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November 10, 2015 

 

 

 

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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

EPA Certification #: 925

EPA Certified Emissions: 2.2 grams per hour

*LHV Tested Efficiency: 78.3 %

**HHV Tested Efficiency: 72.4 %

***EPA BTU Output: 11,200 to 35,900 / hr.

****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 61,000

Vent Size: 6 inches

Firebox Size: 2.42 cubic feet

Recommended Wood Length: 20 inches

Fuel Orientation: Side-to-Side

Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood

* Weighted average LHV efficiency using Douglas Fir dimension-

al lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.

**

Weighted  average  HHV  efficiency  using  Douglas  Fir  dimen-

sional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.

***

A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency and 

the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests, using Douglas 

Fir dimensional lumber.

****

A peak BTU out of the unit calculated using the maximum first 

hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU content of 

cordwood (8600) times the efficiency.

The Quadra-Fire Explorer Series Wood Stove (ACC) meets 

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emis-

sion  limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. 

This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for 

proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate 

this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating 

instructions in this manual.

Important Safety Information

A...Appliance.Certification

NOTE:  Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of 

this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their 

specifications 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 floor, 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 qualified 

installer, service agency or your dealer.

  • 

Installation and use of any damaged appliance. 

  • 

Modification 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 Overfire - If appliance or chimney connector glows, 

   

you are overfiring.

   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: 

B...BTU.&.Efficiency.Specifications

Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves 

that exhibit evidence of over-firing.  Evidence of over-firing 

includes, but is not limited to:

  •  Warped air tube

  •  Deteriorated refractory brick retainers

  •  Deteriorated baffle 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: flame proofed or not, 

plastered or un-plastered. 

D...Glass.Specifications

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 XPLRMED-PBK

Page 1: ...sonnel 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 coo...

Page 2: ...Canada NOT APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA 1 Important Safety Information 3 A Appliance Certification 3 B BTU Efficiency Specifications 3 C Mobile Home Approved USA ONLY 3 D Glass Spe...

Page 3: ...tained 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...

Page 4: ...with unit Do NOT Overfire If appliance or chimney connector glows you are overfiring Any such action that may cause a fire hazard WARNING Fire Risk Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibilit...

Page 5: ...ipped 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: ...earance Chimney meets recommended height requirements 14 16 feet Roof flashing installed and sealed Terminations installed and sealed Clearances Section 3 Pg 7 Combustible materials not installed in n...

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 fl ue 3 Dimensions and Clearanc...

Page 8: ...1397 Explorer II 10 1 2 267 6 1 2 165 20 1 4 514 6 1 2 165 7 178 17 1 4 438 55 1397 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS in inches Millimeters NOTE A C and F Dimensions are to the center of th...

Page 9: ...mney 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 ro...

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 chimn...

Page 11: ...l 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 connect...

Page 12: ...utside 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 chi...

Page 13: ...ctors 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 13 2 Chimney Connector Stove Pip...

Page 14: ...ary to install a floor protector Type I of a minimum of 3 8 inch 9 5mm thick metal clad millboard or equivalent a minimum of 16 inches 406mm in front of glass and 8 inches 203mm to both sides of the f...

Page 15: ...a 2 Phillips screw driver attach the flex adapter to the stove 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 pip...

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: ...lips and convection chamber top 2 Phillips 2 Remove 1 bolt from each side of the flue transition and retrieve nuts attached to bolts 3 Turn flue transition to horizontal position Inspect rope gasketin...

Page 18: ...a 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 syst...

Page 19: ...REPAIR Y Nut Ser Flange Small 1 4 20 Pkg of 24 226 0130 24 Y Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 8 Pkg of 40 225 0500 40 Y Screw Sheet Metal 8 X 1 2 S Grip Pkg of 40 12460 40 Y Washer 1 4 Sae Pkg of 24 2...

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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