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7061-196B
March 20, 2014
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Baffle & Blanket
Optional Blower
Chimney System
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Frequency
MONTHLY
or
After Every Cord
of Wood
Baffle and blanket placement is critical to
heat output, efficiency and overall life of
the unit. 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.
YEARLY
or
After Every 4
Cords of Wood
Vacuum the blower impellers.
EVERY 2
MONTHS
or
After Every 4
Cords of Wood
T
he chimney and chimney cap must be in
-
spected for soot and creosote every two
months during the burn season or more fre
-
quency if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16
ft (4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of appli
-
ance.
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and
chimney fires.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap
blockage and creosote build-up.
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
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 screws to pre
-
vent air leakage. Check glass for cracks.
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 stove face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
Task
Baffle
Blanket
Latch Cam
Spacing Washers
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.
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 to locate a dealer. We recommend annual
service by a qualified service technician.
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 according
-
ly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be
performed to maintain your warranty.
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
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Maintenance and Service
