Quadra-Fire Adventure-III User manual

EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING
APPLIANCE
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overre and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Owner’s Manual
Care and Operation
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overre. Overring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specied. Failure to comply may
cause house re.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructionsisnotfollowedexactly,are
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
Hightemperaturesmayigniteclothingorotherammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materials away.
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrare.com
Poir obtenir une traduction francaise de ce manuel, s’il vous
plait contacter votre revendeur ou visitez ww.quadrare.com
Model(s):
Adventure-III
Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed by
qualied personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified
professionals.
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Table of Contents
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
4 Maintenance and Service
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide 19
B. General Maintenance 20
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning 20
2. Disposal of Ashes 20
3. Cleaning Plated Surfaces 20
4. Glass Cleaning 20
5 Troubleshooting
A. Troubleshooting Table 21
6 Service Parts Replacement
A. Glass Replacement 24
B. Door Handle Assembly
C. Tubes & Bafe Removal & Replacement 24
D. Firebrick Replacement 25
E. Thermocouple Replacement 25
7 Reference Materials
A. Service & Maintenance Log 26
B. Service Parts & Accessories 27
C. Contact Information 32
1 Welcome
A. Congratulations 3
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 4
2 ProductSpecicInformation
A. Appliance Certication 6
B. BTU & Efciency Specications 6
C. Manufactured Housing Approved 6
D. Glass Specications 6
3 Important Safety and Operating Information
A. Fire Safety 7
1. Clear Space 7
2. Over-Firing Your Appliance 7
3. Chimney Fire 8
4. Bafe and Blanket 8
5. Firebrick 9
B. General Operating Parts 10
1. Smart Burn Technology System Activation 11
2. Programmable Thermostat 11
3. Fuel Loading Door 13
4. Battery Holder 13
5. Fan Control (optional if BK-350 is installed) 13
C. Fuel 13
1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 13
2. Moisture content 14
3. Seasoning 14
4. Storing Wood 14
5. Burning Process 14
6. Creosote Formation 15
7. Opacity 15
D. Building a Fire 15
1. First Fire 15
2. Quick Start Guide 16
3. Lighting a Fire 17
4. Loading the Appliance 17
E. Heat Output Control 17
F. Achieving Burn Rates 17
G. Manual Override 18
H. Frequently Asked Questions 18
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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance.
Please retain this owner’s manual for future references.
A. Congratulations
Congratulations on selecting a Quadra-Fire wood burning
appliance. The Quadra-Fire appliance you have selected
is designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and
efciency.
As the owner of a new appliance, you'll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this
Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to all Cautions and
Warnings.
This Owner's Manual should be retained for future refer-
ence. We suggest that you keep it with your other impor-
tant documents and product manuals.
Your new Quadra-Fire wood burning appliance will give
you years of performance and easy operation. Welcome
to the Quadra-Fire family of hearth appliance products!
Listing Label Information/Location The model information regarding your specic appliance can be found on
the rating plate located on the back of the appliance.
1 Welcome
Quadra-re is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
Brand: ________________________________________________ Model Name: ___________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________ Date Installed: __________________________
Appliance Information:
Local Dealer Information
DEALER: Fill in
your name, address,
phone and email
information here and
appliance information
below.
Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________
CAUTION:
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH,
KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. KEEP
FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL FAR AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE.
SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS
LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE.
ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES. (UM)
84-HUD . "For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only"
R
Adventure III
SERIAL NO.
009
######
Solid Fuel Room Heater
Issue No.
PREVENT HOUSE FIRES
Install and use only in accordance with
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspections in
your area. Do not obstruct the space beneath
heater.
SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
WARNING - For Mobile Homes: Do not install in
a sleeping room. An outside combustion air inlet
must be provided and unrestricted while unit is in
use. The structural integrity of the mobile home
floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. The
stove needs to be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home. Components required for
mobile home installation: Outside Air Kit, Part
Number OAK-ADV.
Refer to manufacturer's instructions and local
codes for precautions required for passing
chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling and
maximum offsets.
Inspect and clean chimney frequently - Under
Certain Conditions of Use, Creosote Buildup May
Occur Rapidly.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving
another appliance.
Optional Components: Optional Blower, Part
BK-350.
Electrical Rating: 115VAC, 1.2 Amps, 60 Hz.
Route power cord away from unit. Do not route
cord under or in front of appliance.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect
power supply before servicing.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available
from your dealer.
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire
directly on hearth.
Do not overfire - if heater or chimney connector
glows, you are overfiring.
OPERATE ONLY WITH DOORS CLOSED
Open only to add fuel to the fire.
Do NOT operate before fully assembling
components.
WARNING: Only use approved wood fuel listed in
owners manual. Burning any other fuel will void
warranty.
