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      7060-227J 

   

August 

13, 

2018

 

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

EXPLORER III WOOD APPLIANCE

MODELS:

EXPLR-III-PBK
EXPLR-III-PDB

EXPLR-III-PFT

EXPLR-III-PMH

EXPLR-III-MBK

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by 

qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends 

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

Owner’s Manual

Operation & Care

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

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

Contact your dealer with question on installation, operation, or service. 

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

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may over-fire and generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

 WARNING

If the information in these instructions is 

not followed exactly, a fire could result 

causing property damage, personal injury, 

or death.

 

• 

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 III Series

Page 1: ...fuels may over fire and generate poisonous gases i e carbon monoxide WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire could result causing property damage personal injury or death 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 firin...

Page 2: ...d 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 In Canada must comply with Standard CAN ULC S629 M87 for the 650 degree Factory b...

Page 3: ...e Pressure 16 N Frequently Asked Questions 17 3 Maintenance and Service 18 A Quick Reference Maintenance Guide 18 B General Maintenance 19 4 Troubleshooting Guide 21 5 Service Part Replacement 22 A Glass Replacement Door Assembly 22 B Firebrick Replacement 22 C Snap Disc Replacement 22 D Door Handle Assembly 23 E Secondary Tube Baffle Board Removal 23 6 Reference Materials 24 A Exploded View 24 B ...

Page 4: ... electronic components and glass X X X Factory installed blowers X Molded refractory panels X Ignition Modules X Firepots burnpots mechanical feeders auger assemblies X Vent Free burners Vent Free ceramic fiber logs Aluminized Burners X X Castings and Baffles 6 years 3 years X Catalyst limitations listed 7 years 3 years X X Manifold tubes HHT chimney and termination 10 years 1 year X Burners logs ...

Page 5: ... arranging a warranty call Travel and shipping charges for parts are not covered by this warranty Limited Catalyst Warranty o For wood burning products containing a catalyst the catalyst will be warranted for a six year period as follows if the original o From 37 to 72 months a pro rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst and labor credit necessary to install Amount of Time Sinc...

Page 6: ...due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY have other rights which vary from state to state EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE ...

Page 7: ...y latch the door after the fire has started and after refueling to prevent Spillage of smoke flame and carbon monoxide Spillage of sparks coals and logs Over firing DO NOT leave the appliance unattended with the door open Starting a fire may not require an open door for draft The air control should supply adequate draft ADD MORE WOOD The appliance is ready for normal operation LIGHT THE PAPER OPEN...

Page 8: ...ency and the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber A peak BTU out of the appliance calculated using the maximum first hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU content of cord wood 8600 times the efficiency The Quadra Fire Explorer III Wood Appliance ACC meets the U S Environmental Protection Agency s crib wood emission limits for wood appliances s...

Page 9: ...ng 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 in...

Page 10: ...to air since more drying occurs through the cut ends than the sides This is true even with wood that has been split Store wood under cover such as in a shed or covered with a tarp plastic tar paper sheets of scrap plywood etc as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain or snow delaying the seasoning process C Burning Process In recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality M...

Page 11: ...or burning your wood up too quickly before you shut down the air controls to the desired burn rate With the Automatic Combustion Control ACC system you do not have to continually monitor the fire Once you set the ACC system it will control the fire for you Follow the instructions below to learn how to operate your appliance with ease 2 Second Stage The next stage of burning the secondary stage is ...

Page 12: ...ft from low setting 1 8 1 2 Activate startup air by pushing in and pulling out 3 Medium high burn setting Move burn rate control to far left Activate the startup air by pushing in and pulling out 4 High burn setting Move burn rate control to far left Activate the startup air by pushing in without pulling back This locks ACC open for maximum combustion air NOTE 1 3 burn settings the fan shall be of...

Page 13: ... 102mm in diameter Be careful not to smother the fire Stack the pieces of wood carefully near enough to keep each other hot but far enough away from each other to allow adequate air flow between them 7 Set the Burn Rate Air Control and activate the startup air ACC 8 When ready to reload It is best to fully open both the Burn Rate Air and Start up Air Controls before reloading This livens up the co...

Page 14: ...shown in Figure 14 1 I Griddle Handle Griddle Lid Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Figure 14 2 WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement is not covered by warranty Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only Not doing so could result in Reduced efficiency Overheating the chimney Overheating the rear of the firebox Poor performance Ensure corr...

Page 15: ... Speed K Opacity Smoke This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burning Opacity is measured in percent 100 opacity is when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a chimney and 0 opacity means that no smoke column can be seen As you become familiar with your appliance you should periodically check the opacity This will allow you to know how to burn as nearly smoke free a...

Page 16: ... equipment Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance Avoid installing the appliance near doors walkways or small isolated spaces Recessed lighting should be a sealed can design Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams taped or sealed M Negative Pressure L Clear Space Do NOT pl...

