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, reliability, and
efficiency.
As the owner of a new appliance, you'll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this
Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to all Cautions and
Warnings.
This Owner's Manual should be retained for future refer-
ence. We suggest that you keep it with your other impor-
tant documents and product manuals.
Your new Quadra-Fire wood burning appliance will give
you years of performance and easy operation. Welcome
to the Quadra-Fire family of hearth appliance products!
Listing Label Information/Location
The model information regarding your specific appliance can be found on
the rating plate located on the back of the appliance.
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Welcome
Quadra-fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
Brand: ________________________________________________ Model Name: ___________________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________ Date Installed: __________________________
Appliance Information:
Local Dealer Information
DEALER: Fill in
your name, address,
phone and email
information here and
appliance information
below.
Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________
CAUTION:
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH,
KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. KEEP
FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL FAR AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE.
SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS
LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE.
ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. (UM)
84-HUD .
"For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only"
R
Adventure III
SERIAL NO.
009
######
Solid Fuel Room Heater
Issue No.
PREVENT HOUSE FIRES
Install and use only in accordance with
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspections in
your area. Do not obstruct the space beneath
heater.
SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
WARNING - For Mobile Homes
: Do not install in
a sleeping room. An outside combustion air inlet
must be provided and unrestricted while unit is in
use. The structural integrity of the mobile home
floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. The
stove needs to be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home. Components required for
mobile home installation: Outside Air Kit, Part
Number OAK-ADV.
Refer to manufacturer's instructions
and local
codes for precautions required for passing
chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling and
maximum offsets.
Inspect and clean chimney frequently - Under
Certain Conditions of Use, Creosote Buildup May
Occur Rapidly.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving
another appliance.
Optional Components: Optional Blower, Part
BK-350.
Electrical Rating: 115 VAC, 1.2 Amps, 60 Hz.
Route power cord away from unit. Do not route
cord under or in front of appliance.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock.
Disconnect
power supply before servicing.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available
from your dealer.
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire
directly on hearth.
Do not overfire - if heater or chimney connector
glows, you are overfiring.
OPERATE ONLY WITH DOORS CLOSED
Open only to add fuel to the fire.
Do
NOT
operate before fully assembling
components.
WARNING
: Only use approved wood fuel listed in
owners manual. Burning any other fuel will void
warranty.
VENT SPECIFICATIONS:
SINGLE WALL:
Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter,
minimum 24 MSG black or blued steel connector pipe, with a
listed factory-built UL103HT* Class "A" chimney, suitable for
use with solid fuels, or a masonry chimney, and the referenced
clearances.
DOUBLE WALL:
Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter,
Listed double wall air insulated connector pipe with listed
factory-built UL103HT* Class "A" chimney, or a masonry
chimney and the referenced clearances
MOBILE HOME:
Use Listed double wall pipe by Dura-Vent
DVL, Selkirk Metalbestos DS or Security DL double wall
connector pipe. Must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
Apply double wall clearances below when installing unit.
INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H I J
SINGLE WALL PIPE
17.5 11.5 28.5 20 8 22.5 42 18 *
DOUBLE WALL PIPE
15.5 9.5 29.5 16 4 17.5 42 13 *
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTAL WITH MINIMUM 2 FT VERTICAL OFF STOVE TOP
SINGLE WALL PIPE
17.5 11.5 28.5 20 * * 42 18 *
DOUBLE WALL PIPE
15.5
9.5 29.5 16
*
* 42 13 18 31.5
INSTALLATION: ALCOVE
- Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter Listed DOUBLE WALL air insulated connector pipe with UL103 HT** Listed factory-built
Class "A" chimney, or a masonry chimney. (Mobile Home must be equipped with a spark arrestor.) Maximum depth of Alcove shall be no more than 48
inches (1219mm) with a minimum height of 84.0 inches (2134mm) from floor to bottom of ceiling and the referenced clearances.
(**In Canada must comply with Standard CAN/ULC-S629-M87 for the 650
o
C Factory-built chimney.)
BACKWALL/SIDE
WALL
90 OFF TOP UP & OUT
CEILING CLEARANCE
CORNER
INSTALLATION
ALCOVE TOP
VIEW
ALCOVE SIDE
VIEW
A
B
C
D
E
F
E
F
G
H
J
I
G
A
B
FLOOR PROTECTION:
Floor protector must
be 1/2 in. minimum non-combu
stible material extending beneath heater and to front/sides/rear as indicated on the diagram
below. Exception: Non-combustible floor protections must extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal venting and extend 2
inches (51mm) beyond each side.
16" from glass
8"
USA
Fuel loading door
33-5/8”
minimum
44-1/2”
minimum
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation.
Consult the owner’s manual for further information. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating
instructions in the owner’s manual.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Certified to comply with 2015
particulate emission standards. Not approved for sale after May 15, 2020.
This wood heater was found to have an average emissions rate of 2.9 g/hr using
Method 5G2.
4083-990A
Manufactured by:
1915 West Saunders, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
www.quadrafire.com
Made in U.S.A.
of US and
imported parts.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
MIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS: Inches & (Millimeters)
NOTE: All "A" , "C" and "F" Dimensions
are to the center diameter of flue collar.
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Quadra-Fire • Adventure-III Owner’s Manual • 4083-900 • Rev D • 09/15
