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       February 18, 2014

Explorer II Medium Wood Stove

Thimble

Site constructed for masonry chimney installation:

Components

•  A  minimum  length  of  12  inches  [305mm]  (longer  for 

thicker  walls)  of  solid  insulated  factory-built  chimney 

length constructed to UL 103 Type HT 6 inch (152mm) 

inside diameter.  Chimney needs to extend a minimum 

of 2 inches (51mm) from the interior wall and a minimum 

of 1 inch (25mm) from the exterior wall.

•  Wall spacer, trim collar and wall band to fit solid pack 

chimney selected.

•  Minimum 8 inch (203mm) diameter clay liner section (if 

not already present in chimney) and refractory mortar.

•  When  jurisdiction  requires  install  approved  chimney 

liner in masonry chimney.

Air Clearances

 • Masonry chimney clearance must meet NFPA 211 mini-

mum requirement of 2 inches (51mm) to sheet metal sup-

ports and combustibles.

 • Minimum of 1 inch (25mm) clearance around the chim-

ney connector.

 • Top  of  wall  opening  is  a  minimum  of  13-1/2  inches 

(343mm)  from  ceiling  or  4-1/2  inches  (114mm)  below 

minimum  clearance  specified  by  chimney  connector 

manufacturer.  NFPA 211 minimum vertical clearance of 

18 inches (457mm) from chimney connector and ceiling 

or minimum recommended by chimney connector manu-

facturer.  

Figure 12.1

Instructions:

1.  Open inside wall at proper height for the chimney con-

nector to entry the masonry chimney. 

 Figure 12.1

2.  Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8 

inch (203mm) minimum diameter clay liner, or equiva-

lent, secured with refractory mortar.

3.  Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch (432mm x 432mm) outside 

dimension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall 

opening.  Inside opening of frame should be no less than 

14 inch x 14 inch (356mm x 356mm).  

Figure 12.1

4.  Attach the wall spacer to the chimney side of the frame.
5.  Nail the frame into the wall opening.  The spacer should 

be on the chimney side.

6.  Insert the section of the solid insulated chimney into the 

outer wall of the masonry chimney.

7.  Tightly secure the length of the solid insulated chimney 

with the wall band to the masonry chimney.

8.  Insert a section of chimney connector into the chimney.  

Make sure it does not protrude past the edge of the clay 

chimney liner inside the chimney.

9.  Seal the end of the chimney connector to the clay liner 

with refractory mortar.

10. Install trim collar around the sold pack chimney section.

Figure 12.1

Trim Collar 

Chimney Section 

with 2 inch 

(51mm) 

Clearance to 

Combustibles

Chimney 

Connector 

Fire Clay Flue 

Liner 

with Airspace 

Masonry 

 Chimney 

Wall Band to 

Secure Chimney 

Section 

Wood Studs Used 

for Framing - Spaced 

2 inch (51mm) 

clearance from 

Masonry Chimney

Wall Spacer 

Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble

Figure 12.2

Fire Risk.

Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between 

spacers.

•     ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around vent-

ing and spacers.

•  Install spacers as specified.

Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe 

may cause fire.

WARNING

1.5”

1.0” 

2.0”

2.0”

1.5”

14.0” ID

17.0” OD

ceiling

Minimum18.0” 

NFPA 211

13.5” below ceiling to top 

of opening

1.0”

8.0”

1.5   2x2 framing stud

2.0   min air clearance

1.0   min air clearance

4.5

or top of opening is a min.of 

4.5” below min.clearance 

specified by connector mfg.

Center of Hole

Thimble

CL

CL

Wall

Include depth 

of hearth pad

Summary of Contents for Explorer II Medium EXPLRMED-MBK

Page 1: ...echnologies recommends NFI certified professionals or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down Hot glass wil...

Page 2: ...y Specifications 3 C Mobile Home Approved USA ONLY 3 D Glass Specifications 3 E Non Combustible Materials 3 F Combustible Materials 3 2 Getting Started 4 A Design and Installation Considerations 4 B F...

Page 3: ...e can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer Installation and use of any damaged appliance Modification of...

Page 4: ...A practiced evacuation plan consisting of at least two escape routes 4 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 depar...

Page 5: ...ipped or sealed Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams taped or sealed Basement installations should be avoided WARNING Negative pressure can cause spillage of com bustion fumes soot...

Page 6: ...ith proper clearance Chimney meets recommended height requirements 14 16 feet Roof flashing installed and sealed Terminations installed and sealed Clearances Section 3 Pg 7 Combustible materials not i...

Page 7: ...19 1 2 26 3 4 Figure 7 1 Front View Figure 7 2 Side View 12 1 4 20 1 16 7 15 16 27 28 15 16 Figure 7 2 Top View 29 3 25 7 8 22 3 16 Figure 7 4 Side View with horizontal flue 3 Dimensions and Clearance...

Page 8: ...NA INSTALLATION 90 ELBOW OFF TOP OF STOVE THROUGH BACKWALL DOUBLE WALL PIPE ONLY 5 38 137 5 38 137 17 25 438 6 5 165 NA NA 55 1397 26 25 667 NA NA INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL THRU WALL SINGLE WALL PIPE N...

Page 9: ...mney should Install through the warm space enclosed by the build ing envelope This helps to produce more draft espe cially during lighting and die down of the fire Penetrate the highest part of the ro...

Page 10: ...Minimum 3 ft 91cm Minimum Wall or Parapet Flat Roof E 2 10 3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft This appliance is made with a 6 inch 152mm diameter chimn...

Page 11: ...l black or 26 gauge blued steel or an approved air insulated double wall venting pipe Thimble A manufactured or site constructed device installed in combustible walls through which the chimney connect...

Page 12: ...utside dimension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall opening Inside opening of frame should be no less than 14 inch x 14 inch 356mm x 356mm Figure 12 1 4 Attach the wall spacer to the chi...

Page 13: ...tors must conform to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal Flue Gas Direction Crimped End Toward Stove Secure pipe sections with a minimum of 3 screws Figure 13 2 Chimney Connector Stove Pipe WAR...

Page 14: ...ent It is necessary to install a floor protector of a minimum of 3 8 inch 9 5mm thick metal clad millboard or equivalent a min imum of 16 inches 406mm in front of glass and 8 inches 203mm to both side...

Page 15: ...packing box 2 Using a 2 Phillips screw driver attach the flex adapter to the stove using 4 screws Figure 15 1 3 Floor Rear Installation Cut a 4 inch 102mm hole in outside wall or floor to accommodate...

Page 16: ...lts securing blower onto outer wall of appliance 4 Place the bracket containing the snap disc and magnet under the bottom left rear corner See Owner s Manual for detailed operating instructions for th...

Page 17: ...e collar in the top vent position Converting Collar For Rear Vent Installation and Installing Required Horizontal Flue Shield 1 Remove flue collar 3 Phillips and convection chamber top 2 Phillips 2 Re...

Page 18: ...a 6 inch 152mm factory built chimney conforming to CAN ULC 629M STANDARD FOR FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEYS 6 Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer s instructions when installing the flue syst...

Page 19: ...Pack 7033 051 Magnet Round SRV7000 140 Y Snap Disc Bracket Assembly 7033 036 Snap Disc 1 Convection Blower SRV230 0470 Y Speed Control Only Rheostat 842 0370 Y Wire Harness Blower 7033 262 Blower Conv...

Page 20: ...eration DO NOT DISCARD Please contact your Quadra Fire dealer with any questions or concerns For the number of your nearest Quadra Fire dealer log onto www quadrafire com CONTACT INFORMATION This prod...

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