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      7061-197P 

   

August 

13, 

2018

EXPLORER II WOOD APPLIANCE

MODEL(S):

EXPLRMED-PBK
EXPLRMED-PDB

EXPLRMED-PFT

EXPLRMED-PMH

EXPLRMED-MBK

Installation Manual

Installation & Appliance Set-Up

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

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by 

qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends 

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may over fire and generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

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

If the information in these instructions is not 

followed exactly, a fire could result causing 

property damage, personal injury, or death.

 

 WARNING

• 

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 II series

Page 1: ...revendeur ou visitez www quadrafire com If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire could result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING Do not store or us...

Page 2: ...Chimney Termination Requirements 12 C 2 10 3 Rule 12 D Chimney Height Rise and Run 13 E Venting Components 13 F Chimney Systems 13 G Installing Chimney Components 15 H Proper Draft 15 5 Appliance Set...

Page 3: ...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 cor...

Page 4: ...affle and other interior components NOTE Hearth Home Technologies manufacturer of this appliance reserves the right to alter its products their specifications and or price without notice Improper inst...

Page 5: ...chimney heights Ideal performance is with height of chimney between 14 16 feet 4 26 4 88m measured from the base of the appliance C Negative Pressure Negative pressure results from the imbalance of ai...

Page 6: ...ling winds during the heating season Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances and exhaust equipment Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the immediate v...

Page 7: ...he party responsible for use and operation Hearth Home Technologies recommends the following Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file That this checklist remain visible...

Page 8: ...t View Figure 8 3 Side View 12 1 4 514MM 27 686mm 29 737mm 20 508mm 29 737mm Figure 8 2 Top View 13 3 8 340mm 7 8 22mm 2 3 8 60mm 25 7 8 657mm 3 8 9mm 29 737mm Figure 8 4 Side View with horizontal flu...

Page 9: ...he appliance See exception WARNING Fire Risk Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specified High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed combustibles Corner hearth pad dimensions with sing...

Page 10: ...4 1175 6 1 2 165 N A N A 55 1397 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 dep...

Page 11: ...space enclosed by the building envelope This helps to produce more draft especially during lighting and die down of the fire Penetrate the highest part of the roof This minimizes the affects of wind...

Page 12: ...or when there are other factors that affect flue draft B Chimney Termination Requirements Follow manufacturer s instructions for clearance securing flashing and terminating the chimney Figure 12 1 12...

Page 13: ...Listed Chimney Storm Collar Wall Support Roof Brace if required Thimble Figure 13 1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney E Venting Components Chimney Connector It is also known as flue pipe or appliance pip...

Page 14: ...ey Figure 14 2 2 Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8 inch 203mm minimum diameter clay liner or equivalent secured with refractory mortar 3 Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch 432mm x 432mm...

Page 15: ...is must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel The sections must be attached to the appliance and to each other with the crimped male end pointing toward the appliance All joints inclu...

Page 16: ...materials from packing box 2 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...

Page 17: ...agnet under the bottom left rear corner See Owner s Manual for detailed operating instructions for the blower and snap disc Figure 17 1 Shock Risk Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug Route cord aw...

Page 18: ...op or rear venting installation The appliance is shipped with the flue collar in the top vent position Converting Collar For Rear Vent Installation and Installing Required Horizontal Flue Shield 1 Rem...

Page 19: ...ion requirements must be followed precisely 9 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure NOTE Of...

Page 20: ...20 7061 197P August 13 2018 Explorer II Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7 Reference Materials A Service Maintenance Log...

Page 21: ...it Floor Rear OAK ACC Outside Air Collar Assembly 7033 039 Outside Air Shield 33271 Y Firescreen SCR 7061 FASTENERS Avk Rivnut Repair Kit 1 4 20 3 8 16 Rivnut Tools RIVNUT REPAIR Y Nut Ser Flange Smal...

Page 22: ...purchased installed _________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________ Location on appliance ___________________________ Deal...

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