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November 7, 2014 

 

 

 

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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove

Model:

Explorer II Medium Wood Stove

Laboratory:

Intertek

Report No:

10126132PRT

Type:

Safety

Standard:

UL 1482-07; ULC S627-00

The Quadra-Fire Explorer Series Wood Stove (ACC) meets 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate 
emission standards.

EPA Certifi cation #: 925

EPA Certifi ed Emissions: 2.17 grams per hour

*EPA Default Effi ciency: 63%

**EPA Tested Effi ciency: 79.9%

***EPA BTU Output: 11,200 to 35,900

****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 65,800

Vent Size: 6 inches

Firebox Size: 2.4 cubic feet

Maximum Wood Length: 20 inches

Ideal Wood Length: 18 inches

Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood

*EPA Default Effi ciency:

 An effi ciency based on EPA historical 

data: 63% for non-catalytic stoves and 72% for catalytic stoves.

**EPA Tested Effi ciency: 

An average effi ciency calculated using 

Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA 
emissions tests.

***EPA BTU Output:

 A range of BTU outputs based on EPA De-

fault Effi ciency and the burn rates from the low and high EPA 
tests, using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber.

****Peak BTU/Hour output:

 A peak BTU out of the unit calculat-

ed using the maximum fi rst hour burn rate from the High EPA Test 
and the BTU content of cordwood.

Important Safety Information

A.  Appliance Certifi cation

NOTE:  Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of 
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their 
specifi cations and/or price without notice.

C.  Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY) 

 • 

This appliance is approved for mobile home installa-
tions in the USA when not installed in a sleeping room 
and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.

 • 

The structural integrity of the mobile home fl oor,  ceil-
ing, and walls must be maintained. 

 • 

The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame 
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire, and 

chimney must be listed to UL103 HT or a listed UL-
1777 full length six inch (152mm) diameter liner must 
be used. 

 • 

Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a 
mobile home installation.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or 
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. 
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualifi ed 
installer, service agency or your dealer.

 

• 

Installation and use of any damaged appliance. 

 • 

Modifi cation 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 

  

it).

 

• 

Do NOT Overfi re - If appliance or chimney connector glows, 

 

 

you are overfi ring.

   Any such action that may cause a fi re hazard.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any 
responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided 
by, the following actions: 

B.  BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations

Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves 
that exhibit evidence of over-fi ring.  Evidence of over-fi ring 
includes, but is not limited to:
  •  Warped air tube
  •  Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
 • Deteriorated 

baffl e and other interior components

E. Non-Combustible Materials

Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any 
combination of the following: 
 - 

Steel 

  - 

Plaster

 - 

Brick 

  - 

Iron

 - 

Concrete 

 - 

Tile

 - 

Glass 

  - 

Slate

Materials reported as passing 

ASTM E 136, Standard 

Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube 
Furnace of 750° C. 

F. Combustible Materials

Material made of/or surfaced with any of the following ma-
terials: 
 - 

Wood 

  - 

Compressed 

Paper

 

- Plant Fibers 

 

- Plastic

 

- Plywood/OSB   

- Sheet Rock (drywall)

Any material that can ignite and burn: fl ame proofed or not, 
plastered or un-plastered. 

NOTE:  This installation must conform with local codes. In the 
absence of local codes you must comply with the UL1482-07, 
(UM) 84-HUD and NPFA211 in the U.S.A. and the ULC S627-
00 and CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Codes in Canada. 

NOT 

APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS IN 
CANADA!

D.  Glass Specifi cations

This stove is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass.  Replace 
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass.  Please contact your 
dealer for replacement glass.

Summary of Contents for Explorer II Medium

Page 1: ...Hearth Home Technologies 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...

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: ...OAK ACC must be installed in a mobile home installation Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information...

Page 4: ...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 depart...

Page 5: ...pped 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: ...secured in place with proper clearance Chimney meets recommended height requirements 14 16 feet Roof flashing installed and sealed Terminations installed and sealed Clearances Section 3 Pg 7 Combusti...

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: ...97 FOLLOW PIPE MANUFACTURES CLEARANCES AS REQUIRED Explorer II 10 5 267 20 25 514 13 5 343 55 1397 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS in inches Millimeters NOTE All A B and C Dimensions are t...

Page 9: ...ney 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 roo...

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 chimne...

Page 11: ...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 connector passe...

Page 12: ...tside 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 chim...

Page 13: ...nectors 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...

Page 14: ...cessary 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 sides of the fue...

Page 15: ...acking 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 o...

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: ...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 syste...

Page 19: ...BK ACC Blower Control Box W Switch SRV7000 194 Y Component 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 R...

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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