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2 July 30, 2019 7095-802B
EXPEDITION II INSERT
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.
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Important Safety Information ............. 3
A. Insert Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
D. Electrical Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
E. Glass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
F. Non-Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
G. Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
H. Sleeping Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
I. California - Prop65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Getting Started .................................... 5
A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . .5
B. Draft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
C. Negative Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
D. Tools And Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
E. Inspect Appliance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
F. Install Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Dimensions and Clearances .............. 8
A. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
B. Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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Chimney Systems ............................. 12
A. Locating Your Stove & Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
B. Chimney Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .13
C. 2-10-3 Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
D. Venting Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
E. Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
F. Chimney Height / Rise and Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
G. Securing Chimney Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
H. Larger Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
I. Masonry Chimney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
J. Metal Heat Circulating Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
K. Prefabricated Metal Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
L. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners . . . . . . . . . .17
M. Altering the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
N. Zero-Clearance Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Appliance Set-Up .............................. 18
A. Outside Air Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
B. Stove Pipe or Liner to Flue Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
C. Optional Offset Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
D. Appliance to Stove Pipe or Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
E. Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
F. Flat Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
G. Flat Surround with Trim Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
H. Standard Surround & Cast Trim Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Mobile Home Installation .................. 23
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Reference Materials .......................... 24
A. Service and Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
B. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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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 may result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.