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- Page 1 KUMA STOVES Rathdrum ID, USA MODEL# K-TAM: Tamarack Tested to: UL1482 Report #: 123-S-05-4 Testing performed by Omni Test Laboratories INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev. 9/8/2015...
- Page 2 Welcome to the Kuma family. Kuma is a modified version of the Greek word Kauma that means “a great heat”. We would like to take the time to say thank you for purchasing a Kuma stove. If this is your first Kuma stove, you have joined a long list of family members, some since 1981.
- Page 3 This manual describes the installation and operation of the Kuma Model Tamarack Non-catalytic wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specific test conditions (Canadian Method B-415) this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 11,700 to 29,800 Btu/hr.
- Page 4 Sample Listing Tag (Attached to stove back plate)
- Page 5 – Safety Precautions Section Install and use in accordance with the manufacturers installation and operation instructions contained in this manual only. If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire can occur. For your protection, follow the installation instructions provided. We recommend contacting local building or fire officials regarding restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
- Page 6 17. WHEN PENETRATING A COMBUSTIBLE WALL TO CONNECT TO AN OUTSIDE MASONRY CHIMNEY YOU MUST BE CERTAIN THAT THE WALL PASS THROUGH IS A SAFE AND LISTED METHOD. Please refer to NFPA code 211 for details about listed wall pass through methods. To obtain a copy of the NFPA code 211, you may visit their website www.nfpa.org or call them toll free at 1(800)344-3555.
- Page 7 – Mobile home installation Section INSTALL AND USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ONLY. WHILE MOST ANYONE WITH BASIC CARPENTRY SKILLS CAN SUCCESSFULLY AND SAFELY INSTALL THEIR KUMA WOOD STOVE, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT IT IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL WHO IS PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED–PREFERABLY AN NFI CERTIFIED (NATIONAL FIREPLACE INSTITUE) EXPERT.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT: These instructions are a very basic guideline for the steps to installing your chimney. For complete instructions, refer to the installation manual that came with your chimney. Chimney installation instructions are usually located in the box with the chimney cap or chimney support components.
- Page 9 Kuma Stoves does not particularly require that outside air be directly connected to this stove. However, some state or local building codes may mandate outside air. If your state or local building code requires an outside air supply use part# KA OA 1. If you are unable to supply...
- Page 10 – Residential installation Section INSTALL AND USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ONLY. WHILE MOST ANYONE WITH BASIC CARPENTRY SKILLS CAN SUCCESSFULLY AND SAFELY INSTALL THEIR KUMA WOOD STOVE, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT IT IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL WHO IS PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED–PREFERABLY AN NFI CERTIFIED (NATIONAL FIREPLACE INSTITUE) EXPERT.
- Page 11 STEP 2: Installing the chimney. IMPORTANT: These instructions are a very basic guideline for the steps to install your chimney. For complete instructions, refer to the installation manual that came with your chimney. Chimney installation instructions are usually located in the box with the chimney cap or chimney support components.
- Page 12 Outside Air – Outside air is required in all manufactured home installations. Kuma stoves does not particularly require that outside air be directly connected to this stove, However, some state or local building codes may mandate outside air. If your state or local building code requires an outside air supply use part# KA OA 1.
- Page 13 – Wood burning operation instructions Section IMPORTANT: Your new KUMA wood stove is shipped with a baffle packing to eliminate damage in shipping. Once the stove is set in place and ready to use you will need to remove the baffle restraints. To remove the baffle restraints, cut the ties in front of the nylon buckle and pull forward on the bottom cable until it pulls out.
- Page 14 Additional instructions and information. Build your fires directly on the firebrick. Using a grate will allow too much air to the coal bed and will result in incomplete combustion of the wood. Using a grate can also leave charred pieces of wood after the fire has gone out Use only the best grade of dry wood available.
- Page 15 Cool, may not be. 5. Check gasket on ash pan periodically to ensure a good seal. Operation 1. Wait until the fire is at its lowest point or out. 2. Remove the ash pan by turning the handle and pulling out. 3.
