXXXX
All replacement parts
beyond warranty period
Warranty Period
HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
1 Year
Components Covered
3 years
2 years
90 Days
C. 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, 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.
XXX
X Molded refractory panels
X
See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page.
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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 while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation.
• 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 is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service
from a dealer 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.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and
exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.
• Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items,
or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.
• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts
include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass.
• Expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and complaints
related to this noise are not covered by this warranty.
• Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation
instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to
install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper operation, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/
incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting
caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or
forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7)
installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized
and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;
and/or (9) interruptions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance.
• Non-HHT venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance.
• Any part of a pre-existing fireplace system in which an insert or a decorative gas appliance is installed.
• HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired space. Informa-
tion is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance for the application. Consideration must be given to appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of
the structure.
This warranty is void if:
• The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging
chemicals. Over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling,
cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes.
• The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but
not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
• The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or
implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no
event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states
do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also 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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D. Quick Start Guide
Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specifi c model.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE:
OPEN AIR CONTROLS
see section E on page 9
1
ADD KINDLING
LIGHT THE PAPER
4
10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry Kindling
and a Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood.
LOAD WOOD
ADD NEWSPAPER
2
WARNING! Risk of Fire
Close and securely latch the door after
the fi re has started, and after refueling, to
prevent:
• Spillage of smoke, fl ame and carbon
monoxide
• Spillage of sparks, coals and logs
• Over-fi ring
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended
with the door open.
Starting a fi re may not require an open
door for draft. The air control should
supply adequate draft.
3
5
ADD MORE WOOD
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ADJUST AIR
CONTROL
Set to desired heat
output
The appliance is ready
for normal operation.
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1 Listing and Code Approvals
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A. Appliance Certifi cation
Model:
Laboratory:
Report No:
Type:
Standard:
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!
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OMNI Test Laboratories Inc.
0061WS091S
Safety
UL 1482-11 & 737-11; ULC S627-00
B. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations
EPA Certifi ed Emissions: 2.2 grams per hour
*LHV Tested Effi ciency: 80.1%
**HHV Tested Effi ciency: 74.1%
***EPA BTU Output: 12,100 to 32,000 / hr.
****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 52,400
Vent Size: 6 inches
Firebox Size: 1.68 cubic feet
Recommended Log Length 16 inches
Fuel Orientation: Side to Side
Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood
*Weighted average LHV (Low Heating Value) effi ciency using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emission test. LHV assumes the moisture is already in a vapor
state so there is no loss in energy to vaporize.
**Weighted average HHV (High Heating Value) effi ciency using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emission test. HHV includes the energy required to vaporize the
water in the fuel.
***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Effi ciency and
the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests, using Douglas
Fir dimensional lumber.
****The peak BTU out of the appliance is calculated using the
maximum fi rst hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the
BTU content of cordwood (8600) times the effi ciency.
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.
• The structural integrity of the mobile home fl oor, ceil-
ing, and walls must be maintained.
• The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire
.
• Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a
mobile home installation.
D. Glass Specifi cations
This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass.
WARNING
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.
• Modifi 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-fi re - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are over-fi ring.
Any such action that may cause a fi re hazard.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or your dealer.
The Quadra-Fire Explorer I meets the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s 2015 particulate emission standards.
This appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
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NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specifi cations and/or price without notice.
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
Explorer I
2 Operating Instructions
User Guide
A. Over-Firing Your Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do not over-fi re.
Over-fi ring may ignite creosote or will damage the
appliance and chimney.
To prevent over-fi ring your appliance, DO NOT:
• Use fl ammable liquids
• Overload with wood
• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• Permit too much air to the fi re
1. Symptoms of Over-Firing
Symptoms of over-fi 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 fi re
2. What To Do if Your Appliance is Over-Firing
• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce
air supply to the fi re.
• If you suspect a chimney fi re, call the fi 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-fi ring. Evidence of over-fi r-
ing includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
• Deteriorated baffl 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 effi cient fi 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 fl 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 fi 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.
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 an appliance. The
fi 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
fi 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 fi re should be
warming your home and establishing the fl ue draft, not evap-
orating 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 fl ammable gases which burn above
the fuel with bright fl ames. During this stage of burning it is
very important that the fl ames be maintained and not allowed
to go out. This will ensure the cleanest possible fi re. If the
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fl ames tend to go out, the air control it is set too low for your
burning conditions. The air control located below the ash lip
is used to adjust for burn rates. This is called the Burn Rate
Air Control. Figure 9.1
3. Final Stage
The fi nal stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs
when the fl 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 fl 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.
closed at the end of the 25 minutes. The fi 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.
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. over-fi re situation), reach down to
the bottom right and pull the lever toward you. Figure 9.2
CAUTION
Injury Risk.
• Gloves recommended
D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
Typically, when you build a fi re, you open the air controls fully
and monitor the fi re to prevent it from going into an over-fi 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 fi re. Once you set the ACC system
it will control the fi re for you. Follow the instructions below to
learn how to operate your appliance with ease.
E. Air Controls
1. Burn Rate Air Control
This air supply enters at the lower front of the fi rebox, near
the bottom 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. There are four
settings High, Medium-High, Medium-Low and Low. 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 primary functions. The
fi rst 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
Burn Rate Control
ACC Control
Figure 9.1
Figure 9.2
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