VENT SPECIFICATIONS:
SINGLE WALL:Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter,
minimum 24 MSG black or blued steel connector pipe, with a
listed factory-built UL103HT* Class "A" chimney, suitable for
use with solid fuels, or a masonry chimney, and the referenced
clearances.
DOUBLE WALL:Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter,
Listed double wall air insulated connector pipe with listed
factory-built UL103HT* Class "A" chimney, or a masonry
chimney and the referenced clearances
MOBILE HOME:Use Listed double wall pipe by Dura-Vent
DVL, Selkirk Metalbestos DS or Security DL double wall
connector pipe. Must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
Apply double wall clearances below when installing unit.
INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL
A B C D E F G H I J
SINGLE WALL PIPE 17.5 11.5 28.5 20 8 22.5 42 18 *
DOUBLE WALL PIPE
15.5 9.5 29.5 16 4 17.5 42 13 *
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTAL WITH MINIMUM 2 FT VERTICAL OFF STOVE TOP
SINGLE WALL PIPE 17.5 11.5 28.5 20 * * 42 18 *
DOUBLE WALL PIPE 15.5 9.5 29.5 16 * * 42 13 18 31.5
INSTALLATION: ALCOVE - Six inch (6 inches) (152mm) diameter Listed DOUBLE WALL air insulated connector pipe with UL103 HT** Listed factory-built
Class "A" chimney, or a masonry chimney. (Mobile Home must be equipped with a spark arrestor.) Maximum depth of Alcove shall be no more than 48
inches (1219mm) with a minimum height of 84.0 inches (2134mm) from floor to bottom of ceiling and the referenced clearances.
(**In Canada must comply with Standard CAN/ULC-S629-M87 for the 650
o
C Factory-built chimney.)
BACKWALL/SIDE
WALL
90 OFF TOP UP & OUT
CEILING CLEARANCE
CORNER
INSTALLATION
ALCOVE TOP
VIEW
ALCOVE SIDE
VIEW
AB
C
D
E
F
E
F
G
H
J
I
G
A
B
FLOOR PROTECTION :
Floor protector must be 1/2 in. minimum non-combustible material extending beneath heater and to front/sides/rear as indicated on the diagram
below. Exception: Non-combustible floor protections must extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal venting and extend 2
inches (51mm) beyond each side.
16" from glass
8"
USA
Fuel loading door
33-5/8”
minimum
44-1/2”
minimum
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation.
Consult the owner’s manual for further information. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating
instructions in the owner’s manual.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY - Certified to comply with 2015
particulate emission standards. Not approved for sale after May 15, 2020.
This wood heater was found to have an average emissions rate of 2.9 g/hr using
Method 5G2.
4083-990A
Manufactured by:
1915 West Saunders, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
www.quadrafire.com
Made in U.S.A. of US and
imported parts.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
MIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS: Inches & (Millimeters)
NOTE: All "A" , "C" and "F" Dimensions
are to the center diameter of flue collar.
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X Molded refractory panels
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Hearth & Home Technologies
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT
gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership
of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered compo-
nents manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period,
HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its
obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product
itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty
is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage
begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent,
authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months
following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for
parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table.
The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for
gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These
time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions.
See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page.
Parts Labor Gas Wood Pellet EPA
Wood
Coal Electric Venting
XXXXXXX
All parts and material except as
covered by Conditions,
Exclusions, and Limitations
listed
XXX Igniters, electronic components,
and glass
X X X X X Factory-installed blowers
X Firepots and burnpots
5 years 1 year X X Castings and baffles
7 years 3 years X X X Manifold tubes,
HHT chimney and termination
10
years
1 year X Burners, logs and refractory
Limited
Lifetime
3 years X X X X X Firebox and heat exchanger
XXXXXXX All replacement parts
beyond warranty period
Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
1 Year
Components Covered
3 years
2 years
90 Days
XIgnition Modules
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
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WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
• This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of
HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.
• This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation.
• This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance
resides.
• Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service
from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.
• Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges
for parts are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty is void if:
• The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging
chemicals. Over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling,
cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes.
• The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but
not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
• The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or
implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no
event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states
do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and
exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.
• Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items,
or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.
• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts
include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass.
• Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com-
plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty.
• Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation
instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to
install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera-
tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/
incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting
caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or
forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7)
installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized
and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;
and/or (9) interruptions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance.
• Non-HHT venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance.
• Any part of a pre-existing fireplace system in which an insert or a decorative gas appliance is installed.
• HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired space. Informa-
tion is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance for the application. Consider-
ation must be given to appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of
the structure.
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2 Listing and Approval Codes
The Quadra-Fire Adventure-III Series Wood Burning Appli-
ance meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May
15, 2015.
