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

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14 7060-227D February 25, 2016Explorer III Wood StoveWhen properly maintained, your fireplace will give youmany years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealerto answer questions regarding proper operation,troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.quadrafire.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annualservice by a qualified service technician.Baffle & BlanketOptional BlowerChimney SystemFirebrick & Ash RemovalDoor & Glass AssembliesDoor HandleFrequencyMONTHLY,After Every Cord ofWood,ORAfter Each CleaningBaffle and blanket placement is critical to heat out-put, efficiency and overall life of the unit. Make surethe baffle is pushed all of the way to the back of thefirebox and the blanket is laying flat. Inspect bafflefor cracks.YEARLY Vacuum the blower impellers.EVERY 2MONTHSorAfter Every2 Cords ofWoodThe chimney and chimney cap must be inspected forsoot and creosote every two months during the burnseason or more frequency if chimney exceeds or isunder 14-16 ft (4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom ofappliance.This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and chim-ney fires.Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockageand creosote build-up.WEEKLYorAfter Every25 Loads ofWoodWEEKLYorAfter Every25 Loads ofWoodKeep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintaingood burn times on a low burn setting. To test: placea dollar bill between the stove and door and thenshut the door. If you can pull the dollar out, removeone washer from door handle behind latch cam andtry again. If you can still pull it out, replace the doorgasket.Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent airleakage. Check glass for cracks.YEARLY Check the door latch for proper adjustment. Thisis very important especially after the door rope hasformed to the stove face.Check door handle for smooth cam operation.TaskBaffleBlanketLocknutDoor Cross Section(example)Latch CamSpacingWashersSquare KeyDoor HandleSpringHandleAshes must be cool before you can dispose of theashes in a non-combustible container.Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox. Af-ter ashes are removed, inspect the firebrick andreplace firebricks that are crumbling, cracked orbroken.These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide3 Maintenance and ServiceCAUTIONAllow the appliance to completely cool down beforeperforming any cleaning or maintenance.Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use,or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule ac-cordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation andmust be performed to maintain your warranty.