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Quadra-Fire EXPIII-MBK-APAC Installation Manual

Quadra-Fire EXPIII-MBK-APAC Installation Manual

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EXPLORER III APAC WOOD FIRE
APPLIANCE
AUTOMATIC COMBUSTION
CONTROL (ACC)
MODEL:
EXPIII-MBK-APAC
1
Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
R
If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire could result
causing property damage, personal injury,
or death.
•
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
•
Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over firing. Over firing will void
your warranty.
•
Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
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
flammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
flammable materials away.
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may over fire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
7060-801A
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
April 26, 2019

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  • Page 1 Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney connector glows, you are over firing. Over firing will void MODEL: your warranty. EXPIII-MBK-APAC • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C. Firebox Installation ......9 D. Clearances to Combustibles ....10 Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies. 7060-801A...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice. The Quadra-Fire Explorer III Australian Wood Appliance is Hardwood Certified. Particulate Emissions equaling 1.1 g/kg with a space heating efficiency of 63%.

  • Page 4: Glass Specifications

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance C. Glass Specifications WARNING This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass. Fire Risk. Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any D. Non-Combustible Materials responsibility for, and the warranty will be Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any voided by, the following actions:...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Install Guide Getting Started A. Design and Installation Considerations B. Fire Safety Consideration must be given to: To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be • Safety given serious consideration: • Convenience 1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of •...

  • Page 6: Tools And Supplies Needed

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance To minimize the effects of negative air pressure: E. Inspection of Appliance and Components • Install optional outside air kit with the intake facing • Remove appliance and components from packaging prevailing winds during the heating season and inspect for damage.

  • Page 7: Install Checklist

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance G. Install Checklist ATTENTION INSTALLER: Follow this Standard Work Checklist This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjuction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual. _________________________________________________________________________________ Customer: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed:...

  • Page 8: Dimensions And Clearances

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions NOTE: Flue Collar size is 152mm inside diameter (ID) 30-1/8 (765mm) 15-1/4 (387mm) (10mm) 2-1/4 (70mm) (330mm) 31-3/8 (797mm) 20 (508mm) 28-1/4 (718mm) Figure 8.2 - Top View Figure 8.1 - Front View 28 (711mm) 24-1/8 (613mm) 25-3/8 (645mm)

  • Page 9: Hearth Protection Requirements

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance B. Hearth Protection Requirements C. Firebox Installation Quadra-fire Explorer III ACC requires a minimum 960mm 1. If a separate floor protector is being used position x 885mm x 6mm thick floor protector (compressed board) now. Place the firebox on the floor protector...

  • Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance D. Clearances to Combustibles MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS in Millimeters Note: A, C, and F Dimensions are to the center of the flue collar Explorer III AU Wood Appliance INSTALLATION DOUBLE WALL PIPE 1179 1355 1473 Figure 10.2...

  • Page 11: Chimney Systems

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Chimney Systems A. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney • Consider the appliance location in order to avoid floor and ceiling attic joists and rafters. Location of the appliance and chimney will affect • Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent performance.

  • Page 12: Minimum Height Of Flue System Exit

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance B. Minimum Height of Flue System Exit 3000mm more than 3000mm or less 600mm 3000mm minimum 3000mm increase from 1000mm minimum until clear within 3000mm of flue top increase as necessary until nothing within 3000mm of fluetop any nearby structure Figure 12.1 NOTICE:...

  • Page 13: Chimney Termination Requirements

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance C. Chimney Termination Requirements 8. Refer to steps 1 and 2 under Firebox Installation on page 8. • Flue pipe installed crimp/narrow end down 9. Prepare the ceiling plate and place upside down over • Outer casings installed crimped/narrow end up (Critical the flue spigot.

  • Page 14: General Flue System Instructions

    (not supplied). G. Proper Draft To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -2.54mm water column (W.C.) during a high burn and E.

  • Page 15: 6" - 8" - 10" Freestanding Triple Skin System

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance H. 6” - 8” - 10” Freestanding Triple Skin System Cowl 8-1/4” Inner Case 10-1/4” Inner Case DEKTITE FlASHING Freestanding Triple Skin (Supplied by Installer) Flue Kit Perforated 6” Active Flue 6” - 8” - 10” System 8”...

  • Page 16: Tested Flue Systems

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance I. Tested Flue Systems , as per AS/NZS 2918:2001 ADD Cowl Casing Cover oversized casing cover minimum 25mm gap is necessary between flue pipe casing & Spider Bracket combustible material Non combustible material Hebel block or 12mm Promina board or similar under the flashing Approved Flashing...

  • Page 17: Un-Tested Flue Systems

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance J. Un-Tested Flue Systems , as per AS/NZS 2918:2001, 4.6.3(b) ADD Cowl AS/NZS2918:2001 Casing Cover Un-tested flue with sloped ceiling Spider Bracket penetration greater than 30° from horizontal A = 25mm Approved Flashing 4.6.3(b) Fig 4.6 = downward distance of casing and 3 x ø...

  • Page 18: Appliance Set-Up

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Appliance Set-Up A. Outside Air Kit Installation WARNING A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combustion to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed by the fire must be replaced. Air is replaced via Fire Risk.

  • Page 19: As/Nzs 2918:2018 General Notes

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance AS/NZS 2918:2018 General Notes WARNINGS WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES. WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY, I.E.

  • Page 20: Reference Materials

    Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Reference Materials A. Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7060-801A April 26, 2019...
  • Page 21 Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Date of Service Performed By Description of Service April 26, 2019 7060-801A...
  • Page 22 Explorer III AU Wood Appliance Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7060-801A April 26, 2019...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor. . Provide EXPIII-MBK-APAC model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor. Service Parts at Depot ITEM...

  • Page 24: April

    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.quadrafi re.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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