Quadra-Fire Explorer II Medium EXPLRMED-MBK User manual

1 7061-197B February 18, 2014
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Model(s):
EXPLRMED-MBK
EXPLRMED-PMH
FRONT PAGE
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• 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-Ifheaterorchimneycon-
nector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.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Forusewithsolidwoodfuelonly.
Otherfuelsmayoverreandgenerate
poisonousgases(i.e.carbonmonoxide).
Installationandserviceofthisapplianceshould
beperformedbyqualiedpersonnel.Hearth&
HomeTechnologiesrecommendsNFIcertied
professionals,ortechnicianssupervisedbyan
NFIcertiedprofessional.
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
replace.
• 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.
WARNING
Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
NOTE
ToobtainaFrenchtranslationofthismanual,pleasecontact
yourdealerorvisitwww.quadrare.com
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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.
Quadra-FireisaregisteredtrademarkofHearth&HomeTechnologies.
1 Important Safety Information .............3
A.ApplianceCertication......................................................3
B.BTU&EfciencySpecications........................................3
C.MobileHomeApproved(USAONLY)............................... 3
D.GlassSpecications.........................................................3
E.Non-CombustibleMaterials...............................................3
F.CombustibleMaterials........................................................3
2 Getting Started ....................................4
A.DesignandInstallationConsiderations.............................4
B.FireSafety.........................................................................4
C.NegativePressure............................................................5
D.ToolsAndSuppliesNeeded..............................................5
E.InspectApplianceandComponents.................................5
F.InstallChecklist..................................................................6
3 Dimensions and Clearances ..............7
A.ApplianceDimensions......................................................7
B.ClearancestoCombustibles..............................................8
C.LocatingYourStove&Chimney.......................................9
D.ChimneyTerminationRequirements................................9
E.2-10-3Rule......................................................................10
4 Chimney Systems .............................11
A.VentingComponents.......................................................11
B.ChimneySystems.............................................................11
C.InstallingChimneyComponents........................................13
5 Appliance Set-Up ..............................14
A.HearthProtectionRequirements......................................14
B.OutsideAirKitInstallation.................................................15
C.Blower(Optional)..............................................................16
D.ReversibleFlueCollarandHorizontalFlueHeatShield..17
6 Mobile Home Installation ..................18
7 Accessory List ..................................19

February 18, 2014 7061-197B 3
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
TheQuadra-FireExplorerSeriesWoodStove(ACC)meets
theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency’s1990particulate
emissionstandards.
EPA Certied: 2.17gramsperhour
Efciency: Upto79%NLHV
BTU Output: 11,200to35,000
Max First Hour BTUs: 65,800@75.3%B415Tested
Efciency
Heating Capacity: upto3,000sqft
dependingonclimatezone
Vent Size: 6inches
Firebox Size: 2.4cubicfeet
Max Wood Length: 20inches
Fuel: CordWood
Shipping Weight: 485lbs
1 Important Safety Information
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.
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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.
D. Glass Specications
Thisstoveisequippedwith5mmceramicglass.Replace
glassonlywith5mmceramicglass.Pleasecontactyour
dealerforreplacementglass.
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.
 • 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.
 • Operatingappliancewithoutlegsattached(ifsuppliedwith
  it).
 • DoNOTOverre-Ifapplianceorchimneyconnectorglows,
  youareoverring.
Anysuchactionthatmaycausearehazard.
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
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesWILLNOTwarrantystoves
thatexhibitevidenceofover-ring.Evidenceofover-ring
includes,butisnotlimitedto:
 • Warpedairtube
 • Deterioratedrefractorybrickretainers
 • Deterioratedbaf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:ameproofedornot,
plasteredorun-plastered.
NOTE:Thisinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodes.Inthe
absenceoflocalcodesyoumustcomplywiththeUL1482-07,
(UM)84-HUDandNPFA211intheU.S.A.andtheULCS627-
00andCAN/CSA-B365InstallationCodesinCanada.NOT
APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS IN
CANADA!

