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SAFETY NOTICE
If this solid fuel room heater is not properly
installed, assembled and used, a house
fire may result. For your safety, follow
the installation directions. Contact local
building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in
your area.
CAUTION
Tested and approved to use with dry, seasoned
wood only. Do not burn wet or green wood.
Burning any other type of fuel may be a danger
and will void your warranty.
Kube
Wood-Burning Soapstone Stove
Installation, Assembly and Operating Manual
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the party
responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Save this manual for future reference.
Do not discard!
QUESTIONS: Call your Authorized Dealer.
Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this wood-burning
room heater. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death.
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2. Do not overfire - If any external part
starts to glow, you are overfiring. Close
air controls. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
3. Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified.
WARNING
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- Page 1 Kube Wood-Burning Soapstone Stove Installation, Assembly and Operating Manual INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the party responsible for use and operation. OWNER: Save this manual for future reference. Do not discard! QUESTIONS: Call your Authorized Dealer. WARNING Please read this entire manual before SAFETY NOTICE installation and use of this wood-burning room heater.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Model: Kube Record the following information to help Serial Number:______________________________ your dealer determine what you will need, should your stove ever require parts or Purchase Date:______________________________ service. Dealer Name:_______________________________ The serial number and manufacturing date are located on the Safety Label at the Dealer Phone:______________________________ lower back part of the stove.
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Page 3: Kube
EPA regulation and FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS certification. AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. WHEN Manufacturer: Norsk Kleber AS, Skansen 29, 2670 NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS MANUAL, Otta, Norway OR BY LOCAL CODE AUTHORITIES, INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AND... -
Page 4: Kube
Consult appliance in your area. For further information on your local Norsk Kleber authorized dealer using your heater safely, obtain a copy of the NFPA regarding specific installation or performance publication “Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely,”... -
Page 5: Stove Dimensions
KUBE Soapstone Stove Dimensions Kube 5 Kube 4 Kube 3 65.4 in. 59.6 in. 19.75 in. 17.32 in. 47.6 in. 41.9 in. 57.9 in. 52 in. 1662 mm 1513 mm 520 mm 440 mm 1210 mm 1063 mm 1470 mm 1323 mm... -
Page 6: Design Considerations
Design Considerations When selecting a chimney type and the location for • Brick or modular block must be a minimum of 4” the chimney in the house, keep this in mind: It is the (10 cm) nominal thickness. Stone construction chimney that makes the stove work - not the stove that must be at least 12”... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION NORSK KLEBER REQUIRES ALL INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY OF THIS STOVE TO BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. CAUTION: Chimney Flue Sizing Follow these installation instructions in all cases. • The chimney size should not be less than the cross- When installing, operating and maintaining your... - Page 8 • The maximum horizontal run should not exceed 3 ft. (92 cm) with a 1/4” rise per foot. Under no circumstance should horizontal pipe be allowed to At least 2 ft. slant down toward the chimney. (61 cm) • No part of the chimney connector may pass At least 3 ft.
- Page 9 Connecting to the Chimney Prefabricated Chimneys Masonry Chimney When connecting the Kube to a prefabricated metal chimney always follow the pipe manufacturer’s in- When installing a Stove into a masonry chimney structions and be sure to use the components that are through a “thimble”...
- Page 10 Consult your local building inspector, authorized Sill/ Norsk Kleber Dealer, NFPA 211 in the U.S. or Support CAN/CSA-B635 in Canada for other approved wall pass-through methods.
- Page 11 The Kube is approved for installation using one of the the minimum clearances to combustible materials following forms of hearth protection: specifically established for the Norsk Kleber +models. 1. Any UL, ULC, or Warnock Hersey Listed Type 1 A combustible surface is anything that can burn hearth board.
- Page 12 Clearance to Combustible Materials Fig 8 Fig 8a Heat shield must be installed on the back of the stove at all times. Fig 8a With Side Window Fig 8 No Side Window Side Wall to Side 17 inch 432 mm SW Side Wall to Side 30 inch 762 mm...
- Page 13 UL and ULC standards and are clearance above (x) and to the side (y). See Fig. 9. the minimum clearances to combustible materials specifically established for the Norsk Kleber Kube Single Wall Pipe: models. Unprotected Surface: 18”/485 mm • A combustible surface is anything that can burn...
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Page 14: Assembly Instructions
Model: Kube Assembly Manual Before you begin: • Please read and follow the assembly instructions carefully. • Assembly should be done by two people as some of the components are very heavy. • We recommend that you first sort the stones by size and shape. • A repair kit is included for small repairs to the stones. - Page 15 IMPORTANT Before beginning assembling the stove, you must determine where the stove will be located. The stove must be located a safe distance from combustible materials including walls. Note that stoves with side glass require increased distance to walls as shown in (Fig. 2) whereas, stoves with no side glass require less distance.
- Page 16 Floor Protection Any floor that is not composed of concrete poured on earth requires protection from sparks and embers. The Kube is approved for installation using one of the following forms of hearth protection: Any UL, ULC, or Warnock Hersey Listed Type 1 hearth board. Any noncombustible material.
- Page 17 Exploded view...
- Page 18 Step 1 Assembling section 1, *If you are assembling a (3) section Fig. 1 (all stoves) stove, skip Step 2, go to step 3 1. Lay the base plate into place (similar to the top plate but without the glued-on felt mat).
