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                       7060-228G 

 

 

 

       November 29, 2016

Explorer III Wood Stove

Chimney Systems

NOTE: I

n Canada when using a factory-built chimney it must 

be safety listed,

 Type UL103 HT (2100

o

F) CLASS “A” 

or 

conforming to 

CAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD FOR 650

o

FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.

Floor

Protector

Chimney

Connector

Insulated " T "

Flashing

Listed Termination Cap

Trim Collar on

Inside Wall

Listed Chimney

Storm Collar

Wall Support

Roof Brace (if required)

Thimble

Floor

Protector

Chimney

Connector

Ceiling Support

Listed Chimney

Listed Termination Cap

Storm Collar

Flashing

Figure 12.1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney

Figure 12.2 - Prefabricated Interior Chimney

A.  Venting Components 

Chimney Connector:

It is also known as flue pipe or appliance pipe.  The chimney 

connector joins the appliance to the chimney.  It must be a 6 

inch (152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel 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 connector 

passes  to  the  chimney.    It  is  intended  to  keep  the  walls 

from  igniting.    Site  constructed  thimbles  must  meet  NFPA 

211 Standards.  Prefabricated must be suitable for use with 

selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HT Standards.  Follow 

instructions provided by the manufacturer for manufactured 

thimbles for masonry chimney and prefabricated chimneys.

Chimney

:

The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated 

and must meet the following minimum requirements specified 

in Section 5B.

B.  Chimney Systems

Prefabricated Metal Chimney

•  Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high 

temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100

o

F) or 

ULC S629M.

•  Must use components required by the manufacturer 

for installation.

•  Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturer 

for installation.

•  Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation.

Summary of Contents for EXPLR-III-MBK

Page 1: ...ns Do not touch glass until it is cooled NEVER allow children to touch glass Keep children away CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace 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 WARNING Installation Manual Installation Appliance Set ...

Page 2: ...ifications 3 E Non Combustible Materials 3 F Combustible Materials 3 2 Getting Started 4 A Design and Installation Considerations 4 B Fire Safety 4 C Negative Pressure 5 D Tools And Supplies Needed 5 E Inspect Appliance and Components 5 F Removal of Appliance from Shipping Materials 5 F Install Checklist 6 3 Dimensions and Clearances 7 A Appliance Dimensions 7 B Hearth Protection Requirements 8 C ...

Page 3: ...ts 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 NOTE This installation must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes you must comply with the UL1482 11 UL 737 11 UM 84 HUD an...

Page 4: ...ce or air conditioning Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system Upper level air leaks such as Recessed lighting Attic hatch Duct leaks WARNING Asphyxiation Risk Negative pressure can cause spillage of com bustion fumes soot and carbon monoxide Appliance needs to draft properly for safety Check building codes prior to installation Installation MUST comply with local regional state and national co...

Page 5: ...ithout fully assembling all components Operating appliance without legs attached if supplied with appliance Do NOT Over fire If appliance or chimney connector glows you are over firing Any such action that may cause a fire hazard WARNING Fire Risk Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for and the warranty will be voided by the following actions To minimize the effects of negative a...

Page 6: ...onsible for use and operation ATTENTION INSTALLER Follow this Standard Work Checklist This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with not instead of the instructions contained in this installation manual Customer __________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed _________________________________________________________________...

Page 7: ... Figure 7 1 Front View Figure 7 2 Side View 8 3 16 28 5 16 31 3 8 13 1 16 20 1 16 Figure 7 2 Top View 30 1 8 3 28 5 8 24 1 8 Center of Flue Figure 7 4 Side View with horizontal flue 3 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions NOTE Flue Collar size is 6 inch 152mm diameter ID ...

Page 8: ... door and measure 8 inches 203mm from the side edge of the opening in the face of the appliance See exception In Canada similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches 457mm in front and 8 inches 203mm from the sides and rear of the appliance Figure 8 2 EXCEPTION Non combustible floor protections must extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal venting and extend 2 inches 51mm ...

Page 9: ... 1 2 241 6 153 27 686 12 305 N A N A 52 1 2 1334 18 457 INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL THROUGH THE WALL SINGLE WALL PIPE N A N A 43 1 2 1105 25 1 2 648 N A N A 52 1 2 1334 N A For alcove only Six inch diameter listed Double wall air insulated connector pipe with UL103 HT listed factory built Class A chimney or masonry chimney Maximum depth of Alcove shall be no more than 48 inches 1219mm and the referenc...

Page 10: ...imney 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 roof This minimizes the affects of wind turbulence and down drafts Consider the appliance location in order to avoid floor and ceiling attic joists and rafters Locate termination cap away from trees ad...

Page 11: ...mum 3 ft 91cm Minimum Wall or Parapet Flat Roof F 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 chimney connector as the flue collar on the appliance Changing the diameter of the chimney can affect draft and cause poor performance It is not recommended to use offsets and elbows at altitudes above 4000 fee...

Page 12: ...eel 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 connector passes to the chimney It is intended to keep the walls from igniting Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA 211 Standards Prefabricated must be suitable for use with selected chimney and meet U...

Page 13: ...side 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 13 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 Ti...

Page 14: ...appliance in a mobile home The listed connectors must conform to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal Flue Gas Direction Crimped End Toward Appliance Secure pipe sections with a minimum of 3 screws Figure 14 2 Chimney Connector Appliance Pipe WARNING Asphyxiation Risk DO NOT CONNECT THIS Appliance TO A CHIM NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR S...

Page 15: ...pter to the appliance using 4 screws Figure 15 1 15 2 3 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 connect outside air to appliance intake Use the supplied termination cap with a rodent screen Seal between the wall or floor and the pipe with silicone to prevent moisture ...

Page 16: ...net under the bottom left rear corner See Owner s Manual for detailed operating instructions for the blower and snap disc Shock Risk Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug Route cord away from appliance Do NOT route cord under or in front of appliance Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong receptacle CAUTION MANUAL Overides the Snap Disc AUTO Fan will turn ON OFF Automatically by the Snap D...

Page 17: ...bolt from each side of the flue transition and retrieve nuts attached to bolts 3 Turn flue transition to horizontal position Inspect rope gasket to ensure a leak free seal Re attach 4 Remove upper flue cover from convection chamber top Rotate 180 degrees and reassemble Use paint supplied to cover unpainted areas 5 Reattach convection chamber top to flue collar to appli ance Figure 17 2 D Optional ...

Page 18: ... 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 system for use in a mobile home 7 Maintain clearance to combustibles 8 Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely 9 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the c...

Page 19: ...nsulation Blanket SRV7060 238 30 2 Baf e Blanket SRV7060 233 Y 30 3 Baf e Plate SRV7060 250 30 4 Baf e Board SRV7060 148 Y 30 5 Secondary Tubes Qty 3 req SRV7060 226 Y 30 6 Baf e Cover Plates SRV7060 206 30 7 Baf e Linkage SRV7060 044 31 Side Right Matte Black 7060 033MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 033PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 033PDB Porcelain Black 7060 033PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 033PFT 32 Manif...

Page 20: ...peration 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 product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 5341794 5263471 6688302 7216645 7047962 or other U S and foreign patents pending We recommend that you record the following pe...

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