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Install Guide
2 Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
Considerationmustbegivento:
 • Safety
 • Convenience
 • Trafcow
 • Chimneyandchimneyconnectorrequired
Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact
measurements for clearances and oor protection, before
actuallybeginningtheinstallation.Ifyouarenotusingan
existingchimney,placetheappliancewheretherewillbea
clearpassageforafactory-builtlistedchimneythroughthe
ceilingandroof.
Werecommendthataqualiedbuildinginspectorandyour
insurancecompanyrepresentativereviewyourplansbefore
andafterinstallation.
Ifthisapplianceisinanareawherechildrenmaybenearitis
recommendedthatyoupurchaseadecorativebarriertogo
infrontoftheappliance. Remembertoalwayskeepchildren
away while it is operating and do not let anyone operate
thisapplianceunlesstheyarefamiliarwiththeseoperating
instructions.
B. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be
givenseriousconsideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of
your home to ensure your safety.  They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas.  Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’splacementandinstallationinstructions,
andbesuretomaintainregularly.
2. A conveniently located ClassA fire extinguisher to
contendwithsmallresresultingfromburningembers.
3. Apracticedevacuationplan,consistingofatleasttwo
escaperoutes.
4. Aplantodealwithachimneyreasfollows:
 Intheeventofachimneyre:
a Evacuatethehouseimmediately
b. Notifyredepartment
WARNING
• DONOTCONNECTTHISUNITTOACHIMNEY
FLUESERVICINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.
• DONOTCONNECTTOANYAIRDISTRIBUTION
DUCTORSYSTEM.
Mayallowuegasestoenterthehouse.
Asphyxiation Risk.
• 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.
• Operatingappliancewithoutlegsattached(ifsuppliedwith
unit).
• DoNOTOverre-Ifapplianceorchimneyconnectorglows,
youareoverring.
Any such action that may cause a re hazard.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesdisclaimsany
responsibilityfor,andthewarrantywillbe
voidedby,thefollowingactions:
Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
nationalcodesandregulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire officials or
authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection,andpermits.
CAUTION
NOTICE:HEARTH&HOMETECHNOLOGIESASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FORTHE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE
OFTHEAPPLIANCESYSTEMCAUSEDBY:
• Inadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions
• Downdrafts
• Tightsealingconstructionofthestructure
• Mechanicalexhaustingdevices
• Overdraftingcausedbyexcessivechimneyheights
• Idealperformanceiswithheightofchimneybetween14-16feet
(4.26-4.88m)measuredfromthebaseoftheappliance.

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C. Negative Pressure
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
ablefortheappliancetooperate properly.Itcanbestron-
gestinlowerlevelsofthehouse.
Causesinclude:
• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)
• Rangehoods
• Combustionairrequirementsforfurnaces,waterheaters
andothercombustionappliances
• Clothesdryers
• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning
• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem
• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:
 - Recessedlighting
 - Attichatch
 - Ductleaks
Tominimizetheeffectsofnegativeairpressure:
• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing
windsduringtheheatingseason
• Ensureadequateoutdoorairforallcombustionappliances
andexhaustequipment
• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot
locatedintheimmediatevicinityoftheappliance
• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
smallisolatedspaces
• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design
• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed
• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams
tapedorsealed
• Basementinstallationsshouldbeavoided
WARNING
• Negativepressurecancausespillageofcom-
bustionfumes,sootandcarbonmonoxide.
• Applianceneedstodraftproperlyforsafety.
Asphyxiation Risk.
D. Tools And Supplies Needed
Beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethefollowingtools
andbuildingsuppliesareavailable:
Reciprocatingsaw Framingmaterial
Pliers Hightempcaulkingmaterial
Hammer Gloves
Phillipsscrewdriver Framingsquare
Flatbladescrewdriver Electricdrillandbits
Plumbline Safetyglasses
Level Tapemeasure
Misc.screwsandnails
1/2-3/4in.length,#6or#8self-drillingscrews
• Removeapplianceandcomponentsfrompackagingand
inspectfordamage.
• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.
• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.
E. Inspect Appliance and Components
Inspectapplianceandcomponentsfordamage.
Damagedpartsmayimpairsafeoperation.
WARNING
• DoNOTinstalldamagedcomponents.
• DoNOTinstallincompletecomponents.
• DoNOTinstallsubstitutecomponents.
Reportdamagedpartstodealer.
Fire Risk.

