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                        7062-197G 

 

 

                   August 13, 2018

EXPLORER I WOOD APPLIANCE

MODEL(S):

EXPLR-I-MBK

EXPLR-I-PBK
EXPLR-I-PDB

EXPLR-I-PFT

EXPLR-I-PMH

Installation Manual

Installation & Appliance Set-Up

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. 

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by 

qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends 

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may over fire and generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

NOTE

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact 

your dealer or visit 

www.quadrafire.com

Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous 

plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez 

www.quadrafire.com

If the information in these instructions is not 

followed exactly, a fire could result causing 

property damage, personal injury, or death.

 

 WARNING

• 

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 

appliance.

• 

Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney connector 

glows, you are over firing. Over firing will void your 

warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles 

as specified.  Failure to comply may cause house 

fire.

HOT SURFACES!

 

Glass and other surfaces are hot during 

operation AND cool down.  

WARNING

Hot glass and appliance will cause burns.

•  Do not touch glass until it is cooled

•  Use leather gloves when reloading fuel

•  NEVER allow children to touch glass

•  Keep children away

• 

CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as 

appliance.

•  Alert children and adults to hazards of high 

temperatures

• 

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other 

flammable materials.

•  Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other 

flammable materials away.

Summary of Contents for EXPLORER I

Page 1: ...endeur ou visitez www quadrafire com If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire could result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING Do not store or use g...

Page 2: ...Chimney Termination Requirements 12 C 2 10 3 Rule 12 D Chimney Height Rise and Run 13 E Venting Components 13 F Chimney Systems 13 G Installing Chimney Components 15 H Proper Draft 15 5 Appliance Set...

Page 3: ...the water in the fuel A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency and the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber The peak BTU out of the appliance i...

Page 4: ...affle and other interior components NOTE Hearth Home Technologies manufacturer of this appliance reserves the right to alter its products their specifications and or price without notice Improper inst...

Page 5: ...himney heights Ideal performance is with height of chimney between 14 16 feet 4 26 4 88m measured from the base of the appliance C Negative Pressure Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air...

Page 6: ...ing winds during the heating season Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances and exhaust equipment Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the immediate vi...

Page 7: ...iance and given to the party responsible for use and operation Hearth Home Technologies recommends the following Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file That this check...

Page 8: ...2 Side View with vertical flue 10 3 4 274mm 17 3 4 451mm 27 3 4 705mm 25 1 2 650mm 26 7 8 683mm Figure 8 3 Top View 3 77mm 13 3 8 342mm 1 4 7mm 3 8 12mm 25 1 2 648mm 28 5 8 728mm Figure 8 4 Side View...

Page 9: ...pecified High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed combustibles Figure 9 1 Figure 9 4 Figure 9 3 Figure 9 2 Figure 9 5 Figure 9 6 Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall pipe Corner h...

Page 10: ...A N A 53 1 2 1359 N A DOUBLE WALL PIPE N A 8 203 24 607 11 279 N A N A 53 1 2 1359 N A For alcove only Six inch diameter listed Double wall air insulated connector pipe with UL103 HT listed factory b...

Page 11: ...space enclosed by the building envelope This helps to produce more draft especially during lighting and die down of the fire Penetrate the highest part of the roof This minimizes the affects of wind...

Page 12: ...or when there are other factors that affect flue draft B Chimney Termination Requirements Follow manufacturer s instructions for clearance securing flashing and terminating the chimney Figure 12 1 12...

Page 13: ...isted Chimney Storm Collar Wall Support Roof Brace if required Thimble Figure 13 1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney E Venting Components Chimney Connector It is also known as flue pipe or appliance pipe...

Page 14: ...y Figure 14 2 2 Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8 inch 203mm minimum diameter clay liner or equivalent secured with refractory mortar 3 Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch 432mm x 432mm...

Page 15: ...is must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel The sections must be attached to the appliance and to each other with the crimped male end pointing toward the appliance All joints inclu...

Page 16: ...aterials from packing box 2 Floor Rear Installation Cut a 4 inch 102mm hole in outside wall or floor to accommodate outside air piping Use 4 inch 102mm aluminum metal flex or rigid piping to directly...

Page 17: ...gnet under the bottom left rear corner See Owner s Manual for detailed operating instructions for the blower and snap disc Figure 17 1 Shock Risk Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug Route cord awa...

Page 18: ...m appliance 4 Phillips screws as shown in Figure 18 1 3 Remove rotate 180 degrees and install cast flue transition in the horizontal position as shown in Figures 18 1 and 18 2 4 Install convection shr...

Page 19: ...ion requirements must be followed precisely 9 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure NOTE Of...

Page 20: ...20 7062 197G August 13 2018 Explorer I Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7 Reference Materials A Service Maintenance Log...

Page 21: ...39 Outside Air Shield SRV33271 Y Firescreen SCR 7062 FASTENERS Avk Rivnut Repair Kit 1 4 20 3 8 16 Rivnut Tools RIVNUT REPAIR Y Nut Ser Flange Small 1 4 20 Pkg of 24 226 0130 24 Y Screw Pan Head Phili...

Page 22: ...purchased installed _________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________ Location on appliance ___________________________ Deal...

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