Model: Adventure III
Laboratory: Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
Report No: MH 60687
Type: Solid Fuel Room Heater
Standard: UL1482-10 and ULC S627-00
and (UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home
Approved.
EPA Certication #: 1001-15
EPA Certied Emissions: 2.9 grams per hour
*LHV Tested Efciency: 75.5%
**HHV Tested Efciency: 70%
***EPA BTU Output: 11,200 to 43,300 / hr.
****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 98,100
Vent Size: 6 inches
Firebox Size: 4.5 cubic feet
Recommended Log Length: 22 inches
Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood
* Weighted average LHV (Low Heating Value) efciency using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emission test. LHV assumes the moisture is already in a vapor
state so there is no loss in energy to vaporize.
**Weighted average HHV (High Heating Value) efciency using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emission test. HHV includes the energy required to vaporize the
water in the fuel.
***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efciency and
the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests, using Douglas
Fir dimensional lumber.
****A peak BTU out of the appliance calculated using the maxi-
mum rst hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU
content of cordwood (8600) times the efciency.
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modi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.
• Do NOT Overre - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overring.
Any such action that may cause a re hazard.
A.ApplianceCertication
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products,
their specications and/or price without notice.
NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the
absence of local codes you must comply with the UL1482, (UM)
84-HUD and NPFA211 in the U.S.A. and the ULC S628-93
and CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Codes in Canada.
C. Manufactured Housing Approved
 • This appliance is approved for manufactured hous-
ing installations when not installed in a sleeping
room and when an outside combustion air inlet is
provided.
 • The structural integrity of the manufactured housing
oor, ceiling, and walls must be maintained.
 • The appliance must be properly grounded to the
frame of the manufactured housing 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-ADV must be installed in a
manufactured housing installation.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer, service agency or your dealer.
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided by,
the following actions:
B.BTU&EfciencySpecications D.GlassSpecications
This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please con-
tact your dealer for replacement glass.
This appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to oper-
ate this appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
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A. Fire Safety
Most problems are caused by improper installation and op-
eration of the appliance. To provide reasonable re safety,
the following should be given serious consideration:
• An annual inspection should be performed on the
appliance system.
• Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of your
home to ensure your safety.
• A CO detector should be installed in the room with the
appliance.
• Install a conveniently located Class A re extinguisher
near the appliance.
• Devise a practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.
• Devise a plan to deal with a chimney re:
- Evacuate.
- Notify the re department.
3 Important Safety and Operating Information
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and
agency listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• operatedamagedappliance
• modifyappliance
• overre
• installanycomponentnotapprovedbyHearth&Home
Technologies
• installpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved
• operate the appliance without fully assembling all
components
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
1. Clear Space
Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth
extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains,
chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft
(1219 mm) from the open front of the appliance.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquidsclearof
the appliance.
DO NOT:
• storeammablematerialsclosetotheappliance
• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
uidorsimilarliquidstostartor“freshenup”areinthis
appliance.
2. Over-Firing Your Appliance
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Donotover-re.
Symptoms of over-ring may include one or more of the
following:
• chimney connector or appliance glowing
• roaring, rumbling noises
• loud cracking or banging sounds
• metal warping
• chimney re
What to do if your appliance is over-ring:
OVER-FIRING MAY IGNITE CREOSOTE OR WILL
DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE AND CHIMNEY.
Topreventover-ringyourappliance.DONOT:
• useammableliquids
• overloadwithwood
• burntrashorlargeamountsofscraplumber
• permittoomuchairtothere
• Immediately close the door and turn thermostat down
to reduce air supply to the re.
• If you suspect a chimney re, call the re department
and evacuate your house.
• Contact your local chimney professional and have
your appliance and chimney inspected for any
damage.
• Do not use your appliance until the chimney
professional informs you it is safe to do so.
• Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty
appliances that exhibit evidence of over-firing.
Evidence of over-ring includes, but is not limited to:
- warped air tubes
- deteriorated refractory brick
- deteriorated bafe and other interior components
“DO NOT OVERFIRE THISAPPLIANCE”  Attemps to
acheive heat output rates that exceed appliance design
specifications can result in permanent damage to the
appliance.
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4. BafeandBlanket
The bafe board must be in contact with the mani-
fold at the back of the rebox. The ceramic blanket
should lay on top of the bafe board and manifold.
The bafe protection channel should be in position
and cover the front of the blanket and bafe board.
Figure3.1 BafeandBlanketPlacement
3. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney re
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualied professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certied professionals,
or technicians under the direction of certified
professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211
Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and appliance
as specied by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the
chimney is properly secured.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney re can perma-
nently damage your chimney system. Failure to re-
placedamagedcomponentsandmakeproperrepairs
cancauseastructurere.