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ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
Thisstandardworkchecklististobeusedbytheinstallerinconjunctionwith,notinsteadof,theinstructionscontainedinthisinstallationmanual.
Customer:
Date Installed:
Lot/Address:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/ Distributor Phone #:
Serial #:
Model (circle one): EXPLRMED-MBK  EXPLRMED-PMH
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failuretoinstallreplaceaccordingtotheseinstructionscanleadtoareorexplosion.
Appliance Install
Veriedclearancestocombustibles.(Pg.8)
Fireplaceisleveledandconnectorissecuredtoappliance.(Pg.19)
Hearthextensionsize/heightdecided.(Pg.14)
Outsideairkitinstalled.(Pg.15)
Floorprotectionrequirementshavebeenmet.
Ifapplianceisconnectedtoamasonrychimney,itshouldbecleanedand
inspectedbyaprofessional.Ifinstalledtoafactorybuiltmetalchimney,the
chimneymustbeinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructionsand
clearances.
Chimney Section 4 (Pg. 11)
Chimneycongurationcomplieswithdiagrams.
Chimneyinstalled,lockedandsecuredinplacewithproperclearance.
Chimneymeetsrecommendedheightrequirements(14-16feet).
Roofashinginstalledandsealed.
Terminationsinstalledandsealed.
Clearances Section 3 (Pg. 7)
Combustiblematerialsnotinstalledinnon-combustibleareas.
Veriedallclearancesmeetinstallationmanualrequirements.
Mantelsandwallprojectionscomplywithinstallationmanualrequirements.
Protectivehearthstripsandhearthextensioninstalledpermanualrequirements.
Appliance Setup Section 5 (Pg. 14)
Allpackagingandprotectivematerialsremoved.
Firebrick,bafeandceramicblanketinstalledcorrectly.
Alllabelshavebeenremovedfromthedoor.
Allpackagingmaterialsareremovedfrominside/underthereplace.
Manualbagandallofitscontentsareremovedfrominside/underthereplace
andgiventothepartyresponsibleforuseandoperation.
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
•Photographingtheinstallationandcopyingthischecklistforyourle.
•Thatthischecklistremainvisibleatalltimesonthereplaceuntiltheinstallationiscomplete.
Comments: Furtherdescriptionoftheissues,whoisresponsible(Installer/Builder/OtherTrades,etc.)andcorrectiveactionneeded:
Commentscommunicatedtopartyresponsible by on
(Builder/Gen.Contractor) (Installer)(Date)
Part#4017-254•RevB•01/29/13
YES IF NO, WHY?
F. Install Checklist

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14-7/8
28-15/16
19-1/2
26-3/4
Figure 7.1 Front View
Figure 7.2 Side View
12-1/4
20-1/16
7-15/16
27
28-15/16
Figure 7.2 Top View
29
3
25-7/8
22-3/16
Figure 7.4 Side View with horizontal ue
3 Dimensions and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions NOTE:FlueCollarsizeis6inch(152mm)diameter(ID)

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NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction
Fire Risk.
• Complywithallminimumclearancesto
combustiblesasspecied.
• Failuretocomplymaycausehousere.
WARNING
D
C
AB
E
F
H
G
I
J
I
MANTEL
12”MAX
16in.fromglass
8in.
Fuelloadingdoor
35-1/4in.min.
36in.min.
8in.
INSTALLATION: FULL VERTICAL AND ALCOVE
A B C D E F G H I J
SINGLEWALLPIPE 7.5
(191)
6.5
(165)
17.25
(438)
6.5
(165)
7.0
(178)
10.5
(267)
55
(1397)
NA NA NA
DOUBLEWALLPIPE 6.38
(162)
5.38
(137)
17.25
(438)
6.5
(165)
4.5
(114)
7.5
(191)
55
(1397)
NA NA NA
INSTALLATION: 90°ELBOW OFF TOP OF STOVE THROUGH BACKWALL
DOUBLEWALLPIPEONLY 5.38
(137)
5.38
(137)
17.25
(438)
6.5
(165)
NA NA 55
(1397)
26.25
(667)
NA NA
INSTALLATION: HORIZONTAL THRU WALL
SINGLEWALLPIPE NA NA 17.25
(438)
6.5
(165)
NA NA 55
(1397)
NA 12
(305)
50
(1270)
INSTALLATION: ALCOVE-Sixinch(6inches)(152mm)diameterlistedSINGLEWALLorDOUBLEWALLairinsulat-
edconnectorpipewithUL103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inches(2133mm)fromoortobottomofceiling,andthereferencedclearances.
203mm(8in.)
203mm
(8in.)
203mm
(8in.)
457mm(18in.)
1175mm
(46.25in.)
minimum
1143mm(45in.)min.
B. Clearances to Combustibles United States and Canada (UL and ULC)

