December 3, 2015
7061-197I
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Model:
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Laboratory:
Intertek
Report No:
10126132PRT
Type:
Safety
Standard:
UL 1482-07; ULC S627-00
EPA Certifi cation #: 925
EPA Certifi ed Emissions: 2.2 grams per hour
*LHV Tested Effi ciency: 78.3 %
**HHV Tested Effi ciency: 72.4 %
***EPA BTU Output: 11,200 to 35,900 / hr.
****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 61,000
Vent Size: 6 inches
Firebox Size: 2.42 cubic feet
Recommended Wood Length: 20 inches
Fuel Orientation: Side-to-Side
Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood
* Weighted average LHV effi ciency using Douglas Fir dimension-
al lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.
**
Weighted average HHV effi ciency using Douglas Fir dimen-
sional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test.
***
A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Effi ciency and
the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests, using Douglas
Fir dimensional lumber.
****
A peak BTU out of the unit calculated using the maximum fi rst
hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU content of
cordwood (8600) times the effi ciency.
The Quadra-Fire Explorer Series Wood Stove (ACC) meets
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emis-
sion limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate
this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
1
Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certifi cation
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specifi cations and/or price without notice.
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY)
•
This appliance is approved for mobile home installa-
tions in the USA when not installed in a sleeping room
and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.
•
The structural integrity of the mobile home fl oor, ceil-
ing, and walls must be maintained.
•
The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire, and
chimney must be listed to UL103 HT or a listed UL-
1777 full length six inch (152mm) diameter liner must
be used.
•
Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a
mobile home installation.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or your dealer.
•
Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
•
Modifi cation of the appliance.
•
Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
•
Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
•
Operating appliance without fully assembling all
components.
•
Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with
it).
•
Do NOT Overfi re - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overfi ring.
Any such action that may cause a fi re hazard.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided
by, the following actions:
B. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves
that exhibit evidence of over-fi ring. Evidence of over-fi ring
includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
• Deteriorated
baffl e and other interior components
E. Non-Combustible Materials
Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:
-
Steel
-
Plaster
-
Brick
-
Iron
-
Concrete
-
Tile
-
Glass
-
Slate
Materials reported as passing
ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace of 750° C.
F. Combustible Materials
Material made of/or surfaced with any of the following ma-
terials:
-
Wood
-
Compressed
Paper
- Plant Fibers
- Plastic
- Plywood/OSB
- Sheet Rock (drywall)
Any material that can ignite and burn: fl ame proofed or not,
plastered or un-plastered.
D. Glass Specifi cations
This stove is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealer for replacement glass.
