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1 7061-196C November 7, 2014

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

Explorer II Medium Wood Stove

Model(s):

EXPLRMED-PBK

EXPLRMED-PDB

EXPLRMED-PFT

EXPLRMED-PMH

EXPLRMED-MBK

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.

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

ﬁ replace.

• 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.

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a

ﬁ re may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

• Do not overﬁ re - If heater or chimney con-

nector glows, you are overﬁ ring. Overﬁ ring

will void your warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to

combustibles as speciﬁ ed. Failure to

comply may cause house ﬁ re.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overﬁ re and generate

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Installation and service of this appliance should be

performed by qualiﬁ ed personnel. Hearth & Home

Technologies recommends NFI certiﬁ ed profession-

als, or technicians supervised by an NFI certiﬁ ed

professional.

WARNING

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

Summary of content (28 pages)

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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 questions on installation, operation, or service. WARNING NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family! A. Congratulations advanced technology to achieve the optimum operation of our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality control inspection.
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Explorer II Medium 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. Congratulations................
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY C. Warranty Policy Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove WARRANTY CONDITIONS: !
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove D. Quick Start Guide Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model. ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE: OPEN AIR CONTROLS 10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry Kindling and a Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood. ADD NEWSPAPER LOAD WOOD see section E on pg.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification Model: Explorer II Wood Stove Laboratory: Intertek C. Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY) • This appliance is approved for mobile home installations in the USA when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 2 User Guide Operating Instructions Dead wood lying on the forest floor should be considered wet, and requires full seasoning time. Standing dead wood can be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. To tell if wood is dry enough to burn, check the ends of the logs. If there are cracks radiating in all directions from the center, it is dry. If your wood sizzles in the fire, even though the surface is dry, it may not be fully cured. A.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove to go out. This will ensure the cleanest possible fire. If the flames tend to go out, it is set too low for your burning conditions. The air control located at the upper right hand corner is used to adjust for burn rates. This is called the Burn Rate Air Control. Figure 9.1 channel gradually shuts down until it is completely closed at the end of the 25 minutes. The fire is now controlled by the air supplied by the Burn Rate Air Control.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency For maximum operating efficiency 1. This appliance has a timer system (ACC) that operates the stove at its maximum efficiency removing any guess work for the homeowner. Follow the instructions below for each burn rate for the Start-Up Air Control and Burn Rate Air Control. Figure 9.1 2. Burn dry, well-seasoned wood. There are many ways to build a fire.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only. Not doing so could result in: • Reduced efficiency • Overheating the chimney • Overheating the rear of the firebox • Poor performance Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle components if damaged or missing.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove I. Blower Operating Instructions J. Opacity (Smoke) NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with an optional blower, you should follow these guidelines: This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burning. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke column can be seen.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove K. Negative Pressure WARNING Asphyxiation Risk. • Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide. • Appliance needs to draft properly for safety. Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the appliance to operate properly. It can be strongest in lower levels of the house. Causes include: • Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 3 Maintenance and Service A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide CAUTION! When properly maintained, your fireplace 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. quadrafire.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual service by a qualified service technician.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove B. General Maintenance 2. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning 1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning • • • • Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft. (measured from bottom of appliance) By: Certified Chimney Sweep Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 3. Disposal of Ashes • Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox lip By: Homeowner • Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 4 Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood stove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for air movement.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 5 Service Part Replacement A. Glass Replacement B. Firebrick Replacement 1. Ensure that the fire is out and the appliance is cool to the touch. Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks. 2. Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels. Protect your hands and wear gloves to prevent injury. 3. Remove the door with the broken glass by lifting the door up and off of the hinges. 4.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove C. Snap Disc Replacement E. Baffle Removal (included with optional blower) NOTE: Tube Channel does not need to be removed to replace the baffles. 1. Unplug the unit. 2. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left rear corner of the stove. 3. A magnet holds the bracket to the stove. Pull the bracket down away from the stove to expose the snap disc. 4. Pull the snap disc and spade connectors up and out of bracket as shown in Figure 19.1 5.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement Removing Tube Channel Assembly 1. Remove the 3 right side bricks. Bend Back Tabs 2. Remove the baffle protection channel by bending back the tabs using needle nose pliers located at the right and left side of the protection cover. Lift the cover up slightly and pull toward the front and out of the firebox. Figure 20.1 Baffle Protection Channel NOTE: Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 6 Reference Materials A.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove B. Service Parts & Accessories R Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Wood Stove Color SKU No. Matte Black Porcelain Black Porcelain Dark Blue Porcelain Frost Porcelain Mahogany Mfg.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove R Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove R Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide Stocked at Depot model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor. ITEM 11 DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER Brick Assembly SRV7061-004 11.1 Brick #1, 9 X 4.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove R Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide Stocked at Depot model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor. ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 13.4 Door Handle Assembly SRV7063-014 Y 13.
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove R Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: March 2014 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer log onto www.quadrafire.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating and • Read, understand and follow these instrucmaintenance instructions for safe installations included. tion and operation. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.