Quadra-Fire EXPLRMED-MBK Owner's Manual

Quadra-Fire EXPLRMED-MBK Owner's Manual

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Model(s):
EXPLRMED-MBK
EXPLRMED-PMH
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Installation and service of this appliance should be
performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends NFI certified profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an NFI certified
professional.
1
Owner's Manual
Operation & Care
7061-196B
WARNING
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 overfire - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
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.
NOTE
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
March 20, 2014

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  • Page 1 If the information in these instruc- tions is not followed exactly, a fire may result causing property Explorer II Medium Wood Stove damage, personal injury, or death. Model(s): • Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- EXPLRMED-MBK mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. EXPLRMED-PMH • Do not overfire - If heater or chimney con- nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring will void your warranty.
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    A. Congratulations advanced technology to achieve the optimum opera- Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition tion of our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are performance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
  • Page 4: Warranty Policy

    Castile Pellet Insert Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. C. Warranty Policy LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance...
  • Page 5 Castile Pellet Insert Explorer II Medium Wood Stove WARRANTY CONDITIONS: �� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� �� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: ������������������������������������������� �� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- ��������������� �� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- ��������������������������������������������������������������� �� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove D. Quick Start Guide Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model. 10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry Kindling ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE: and a Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood. OPEN AIR CONTROLS ADD NEWSPAPER LOAD WOOD see section E on pg.
  • Page 7: Listing And Code Approvals

    Fuel: Cord Wood NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of Shipping Weight: 485 lbs this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice. The Quadra-Fire Explorer Series Wood Stove (ACC) meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home emission standards. Technologies. C. Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY) • This appliance is approved for mobile home installa- tions in the USA when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of the In recent years there has been an increasing concern about following: air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been • Chimney connector or appliance glowing placed on the burning of wood for home heating. In order to • Roaring, rumbling noises improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have developed • Loud cracking or banging sounds cleaner-burning wood stoves that surpass the requirements for emissions established by our governing agencies. These • Metal warping wood stoves, like any other appliances, must be properly • Chimney fire operated in order to insure that they perform the way they are 2.
  • Page 9: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove to go out. This will ensure the cleanest possible fire. If the channel gradually shuts down until it is completely closed at flames tend to go out, it is set too low for your burning condi- the end of the 25 minutes. The fire is now controlled by the tions. The air control located at the upper right hand corner air supplied by the Burn Rate Air Control. This function should is used to adjust for burn rates. This is called the Burn Rate be performed each time you reload the stove. Figure 9.1 Air Control. Figure 9.1 3. Manual Timer Over-Ride 3.
  • Page 10: Burn Rates And Operating Efficiency

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency There are many ways to build a fire. The basic principle is to light easily-ignitable tinder or paper, which ignites the fast For maximum operating efficiency burning kindling, which in turn ignites the slow-burning fire- 1. This appliance has a timer system (ACC) that operates wood. Here is one method that works well: the stove at its maximum efficiency removing any guess 1. Open the Burn Rate Air and Start-Up Air Controls fully. work for the homeowner. Follow the instructions below for each burn rate for the Start-Up Air Control and Burn 2. Place several wads of crushed paper on the firebox floor. Rate Air Control. Figure 9.1 Heating the flue with slightly crumpled newspaper before adding kindling keeps smoke to a minimum. 2. Burn dry, well-seasoned wood. 3. Lay small dry sticks of kindling on top of the paper. 4. Make sure that no matches or other combustibles are in Burn Rates the immediate area of the appliance. Be sure the room Primary control is open when moved to the left…...
  • Page 11: Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS 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 Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle compo- in contact with the back of the firebox. nents if damaged or missing. CAUTION The baffle boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when loading firewood to prevent:...
  • Page 12: Blower Operating Instructions

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove I. Blower Operating Instructions J. Opacity (Smoke) NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with an This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burn- optional blower, you should follow these guidelines: ing. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a Initial (cold) start-up and all Burn Settings chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke column can The blower can be plugged in and turned on right away. be seen. As you become familiar with your appliance, you The blower fan is turned on and off by a snap disc. When should periodically check the opacity. This will allow you to your stove has reached a certain temperature the blower...
  • Page 13: Negative Pressure

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove K. Negative Pressure WARNING Asphyxiation Risk. • Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide. • Appliance needs to draft properly for safety. Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- able for the appliance to operate properly. It can be strongest in lower levels of the house. Causes include: • Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.) • Range hoods • Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters and other combustion appliances • Clothes dryers • Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning • Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Maintenance and Service A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool down before performing any cleaning or maintenance. When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, or if to answer questions regarding proper operation, performance changes, and adjust your schedule according- troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www. ly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be quadrafire.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual performed to maintain your warranty.
  • Page 15: General Maintenance

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove B. General Maintenance 2. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning 1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning • Frequency: As necessary • By: Homeowner • Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or a. The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more before using the Ash Removal System. Reach down and frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
  • Page 16 Explorer II Medium Wood Stove 3. Disposal of Ashes • Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox • By: Homeowner Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. WARNING Fire Risk. Disposal of Ashes • Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid. • Do not place metal container on combustible surface. • Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. 4.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood stove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & kindling/paper wood for air movement. Check for restricted termination cap Check for blockage of outside air kit (if installed). Check for flue blockage. Pre-warm flue before starting fire (refer to Building Not enough air for fire to ignite a Fire Section). Check for adequate vent height (refer to Chimney Height Section). Can not get fire started Excessive smoke or spillage Refer to Negative Pressure section Burns too slowly Not enough heat output Wood condition is too wet, too Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to Seasoned Wood...
  • Page 18: Service Part Replacement

    DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Replace the door on the appliance. Quadra-Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super heat- resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact or misuse. Do not slam stove door or impact the glass. When closing door, make sure that logs do not protrude against the glass. Inspect glass regularly. If you find a crack or break,...
  • Page 19: Snap Disc Replacement

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove E. Baffle Removal C. Snap Disc Replacement NOTE: Tube Channel does not need to be removed to replace (included with optional blower) the baffles. 1. Unplug the unit. 1. Remove all ash from the firebox, and extinguish all hot 2. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left embers before disposal into a metal container. rear corner of the stove. 2. The baffle board has 2 pieces. With the ceramic blanket 3. A magnet holds the bracket to the stove. Pull the bracket still in place, slide one baffle piece over the top of other one down away from the stove to expose the snap disc.
  • Page 20: Tube Channel Assembly Replacement

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement Removing Tube Channel Assembly 1. Remove the 3 right side bricks. Bend Back Tabs 2. Remove the baffle protection channel by bending back the tabs using needle nose pliers located at the right and Baffle Protection left side of the protection cover. Lift the cover up slightly Channel and pull toward the front and out of the firebox. Figure 20.1 NOTE: S oak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 min- utes before trying to remove them.
  • Page 21: Reference Materials

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Reference Materials A. Service & Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service March 20, 2014 7061-196B...
  • Page 22: Service Parts & Accessories

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove B. Service Parts & Accessories Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2014 Wood Stove Ending Manufacturing Date: Active EXPLRMED-MBK, EXPLRMED-PMH Part number list on following page. 12/13 7061-196B March 20, 2014...
  • Page 23: Service Parts

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2014 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 24: Door Assembly

    Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2014 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #13 Door Assembly 13.1 13.8 13.9 13.2 13.7 13.6 13.10 13.3 13.5 13.4 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 25 Explorer II Medium Wood Stove Explorer II Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2014 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.
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  • Page 28: 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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