Ceramic Blanket and Bafe Board are NOT in contact
with the back of the rebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the back of the
rebox and NOT even with the Bafe Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the rebox
and NOT even with the Bafe Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
INCORRECT POSITIONS
WARNING
Fire Risk
Firebox damage due to improper bafe place-
ment is not covered by warranty. Operate the
wood burning appliance with the bafe in the
correct position only.
Not doing so could result in:
• Reduced efciency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the rebox
• Poor performance
Ensure correct bafe placement and replace bafe com-
ponents if damaged or missing.
CAUTION
The bafe boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when
loading rewood to prevent:
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the bafe boards
DO NOT operate the appliance without bafe and ceramic
blanket.
CORRECT POSITIONS
Figure 3.2
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Bae Protection
Channel in position
Bae Board
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5. Firebrick
Your appliance is lined with high quality rebrick and
refractory board, which has exceptional insulating proper-
ties.
Do not operate the appliance without bricks and refractory
board in place. Make sure bricks are installed as shown in
Figure 3.3.
Do not use a grate; simply build a re on the rebox oor.
22 x 8
20.44 x 14.5
Figure 3.3
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B. General Operating Parts
WARNING! DO NOT operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appli-
anceaccordingtooperatinginstructionscouldcausereorinjury.
WARNING
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
Hightemperaturesmayigniteclothingorotherammablematerials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable materials away.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.
Figure 3.4 General Operating Parts
5. Fan Speed Control
(optional)
Operating Instruction
Label
Wiring Diagram Label
Control Board Cover
(lift to remove)
4. Battery Holder
(lift out)
Discard if optional fan installed
Fan (optional)
Thermostat
Terminal Block
Pedestal Screen
(remove for optional
Outside Air Kit)
Power Cord Connection
Fan Connection
1. Smart Burn Technology -
Activation Button/Light
(push to activate)
2. Programmable Thermostat
3. Fuel loading door
Fuel loading door handle
(raise to open)
Control access door
(pull to open)
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Smart Burn Technology (SBT)
The Smart Burn Technology system allows the thermo-
stat to be set at the desired temperature, start the re,
load the appliance with wood and it will burn efciently
and clean with little interaction by the homeowner.
Battery Backup allows the appliance to operate without
110V but will not operate optional BK-350 fan.
The appliance can be also operated manually if neces-
sary.
1. Smart Burn Technology Activation
Pushing the button will activate the appliance and
open the air control to high.
Green Light
The green light illuminates when the button is pressed.
This is indicating that the appliance is ready for a new
re or a reload. If neither of these events happens, the
light will stay on for 2 hours and the air control will stay
open. After 2 hours of no heat rise in the appliance
then the light will go out and the air control closes to
the zero position.
If a re is started or the appliance is reloaded, the light
will stay on through the warm up cycle. If the thermo-
stat is calling for heat then the light stays green for as
long as the appliance is burning on high.
No Light
The appliance will progress into a shutdown phase
and slowly cool down and the light will turn off. Every-
thing is working OK, but the SBT button will need to be
pushed when reloading fuel.
Red Light
When the thermostat calls for heat while the appliance
is in charcoal phase, the air control will open all the way
and the red light illuminates. This is indicating that the
appliance is trying to heat the room but there is only
charcoal left and needs reloaded.
Press and pull to remove.
2. Programmable Wall Thermostat
Battery Installation and Replacement
Install fresh batteries immediately when the REPLACE
BATTERY warning begins ashing. The warning ash-
es about two months before the batteries are depleted.
Even if the warning does not appear, you should re-
place batteries once a year.
If batteries are inserted within two minutes, the time and
day will not have to be reset. All other settings are per-
manently stored in memory.
NOTE: 2 AA batteries are included with the thermostat
and must be installed before the appliance can be oper-
ated.
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Program Schedule Override (temporary)
Press or to immediately adjust the temperature.
This will temporarily override the temperature setting
for the current time period.
The new temperature will be maintained only until the
next programmed time period begins. For example, if
you want to turn up the heat early in the morning, it will
automatically be lowered later, when you leave for the
day.
To cancel the temporary setting at any time, press RUN
SCHEDULE.
►
►
Program Schedule Override (permanent)
Press HOLD to permanently adjust the temperature.
This will override the temperature settings for all time
periods.
The “Hold” feature turns off the program schedule and
allows you to adjust the thermostat manually, as need-
ed.
Whatever temperature you set will be maintained 24
hours a day, until you manually change it, or press
RUN SCHEDULE to cancel “Hold” and resume the pr-
grammed schedule.
To Adjust Program Schedules
1. Press SET CLOCK/DAY/SCHEDULE, then SET
SCHEDULE.
