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Quadra-Fire YOSEMITE-MBK Owner's Manual

Quadra-Fire YOSEMITE-MBK Owner's Manual

Non-catalytic, front/side load, wood heater installation and operation
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If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury,
or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If heater or chimney
connector glows, you are overfiring.
Overfiring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to comply
may cause house fire.
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certified
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
www.quadrafire.com
Non-Catalytic, Front/Side Load, Wood Heater
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
WARNING
Yosemite
Models:
YOSEMITE-MBK
YOSEMITE-PMH
CAUTION
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation.
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 fireplace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
flammable materials away.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel,
s'il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez
www.quadrafire.com
7004-187I
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O-T L
Tested and
Listed by
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OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
NOTE
Portland
Oregon USA
US
December 20, 2011

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  • Page 1 Non-Catalytic, Front/Side Load, Wood Heater Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: O-T L Portland Tested and Listed by Oregon USA YOSEMITE-MBK OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. YOSEMITE-PMH CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • • Read, understand and • Leave this manual with Important operating...
  • Page 2 & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of unit is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge to assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and performance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Yosemite Wood Stove 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.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or your dealer. Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of Technologies. this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Yosemite Wood Stove Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Consider ations B. Fire Safety Consideration must be given to: To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration: • Safety • Convenience Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of •...

  • Page 6: Negative Pressure

    Yosemite Wood Stove C. Negative Pressure To minimize the affects of negative air pressure the follow- ing must be considered: Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances • Install the outside air kit. Install the intake on the successfully.

  • Page 7: Flue Draft Considerations

    Yosemite Wood Stove F. Tools And Supplies Needed D. Flue Draft Considerations Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- Before beginning the installation be sure that the following mance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimney tools and building supplies are available.

  • Page 8: Typical Stove System

    Yosemite Wood Stove H. Typical Stove Systems Spark Arrestor Cap Stove system with masonry chimney Fireclay Flue Liner Concrete Cap With Air Space consists of: Figure 8.1 • Stove Rafter • Chimney Connector (stove pipe) Flashing • Thimble 1 in (25mm) Clearance •...

  • Page 9: Appliance Dimensions

    Yosemite Wood Stove Dimensions and Clearances NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch A. Appliance Dimensions (152mm) diameter (ID) Front View Top View Rear Vent Top View 25-5/8" (651mm) 16-5/16" (414mm) 8-1/4" 19-7/16" (494mm) 13.0" (210mm) 16-3/4" 14-15/16" (230mm) (426mm) (379mm) 25-5/16"...

  • Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles

    Yosemite Wood Stove B. Clearances To Combustibles (UL And ULC) Non-fuel Max Mantel Depth door side 10" (254mm) Ceiling Ceiling Fuel Door Mantel side Fuel door Non-fuel side door side Alcove Vertical IF SIDE FUEL LOADING DOOR IS NOT USED: •...

  • Page 11: Hearth Requirements

    Yosemite Wood Stove Installation Considerations In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18 A. Hearth Protection Requirements inches (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the FLOOR PROTECTION: Floor protector must be non- sides and rear of the stove. *See exception. combustible material, extending beneath heater and to the *EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor protections must front, sides and rear as indicated.
  • Page 12 Yosemite Wood Stove A. Hearth Protection Requirements (Cont'd) SIDE FUEL DOOR LOCKED SHUT - CORNER NOTE: • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. 44-3/4" • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference •...

  • Page 13: Reversible Flue Collar

    Yosemite Wood Stove B. Reversible Flue Collar Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver; 3/8" and 7/16" wrench The flue collar is reversible for either a top or rear venting installation. Accessory Horizontal Flue Heat Shield, Part HTSHLD-7006, is required in rear vent installations. The appliance is shipped with the flue collar in the top vent posi- tion.

  • Page 14: Leg Leveling System

    Yosemite Wood Stove D. Leg Leveling System Instructions To Unlock Side Fuel Door 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 14.1. 1. Open front door. The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack 2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw inside the appliance firebox.

  • Page 15: Outside Air

    Yosemite Wood Stove F. Outside Air Kit Installation ncluded in Kit: 2 cable ties; oustide air termination cap; mounting screws (Discard the remaining parts). In Stove's Component Pack: Outside air cover plate Items Needed for Installation: 4 inch (102mm) diameter flex pipe in the length as required for your installation;...

  • Page 16: Section 5: Chimney Requirements

    Yosemite Wood Stove Chimney Requirements A. Venting Components B. Chimney Systems Chimney Connector: Prefabricated Metal Chimney It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe. The chimney • Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high connector joins the stove to the chimney. It must be a 6 inch temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100 F) or (152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black or...
  • Page 17 Yosemite Wood Stove Thimble Site constructed for masonry chimney installation: Components ceiling 13.5” below ceiling to top • A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for thicker of opening Wall or top of opening is a min.of walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney length con- 4.5”...
  • Page 18 Yosemite Wood Stove Masonry Chimney Liner Min. Chimney Clearance to Wall Spacer and Min. Clearance For optimal performance, masonry chimneys used to vent Combustibles - 2 inch (51mm) 2 inch (51mm) this appliance should be: 1 inch (25mm) Air 1. Lined with a 6 inch (152mm) stainless steel liner. Chimney Flue Space to Chimney Liner...

