February 25, 2016
7062-196B
11
Explorer I
INCORRECT POSITIONS
H. Correct Baffl e & Blanket Placement
Ceramic Blanket and Baffl e Board are NOT
in contact with the back of the fi rebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the
back of the fi rebox and NOT even with the Baf-
fl e Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the
fi rebox and NOT even with the Baffl e Board in the
front.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
Figure 11.2
Figure 11.1
CORRECT POSITION
WARNING
Fire Risk
Firebox damage due to improper baffl e placement
is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood
burning appliance with the baffl e in the correct po-
sition only.
Not doing so could result in:
• Reduced
effi ciency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the fi rebox
• Poor
performance
Ensure correct baffl e placement and replace baffl e compo-
nents if damaged or missing.
Ceramic Blanket and Baffl e Board MUST be in
contact with the back of the fi rebox and even
with each other in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
Baffle Retainer Bracket
CAUTION
The baffl e boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when
loading fi rewood to prevent:
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the baffl e boards
DO NOT operate the appliance without baffl e boards
•
Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
•
Store wood in dry location.
•
Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation of
creosote.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
