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7060-227J
August
13,
2018
Explorer III Wood Stove
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
When properly maintained, your fireplace 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.quadrafire.com/owner-resources
to view basic
troubleshooting, FAQs, use & care videos.
CAUTION!
Allow the appliance to completely cool down
before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use,
or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule
accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation
and must be performed to maintain your warranty.
Frequency
Task
Baffle & Blanket
MONTHLY
or after every
cord of wood
Baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat output, efficiency
and overall life of the appliance. Make sure the baffle is pushed
all of the way to the back of the firebox and the blanket is laying
flat. Inspect baffle for cracks.
Rear baffle plate and board in proper
position
Optional Blower
YEARLY
or
After Every
4 Cords of
Wood
Vacuum the blower impellers.
Chimney System
EVERY 2
MONTHS
or
After Every
4 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 chimney fires.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and creosote
build-up.
Floor
Protector
Chimney
Connector
Ceiling Support
Listed Chimney
Listed Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Firebrick & Ash Removal
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the ashes in a
non-combustible container.
Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox. After ashes are
removed, inspect the firebrick and replace firebricks that are
crumbling, cracked or broken.
Door & Glass Assemblies
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 appliance 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.
Door Handle
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This is very
important especially after the door rope has formed to the
appliance face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
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