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7060-227D
February 25, 2016
Explorer III Wood Stove
When properly maintained, your fi replace will give you
many years of trouble-free service.
Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operation,
troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.
quadrafi re.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual
service by a qualifi ed service technician.
Baffl e & Blanket
Optional Blower
Chimney System
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Frequency
MONTHLY,
After Every Cord of
Wood,
OR
After Each Cleaning
Baffl e and blanket placement is critical to heat out-
put, effi ciency and overall life of the unit. Make sure
the baffl e is pushed all of the way to the back of the
fi rebox and the blanket is laying fl at. Inspect baffl e
for cracks.
YEARLY
Vacuum the blower impellers.
EVERY 2
MONTHS
or
After Every
2 Cords of
Wood
The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for
soot and creosote every 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 chim-
ney fi res.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage
and creosote build-up.
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain
good burn times on a low burn setting. To test: place
a dollar bill between the stove and door and then
shut the door. If you can pull the dollar out, remove
one washer from door handle behind latch cam and
try again. If you can still pull it out, replace the door
gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent air
leakage. Check glass for cracks.
YEARLY
Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This
is very important especially after the door rope has
formed to the stove face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
Task
Baffle
Blanket
Locknut
Door Cross Section
(example)
Latch Cam
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
Door Handle
Spring
Handle
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the
ashes in a non-combustible container.
Firebrick is designed to protect your fi rebox. Af-
ter ashes are removed, inspect the fi rebrick and
replace fi rebricks that are crumbling, cracked or
broken.
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
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Maintenance and Service
CAUTION
Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Start the fi rst inspection after the fi rst 2 months of use,
or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule ac-
cordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and
must be performed to maintain your warranty.