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Recommended
Location
Marginal
Location
Location
Not
Recommended
Recommended
Location
Location NOT
Recommended
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Outside Air Kit Termination Cap
Figure 9.1
D. Chimney Termination Requirements
Followmanufacturer’sinstructionsforclearance,securing
ashingandterminatingthechimney.Fig. 10.1 & 10.2
•MusthaveanapprovedandListedcap
•Mustnotbelocatedwhereitwillbecomepluggedby
snoworothermaterial
 • Mustterminateatleast3feet(91cm)abovetheroof
andatleast2feet(61cm)aboveanyportionofthe
roofwithin10feet(305cm).
 • Mustbelocatedawayfromtreesorotherstructures
C. Locating Your Stove & Chimney
Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor-
mance.AsshowninFigure 9.1thechimneyshould:
 • Installthroughthewarmspaceenclosedbythebuild-
ingenvelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,espe-
ciallyduringlightinganddiedownofthere.
 • Penetratethehighestpartoftheroof.Thisminimizes
theaffectsofwindturbulenceanddowndrafts.
 • Considertheappliancelocationinordertoavoidoor
andceilingatticjoistsandrafters.
 • Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent
structures,unevenrooflinesandotherobstructions.
Yourlocaldealeristheexpertinyourgeographicareaand
canusuallymakesuggestionsordiscoversolutionsthatwill
easilycorrectyourueproblem.
NOTICE:
• Chimneyperformancemayvary.
• Trees,buildings,rooflinesandwindconditionsaffect
performance.
• Chimneyheightmayneedadjustmentifsmokingor
overdraftoccurs.
NOTICE: Locating the appliance in a basement or in a
locationofconsiderableairmovementcancauseintermittent
smokespillagefromappliance.Donotlocateappliancenear
• Frequentlyopendoors
• Centralheatoutletsorreturns

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3ft.(91cm)
Minimum
Lessthan10ft.(305cm)
2ft.(61cm) 3ft.(91cm)
Minimum
10ft.(305cm) ToNearestRoofline
2ft.(61cm)
PitchedRoof
Figure 10.1
Figure 10.2
10 ft. (305cm) or more
3 ft. (91cm) Minimum
Less than 10 ft. (305cm)
2 ft. (61cm) Minimum
3 ft. (91cm) Minimum
Wall or Parapet
Flat Roof
E. 2-10-3 Rule
These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper ue draft.
Thisapplianceismadewitha6inch(152mm)diameterchimneyconnectorastheuecollarontheunit.
 • Changingthediameterofthechimneycanaffectdraftandcausepoorperformance.
 • Itisnotrecommendedtouseoffsetsandelbowsataltitudesabove4000feetabovesealevelandorwhenthere
  areotherfactorsthataffectuedraft.

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4 Chimney Systems
NOTE: InCanadawhenusingafactory-builtchimneyitmust
besafetylisted, Type UL103 HT (2100
o
F) CLASS “A” or
conformingtoCAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD FOR 650oC
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.
Floor
Protector
Chimney
Connector
Insulated "T "
Flashing
Listed Termination Cap
Trim Collar on
Inside Wall Listed Chimney
Storm Collar
Wall Support
Roof Brace (if required)
Thimble
Floor
Protector
Chimney
Connector
Ceiling Support
Listed Chimney
Listed Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Figure 11.1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney Figure 11.2 - Prefabricated Interior Chimney
A. Venting Components
Chimney Connector:
It is also known as ue pipe or stove pipe.  The chimney
connectorjoinsthestovetothechimney.Itmustbea6inch
(152mm)minimumdiameter24gaugemildsteelblackor26
gaugebluedsteel,oranapprovedair-insulateddoublewall
ventingpipe.
Thimble:
A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in
combustible walls through which the chimney connector
passes to the chimney.  It is intended to keep the walls
from igniting.  Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA
211Standards.Prefabricatedmustbesuitableforusewith
selectedchimneyandmeetUL103TypeHTStandards.Follow
instructionsprovidedbythemanufacturerformanufactured
thimblesformasonrychimneyandprefabricatedchimneys.
Chimney:
Thechimneycanbeneworexisting,masonryorprefabricated
andmustmeetthefollowingminimumrequirementsspecied
inSection5B.
B. Chimney Systems
Prefabricated Metal Chimney
• Mustbeminimum6inch(152mm)diameter(ID)high
temperaturechimneylistedtoUL103HT(2100oF)or
ULCS629M.
• Mustusecomponentsrequiredbythemanufacturer
forinstallation.
• Mustmaintainclearancesrequiredbythemanufacturer
forinstallation.
• Refertomanufacturersinstructionsforinstallation.

