Quadra-Fire EXPLRMED-MBK Installation Manual - Install Guide

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                        7061-197H 

       November 10, 2015

Explorer II Medium Wood Stove

Install Guide

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Getting.Started

A..Design.and.Installation.Considerations

Consideration must be given to: 

•  Safety

  • Convenience

•  Traffic flow

•  Chimney and chimney connector required

It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact 

measurements  for  clearances  and  floor  protection,  before 

actually beginning the installation.  If you are not using an 

existing chimney, place the appliance where there will be a 

clear passage for a factory-built listed chimney through the 

ceiling and roof.  

We recommend that a qualified building inspector and your 

insurance company representative review your plans before 

and after installation.

If this appliance is in an area where children may be near it is 

recommended that you purchase a decorative barrier to go 

in front of the appliance.  Remember to always keep children 

away while it is operating and do not let anyone operate 

this appliance unless they are familiar with these operating 

instructions.

WARNING

•  DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY 

FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

•  DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION 

DUCT OR SYSTEM.

May allow flue gases to enter the house.

Asphyxiation.Risk.

•  Installation and use of any damaged appliance. 

•  Modification of the appliance.

•  Installation  other  than  as  instructed  by  Hearth  &  Home 

Technologies.

•  Installation and/or use of any component part not approved 

by Hearth & Home Technologies.

•  Operating appliance without fully assembling all components.

•  Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with 

unit).

•  Do NOT Overfire - If appliance or chimney connector glows, 

you are overfiring.

Any.such.action.that.may.cause.a.fire.hazard.

WARNING

Fire.Risk.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any 

responsibility for, and the warranty will be 

voided by, the following actions: 

Check building codes prior to installation.

•  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 & HOME TECHNOLOGIES ASSUMES NO 

RESPONSIBILITY  FOR THE  IMPROPER  PERFORMANCE 

OF THE APPLIANCE SYSTEM CAUSED BY:

•  Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions

• Downdrafts

•  Tight sealing construction of the structure

•  Mechanical exhausting devices

•  Overdrafting caused by excessive chimney heights

•  Ideal performance is with height of chimney between 14-16 feet 

(4.26-4.88m) measured from the base of the appliance.

B..Fire.Safety

To  provide  reasonable  fire  safety,  the  following  should  be 

given serious consideration:

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’s placement and installation instructions, 

and be sure to maintain regularly.  

2.  A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to 

contend with small fires resulting from burning embers.

3.  A CO detector should be installed in the room with the 

appliance.

4.  A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two 

escape routes.

5.  A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:

In the event of a chimney fire:

a  Evacuate the house immediately

b.  Notify fire department.