Quadra-Fire EXPEDITION II User manual

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NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
EXPEDITION II WOOD INSERT
AUTOMATIC COMBUSTION
CONTROL (ACC)
MODEL(S):
EXPEDITION-II
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Owner’s Manual
Operation & Care
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
NOTE: To obtain a French translation of this
manual, please contact your dealer or visit
www.quadrare.com
REMARQUE : Pour obtenir une traduction française de
ce manuel, s’il vous plaît contacter votre
revendeur ou visitez www.quadrare.com
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may over re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
WARNING
If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a re may result
causing property damage, personal injury,
or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Do not over re - If heater or chimney connector
glows, you are over ring. Over ring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specied. Failure to comply may cause house re.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
WARNING
Hot glass and appliance will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• Use leather gloves when reloading fuel
• 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.

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PREVENT HOUSE FIRES
Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation, venting and
operating instructions.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA
Refer to manufacturer's instructions and local codes for precautions required for passing
chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling.
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 insert must be properly grounded to the
frame of the mobile home. A complete relining of the chimney system with a 6 inch
(152mm) diameter listed stainless liner is required. Must be equipped with a spark
arrestor cap. Outside Air comes standard on the insert and must be installed before
operating insert.
When used as a masonry insert stove, install only in a masonry fireplace built to
national and/or local codes. Do not remove brick or mortar to accommodate insert.
Installation requires a 5 foot minimum length of a starter pipe into existing chimney with
airtight face seal. A full reline with listed liner strongly reccomended.
Install only on a non-combustible hearth.
Approved for installation and use in factory built zero-clearance fireplaces conforming
to minimum fire chamber specifications. A complete relining of the chimney system with
a 6 inch (152mm) diameter listed stainless liner is required.
In Canada a full length 6 inch (152mm) S635 flue liner is required as per ULC S628-93.
WARNING - 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.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before
servicing. Route power cord away from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of
appliance. Electrical Rating: 115 VAC 1.4 AMPS 60 Hz
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on hearth (firebrick).
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. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic
available from your dealer.
Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material
Masonry, Heat Circulating & Factory-Built
USA ONLY
A Sidewall to Fuel Loading Door 13.5 in.
B Mantel to Bottom of unit 47.75 in.
C Top Trim to Bottom of unit 34.75 in.
D Side Trim to Fuel Loading Door 13 in.
E Hearth Extension from Glass 16 in.
F H
earth Extenson from Fuel Loading Door 8 in.
Refer to Clearances on other label for Canada
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DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2019 2020
2021
0061WN100E
0061WN100S
HOT WHILE IN
OPERATION DO NOT
TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE
NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Factory-Built Floor
Protection under Hearth
Extension
Thermal & Ember Protection
Floor height 0 to 4.5 inches below
Insert Base: Materials with R value of
2.9 required.
Ember Protection Only
Greater than 4.5 inches below Insert
Base.
LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE
"For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only."
Also for use in Mobile Home.
Made in U.S.A. of US and
imported parts.
7095-800A
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2020 crib wood particulate emission standards for single burn rate heaters. This single burn rate
wood heater is not approved for use with a flue damper.
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.
Mfg by:
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 99114
www.quadrafire.com
Serial No. / N° de série
HF
BARCODE LABEL
EXPEDITION II
CONFORMS TO UL 1482-2011 AND CERTIFIED TO ULC STD S628-93
Side Wall
FF
Fuel Door
Insert
BB
Fascia
or Trim
Maximum Mantel Depth - 12 inch (305mm)
Mantel
Hearth Extension
AA
C
C
D
D
E
E
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label
LOCATION: UNDER ASH LIP, PULL OUT TO VIEW
NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory
authority having jurisdiction
SAMPLE
Test Lab &
Report Number
Mfg Date
Serial Number
Model Name
and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family!

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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 may result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label ......... 2
B. Warranty ................................. 4
C. Quick Start Guide .......................... 7
1 Listing and Code Approvals ..............8
A. Insert Certication .......................... 8
B. BTU & E󰀩ciency Specications ............... 8
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA only)............. 9
D. Glass Specications ........................ 9
E. Sleeping Room ............................ 9
F. California - Prop65 .......................... 9
2 Operating Instructions .....................10
A. Your Wood Appliance ...................... 10
B. Fire Safety ............................... 11
C. Over ring ............................... 11
D. Combustible/Non-combustible Materials........ 11
E. Seasoned Wood .......................... 11
F. Burning Process........................... 12
G. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) ......... 12
H. Burn Rate and Operating E󰀩ciency ........... 12
I. Wood Fuel................................ 13
J. Building A Fire ............................ 14
K. Blower Control Box with Snap Disc............ 15
L. Blower Operation .......................... 15
M. Opacity (Smoke) .......................... 15
N. Clear Space ............................. 15
O. Negative Pressure ........................ 16
P. Frequently Asked Questions ................. 16
3 Maintenance and Service.................17
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide .......... 17
B. General Maintenance ...................... 18
C. Correct Ba󰀪e & Blanket Placement ........... 20
4 Troubleshooting Guide.....................21
5 Service Parts Replacement..............22
A. Glass ................................... 22
B. Firebrick................................. 22
C. Blower .................................. 23
D. Snap Disc ............................... 23
E. Ba󰀪e Board.............................. 24
F. Wiring Diagram ........................... 24
G. Door Handle ............................. 24
H. Tube Channel ............................ 25
6 Reference Materials..........................26
A. Service and Maintenance Log................ 26
B. Exploded View............................ 29
C. Service Parts............................. 30
D. Accessories .............................. 34
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

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B. Warranty
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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 and
electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
WARRANTY PERIOD:
distributor, whichever occurs earlier. However, the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product
is produced in the following table.
Parts Labor Gas Pellet Wood Electric Venting Components Covered
X X Igniters, auger motors, electronic components, and
glass
XXX Factory-installed blowers
XMolded refractory panels
XIgnition Modules
XFirepots, burnpots, mechanical feeders/auger
assemblies
X
Vent Free burners, Vent Free ceramic fiber logs,
Aluminized Burners
X X Castings and Baffles
6 years 3 years XCatalyst - limitations listed
7 years 3 years X X Manifold tubes, HHT chimney and termination
10 years 1 year XBurners, logs and refractory
Limited
Lifetime 3 years XXX
Firebox and heat exchanger, Grate and Stainless
Steel Burners, FlexBurn®System (engine, inner
cover,access cover and fireback)
XXXXXAll replacement parts beyond warranty period
Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
All parts and material except as covered by
Conditions, Exclusions, and Limitations listed
XXX
2 years
3 years
1 Year
90 Days
5 years 1 year
xX

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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.
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• 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 or distributor is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
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.
• Limited Catalyst Warranty
o For wood burning products containing a catalyst, the catalyst will be warranted for a six-year period as follows: if the original
o From 37 to 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst and labor credit necessary to install
Amount of Time Since Purchase Credit Towards Replacement Cost
0 - 36 Months 100%
37 - 48 Months 30%
49 - 60 Months 20%
61 - 72 Months 10%
o Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
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• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period are not covered. These parts
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this noise are not covered by this warranty.
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