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                         7060-227D 

 

 

 

         February 25, 2016

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

O-T L

Tested and 

Listed by

Portland

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

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US

Explorer III Large Wood Stove

Model(s):

EXPLR-III-PBK

EXPLR-III-PDB

EXPLR-III-PFT

EXPLR-III-PMH

EXPLR-III-MBK

Owner’s Manual

Operation & Care

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. 
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.

 HOT 

SURFACES!

 

Glass and other surfaces are hot  

 

during operation AND cool down. 

Hot glass will cause burns.

• 

Do not touch glass until it is cooled

• 

NEVER allow children to touch glass

• 

Keep children away

• 

CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as 
fi replace.

• 

Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures

• 

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other 
fl ammable materials.

• 

Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable 
materials away.

 WARNING

If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a 
fi re may result causing property 
damage, personal injury, or death.

 

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 
this or any other appliance.

•  Do not overfi re - If heater or chimney con-

nector glows, you are overfi ring. Overfi ring 
will void your warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to 

combustibles as specifi ed.  Failure to 
comply may cause house fi re.

WARNING

Fire Risk

For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate 
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

WARNING

NOTE

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact 
your dealer or visit www.quadrafi re.com

Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous 
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafi re.com

Installation and service of this 
appliance should be performed 
by qualifi ed personnel.  Hearth & 
Home Technologies recommends 
NFI certifi ed professionals, or tech-
nicians supervised by an NFI certi-
fi ed professional.

Summary of Contents for EXPLR-III-MBK

Page 1: ...ies and other flammable materials away WARNING If the information in these instruc tions is not followed exactly a fire may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire If heater or chimney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring will void your warran...

Page 2: ...EZ LES ENFANTS ET LES VÊTEMENTS LOIN DE L ESPACE DÉSIGNÉ DE L INSTALLATION LE CONTACT PEUT CAUSER DES BRÛLURES À LAPEAU GARDEZ LES MEUBLES ET LES MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES LOIN DE L ESPACE DÉSIGNÉ DE L APPAREIL VOIR L ÉTIQUETTE ET LES INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE DE PIÈCE DE TYPE DE COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE PAS APPROUVÉ POUR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS AU CANADA Pour Usage Avec Bois Solide Se...

Page 3: ...BTU Efficiency Specifications 7 C Mobile Home Approved USA ONLY 7 D Glass Specifications 7 2 Operating Instructions 8 A Over Firing Your Appliance 8 B Wood Selection Storage 8 C Burning Process 8 D Automatic Combustion Control ACC 9 E Air Controls 9 F Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency 10 G Building A Fire 10 H Correct Baffle Blanket Placement 11 I Blower Operating Instructions 12 J Opacity Smoke...

Page 4: ...onstruction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized HHT dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for parts and labor for co...

Page 5: ...Explorer III Wood Stove WARRANTY CONDITIONS This warranty is void if LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 8 K N N OQ R U Z 8 88 U 8 U Q 8 N N Q Z R N U Q 8 R Z N N 88 N U Q 8 N O K WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS N Z N _ q _ q _ q _ q _ q _ q _ q _ q _ q ...

Page 6: ...OD 4 ADD KINDLING LIGHT THE PAPER 5 WARNING Risk of Fire Close and securely latch the door after the fire has started and after refueling to prevent Spillage of smoke flame and carbon monoxide Spillage of sparks coals and logs Over firing DO NOT leave the stove unattended with the door open Starting a fire may not require an open door for draft The air control should supply adequate draft 10 Piece...

Page 7: ...s 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...

Page 8: ...rocess C Burning Process In recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality Much of the blame for poor air quality has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating In order to improve the situation we at Quadra Fire have developed cleaner burning wood stoves that surpass the requirements for emissions established by our governing agencies These wood stoves like any other...

Page 9: ...o learn how to operate your stove with ease E Air Controls 1 Burn Rate Air Control This air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox near the top of the glass door This preheated air supplies the necessary fresh oxygen to mix with the unburned gases helping to create second third and fourth combustions This air is regulated by the Burn RateAir Control When the control is moved all the way t...

Page 10: ...aintain a continuous fire throughout the season F Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency This wood heater has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered It is against federal reg ulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual NOTE Due to altitude and other circumstances this operation info...

Page 11: ...breaking or damaging the baffle boards DO NOT operate the stove without baffle boards Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle place ment is not covered by warranty Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the cor rect position only Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle com ponents if damaged or missing Not doing so could result in Reduced efficiency Overheating th...

Page 12: ...that no smoke column can be seen As you become familiar with your appliance you should periodically check the opacity This will allow you to know how to burn as nearly smoke free as possible goal of 0 opacity WARNING Fire Risk DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIL Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt drift wood May generate carbon monoxide if burn mate...

