Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement - Quadra-Fire EXPLRMED-PBK Owner's Manual

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.
H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement
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 po-
sition 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 compo-
nents if damaged or missing.
The baffle boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when
loading firewood to prevent:
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the baffle boards
DO NOT operate the stove without baffle boards
CORRECT POSITION
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Retainer Bracket
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board MUST be in
contact with the back of the firebox and even with
each other in the front.
Figure 11.1
August 21, 2015
CAUTION
Back of Firebox
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT
in contact with the back of the firebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the
back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baf-
fle Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the
firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the
front.
Figure 11.2
7061-196F
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Back of Firebox
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