Maintenance And Service; Quick Reference Maintenance Guide - Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-PBK Owner's Manual

Explorer III Wood Stove
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Maintenance and Service

A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION!
Allow the appliance to completely cool
down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Blanket
Optional Blower
Chimney System
Listed Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Listed Chimney
Ceiling Support
Chimney
Connector
Floor
Protector
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
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Cord of Wood,
Baffle
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
performance changes, and adjust your schedule according-
ly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be
performed to maintain your warranty.
Frequency
MONTHLY,
After Every
OR
After Each
Cleaning
YEARLY Vacuum the blower impellers.
The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for
EVERY 2
soot and creosote every two months during the burn
MONTHS
season or more frequency if chimney exceeds or is
or
under 14-16 ft (4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of
After Every
appliance.
2 Cords of
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and chim-
Wood
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage
and creosote build-up.
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the
WEEKLY
ashes in a non-combustible container.
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
broken.
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain
WEEKLY
good burn times on a low burn setting. To test: place
or
a dollar bill between the appliance and door and then
After Every
shut the door. If you can pull the dollar out, remove
25 Loads of
one washer from door handle behind latch cam and
Wood
try again. If you can still pull it out, replace the door
gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent air
leakage. Check glass for cracks.
YEARLY
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.
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Task
April 11, 2018
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