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Thimble
Siteconstructedformasonrychimneyinstallation:
Components
• A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for
thicker walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney
lengthconstructedtoUL103TypeHT6inch(152mm)
insidediameter.Chimneyneedstoextendaminimum
of2inches(51mm)fromtheinteriorwallandaminimum
of1inch(25mm)fromtheexteriorwall.
• Wall spacer, trim collar and wall band to t solid pack
chimneyselected.
• Minimum8inch(203mm)diameterclaylinersection(if
notalreadypresentinchimney)andrefractorymortar.
• When jurisdiction requires install approved chimney
linerinmasonrychimney.
Air Clearances
• Masonry chimneyclearance mustmeet NFPA211mini-
mumrequirementof2inches(51mm)tosheetmetalsup-
portsandcombustibles.
• Minimum of 1inch(25mm)clearancearound thechim-
neyconnector.
• Top of wall opening is a minimum of 13-1/2 inches
(343mm) from ceiling or 4-1/2 inches (114mm) below
minimum clearance specied by chimney connector
manufacturer.NFPA211minimumverticalclearanceof
18inches(457mm)fromchimneyconnectorandceiling
orminimumrecommendedbychimneyconnectormanu-
facturer.Figure 12.1
Instructions:
1. Openinsidewallatproperheightforthechimneycon-
nectortoentrythemasonrychimney. Figure 12.1
2. Entryholetomasonrychimneymustbelinedwithan8
inch (203mm) minimum diameter clay liner, or equiva-
lent,securedwithrefractorymortar.
3. Constructa17inchx17inch(432mmx432mm)outside
dimensionframefrom2x2framinglumbertotintowall
opening.Insideopeningofframeshouldbenolessthan
14inchx14inch(356mmx356mm).Figure 12.1
4. Attachthewallspacertothechimneysideoftheframe.
5. Nailtheframeintothewallopening.Thespacershould
beonthechimneyside.
6. Insertthesectionofthesolidinsulatedchimneyintothe
outerwallofthemasonrychimney.
7. Tightlysecurethelengthofthesolidinsulatedchimney
withthewallbandtothemasonrychimney.
8. Insertasectionofchimneyconnectorintothechimney.
Makesureitdoesnotprotrudepasttheedgeoftheclay
chimneylinerinsidethechimney.
9. Sealtheendofthechimneyconnectortotheclayliner
withrefractorymortar.
10. Installtrimcollararoundthesoldpackchimneysection .
Figure 12.1
Trim Collar
Chimney Section
with 2 inch
(51mm)
Clearance to
Combustibles
Chimney
Connector
Fire Clay Flue
Liner
with Airspace
Masonry
Chimney
Wall Band to
Secure Chimney
Section
Wood Studs Used
for Framing - Spaced
2 inch (51mm)
clearance from
Masonry Chimney
Wall Spacer
Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble
Figure 12.2
Fire Risk.
DoNOTpackinsulationorothercombustiblesbetween
spacers.
• ALWAYSmaintainspeciedclearancesaroundvent-
ingandspacers.
• Installspacersasspecied.
Failuretokeepinsulationorothermaterialawayfromventpipe
maycausere.
WARNING
1.5”
1.0”
2.0”
2.0”
1.5”
14.0” ID
17.0” OD
ceiling
Minimum18.0”
NFPA 211
13.5” below ceiling to top
of opening
1.0”
8.0”
1.5 2x2 framing stud
2.0 min air clearance
1.0 min air clearance
4.5
or top of opening is a min.of
4.5” below min.clearance
specified by connector mfg.
Center of Hole
Thimble
C
L
C
L
Wall
Include depth
of hearth pad