2. Press / to set your weekday wake time (Mon-
Fri), then press NEXT.
3. Press / to set the temperature for this
time period, then press NEXT.
4. Set time and temperature for the next time period
(Leave). Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each weekday
time period.
5. Press NEXT to set weekend time periods (Sat-
Sun), then press DONE to save & exit.
NOTE: You can press CANCEL PERIOD to eliminate
unwanted time periods (except Wake).
►
►
►
►
Saturday and Sunday can be programmed individu-
ally by changing the format from 5-2 to 5-1-1. To
change the format :
1. Press and hold the up button and the center button
until the display changes.
2. Press up or down to change system function num-
ber to 16.
3. Press NEXT to advance to next function.
4. Press up or down to change status number to 1.
5. Press DONE to exit and save settings.
Program Schedule
Pre-set settings are shown below.
You can program 4 time periods each day, with different
settings for weekdays and weekends.
Wake- Set to time and temper-
ature you want in the morning
until you leave for the day.
Leave- Set the time and tem-
perature you want the heat out-
put reduced to during the day.
Return- Set the time and tem-
perature to what you want the
heat output increased to in the
evening.
Sleep – Set the time and tem-
perature to what you want for
overnight.
Thermostat Controls
Function buttons
Press to select the function
displayed just above each
button. (Functions change
depending on the task.)
Digital display
Temperature buttons
Press up or down to set preferred
temperature.
Hold button
Press to override pro-
grammed temperature
control
Programming Thermostat
The thermostat maintains a desired room temperature
by adjusting the heat output as the thermostat calls for
heat. The 5-2 day programmable function allows one
program for week days and a separate program for Sat-
urday/Sunday. (Up to 4 periods per day).
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3. Fuel Loading Door
This appliance must be operated with a door designat-
ed for this model.
The appliance must be operated with the door in the
closed and latched position.
5. Fan Control (optional if BK-350 is installed)
The high fan speed can be decreased by turning the
knob counterclockwise. The fan speed will vary auto-
matically based on the temperature of the appliance.
The fan can be turned off by manually turning the knob
counterclockwise to the off position.
Soft woods Hard woods
• Douglas Fir • Oak
• Pine • Maple
• Spruce • Apple
• Cedar • Birch
• Poplar
• Aspen
• Alder
C. Fuel
Most softwoods are coniferous. These are trees with
needle-like leaves that stay green all year and carry
their seeds exposed in a cone. Examples of conifer-
ous trees are Douglas r, pine, spruce and cedar. Soft-
woods, being more porous, require less time to dry,
burn faster and are easier to ignite than hardwoods.
Hardwoods are deciduous trees, broadleaf trees that
lose their leaves in the fall. Their seeds are usually
found within a protective pod or enclosure. Some ex-
amples of deciduous trees are oak, maple, apple, and
birch. However, it should be noted that there are some
deciduous trees that are denitely not considered hard-
woods such as poplar, aspen and alder. Hardwoods re-
quire more time to season, burn slower and are usually
harder to ignite than softwoods. Obviously, you will use
the type of wood that is most readily available in your
area.
WARNING! For use with solid wood fuel only.
Otherfuelsmayoverreandgeneratepoisonousgases(i.e.
carbon monoxide).
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• DO NOT burn wet or green wood.
• Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation of
creosote.
This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. High-
er efciencies and lower emissions generally result when
burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to
softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
DO NOT BURN:
(1) Garbage;
(2) Lawn clippings or yard waste;
(3) Materials containing rubber, including tires;
(4) Materials containing plastic;
(5) Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or
asphalt products;
(6) Materials containing asbestos;
(7) Construction or demolition debris;
(8) Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
(9) Manure or animal remains;
However, if at all possible the best arrangement is to
have a mix of softwood and hardwood. This way you
can use the softwood for starting the re, giving off
quick heat to bring the appliance up to operating tem-
perature. Add the hardwood for slow, even heat and
longer burn time.
1. Hardwood vs. Softwood
Your appliance’s performance depends on the qual-
ity of the rewood you use. One species of wood var-
ies very little to the other in terms of energy content.
All seasoned wood contains about 8,600 BTU’s per
pound. Hardwoods have a greater density than soft-
woods; a piece of hardwood will contain about 60%
more BTU’s than an equal size piece of softwood. A
cord of seasoned oak (hardwood) would contain about
60% more potential energy than a cord of seasoned
pine (softwood).
Dirty Glass
A portion of the combustion air entering the rebox is
deected down over the inside of the door glass. This
air ow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke
from adhering to its surface. When operated at a low
burn rate, less air will be owing over the glass and the
smoky, relatively cool condition of a low re will cause
the glass to become coated. Operating the appliance
on high for 15-20 minutes should remove the built up
coating.
