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Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-PBK Installation Manual

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Explorer III Wood Appliance
Model(s):
EXPLR-III-PBK
EXPLR-III-PDB
EXPLR-III-PFT
EXPLR-III-PMH
EXPLR-III-MBK
WARNING
Fire Risk
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may over fire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
1
Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
O-T L
Portland
Tested and
Oregon USA
Listed by
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 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
fireplace.
•
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.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafire.com
7060-228G
WARNING
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
NOTE
November 29, 2016

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  • Page 1 If the information in these instruc- Explorer III Wood Appliance tions is not followed exactly, a fire may result causing property Model(s): damage, personal injury, or death. EXPLR-III-PBK • Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- EXPLR-III-PDB mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of EXPLR-III-PFT this or any other appliance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mobile Home Installation ....18 D. Tools And Supplies Needed ..........5 Accessory List ........19 E. Inspect Appliance and Components .........5 F. Removal of Appliance from Shipping Materials ....5 F. Install Checklist ..............6 Dimensions and Clearances ....7 A. Appliance Dimensions ............7 B. Hearth Protection Requirements ........8 C. Clearances to Combustibles..........9 D. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney.........10 E. Chimney Termination Requirements .........10 F. 2-10-3 Rule ...............11 Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies. 7060-228G November 29, 2016...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Report No & Date: 061-S-87-2 1/15 responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided by, Type: Safety the following actions: Standard: UL 1482-11; ULC S627-00; UL 737-11 • Installation and use of any damaged appliance. The Quadra-Fire Explorer III Wood Appliance (ACC) meets • Modification of the appliance. the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emis- • Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home sion limits for wood appliances sold after May 15, 2015. Technologies. • Installation and/or use of any component part not approved This wood appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for by Hearth & Home Technologies.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Explorer III Wood Stove Install Guide Getting Started A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to A. Design and Installation Considerations contend with small fires resulting from burning embers. Consideration must be given to: 3. A CO detector should be installed in the room with the appliance. • Safety • Convenience A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two • Traffic flow escape routes.

  • Page 5: Negative Pressure

    Explorer III Wood Stove E. Inspect Appliance and Components To minimize the effects of negative air pressure: • Remove appliance and components from packaging and inspect for damage. • Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing • Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment. winds during the heating season • Read all the instructions before starting the installation. •...

  • Page 6: Install Checklist

    Explorer III Wood Stove G. Install Checklist ATTENTION INSTALLER: Follow this Standard Work Checklist This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual. Customer: __________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed: __________________________________________________________________________ Lot/Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Location of Appliance:...

  • Page 7: Dimensions And Clearances

    Explorer III Wood Stove Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) 30 1/8 13-1/16 20-1/16 31-3/8 8-3/16 28-5/16 Figure 7.2 Top View Figure 7.1 Front View 24-1/8 21-5/16 Center of Flue 28-5/8 31-7/16 16-15/16 Figure 7.4 Side View with horizontal flue Figure 7.2 Side View November 29, 2016 7060-228G...

  • Page 8: Hearth Protection Requirements

    Explorer III Wood Stove In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches B. Hearth Protection Requirements (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the sides and rear of the appliance. Figure 8.2 FLOOR PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type *EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor protections must II floor protector.

  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles

    Explorer III Wood Stove C. Clearances to Combustibles MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS in inches (Millimeters) Note: A, C, and F Dimensions are to the center of the flue collar EXPLORER-III INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL SINGLE WALL PIPE 10-1/2 (267) 7 (178) 27 (686) 12 (305) 7 (178)

  • Page 10: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney

    Explorer III Wood Stove D. 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 perfor- mance. As shown in Figure 10.1 the chimney should: • Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions.

  • Page 11: 2-10-3 Rule

    Explorer III Wood Stove F. 2-10-3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft. This appliance is made with a 6 inch (152mm) diameter chimney connector as the flue collar on the appliance. • Changing the diameter of the chimney can affect draft and cause poor performance. • It is not recommended to use offsets and elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet above sea level and or when there are other factors that affect flue draft. Less than 10 ft. (305cm) 2 ft. (61cm) 3 ft.

  • Page 12: Chimney Systems

    Explorer III Wood Stove Chimney Systems A. Venting Components B. Chimney Systems Chimney Connector: Prefabricated Metal Chimney It is also known as flue pipe or appliance pipe. The chimney • Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high connector joins the appliance to the chimney. It must be a 6 temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100 F) or inch (152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black ULC S629M. or 26 gauge blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double • Must use components required by the manufacturer wall venting pipe.
  • Page 13 Explorer III Wood Stove Thimble Site constructed for masonry chimney installation: Components ceiling 13.5” below ceiling to top • A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for of opening Wall thicker walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney or top of opening is a min.of 4.5”...

  • Page 14: Installing Chimney Components

    Explorer III Wood Stove C. Installing Chimney Components Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble (Cont’d) Chimney Connector Min. Chimney Clearance to Wall Spacer and Min. Clearance Single wall connector or appliance pipe. Combustibles - 2 inch (51mm) 2 inch (51mm) This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue 1 inch (25mm) Air steel.

  • Page 15: Appliance Set-Up

    Explorer III Wood Stove Appliance Set-Up A. Outside Air Kit Installation WARNING A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combus- tion to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed Fire Risk by the fire must be replaced. Air is replaced via air leakage Asphyxiation Risk around windows and under doors. In homes that have tightly Do not draw outside combustion air from: sealed doors and windows, an outside air source is needed.

  • Page 16: Installing Griddle Handle Storage Bracket

    Explorer III Wood Stove C. Blower (Optional) B. Installing Griddle Handle to Storage Bracket Tools Required: #2 Phillips head screwdriver Hanging Griddle Handle 1. Locate bolts supplied with the blower. When not in use, place griddle handle on griddle handle 2. Align holes in mounting flange of blower with bolt holes in storage bracket as shown in Figure 16.1. appliance. Blower should be positioned at bottom of rear outer skin as shown in Figure 16.2 3. Re-insert and tighten bolts, securing blower onto outer wall of appliance.

  • Page 17: Optional Fire Screen

    Explorer III Wood Stove D. Optional Fire Screen An optional fire screen is available for the Explorer III. Flue collar Optional Fire Screen Part SCR-7060 may be used ONLY in Convection U.S. residential installations. Follow all safety warnings to chamber top prevent any hazards. WARNING Fire Risk. • Do not leave the fire unattended when the door is unlatched or when using the fire screen. • Unstable firewood could fall out of the firebox creating a fire hazard to your home. Figure 17.1 E. Reversible Flue Collar and Horizontal Flue Heat Shield Tools Required: #2 & #3 Phillips head screwdriver; 1/2"...

  • Page 18: Mobile Home Installation

    Explorer III Wood Stove Approved for USA Installation only! Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit Part CAUTION OAK-ACC for installation in a mobile home. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion.

  • Page 19: Accessory List

    Explorer III Wood Stove Accessory List Explorer III Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Feb 2015 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor.

  • Page 20: 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...

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