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Chimney Height / Rise and Run
Thisproductwasdesignedforandtestedona6inch(152mm)
chimney, 14 to 16 feet (420-480cm) high, (includes stove
height)measuredfromthebaseoftheappliance.Thefurther
yourstackheightordiametervariesfromthisconguration,
thepossibilityofperformanceproblemsexists.
Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per
each1000feetabovesealevel.Itisnotrecommendedto
useoffsetsorelbowsataltitudesabove4000feetabovesea
levelorwhenthereareotherfactorsthataffectuedraft.
C. Installing Chimney Components
Chimney Connector
Singlewallconnectororstovepipe.
Thismustbeatleast24gaugemildsteelor26gaugeblue
steel.Thesectionsmustbeattachedtotheapplianceandto
eachotherwiththecrimped(male)endpointingtowardthe
stove.Alljoints,includingtheconnectionattheuecollar,
shouldbesecuredwith3sheet metalscrews.Makesure
tofollowtheminimumclearancestocombustibles.Where
passage through the wall, or partition of combustible con-
structionisdesiredinCanada,theinstallationshallconform
toCAN/CSA-B365.
Factory-builtlistedchimneyconnector(vented).
Alistedconnector(vented)mustbeusedwheninstallingthis
unitinamobilehome.Thelistedconnectorsmustconform
toeachothertoensureapropertandseal.
FlueGas
Direction
Crimped
End
Toward
Stove
Securepipesectionswitha
minimumof3screws
Figure 13.2 Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe)
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• DONOTCONNECTTHISUNITTOACHIMNEY
FLUESERVICINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.
• DONOTCONNECTTOANYAIRDISTRIBUTION
DUCTORSYSTEM.
Mayallowuegasestoenterthehouse.
Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,serviceormain-
tenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothe
owner’sinformationmanualprovidedwiththisappliance.For
assistanceoradditionalinformationconsultaqualiedinstaller,
serviceagencyoryourdealer.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
InspectionofChimney:
•Chimneymustbeingoodcondition.
•MeetsminimumstandardofNFPA211
• Factory-builtchimneymustbe6inch(152mm)UL103HT.
WARNING
WARNING
ONLYuseconnector:
• Withintheroom,betweenapplianceandceilingorwall.
ConnectorshallNOTpassthrough:
• Atticorroofspace
• Closetorsimilarconcealedspace
• Floororceiling
Maintainminimumclearancestocombustibles
Fire Risk.
FollowChimneyConnectorManufacturer’s
InstructionsforProperInstallation.
ChimneyFlue
Liner
Fireclay
Lineror
Equivalent
MasonryChimney
ConstructedtoNFPA 211
WallSpacer
WallBand
TrimCollar
Chimney
Connector
1inch(25mm) Air
SpacetoChimney
Section
Min.Clearance
2inch(51mm)
Min.ChimneyClearanceto
WallSpacerand
Combustibles-2inch(51mm)
ChimneySection
Figure 13.1
Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble
(Cont’d)

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53
30 11/16
62 5/8
19 1/4
44 1/4
16
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
10
35 1/4
36 1/4
16
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
8
Figure 14.2Figure 14.1
Figure 14.3
18
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
8
45
46 1/4
8
A. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: Floorprotectormustbenon-combus-
tiblematerial,extendingbeneathheaterandtothefront,sides
andrearasindicated.Theoormustbenon-combustibleor
otherwiseadequatelyprotectedfromradiantheatgivenoffby
theunitandfromsparksandfallingembers.Alayerofthin
brickorceramictileoveracombustibleoorisnotsufcient.
I tisnecessarytoinstallaoorprotectorofaminimumof3/8
inch(9.5mm)thickmetalcladmillboardorequivalentamin-
imumof16 inches(406mm)infrontofglassand8inches
(203mm)tobothsidesofthefuelloadingdoor.Openthe
doorandmeasure8inches(203mm)fromthesideedgeof
theopeninginthefaceoftheappliance.*See exception.
In Canada,similaroorprotectionmustbeprovided18inches
(457mm)infrontand8inches(203mm)fromthesidesand
rearofthestove.Figure 14.2
*EXCEPTION:  Non-combustible floor protections must
extendbeneaththeuepipewheninstalledwithhorizontal
ventingandextend2inches(51mm)beyondeachside.See
Figure 14.4
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearthpadsmustbeinstalledexactlyasspecied.
Hightemperaturesorhotembersmayigniteconcealed
combustibles.
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Figure 15.1 - Floor & Rear Installation
B. Outside Air Kit Installation
Asourceofair (oxygen) is necessaryinorderforcombus-
tion to take place.  Whatever combustion air is consumed
bytheremustbereplaced.Airisreplacedviaairleakage
aroundwindowsandunderdoors.Inhomesthathavetightly
sealeddoorsandwindows,anoutsideairsourceisneeded.
AnoptionalOutsideAirKitisavail able.
Included in OAK-ACC: Termination cap, (2) wire ties, flex
adapter,andfasteners
Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
 • 4inchexaluminumpipe,orifusingalternatematerial,
then it shall be made from durable, non-combustible,
heatresistantmaterialupto350oF.Cutthepipetothe
requiredlengthforyourinstallation.
 •Phillipsheadscrewdriver
 •Siliconesealant
 •Drillsandsawsnecessaryforcuttingholesthroughthe
wallorooringinyourhome.
1. Removeallmaterialsfrompackingbox.
2. Usinga#2Phillipsscrewdriverattachtheexadapterto
thestoveusing4screws.Figure 15.1
3.Floor & Rear Installation:Cuta4inch(102mm)holein
outsidewalloroortoaccommodateoutsideairpiping.
Use4inch(102mm)aluminummetalexorrigidpiping
todirectlyconnectoutsideairtoapplianceintake.Use
thesuppliedterminationcapwitharodentscreen.Seal
betweenthewall(oroor)andthepipewithsiliconeto
preventmoisturepenetration.
WARNING
Fire Risk. Asphyxiation Risk.
Donotdrawoutsidecombustionairfrom:
• Wall,oororceilingcavity
• Enclosedspacesuchasanatticorgarage
• Closeproximitytoexhaustventsorchimneys
Fumesorodormayresult
Asphyxiation Risk.
Outsideairinletmustbelocatedtopreventblockage
from:
•Leaves•Snoworice•Otherdebris
Blockmaycausecombustionairstarvation
Smokespillagemaysetoffalarmsorirritatesensitiveindividuals.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
LengthofoutsideairsupplyductshallNOTexceedthe
lengthoftheverticalheightoftheexhaustue.
• Firewillnotburnproperly
• Smokespillageoccurswhendoorisopenedduetoairstar-
vation
WARNING

