Correct Baffl E & 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 Baffl e & Blanket Placement
WARNING
Fire Risk
Firebox damage due to improper baffl e placement
is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood
burning appliance with the baffl e in the correct po-
sition only.
Not doing so could result in:
• Reduced effi ciency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the fi rebox
• Poor performance
Ensure correct baffl e placement and replace baffl e compo-
nents if damaged or missing.
The baffl e boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when
loading fi rewood to prevent:
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the baffl e boards
DO NOT operate the stove without baffl e boards
CORRECT POSITION
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Retainer Bracket
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket and Baffl e Board MUST be in
contact with the back of the fi rebox and even with
each other in the front.
Figure 11.1
August 21, 2015
CAUTION
Back of Firebox
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Ceramic Blanket and Baffl e Board are NOT
in contact with the back of the fi rebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the
back of the fi rebox and NOT even with the Baf-
fl e Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the
fi rebox and NOT even with the Baffl e Board in the
front.
Figure 11.2
7061-196F
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Back of Firebox
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