4. Battery Holder
The battery holder holds 8 D cell batteries and will allow
the appliance to operate without 110V. (Optional fan
will not operate on batteries only.)
1. Open the control access door
2. Remove the control board cover
3. Install the batteries
4. Reverse the previous steps
The batteries will allow the appliance to operate 30
days or more without power.
(10) Salt water driftwood or other previously salt water sat-
urated materials;
(11) Unseasoned wood; or
(12) Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard.
The prohibition against burning these materials does not
prohibit the use of re starters made from paper,
cardboard, saw dust, wax and similar substances for the
purpose of starting a re in an affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in release of toxic
fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
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2. Moisture content
The majority of the problems appliance owners expe-
rience are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned
wood. Freshly cut wood can be as much water as it is
wood, having a moisture content of around 50%. Imag-
ine a wooden bucket that weighs about 8 pounds. Fill it
with a gallon of water, put it in the rebox and try to burn
it. This sounds ridiculous but that is exactly what you
are doing if you burn unseasoned wood. Dead wood
lying on the forest oor should be considered wet, and
requires full seasoning time. Standing dead wood can
be considered to be about two-thirds seasoned, if cut at
the dry time of the year.
Burning wet, unseasoned wood will produce less heat
output because it requires energy in the form of heat
to evaporate the water trapped inside. This is wasted
energy that should be used for heating your home. This
moisture evaporates in the form of steam which has
a cooling effect in your rebox and chimney system.
When combined with tar and other organic vapors from
burning wood it will form creosote which condenses in
the relatively cool rebox and chimney.
Even dry wood contains at least 15% moisture by
weight, and should be burned hot enough to keep the
chimney hot for as long as it takes to dry the wood out
- about one hour. To tell if wood is dry enough to burn,
check the ends of the logs. If there are cracks radiating
in all directions from the center, it is dry. If your wood
sizzles in the re, even though the surface is dry, it may
not be fully cured.
-Moisture Checking
Use a moisture meter to check the moisture content of
your rewood. Push two pins into the pieces of wood to
be checked. A moisture meter can be purchased from
your local dealer or online.
3. Seasoning
Seasoned rewood is nothing more than wood that is
cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of
around 20%. The time it takes to season wood varies
from around nine months for soft woods to as long as
eighteen months for hardwoods. The key to seasoning
wood is to be sure it has been split, exposing the wet
interior and increasing the surface area of each piece.
A tree that was cut down a year ago and not split is
likely to have almost as high a moisture content now as
it did when it was cut.
To season wood:
• Cut logs to size
• Split to 6 in. (152 mm) or less
• Air dry to a moisture content of around 20%
- Soft wood - about nine months
- Hard wood - about eighteen months
NOTICE: Seasoningtimemayvarydependingondrying
conditions.
4. Storing Wood
Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time.
The following guideline will ensure properly seasoned
wood:
• Stack the wood to allow air to circulate freely around
and through the woodpile.
• Elevate the woodpile off the ground to allow air
circulation underneath.
• The smaller the pieces, the faster the drying process.
Any piece over 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter should be
split.
• Wood should be stacked so that both ends of each
piece are exposed to air, since more drying occurs
through the cut ends than the sides. This is true even
with wood that has been split.
• Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or covered
with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood,
etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain
or snow, delaying the seasoning process. Avoid
covering the sides and ends completely. Doing so
may trap moisture from the ground and impede air
circulation.
5. Burning Process
Fire requires fuel, air and heat. If heat is robbed from the
appliance during the drying stage, the new load of wood
has reduced the chances for a good clean burn. Always
burn dry, seasoned rewood.
• Kindlingor1ststage:
In this stage, the wood is heated to a temperature high
enough to evaporate the moisture which is present in
all wood. The wood will reach the boiling point of wa-
ter (212°F) and will not get any hotter until the water
is evaporated. This process takes heat from coals and
tends to cool the appliance.
• Finalstage:
The nal stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This
occurs when the ammable gases have been mostly
burned and only charcoal remains. This is a naturally
clean portion of the burn. The coals burn with hot blue
ames.
It is very important to reload your appliance while
enough lively hot coals remain in order to rekindle the
next load of wood.
• 2ndstage:
The secondary stage is when the wood gives off am-
mable gases which burn above the fuel with bright
ames. It is very important that the ames be main-
tained and not allowed to go out. This will ensure the
cleanest possible re.
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7. Opacity
Opacity indicates 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. Periodically check the opacity and
burn your appliance as nearly smoke-free as possible
(goal of 0% opacity).
6. Creosote Formation
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in
the relatively cool chimney ue of a newly-started or
a slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue ac-
cumulates on the ue lining.
When ignited, creosote creates an extremely hot re
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the
house.