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C. Blower (Optional)
Tools Required:#2Phillipsheadscrewdriver
1.Locateboltssuppliedwiththeblower.
2.Alignholesinmountingangeofblowerwithboltholesin
appliance.Blowershouldbepositionedatbottomofrear
outerskinasshowninFigure 16.1
3.Re-insert and tighten bolts, securing blower onto outer
wallofappliance.
4. Place the bracket containing the snap disc and magnet
underthebottomleftrearcorner.
 SeeOwner’s Manualfordetailedoperatinginstructions
fortheblowerandsnapdisc.
Shock Risk.
• DoNOTremovegroundingprongfromplug.
• Routecordawayfromappliance.
• DoNOTroutecordunderorinfrontofappliance.
• Plugdirectlyintoproperlygrounded3prongreceptacle.
CAUTION
Figure 16.1
MANUAL: Overides the
Snap Disc
AUTO: Fan will turn
ON/OFF Automatically
by the Snap Disc
Controls the Fan Speed

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Convection
chamber top
Flue collar
Flue transition
Upper ue cover
Figure 17.3 - Completed View
Figure 17.1
D. Reversible Flue Collar and Horizontal Flue
Heat Shield
Tools Required:#2&#3Phillipsheadscrewdriver;1/2"
wrench
Theuecollarisreversibleforeitheratoporrearventing
installation.Theapplianceisshippedwiththeuecollarin
thetopventposition.
Converting Collar For Rear Vent Installation
and
Installing Required Horizontal Flue Shield
1. Removeuecollar(#3Phillips)andconvectionchamber
top(#2Phillips).
2. Remove1boltfromeachsideoftheuetransitionand
retrievenutsattachedtobolts.
3. Turn ue transition to horizontal position. Inspect rope
gasketingtoensurealeakfreeseal.Re-attach.
4. Removeupperuecoverfromconvectionchamgertop.
Rotate180degreesandreassebmle.Usepaintsupplied
tocoverunpaintedareas.
5. Reattachconvectionchambertoptouecollartounit.
Figure 17.2

