Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-MBK Installation Manual - Install Guide
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7060-228G
November 29, 2016
Explorer III Wood Stove
Install Guide
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Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
Considerationmustbegivento:
• Safety
• Convenience
• Trafficflow
• Chimney and chimney connector required
Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact
measurements for clearances and floor protection, before
actuallybeginningtheinstallation.Ifyouarenotusingan
existing chimney, place the appliance where there will be a
clear passage for a factory-built listed chimney through the
ceiling and roof.
Werecommendthataqualifiedbuildinginspectorandyour
insurance company representative review your plans before
and after installation.
Ifthisapplianceisinanareawherechildrenmaybenearitis
recommended that you purchase a decorative barrier to go
in front of the appliance. Remembertoalwayskeepchildren
away while it is operating and do not let anyone operate
this appliance unless they are familiar with these operating
instructions.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk
• DONOTCONNECTTHISAPPLIANCETOACHIM-
NEYFLUESERVICINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.
• DONOTCONNECTTOANYAIRDISTRIBUTION
DUCTORSYSTEM.
Mayallowfluegasestoenterthehouse.
C. Negative Pressure
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
ablefortheappliancetooperateproperly.Itcanbestron-
gest in lower levels of the house.
Causesinclude:
• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning
• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem
• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Ductleaks
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk
• Negative pressure can cause spillage of com-
bustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.
• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.
Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire officials or
authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection, and permits.
CAUTION
NOTICE:HEARTH&HOMETECHNOLOGIESASSUMESNO
RESPONSIBILITY FORTHE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE
OFTHEAPPLIANCESYSTEMCAUSEDBY:
• Inadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions
• Down drafts
• Tight sealing construction of the structure
• Mechanical exhausting devices
• Overdraftingcausedbyexcessivechimneyheights
• Idealperformanceiswithheightofchimneybetween14-16feet
(4.26-4.88m) measured from the base of the appliance.
B. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be
givenseriousconsideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’splacementandinstallationinstructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to
contendwithsmallfiresresultingfromburningembers.
3. ACOdetectorshouldbeinstalledintheroomwiththe
appliance.
4. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
5. Aplantodealwithachimneyfireasfollows:
Intheeventofachimneyfire:
a Evacuate the house immediately
b. Notifyfiredepartment.