Page 17: ...ncreases in volume as the speed is increased CONTACT YOUR DEALER for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting Visit www quadrafire com to find a dealer Fire Risk Keep combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance s vicinity DO NOT USE GASOLINE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FL...

Page 18: ...two months during the burn season or more frequency if chimney exceeds or is under 14 16 ft 4 3m 4 8m measured from bottom of appliance This will prevent pipe blockage poor draft and chimney fires Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and creosote build up Floor Protector Chimney Connector Ceiling Support Listed Chimney Listed Termination Cap Storm Collar Flashing Firebrick Ash Removal...

Page 19: ... As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred If creosote or soot has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the ...

Page 20: ...s cleaner Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy normal glass cleaners work well Heavier deposits may be removed by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using a commercially available oven cleaner After using an oven cleaner it is advisable to remove any residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water Oven cleaner left on duri...

Page 21: ... Building a Fire Section Check for adequate vent height refer to Chimney Height Section Open window below the appliance towards the wind Wood condition is too wet too large Use dry seasoned wood refer to Seasoned Wood Section Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to Building a Fire Section Flue blockage such as birds nests or leav...

Page 22: ...will permanently stain glass on next firing Refer to maintenance instructions B Firebrick Replacement Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and or if there is a 1 4 inch 6 35mm gap between the bricks Inspect the firebrick after each ash removal The firebox is lined with high quality firebrick which has exceptional insulating properties There is no need to use a grate simply build a fire on ...

Page 23: ...len wrench Figure 23 1 Locknut Latch Cam Spacing Washers Door Cross Section Square Key Door Handle Shaft Fiber Handle D Door Handle Assembly 1 Slide door handle through door 2 Install additional washer s as shown in Figure 23 1 3 Install key in groove 4 Align groove in latch cam with key slide latch cam over shaft 5 Install locknut but do not over tighten the handle needs to rotate smoothly 6 Inst...

Page 24: ...fg Dates Matte Black EXPLR III MBK 02 15 Porcelain Black EXPLR III PBK 02 15 Porcelain Dark Blue EXPLR III PDB 02 15 Porcelain Frost EXPLR III PFT 02 15 Porcelain Mahogany EXPLR III PMH 02 15 Part number list on following page 08 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 29 28 31 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 22 38 23 A Exploded View 6 Reference Materials ...

Page 25: ...ition SRV29138 6 Top Load Handle Assembly SRV7060 055 Top Load Handle Receiver SRV7060 257 7 Lid Assembly SRV7060 006 Gasket Rope 1 4 834 1460 Y 8 Top Matte Black 7060 101MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 101PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 101PDB Porcelain Black 7060 101PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 101PFT Gasket 7 16 844 3980 Y 9 Side Left Matte Black 7060 034MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 034PMH Porcelain Dark B...

Page 26: ... 028PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 028PDB Porcelain Black 7060 028PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 028PFT Gasket Rope 1 4 834 1460 Y 14 1 Glass Retainers SRV7063 166 Y 14 2 Glass Assembly SRV7060 029 14 3 Door Matte Black 7060 204MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 204PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 204PDB Porcelain Black 7060 204PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 204PFT 14 4 Door Handle Assembly SRV7060 031 Y 14 5 Fiber Handle...

Page 27: ...03PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 103PFT Gasket 7 16 844 3980 Y 16 Andirons 2 pcs SRV7061 020 17 Front Air Channel SRV7060 132 18 ARS Channel SRV7061 184 19 ARS Access Cover SRV7038 196 20 ARS Latch Assembly Pre 00706300534 SRV7061 023 Post 00706300535 SRV7060 050 21 Burn Rate Indicator SRV7061 191 22 Burn Rate Control SRV7060 027 Handle Fiber SRV7060 202 23 Access Panel SRV7061 185 24 ARS Door Assembly ...

Page 28: ...31 2 Baf e Blanket SRV7060 233 Y 31 3 Baf e Plate SRV7060 205 31 4 Baf e Board SRV7060 148 Y 31 5 Secondary Tubes Qty 3 req SRV7060 226 Y 31 6 Baf e Cover Plates SRV7060 206 31 7 Baf e Linkage SRV7060 044 31 8 Baf e Door Handle SRV7060 217 32 Side Right Matte Black 7060 033MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 033PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 033PDB Porcelain Black 7060 033PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 033PFT 33 ...

Page 29: ...Matte Black 812 0910 Porcelain Mahogany 855 1450 Porcelain Dark Blue 1 00 0020 Porcelain Black 1 00 0022 Porcelain Frost 1 00 0021 ACCESSORIES Blower Assembly 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 Rheostat 842 0370 Y Wire Harness Blower 70...

Page 30: ...e purchased installed _________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________ Location on appliance ___________________________ Dealership purchased from ________________________________________ Dealer phone _1 _____ _____ ______ Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______...

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