  • Page 19: Installing Chimney Components

    Yosemite Wood Stove C. Installing Chimney Components Masonry Chimney Liner (Cont'd) Chimney Connector Single wall connector or stove pipe. Wood Stud 2 in. (51mm) This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue Clearance from chimney wall steel.

  • Page 20: Chimney Termination Requirements

    Yosemite Wood Stove D. Chimney Termination Requirements NOTE: Follow manufacturer’s instructions for clearance, securing • Chimney performance may vary. flashing and terminating the chimney. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect • performance. Must have an approved and Listed cap •...

  • Page 21: Section 6: Mobile Home

    Yosemite Wood Stove Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit Part Spark Arrestor 831-1780 for installation in a mobile home. 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion See page 15 for installation information.

  • Page 22: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up

    Yosemite Wood Stove Appliance Set-Up B. Adjusting The Blower Speed Control A. Door Handle Assemblies *If Necessary 1. Install washer on door handle shaft. 2. Slide door handle through door. *The blower speed control for this unit is adjusted at the 3. Install additional washer(s) as needed. factory, and normally does not require further adjustment. 4. Install door cam latch and locknut. Caution! Do not overtighten locknut.

  • Page 23: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    Yosemite Wood Stove Operating Instructions B. Wood Selection and Storage A. Over-Firing Your Appliance WARNING WARNING FIRE RISK. Fire Risk • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE Do not over-fire. FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage ENGINE OIL.

  • Page 24: Burning Process

    In order to improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have • Causes evaporating moisture which cools your chimney, developed cleaner-burning wood appliances that surpass accelerating formation of creosote.

  • Page 25: Combustible/Non-Combustible Materials

    Yosemite Wood Stove E. Air Controls The Primary Air Control located under the ashlip and adjusts the burn rates. Figure 25.1. Start-Up Air System The combustion air enters at the rear of the firebox through the 3. Final Stage rear air tubes. This air supply is controlled by the Start-up Air The final stage of burning is the charcoal stage.

  • Page 26: Heat Output Settings

    Yosemite Wood Stove H. Building A Fire F. Heat Output Settings For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest Before lighting your first fire make certain that the emissions, follow these operating procedures: baffle and blanket are correctly positioned. They Regardless of desired heat output, when loading stove, should be resting against the rear support. burn it with both air controls wide open for 5 to 15 min- utes.

  • Page 27: Blower Operating Instructions

    Yosemite Wood Stove I. Optional Blower Operating Instructions WARNING 1. Initial (cold) start-up: Leave blower off until your stove Fire Risk. is hot and a good coalbed is established. The blower • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE may be turned on approximately 30 minutes after a good FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR coalbed is established.

  • Page 28: Clear Space

    Yosemite Wood Stove K. Clear Space • Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the front of fireplace. Figure 28.1. WARNING Fire Risk. • Do not place combustible objects within 48 inches in front of the appliance. •...

  • Page 29: Correct Baffle & Blanket Position

    Yosemite Wood Stove M. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle place- ment is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only. Not doing so could result in: •...

  • Page 30: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance

    Yosemite Wood Stove Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance 2. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning A. General Maintenance • Frequency: Weekly when in constant operation or as needed. 1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning • By: Homeowner • Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep;...
  • Page 31 Yosemite Wood Stove 3. Disposal of Ashes 5. Glass Cleaning • Frequency: As desired • Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox • By: Homeowner • By: Homeowner Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass...

  • Page 32: Appliance Inspection - Routine

    Replace the door on the appliance. • By: Homeowner Quadra-Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there is heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks after adjustment.

  • Page 33: Baffle Removal & Installation

    Yosemite Wood Stove E. Baffle Removal & Installation 1. Remove all ash from firebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container. 2. Remove ceramic blanket and baffle together. 3. With a 3/16” Allen wrench, remove the front manifold tube retainer bolts on the air channel under the end of the front tube.

  • Page 34: Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

    Yosemite Wood Stove Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, F. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool and must be performed to maintain your warranty.

  • Page 35: Section 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution...

  • Page 36: Exploded Drawings

    Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2003 Non-Catalytic, Front/Side Load, Wood Stove Ending Manufacturing Date: Active YOSEMITE-MBK (7-03 to Active), YOSEMITE-PCR (8-03 to 11-06), YOSEMITE-PGR (8-03 to 2-05), YOSEMITE-PMB (8-03 to 2-05), YOSEMITE-PMH (8-03 to Active) Exploded Drawing Brick Set* Part number list on following page.
  • Page 37 YOSEMITE Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2003 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 38 YOSEMITE Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2003 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 39 YOSEMITE Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2003 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #19 Brick Set Post SN #1750842 #18 Brick Set Pre SN #1750842 19.4 18.5 19.4 18.5 19.6 18.5 18.7 18.5 19.4 19.4 18.5 19.4 19.4 18.5 19.1 18.1 19.2 18.2 18.3...
  • Page 40 YOSEMITE Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2003 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 41: Service & Maintenance Log

    Yosemite Wood Stove C. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service December 20, 2011 7004-187I Page 41...

  • Page 42: Warranty Policy

    Yosemite Wood Stove Page 42 7004-187I December 20, 2011...
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  • Page 44: Contact Information

    Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, log onto www.quadrafire.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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