Blower Operating Instructions; Opacity (Smoke) - Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-PBK Owner's Manual

Explorer III Wood Stove
J. Blower Operating Instructions
NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood appliance is equipped with
an optional blower, you should follow these guidelines:
1. Initial (cold) start-up and all Burn Settings
The blower can be plugged in and turned on right away.
The blower fan is turned on and off by a snap disc. When
your appliance has reached a certain temperature the
blower will turn on and when your appliance has cooled
down to a certain temperature it will turn off.
2. The blower is equipped with a speed control. Adjust
the fan speed by turning the speed control clockwise to
"Low" or counterclockwise to "High".
3. Snap Disc Location
If you find the blower coming on and off at undesirable
temperatures, relocate the snap disc to another location
in the designated zone on the back of the appliance.
Figure 12.1 There is a manual over-ride switch to
deactivate the snap disc, if necessary.
Figure 12.1
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SNAP DISC LOCATION
MANUAL: Overides the
Snap Disc
AUTO: Fan will turn
ON/OFF Automatically
by the Snap Disc
Controls the Fan Speed
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K. Opacity (Smoke)
This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burn-
ing. 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. As you become familiar with your appliance, you
should periodically check the opacity. This will allow you to
know how to burn as nearly smoke-free as possible (goal of
0% opacity).
WARNING
Fire Risk
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (drift-
wood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn material other than
wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance's vicinity.
• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS Appliance.
• Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance while it is
in use.
CAUTION
When burning your first fire, you will experience smoke and
odor from the appliance resulting from the curing of paint and
burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
OPEN WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN TO DISSIPATE
SMOKE AND ODORS!
• Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
• Smoke detectors may activate.
April 11, 2018