- Page 16 – Maintenance Section Use the table below as a general maintenance schedule for your stove. See below the table for detailed information on performing the maintenance. Ash disposal Every 1-2 weeks Chimney inspection and cleaning Every 2-3 months Gasket replacement Every year or as needed Glass cleaning and replacement As needed...
- Page 17 Glass cleaning and replacement – as needed Never clean the glass when it is hot. Clean the glass with an approved stove glass cleaner, never use an abrasive material like sandpaper or steel wool Your stove is equipped with an air wash system that will self-clean the glass. If the glass is black or covered with soot from slow burning, simply load the stove with good, dry, split wood and burn at high burn for about 20- 30 minutes and the glass should burn clean.
- Page 18 Firebox Maintenance Diagram ID# Description Part Number Description Part Number Brick cut size: 9” x 3-3/4 Ceramic baffle insulation KR IN TM KR BR TM2 Brick cut size: 7-5/8” x 4-1/2” KR BR TM1 Brick: Standard size KR BR Rear baffle brick holder KR BF TMT Door wedge assembly KR DW TM...
- Page 19 DOOR ASSEMBLY ID# Description Part Number ID# Description Part Number Door spring, pewter KR SP 2P Door pin w/retainer (2ea.) KR DP 2 Door spring, gold KR SP 2G Door pin retainer (2 ea.) KR DP 2RT Door casting: Black KR DR 1B Glass gasket KR GK 34...
- Page 20 – Clearances and diagrams Section Figure #1 Double Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: Mobile Home installation with the stove in a corner using double wall pipe. Residential installation with the stove in a corner using double wall pipe. For single wall pipe, refer to figure 2.
- Page 21 Figure #2 Single Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installation: Residential installation with the stove in a corner using single wall pipe. For double wall pipe, refer to figure 1. For mobile home installation in a corner, refer to figure 1 Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS...
- Page 22 Figure #3 Double Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: Mobile home installation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe. Residential installation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe. For single wall pipe, refer to figure 4.
- Page 23 Figure #4 Single Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: Residential installation with the stove on a straight wall using single wall pipe. For double wall pipe, refer to figure 3. For mobile home installation on a straight wall, refer to figure 3. 15.5 Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES...
- Page 24 Tamarack installation diagram for manufactured chimneys. NEVER INSTALL A WOOD STOVE IN A SLEEPING ROOM Residential or Residential Home manufactured home Installation Installation Spark arrestor 2’ minimum Roof brace 3’ minimum 10’ Storm collar ATTIC Flashing Chimney Sections Wall support 2”...
- Page 25 Dimensional Drawings for the Tamarack 6” 9.5x12 31.25” 11” 21.5” 23.75” 5.5” 30.25” 10”...
- Page 26 – Trouble Shooting Section Stove burns lazy at start up. Stove back-puffs or smokes into the room at start up. Stove smokes out the door when it is open. Stove won’t shut down. Stove won’t burn hot enough. Lazy burn. Burn time too short.
- Page 27 Stove won’t burn hot enough. Lazy burn. Wood is not seasoned (still green). Wood should sit for about 1 year, split and loosely stacked if it was cut green. Wood is well seasoned but has a lot of surface moisture. Your wood supply must be covered. Check your tarps or other covering to see that no rain or snow is getting to your wood.
- Page 28 – Accessories and Parts Section Stove Body Item # Description KR IN TM Ceramic baffle insulation. Tamarack. KR BF TMT Baffle brick support, rear. Tamarack. KR BF TMZ Baffle brick support, front. Tamarack. KT BT TM Baffle burn tube, Tamarack. KR DW TM Door wedge assembly.
- Page 29 For your “It’s Covered” warranty claim, please contact the dealer where you purchased your stove. You may also contact Kuma stoves directly at 50145 N. Old Highway 95, Rathdrum ID 83858 or by phone at 1-888-714-5294 or contact us online at kumastoves.com. When calling, you will need to have your proof of purchase, the model name, and the serial number of your stove.
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