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Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-MBK Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: Explorer III series Large Wood Stove

Summary of EXPLR-III-MBK

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    1 7060-227d february 25, 2016 notice: do not discard this manual o-t l tested and listed by portland oregon usa omni-test laboratories, inc. C us explorer iii large wood stove model(s): explr-iii-pbk explr-iii-pdb explr-iii-pft explr-iii-pmh explr-iii-mbk owner’s manual operation & care installer: l...

  • Page 2: Caution

    2 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove b. Sample of serial number / safety label location: back of unit room for .14 x .875” s/n 1.5” x .375 barcode label spÉcifications de la ventilation: mur simple: de six (6 inches) (152mm) de diamètre le connecteur de conduit de minimum d'acier no...

  • Page 3

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 3 explorer iii wood stove 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. •...

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    4 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove hearth & home technologies inc. 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 fr...

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    6 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove d. Quick start guide note: these are generic drawings and may not represent your specifi c model. Burn rate control reduce air control set to desired heat output the stove is ready for normal operation. 2 3 6 items needed for first fire: load woo...

  • Page 7

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 7 explorer iii wood stove model: explorer iii wood stove laboratory: omni-test laboratories, inc. Report no & date: 061-s-87-2 1/15 type: safety standard: ul 1482-11; ulc s627-00; ul 737-11 epa certifi cation #: 983-15 epa certifi ed emissions: 2.0 grams per hour *lhv tes...

  • Page 8: User Guide

    8 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove user guide 2 operating instructions 1. Symptoms of over-firing symptoms of over-fi ring may include one or more of the following: • chimney connector or appliance glowing • roaring, rumbling noises • loud cracking or banging sounds • metal warpin...

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    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 9 explorer iii wood stove figure 9.1 burn rate control acc control figure 9.2 3. Final stage t he fi nal stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs when the fl ammable gases have been mostly burned and only charcoal remains. This is a naturally clean portion of t...

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    10 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove g. Building a fire before lighting your fi rst fi re in the stove: note: the special high temperature paint that your stove is fi nished with will cure as your stove heats. You will notice an odor and perhaps see some vapor rise from the stove s...

  • Page 11: Warning

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 11 explorer iii wood stove figure 11.2 figure 11.1 • do not leave the fi re unattended when the door is unlatched or when using the fi rescreen. • unstable fi rewood could fall out of the fi rebox cre- ating a fi re hazard to your home. Warning fire risk. H. Correct baffl...

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    12 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove i. Blower operating instructions note: if your quadra-fire wood stove is equipped with an optional blower, you should follow these guidelines: 1. Initial (cold) start-up and all burn settings the blower can be plugged in and turned on right away...

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    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 13 explorer iii wood stove 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 requirem...

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    14 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove when properly maintained, your fi replace will give you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer to answer questions regarding proper operation, troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www. Quadrafi re.Com to locate ...

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    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 15 explorer iii wood stove 1. Creosote (chimney) cleaning • frequency: every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft. (measured from bottom of appliance) • by: certified chimne...

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    16 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove 4. Glass cleaning • frequency: as desired • by: homeowner clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass cleaners work well. He...

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    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 17 explorer iii wood stove 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 qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a prob...

  • Page 18

    18 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove handle glass assembly with care. When cleaning glass: • avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass. • do not clean glass when hot. • do not use abrasive cleaners. • use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm. • use commercial oven c...

  • Page 19

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 19 explorer iii wood stove figure 19.3 figure 19.1 c. Snap disc replacement (included with optional blower) 1. Unplug the unit. 2. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left rear corner of the stove (see page 12). 3. A magnet holds the bracket to the stove. ...

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    20 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove.

  • Page 21

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 21 explorer iii wood stove date of service performed by description of service a. Service & maintenance log 6 reference materials.

  • Page 22: Explorer III

    22 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove service parts explorer iii beginning manufacturing date: feb 2015 ending manufacturing date: active r wood stove color sku mfg. Dates matte black explr-iii-mbk 02/15- porcelain black explr-iii-pbk 02/15- porcelain dark blue explr-iii-pdb 02/15- ...

  • Page 23: Explorer III

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 23 explorer iii wood stove service parts explorer iii beginning manufacturing date: feb 2015 ending manufacturing date: active r important: this is dated information . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly ...

  • Page 24: Explorer III

    24 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove service parts explorer iii beginning manufacturing date: feb 2015 ending manufacturing date: active r #14 door assembly important: this is dated information . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does ...

  • Page 25: Explorer III

    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 25 explorer iii wood stove service parts explorer iii beginning manufacturing date: feb 2015 ending manufacturing date: active r important: this is dated information . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly ...

  • Page 26: Explorer III

    26 7060-227d february 25, 2016 explorer iii wood stove service parts explorer iii beginning manufacturing date: feb 2015 ending manufacturing date: active r important: this is dated information . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly ...

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    February 25, 2016 7060-227d 27 explorer iii wood stove.

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    28 7060-227d february 25, 2016 hearth & home technologies 1445 north highway colville, wa 99114 division of hni industries do not discard this manual caution • important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. • leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • read, under...