12
7062-196B
February 25, 2016
Explorer I
I. Blower Operating Instructions
NOTE:
If your Quadra-Fire wood appliance is equipped with
an optional blower, you should follow these guidelines:
1.
Initial (cold) start-up and all Burn Settings
The blower can be plugged in and turned on right away.
The blower fan is turned on and off by a snap disc. When
your appliance has reached a certain temperature the
blower will turn on and when your appliance has cooled
down to a certain temperature it will turn off.
2. The blower is equipped with a speed control. Adjust
the fan speed by turning the speed control clockwise to
“Low” or counterclockwise to “High”.
3. After refueling, for maximum efficiency and lower
emissions, the blower should be off for the fi rst 30
minutes on all burn rates except for High Burn.
4.
Snap Disc Location
If you fi nd the blower coming on and off at undesirable
temperatures, relocate the snap disc to another location
in the designated zone on the back of the appliance.
Figure 12.1
There is a manual over-ride switch to
deactivate the snap disc, if necessary.
J. Opacity (Smoke)
This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burn-
ing. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is when
an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a
chimney, and 0% opacity means 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, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
•
DO NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (drift-
wood).
•
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
fl ammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
• Do NOT store fl ammable materials in the appliance’s vicinity.
• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
• Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance while it is
in use.
WARNING
When burning your fi rst fi re, you will experience smoke and
odor from the appliance resulting from the curing of paint and
burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
OPEN WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN TO DISSIPATE
SMOKE AND ODORS!
•
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
•
Smoke detectors may activate.
CAUTION
Figure 12.1
Snap Disc
Bracket
MANUAL: Overides
the Snap Disc
AUTO: Fan will turn
ON/OFF Automatically
by the Snap Disc
Controls the Fan
Speed