Page 13: ... of the appliance Avoid installing the appliance near doors walkways or small isolated spaces Recessed lighting should be a sealed can design Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams taped or sealed WARNING Asphyxiation Risk Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes soot and carbon monoxide Appliance needs to draft properly fo...

Page 14: ...f 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 scr...

Page 15: ...f creosote or soot has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire B General Maintenance Fire Risk Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance Will corrode chimney pipe WARNING WARNING Fire Risk Prevent creosote buildup Inspect chimney connector and chimney once every two months during heating season Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire Igni...

Page 16: ...will be flowing over the glass and the smokey relatively cool condition of a low fire will cause the glass to become coated Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air Control and Start UpAir Control all the way open for 30 45 minutes should remove the built up coating CAUTION Do not use polishes with abrasives It will scratch surfaces Fire Risk Disposal of Ashes WARNING Ashes should be placed ...

Page 17: ...nt height refer to Chimney Height Section Refer to Negative Pressure section Wood condition is too wet too large Use dry seasoned wood refer to Seasoned Wood Section Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to Building a Fire Section Flue blockage such as birds nests or leaves in termination cap Have chimney inspected for creosote an...

Page 18: ...h retainer alternately a few turns at a time until the glass is secure DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 9 Replace the door on the appliance Quadra Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super heat resistant glass which can only be broken by impact or misuse Do not slam stove door or impact the glass When closing door make sure that logs do not protrude against the glass Inspect glass regularly If you find a crac...

Page 19: ...p disc and spade connectors back inside bracket Reassemble in reverse order E Secondary Tube Baffle Board Removal Be sure to soak with penetrating oil for 15 to 20 minutes before trying to remove the bolts Remove the 6 bolts 3 of which are shown in Figure 19 3 from bottom of baffle as sembly as shown using 5 32 allen wrench Figure 19 2 Magnet Spade Connectors Snap Disc D Door Handle Assembly 1 Sli...

Page 20: ...20 7060 227D February 25 2016 Explorer III Wood Stove ...

Page 21: ...February 25 2016 7060 227D 21 Explorer III Wood Stove Date of Service Performed By Description of Service A Service Maintenance Log 6 Reference Materials ...

Page 22: ...lor SKU Mfg Dates Matte Black EXPLR III MBK 02 15 Porcelain Black EXPLR III PBK 02 15 Porcelain Dark Blue EXPLR III PDB 02 15 Porcelain Frost EXPLR III PFT 02 15 Porcelain Mahogany EXPLR III PMH 02 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 28 27 30 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 22 Part number list on following page 02 16 B Service Parts Accessories ...

Page 23: ...H Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 101PDB Porcelain Black 7060 101PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 101PFT 9 Side Left Matte Black 7060 034MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 034PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 034PDB Porcelain Black 7060 034PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 034PFT 10 Rear Brick Retainer SRV7060 133 11 Side Brick Retainer Qty 2 req SRV7060 193 12 Brick Assembly SRV7060 017 13 Ashlip Matte Black 7060 113MBK Porcelain M...

Page 24: ...1141 14 9 Nut 2Wy Side Lock Jam 3 Pkg of 24 226 0100 24 Y 14 10 Key Cam Latch 430 1151 15 Front Matte Black 7060 103MBK Porcelain Mahogany 7060 103PMH Porcelain Dark Blue 7060 103PDB Porcelain Black 7060 103PBK Porcelain Frost 7060 103PFT 16 Andirons 2 pcs SRV7061 020 17 Front Air Channel SRV7060 132 18 ARS Channel SRV7061 184 19 ARS Access Cover SRV7038 196 20 ARS Latch Assembly SRV7060 050 21 Bu...

Page 25: ...036 Timer Only Replacement Assembly SRV480 1940 Y 29 Secondary Channels Qty 2 req SRV7060 208 30 BafÀe Assembly SRV7060 025 30 1 BafÀe Cover Top Includes Insulation Blanket SRV7060 238 30 2 BafÀe Blanket SRV7060 233 Y 30 3 BafÀe Plate SRV7060 250 30 4 BafÀe Board SRV7060 148 Y 30 5 Secondary Tubes Qty 3 req SRV7060 226 Y 30 6 BafÀe Cover Plates SRV7060 206 30 7 BafÀe Linkage SRV7060 044 31 Side Ri...

Page 26: ...t Touch Up Matte Black 812 0910 Porcelain Mahogany 855 1450 Porcelain Dark Blue 1 00 0020 Porcelain Black 1 00 0022 Porcelain Frost 1 00 0021 ACCESSORIES Blower Assembly BK ACC Blower Control Box W Switch SRV7000 194 Y Component Pack 7033 051 Magnet Round SRV7000 140 Y Snap Disc Bracket Assembly 7033 036 Snap Disc 1 Convection Blower SRV230 0470 Y Speed Control Only Rheostat 842 0370 Y Wire Harnes...

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Page 28: ...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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