August
13,
2018 7060-227J
3
Explorer III Wood Stove
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label . . . . . . . . 2
B. Warranty Policy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C. Quick Start Guide
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1
Listing and Code Approvals ..............8
A. Appliance Certification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. Glass Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D. Mobile Home Approved (USA only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
E. Sleeping Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
F. California - Prop65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2
Operating Instructions .....................10
A. Over-Firing Your Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B. Wood Selection & Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C. Burning Process
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC). . . . . . . . . . 11
E. Air Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
. . . . . . . . . . . 12
G. Building A Fire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement
. . . . . . . . . . . 14
I. Griddle Handle & Griddle Lid Operating Instructions
14
J. Blower Operating Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
K. Opacity (Smoke)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
L. Clear Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
M. Negative Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
N. Frequently Asked Questions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3
Maintenance and Service .................18
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
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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. Service Parts List
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
C. Accessory List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE:
Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
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