- Page 19 Step 3 1. Position the (2) fire-plate support blocks as shown in Fig. 3. They must rest against the side stones and the rear stones. (You may find it useful to use a clamp to hold the support blocks in place until the fire-plate is set in place.
- Page 20 Sealing joints and seams with silicone fire sealant For best stove performance, we recommend that all the interior joints, except the Skamol assembly, be sealed with the Silicone Fire Sealant that is included with the stove. As the fire chamber section and each section above it (Fig. 1) are assembled, the inside seams and joints should be sealed with the Silicone Fire Sealant, before assembling the next section.
- Page 21 Step 5 Depending whether you are assembling a stove with one window Fig. 4, two windows Fig. 5, or no windows will determine how the burn-chamber section is assembled. Fig. 5, 6, & 7 The front and rear side stones for the side windows have tracks for the side window (A), while the closed side (no window) only has one small bevel (B).
- Page 22 Step 6 1. Slide the Skamol plate A, with the recess and row of holes for secondary air, into position up against the back wall and down onto the fire plate. (the row of holes must be at the top of the plate) Fig. 8 2.
- Page 23 Step 7 1. Position the upper door frame block above the door frame and behind the steel ring assembly. 2. Set the rear wall in place. 3. Mount 2 side stones with the smallest distance to the holes for steel dowels facing down. 4.
- Page 24 Step 9 1. Set the rear wall with the smoke hood in place. 2. Assemble and hang the heat shield in position and complete the mounting of the flue. 3. Place the side stones with the smallest distance to the holes for steel dowels facing down. 4.
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Page 25: Parts List
Kube 3 Parts List Part No. Description Kube Kube Kube 08-01-01 Connection 125-150mm 01-21-17 Oscar small stone on door 360*60*42mm 01-21-60 Oscar baffle vertical 340*160*40mm 01-21-63 Oscar baffle square, 118*160*40mm 01-22-54 Heat shield bracket 01-22-55 Heat shield screws 01-25-02 Kube front- and backstone 01-25-07 Kube backstone door section 01-25-10... - Page 26 Kube 4 Parts List Part No. Description Kube Kube Kube 08-01-01 Connection 125-150mm 01-21-17 Oscar small stone on door 360*60*42mm 01-21-60 Oscar baffle vertical 340*160*40mm 01-21-63 Oscar baffle square, 118*160*40mm 01-22-54 Heat shield bracket 01-22-55 Heat shield screws 01-25-02 Kube front- and backstone 01-25-07 Kube backstone door section 01-25-10 Kube corner stone for side without glass 01-25-11 Kube horizontal baffle 417*260*30mm...
- Page 27 Kube 5 Parts List Part No. Description Kube 5-0 Kube 5-1 Kube 5-2 08-01-01 Connection 125-150mm 01-21-17 Oscar small stone on door 360*60*42mm 01-21-60 Oscar baffle vertical 340*160*40mm 01-21-63 Oscar baffle square, 118*160*40mm 01-22-54 Heat shield bracket 01-22-55 Heat shield screws 01-25-02 Kube front- and backstone 01-25-07 Kube backstone door section 01-25-08...
- Page 28 Exploded Parts View...
- Page 29 How to use your Norsk Kleber Soapstone Stove CAUTION: Do not use this stove in a manner that is not consistent with these instructions. Failure to do so can result in harm to people and property. Ventilation of the room Floors and walls • The floor on which the stove is mounted must...
- Page 30 A little more about wood Use dry wood with moisture content of less than 17%. This means that the wood has dried for about 1-2 years. Wood should be cut in 10 to 12 inch lengths. Do not use unseasoned wood. Raw wood gives little heat because much of the energy is used to evaporate the water.
- Page 31 Air control settings BURN ONLY SOLID WOOD DIRECTLY ON THE BOTTOM PLATE OF THE STOVE. DO A single lever regulates the primary air flow that NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE IN ANY WAY. DO controls the intensity of the fire and consequent heat NOT USE ANY STOVE GRATES.
- Page 32 Exterior cleaning • Before you open the door, place the Air Control Lever in the full open position. The stone can be washed easily with ordinary • Always wait a few seconds before opening the door. household detergent. Stains of soot and soot water are This allows the renewed air circulation to clear removed by brushing lightly with fine sandpaper (180).
- Page 33 Cleaning the stove interior Cleaning the glass 1. Remove dust and loose-fitting soot with a dry Caution: Make sure the stove is cold. cloth. 2. Wet a newspaper or paper towel with water, dip 1. Locate necessary equipment such as: good lighting the wet paper in the box and wipe the soot on the (head lamp), steel scraper / ice scraper, ashtray or glass.
- Page 34 Years 5 -10 COVERAGE: SOAPSTONE(S) Norsk Kleber or its authorized agent will provide replacement soapstone(s) at no charge when deemed they are defective by Norsk Kleber or its authorized agent. See Conditions and Exclusions for any circumstances where your stove would not be covered by the Norsk Kleber warranty.
- Page 35 (use cord wood only). 2. Norsk Kleber has the option of either repairing or replacing the defective component. 3. Norsk Kleber and its U.S. importer Hestia Indus- tries is free of liability for any damages caused by 3.