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Quadrafire • Expedition II AU Owner’s Manual_Rev B • 2020 - ___ • 03/21
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available
for the appliance to operate properly. It can be strongest in
lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning
• Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
• Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
O. Negative Pressure
P. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
SOLUTIONS
Odor from appliance
When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This is
caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
Metallic noise
Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to
the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or
longevity of the appliance.
Whirring sound
If the blower has been installed, the blower produces a whirring sound which increases in
volume as the speed is increased.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting.
Visit www.quadrafire.com to find a dealer.
Table 2.1
Asphyxiation Risk.
•
Negative pressure can cause spillage
of
combustion
fumes,
soot
and
carbon monoxide.
•
Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.
WARNING
!
Do NOT operate a circulating fan within close proximity,
approximately 4 ft (1.2m), of appliance:
•
Can reverse air flow, blowing hot air into
appliance cavity.
•
Can damage appliance blower due to overheating.
CAUTION
!
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
• Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
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 vicinity 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
Fire Risk.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE
OIL.
WARNING
!
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt
(driftwood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn material other
than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
Fire Risk.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids
clear of appliance.
• Do NOT store flammable materials in
the appliance’s vicinity.
WARNING
!
• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A
FIRE IN THIS Appliance.
• Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance
while it is in use.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
