Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-MBK Installation Manual - page 15
November 29, 2016
7060-228G
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Explorer III Wood Stove
A. Outside Air Kit Installation
A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combus-
tion to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed
bythefiremustbereplaced.Airisreplacedviaairleakage
aroundwindowsandunderdoors.Inhomesthathavetightly
sealed doors and windows, an outside air source is needed.
AnoptionalOutsideAirKitisavailable.
Included in OAK-ACC:
Termination cap, (2) wire ties, flex
adapter, and fasteners
Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
• 4inchflexaluminumpipe,orifusingalternatematerial,
then it shall be made from durable, non-combustible,
heat resistant material up to 350
o
F.Cutthepipetothe
required length for your installation.
•Phillipsheadscrewdriver
•Siliconesealant
• Drills and saws necessary for cutting holes through the
wallorflooringinyourhome.
1. Removeallmaterialsfrompackingbox.
2. Usinga#2Phillipsscrewdriverattachtheflexadapterto
the appliance using 4 screws.
Figure 15.1 & 15.2
3
.
Floor & Rear Installation: Cut a 4 inch (102mm) hole in
outsidewallorfloortoaccommodateoutsideairpiping.
Use4inch(102mm)aluminummetalflexorrigidpiping
todirectlyconnectoutsideairtoapplianceintake.Use
thesuppliedterminationcapwitharodentscreen.Seal
betweenthewall(orfloor)andthepipewithsiliconeto
prevent moisture penetration.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
Donotdrawoutsidecombustionairfrom:
• Wall,floororceilingcavity
• Enclosed space such as an attic or garage
• Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys
Fumesorodormayresult
Asphyxiation Risk
Outsideairinletmustbelocatedtopreventblockage
from:
•Leaves•Snoworice•Otherdebris
Blockmaycausecombustionairstarvation
Smokespillagemaysetoffalarmsorirritatesensitiveindividuals.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk
LengthofoutsideairsupplyductshallNOTexceedthe
lengthoftheverticalheightoftheexhaustflue.
• Firewillnotburnproperly
• Smokespillageoccurswhendoorisopenedduetoairstar-
vation
WARNING
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Appliance Set-Up
Figure 15.2 - Floor Installation
Figure 15.1 - Rear Installation