Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-PBK Owner's Manual

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12 7060-227D February 25, 2016Explorer III Wood StoveI. Blower Operating InstructionsNOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with anoptional blower, you should follow these guidelines:1. Initial (cold) start-up and all Burn SettingsThe blower can be plugged in and turned on right away.The blower fan is turned on and off by a snap disc. Whenyour stove has reached a certain temperature the blowerwill turn on and when your stove has cooled down to acertain temperature it will turn off.2. The blower is equipped with a speed control. Adjustthe fan speed by turning the speed control clockwise to“Low” or counterclockwise to “High”.3. Snap Disc LocationIf you find the blower coming on and off at undesirabletemperatures, relocate the snap disc to another locationin the designated zone on the back of the appliance.Figure 12.1 There is a manual over-ride switch todeactivate the snap disc, if necessary.J. Opacity (Smoke)This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burn-ing. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is whenan object is totally obscured by the smoke column from achimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke column canbe seen. As you become familiar with your appliance, youshould periodically check the opacity. This will allow you toknow how to burn as nearly smoke-free as possible (goal of0% opacity).WARNINGFire Risk• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLEFLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR ENGINEOIL.• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (drift-wood).• May generate carbon monoxide if burn material other thanwood.May result in illness or possible death.Fire RiskKeep combustible materials, gasoline and otherflammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.• Combustible materials may ignite.• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s vicinity.• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TOSTART OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.• Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is inuse.WARNINGWhen burning your first fire, you will experience smoke andodor from the appliance resulting from the curing of paint andburning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.OPEN WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN TO DISSIPATESMOKE AND ODORS!• Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.• Smoke detectors may activate.CAUTIONFigure 12.1MANUAL: Overides theSnap DiscAUTO: Fan will turnON/OFF Automaticallyby the Snap DiscControls the Fan SpeedSNAP DISC LOCATION