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Quadra-Fire Adventure-II Owner's Manual

Summary of Adventure-II

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    Epa certified woodburning appliance notice: do not discard this manual! Fire risk. Warning for use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.E. Carbon monoxide). Owner’s manual care and operation installer: leave this manual with party responsible for use an...

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    Table of contents 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...

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    Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future references. A. Congratulations congratulations on selecting a quadra-fire wood burning appliance. The quadra-fire appliance you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety, reli...

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    X molded refractory panels 4021-645g 2/15 page 1 of 2 hearth & home technologies limited lifetime warranty hearth & home technologies, 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 ...

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    Warranty conditions: • this warranty only covers hht appliances that are purchased through an hht authorized dealer or distributor. A list of hht authorized dealers is available on the hht branded websites. • this warranty is only valid while the hht appliance remains at the site of original install...

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    2 listing and approval codes the quadra-fire adventure-iii series wood burning appli- ance meets the u.S. Environmental protection agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after may 15, 2015. Model: adventure iii laboratory: underwriter’s laboratories, inc. Report no: mh 60687 type: ...

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    A. Fire safety most problems are caused by improper installation and op- eration of the appliance. To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration: • an annual inspection should be performed on the appliance system. • install at least one smoke detector on each...

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    4. Baffleandblanket the baffle board must be in contact with the mani- fold at the back of the firebox. The ceramic blanket should lay on top of the baffle board and manifold. The baffle protection channel should be in position and cover the front of the blanket and baffle board. Figure3.1 baffleand...

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    5. Firebrick your appliance is lined with high quality firebrick and refractory board, which has exceptional insulating proper- ties. Do not operate the appliance without bricks and refractory board in place. Make sure bricks are installed as shown in figure 3.3. Do not use a grate; simply build a f...

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    B. General operating parts warning! Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appli- anceaccordingtooperatinginstructionscouldcausefireorinjury. Warning hot glass will cause burns. • do not touch glass until it is cooled • never allow childr...

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    Smart burn technology (sbt) the smart burn technology system allows the thermo- stat to be set at the desired temperature, start the fire, load the appliance with wood and it will burn efficiently and clean with little interaction by the homeowner. Battery backup allows the appliance to operate with...

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    Program schedule override (temporary) press or to immediately adjust the temperature. This will temporarily override the temperature setting for the current time period. The new temperature will be maintained only until the next programmed time period begins. For example, if you want to turn up the ...

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    3. Fuel loading door this appliance must be operated with a door designat- ed for this model. The appliance must be operated with the door in the closed and latched position. 5. Fan control (optional if bk-350 is installed) the high fan speed can be decreased by turning the knob counterclockwise. Th...

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    2. Moisture content the majority of the problems appliance owners expe- rience are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood. Freshly cut wood can be as much water as it is wood, having a moisture content of around 50%. Imag- ine a wooden bucket that weighs about 8 pounds. Fill it with a gallon ...

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    7. Opacity opacity indicates 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. Periodically check the opacity and burn your appliance a...

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    2. Quick start guide 2 push smart burn technology activation button 3 load wood and paper 4 load kindling & paper on top and light 5 *leave door ajar until fire is established push button, add more wood, close and latch door 6 turn your thermostat on **program your thermostat 1 light what to do gree...

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    Warning! Risk of fire! Keep combustible materials, gasolineandotherflammablevaporsandliquidsclearof the appliance. Do not: • storeflammablematerialsclosetotheappliance • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluidorsimilarliquidstostartor“freshenup”afireinthis appliance. Keepallflam...

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    Warning do not place combustible objects in front of the appliance. High temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies. H. Frequently asked questions issues solutions odor from appliance when first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This is caused by...

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    Baffle & blanket optional fan chimney system firebrick & ash removal door & glass assemblies door handle frequency monthly or after every cord of wood baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat output, efficiency and overall life of the appliance. Make sure the baffle is pushed all of the way ...

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    B. General maintenance 1. Creosote (chimney) cleaning • frequency:every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft. (measured from bottom of appliance) • by: certified chimney sweep allow the appliance to coo...

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    With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood burning appliance 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. S...

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    Fire burns too fast or room temperature is overshooting the set point of the thermostat extremely dry or soft wood mix in hardwood. Mix in less seasoned wood after fire is established (refer to wood fuel section). Overdrafting check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdraft...

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    Diagnostics indication item fault implication while in use to homeowner green light activation button has been pushed. Appliance is ready for a new fire or reload. No light thermostat is not calling for heat appliance is in shutdown mode. Red light appliance call for heat appliance is in charcoal ph...

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    A. Glass replacement 1. Ensure that the fire is out and the appliance is cool to the touch. 2. Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels. Protect your hands and wear gloves to prevent injury. 3. Remove the door with the broken glass by lifting the door up and off of the hinges. 4. Lay do...

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    D. Firebrick replacement replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) or more gap between the bricks. Inspect the firebrick after each ash removal. The firebox is lined with high quality firebrick, which has exceptional insulating properties. There is no need t...

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    Date of service performed by description of service a. Service & maintenance log 7 reference materials 26 quadra-fire • adventure-iii owner’s manual • 4083-900 • rev d • 09/15.

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    B. Service parts & accessories service parts r adventure-iii beginning manufacturing date: june 2015 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide m...

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    Service parts r adventure-iii beginning manufacturing date: june 2015 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number w...

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    Service parts r adventure-iii beginning manufacturing date: june 2015 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number w...

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    Service parts r adventure-iii beginning manufacturing date: june 2015 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number w...

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    Service parts r adventure-iii beginning manufacturing date: june 2015 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number w...

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    B. Contact information – notes – please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest quadra-fire dealer, please visit www.Quadrafire.Com. Quadra-fire, a brand of hearth & home technologies 1915 west saunders mt. Pleasant, iowa 52641 this product may ...