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CAUTION
THESTRUCTURALINTEGRITYOFTHEMOBILEHOME
FLOOR,WALLANDCEILING/ROOFMUSTBEMAINTAINED
DoNOTcutthrough:
• Floorjoist,wall,studsorceilingtrusses.
• Anysupportingmaterialthatwouldaffectthestructuralinteg-
rity.
Asphyxiation Risk.
NEVERINSTALLINASLEEPINGROOM.
Consumesoxygenintheroom.
WARNING
You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit Part
OAK-ACC for installation in a mobile home.
1. Anoutsideairinletmustbeprovidedforcombustion.
2. Appliancemustbesecuredtothemobilehomestructure
byboltingthelegstotheoor.
3. Appliance must be grounded with #8 solid copper
groundingwireorequivalentandterminatedateachend
withN.E.C.approvedgroundingdevice.
4. AppliancemustbeinstalledwithanapprovedUL103HT
ventilated chimney connector, UL103 HT chimney, and
terminalcapwithsparkarrestor.Neveruseasinglewall
connector(stovepipe)inamobilehomeinstallation.Use
onlydouble-wallconnectorpipe,Dura-VentDVL,Selkirk
metalbestosDSorSecurityDLdouble-wallconnectoror
anylisteddouble-wallconnectorpipe.
5. InCanada,thisappliancemustbeconnectedtoa6inch
(152mm) factory-built chimney conforming to CAN/ULC-
629M,STANDARDFORFACTORYBUILTCHIMNEYS.
6. Followthechimneyandchimneyconnectormanufacturer’s
instructionswheninstallingtheuesystem for use ina
mobilehome.
7. Maintainclearancetocombustibles.
8. Floorprotectionrequirementsmustbefollowedprecisely.
9. Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the
locationwherethechimneyorothercomponentpenetrates
totheexteriorofthestructure.
NOTE:  Offsets from the vertical, not exceeding 45°, are
allowedperSection905(a)oftheUniformMechanicalCode
(UMC).Offsetsgreaterthan45°areconsideredhorizontaland
arealsoallowed,providingthehorizontalrundoesnotexceed
75%oftheverticalheightofthevent.Construction,clearance
andterminationmustbeincompliancewiththeUMCTable
9C.ThisinstallationmustalsocomplywithNFPA211.
NOTE:Topsectionsofchimneymustberemovabletoallow
maximumclearanceof13.5feet(411cm)fromgroundlevel
fortransportationpurposes.
10. Burn wood only.  Other types of fuels may generate
poisonousgases(e.g.,carbonmonoxide).
11. Ifunitburnspoorlywhileanexhaustblowerisoninhome,
(i.e.,rangehood),increasecombustionair.
12. InstallationshallbeinaccordancewiththeManufacturers
Home&SafetyStandard(HUD)CFR3280,Part24.
Approved for USA Installation only!
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Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
Service Parts Explorer II
Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2014
Ending Manufacturing Date: Active
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IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or
distributor.Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers.Provide
modelnumberandserialnumberwhenrequestingservicepartsfromyourdealerordistributor.
Stocked
at Depot
ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER
24 ARSDoorAssembly SRV7061-021
25 Ashpan SRV7060-023
26 ARSBox SRV7060-005
27 Gasket,ARS SRV7033-296
28 TimerAssembly SRV7061-024
Timer(Only)ReplacementAssembly SRV480-1940 Y
29 TimerDoor SRV7061-018
30 TubeChanelcover SRV7061-157
31 SideRight MatteBlack 7061-011MBK
PorcelainMahogany 7061-011PMH
ComponentPack(IncludesBafeDiverterandInstructions,2
LegLevelingNuts&2Bolts,Touch-UpPaint,OwnersManual&
WarrantyCard)
MatteBlack SRV7061-027
PorcelainMahogany SRV7061-028
LevelingAssembly 7000-000
PaintTouch-Up MatteBlack 812-0910
PorcelainMahogany 855-1450
ACCESSORIES
BlowerAssembly BK-ACC
BlowerControlBoxW/Switch SRV7000-194
Y
ComponentPack 7033-051
MagnetRound SRV7000-140
Y
SnapDiscBracketAssembly 7033-036
SnapDisc,#1,ConvectionBlower SRV230-0470
Y
SpeedControlOnly(Rheostat) 842-0370
Y
WireHarness(Blower) 7033-262
Blower,Convection BlowerOnly 812-4900
Y
OutsideAirKit,Floor&Rear OAK-ACC
OutsideAirCollarAssembly 7033-039
OutsideAirShield 33271
Y
FASTENERS
AvkRivnutRepairKit-1/4-20&3/8-16RivnutTools RIVNUT-REPAIR
Y
Nut,SerFlangeSmall1/4-20 Pkgof24 226-0130/24
Y
Screw,PanHeadPhilips8-32X3/8 Pkgof40 225-0500/40
Y
Screw,SheetMetal#8X1/2S-Grip Pkgof40 12460/40
Y
Washer,1/4Sae Pkgof24 28758/24
Y
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Hearth & Home Technologies
1445 North Highway
Colville, WA 99114
Division of HNI INDUSTRIES
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
CAUTION
• Importantoperatingand
maintenance instruc-
tionsincluded.
• Leavethismanualwith
partyresponsibleforuse
andoperation.
• Read,understandand
follow these instruc-
tionsforsafeinstalla-
tionandoperation.
DO NOT
DISCARD
Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns.
For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer
log onto www.quadrare.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Thisproductmaybecoveredbyoneormoreofthefollowingpatents:(UnitedStates)5341794,5263471,6688302,7216645,7047962
orotherU.S.andforeignpatentspending.
We recommend that you record the following pertinent
information for your heating appliance.
Datepurchased/installed:
SerialNumber:  Locationonappliance:
Dealershippurchasedfrom:  Dealerphone:
Notes: 
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