The chimney shall be inspected at least annually be-
fore lighting, or once every two months during heating
season.
When creosote has accumulated it should be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney re.
D. Building a Fire
1. First Fire
Before lighting your rst re make certain that:
• the bafe and ceramic blanket are correctly positioned,
resting against the rear support
• the bafe protector channel is in position
• rebricks are in place
• all labels have been removed from glass and trim
• all plated surfaces have been wiped clean with a damp
cloth
NOTICE: Oilscancausepermanentmarkingsonplatingif
notremovedbeforetherstre.
When burning your rst 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
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2. Quick Start Guide
2
PUSH SMART BURN
TECHNOLOGY ACTIVATION
BUTTON
3
LOAD WOOD AND PAPER
4
LOAD KINDLING & PAPER ON TOP
AND LIGHT
5
*LEAVE DOOR AJAR UNTIL
FIRE IS ESTABLISHED
PUSH BUTTON, ADD MORE WOOD,
CLOSE AND LATCH DOOR
6
TURN YOUR THERMOSTAT ON
**PROGRAM YOUR THERMOSTAT
1
Light What To Do
Green Everything OK; no need to push button when reloading
fuel.
None Everything OK; push button when reloading fuel.
Red Calling for heat, push button and load fuel.
2 fast red blinks then no color for 1 second Left thermocouple error, call your dealer.
3 fast red blinks then no color for 1 second Right thermocouple error, call your dealer.
1 red blink every 1/2 second continually Overre indication; do not load fuel. Call your dealer.
LED Operation
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE
Close and securely latch the door after the re has started, and after refueling, to prevent:
-Spillage of smoke, ame and carbon monoxide
-Spillage of sparks, coals and logs
-Over-ring
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended with the door open.
**Refer to Owner’s Manual or use and care video on how to program
*Starting a re may not require an open door for draft.
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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquidsclearof
the appliance.
DO NOT:
• storeammablematerialsclosetotheappliance
• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
uidorsimilarliquidstostartor“freshenup”areinthis
appliance.
Keep all ammable liquids well away from the appliance
whileitisinuse.Combustiblematerialsmayignite.
•Medium Low Burn (10,000 to 15,000 BTU) -
Set the thermostat to a temperature below what the room
temperature will drop to, for example 45°. Press the
activation button to activate the system and load fuel.
Leave the blower off for at least 30 minutes.
•Low Burn (below 11,000) -
Set the thermostat to a temperature below what the room
temperature will drop to, for example 45°. Press the
activation button to activate the system and load fuel.
Leave the blower off for at least 30 minutes.
F. Achieving Burn Rates
Although using the thermostat to maintain the desired
room temperature is the recommended method, specic
burn rates can be achieved if desired.
If optional fan is installed, turn the fan off to ensure it
does not come on automatically before the appliance is
thoroughly heated up.
•High Burn (maximum heat) -
Setting the thermostat at a temperature above what the
room will achieve, for example, 90 ° on the thermostat
will cause the appliance to burn continuously on high.
Press the activation button to activate the system and
load fuel. The blower can be turned on after 30 minutes.
•Medium High Burn (15,000 to 30,000 BTU) -
Program the thermostat to a temperature for 30 minutes
above what the room will achieve, for example 90°.
Then program the thermostat to a temperature for 7
hours below what the room temperature will drop to, for
example 45°. Then program the thermostat for 2 hours
at 90°.
Press the activation button to activate the system and
load fuel. The air control will open and the light should
illuminate. Leave the blower off for at least 30 minutes
after pushing the activation button.
Press the lower left button on the thermostat to start the
programmed event.
3. Lighting the Fire
1. Set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
2. Push the SBT button (the air control will open and
the light should illuminate green)
3. Place 2 small logs 6” in diameter or less in the rebox,
one on each side.
4. Place several wads of crushed paper on the rebox
oor.
5. Lay small sticks of kindling on top of the paper in a
crosshatch pattern to allow air ow.
6. Place 1 piece of crumpled paper on top of the kindling.
7. Light the top piece of paper and the paper under the
kindling and close the door.
a. It may be necessary to keep the door slightly
open until the re gets established.
8. Once the kindling is burning, slowly open the door and
add several full length split logs 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
Be careful not to smother the re. Stack the pieces of
wood carefully; near enough to keep each other hot,
but far enough away to allow adequate air ow between
them.
9. After establishing a good re, load the appliance full
of wood.
4. Reloading the Appliance
If the light is red or the appliance needs more fuel, push
the button, open the door slowly, stir up the coals, load
the wood and shut the door.
