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.