When the activation button is pushed, regardless of the
temperature set on the thermostat, the appliance will
burn on high and go through the high burn cycle until
the appliance has warmed up and reached the maximum
operating temperature. If the thermostat is not calling for
heat, the appliance will progress to low burn setting and
continue burning at that rate until the thermostat calls for
heat (the room temperature is less than the thermostat
is set for).
E. Heat Output Control
The Adventure II is designed to operate with a program-
mable wall thermostat. Set the desired room temperature
on the thermostat and the appliance heat output will adjust
as necessary to maintain the room temperature.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
This wood appliance has manufacturer-set minimum low
burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
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WARNING
DO NOT PLACE COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS IN FRONT OF
THE APPLIANCE. High temperatures may ignite clothing,
furniture or draperies.
H. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES SOLUTIONS
Odor from appliance When rst operated, this appliance may release an odor for the rst several hours. This is
caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
Metallic noise Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to
the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or
longevity of the appliance.
Whirring sound If the optional fan has been installed, the fan produces a whirring sound which increases in
volume as the speed is increased.
CONTACT YOU DEALER for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting.
Visit www.quadrare.com to nd a dealer.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood).
• 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
ammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.
WARNING
• Do NOT store 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 heater while it is in
use.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
G. Manual Override of Air Control
The appliance can be operated manually if necessary
when electricity or batteries are not available. It is
necessary to remove the front actuator pin and manually
control the Air Control located inside the pedestal.
1. Open the Control Access Door
2. Remove the front Actuator Pin by grasping the ring and
pulling sideways
3. The Air Control will move freely forward and backward
4. Pushing the Air Control towards the back of the appliance
is high
5. Pulling the Air Control towards the front will reduce the
burn rate.
The Actuator Pin should be installed when the electricity or
batteries have been restored.
1. Align the hole in the Air Control with the hole in the
Actuator
2. Insert the Actuator Pin
CAUTION
The Air Control may become HOT to touch. Use gloves or tool
to adjust.
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Bafe & Blanket
Optional Fan
Chimney System
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Frequency
MONTHLY
or
After Every
Cord of Wood
Bafe and blanket placement is critical to
heat output, efciency and overall life of the
appliance. Make sure the bafe is pushed
all of the way to the back of the rebox and
the blanket is laying at. Inspect bafe for
cracks.
YEARLY
or
After Every
4 Cords of
Wood
Vacuum the fan 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-
quently 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 res.
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. 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.
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.
Task
Blanket
Bae
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose
of the ashes in a non-combustible container.
Firebrick is designed to protect your rebox.
After ashes are removed, inspect the re-
brick and replace rebricks that are crum-
bling, cracked or broken.
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
When properly maintained, your appliance will give you
many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operation, trou-
bleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.
quadrare.com to nd a dealer.
CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool
down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Start the rst inspection after the rst 2 months of use, or
if performance changes, and adjust your schedule accord-
ingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must
be performed to maintain your warranty.
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
4 Maintenance and Service
Locknut
Latch Cam
Square Key
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B. General Maintenance
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency:Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certied chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
(measured from bottom of appliance)
• By: Certified Chimney Sweep
Allow the appliance to cool completely. Remove all ash
from the rebox. Disconnect ue pipe or remove bafe and
ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney.
Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the bafe and
ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly.
(See Tubes and Bafe Removal in Section 6C). Close the
door tightly. The creosote or soot should be removed with
a brush specically designed for the type of chimney in
use. Clean out fallen ashes from the rebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned
and repaired if necessary.
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from
the top as well as from the bottom.
Formation and Need For Removal: When wood is burned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
ue of a newly-started or a slow-burning re. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited,
this creosote creates an extremely hot re which may damage
the chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot
has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney re.
Fire Risk.
Do not use chimney cleaners or ame colorants in
your appliance. Will corrode pipe.
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once
every two months during heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney re.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
WARNING
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight tting lid.
• Do not place metal container on combustible surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
2. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of
firebox lip
• By: Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible oor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending
nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
3. Cleaning Plated Surfaces
• Frequency:Prior to first burn and then as desired
• By: Homeowner
Using a damp rag, clean all the ngerprints and oils
from plated surfaces BEFORE ring the appliance for
the rst time. Do not use polishes with abrasives as it
will scratch the plated surfaces. If not cleaned properly
before lighting your rst re, the oils can cause
permanent markings on the plating.
After the plating is cured, the oils will not affect the
nish and little maintenance is required. Wipe clean
as needed.
CAUTION
• Donotusepolisheswithabrasives.Itwill
scratch plated surfaces.
4. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency:As desired
• By: Homeowner
Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by
using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes.
A portion of the combustion air entering the rebox is
deected down over the inside of the door glass. This air
ow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adher-
ing to its surface.
When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be owing
over the glass and the smoky, relatively cool condition of a
low re will cause the glass to become coated.
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