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Kuma Stoves K-180 Alpine LE Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Model # K-180:
Alpine LE
Tested and listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories Inc.
Portland OR, USA
Emissions tested to: ASTM 3053-2017
Report# 0123WM011E
Safety tested to UL 1482-2011 (R2015)
Report # 0123WN011S
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Model # K-180: Alpine LE Tested and listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories Inc. Portland OR, USA Emissions tested to: ASTM 3053-2017 Report# 0123WM011E Safety tested to UL 1482-2011 (R2015) Report # 0123WN011S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This manual describes the installation and operation of the Kuma Model K-180 Catalytic equipped wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s cord wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2020. Under specific test conditions (ASTM 3053-2017) this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,614 to 32,121 Btu/hr.
  • Page 3 SECTION 1 - WARNINGS WARNING 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. We also recommend that your Kuma stove be installed by a properly trained and licensed installer, preferably an NFI (National Fireplace Institute) expert.

  • Page 4: Section 2 - Specifcations

    SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION TAG...
  • Page 5 ALPINE DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS All dimensions are in inches. K-180 | Rev. 190829...
  • Page 6 ALPINE MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS All dimensions are in inches. Side clearances are to the side wall of the insert. Top clearances are to the top plate of the insert. Mantel Minimum Clearances J – Insert to side wall 7.5” Wood Trim K1 –...

  • Page 7: Section 3 - Installation Instructions

    SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ( I N ) It is highly recommended that this insert is installed by a qualified professional certified by the National Fireplace Institute. The structural integrity of the floor, walls and ceiling/roof must be maintained. NEVER INSTALL AN INSERT IN A SLEEPING ROOM This insert is heavy: Get help from another person and use proper lifting techniques FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 8 INSTALLING THE INSERT Uncrate the insert. Each piece of the insert will be included in a separate box. Follow the instructions located in each box to install the components of the insert. Install the insert in the following order: 1. Install the chimney liner according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 2.
  • Page 9 Flue Height Recommendations No offsets in the chimney 14 ft 30° or 45° offsets in the chimney 15 ft 90° offsets in the chimney 16 ft. 90° offsets with 2-3 feet of horizontal run 20 ft. 90° offsets into exterior chimney 22 ft.
  • Page 10 WHEN CONNECTING TO A MASONRY FIREPLACE This insert must be connected to a code approved (e.g. NFPA 211) masonry fireplace with a 6” flue liner that meets the type HT requirements (2100°) per the UL 1777 standard. 1. Your masonry fireplace and chimney must be built according to an approved method of construction such as the NFPA 211 standard.
  • Page 11 5. Airflow: Factory built fireplaces have convection louvres, air duct systems and fixed blowers that cannot be blocked or disabled in any way (Figure 1). 6. Sealing the damper: You must not allow room air to pass into the chimney of the Seal around the damper fireplace.

  • Page 12: Section 4 - Operating Instructions

    SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE CAUTION: Do not use any fuels that are not seasoned natural wood. Do not leave the stove unattended with the door open. DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER – Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater and to the catalytic combustor.
  • Page 13 UNDERSTANDING DRAFT Draft is the force which moves exhaust from the appliance up through the chimney. A properly drafting chimney will pull the correct amount of air into the stove and will provide you with excellent performance and heat output. Inadequate draft may cause back puffing of smoke into the room and creosote formation in the chimney.
  • Page 14 HYBRID WOOD STOVE TECHNOLOGY This stove’s burn system combines the features of non-catalytic technology with the clean efficient burn of catalytic wood stove to create an easy to use, ultra-low emission hybrid appliance. Read about each feature below to help you operate your stove efficiently and beautifully 1.
  • Page 15 a. Always set the air control to high for 20 to 30 minutes when starting or after refueling your stove. This allows the stove and chimney to come up to operating temperature. b. When set to high, the primary air washes the glass as it feeds the fire to help keep it clean. If your glass has built up any smoke deposits from slow burning, set the air control to high for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Page 16 Light the Fire, you can optionally leave the door slightly cracked open to aid in the start-up of your stove. Close the door once the fire is well lit. Do not leave the stove unattended with the door open. After 15 minutes or Once the catalytic thermometer is close to the active range, close the bypass control to the Run Position engaging the combustor (Simply lift the bypass control and you will feel it return to the run position).

  • Page 17: Section 5 - Catalyst Information

    SECTION 5 - CATALYST INFORMATION TAMPER WARNING This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood stove in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed. CATALYST TYPE The combustor supplied with this wood stove is an Applied Catalysts ACI-5M combustor.

  • Page 18: Section 6 - Maintenance

    SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. FIRE EXTINGUISHER Every home should have a type A:B:C fire extinguisher that is checked and maintained on a regular basis. The National Fire Protection Agency (nfpa.org) recommends having an extinguisher on each floor of your home. The location of the extinguisher should be known to everyone in the house.
  • Page 19 retaining ring or replace the gasket. Replacement gaskets and service are available through your local dealer or by visiting kumastoves.com. GLASS CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT Never clean the glass when it is hot. Your stove is equipped with an air wash system that will self-clean. Burn the stove on high for 20 to 30 minutes every time you add fuel to the fire.
  • Page 20 gasket material (you can use masking tape to hold it in place). The gasket provided will expand 2-3 times its original thickness once heated to seal gaps. BRICK AND CERAMIC INSULATION REPLACEMENT Bricks and ceramic insulation should be inspected annually and replaced if necessary. Cracked bricks are fine if they remain in place.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE DIAGRAMS & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 22 Parts and support are available from your local dealer, by contacting Kuma Stoves at 888-714-5294 or visiting kumastoves.com and clicking on the support tab. Item # Description KR-BH-18 Bypass hinge assembly, stainless steel. Fits: ASP/TAM/ABR/ALP. KR-BP-01 Bypass plate, stainless steel. Fits: All models.

  • Page 23: Section 7 - Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING STOVE BURNS LAZY AT START UP. 1. The chimney is still cool, allow more time to warm up. 2. Wood is not seasoned (still green). Wood should sit for about 1 year, split and loosely stacked if it was cut green.
  • Page 24 3. Chimney and/or the chimney cap needs to be cleaned. Your chimney should be checked and cleaned if necessary, every few months. Even a small amount of buildup can cause a draft restriction, for example: ¼ inch of buildup on the side wall of an 8” chimney reduces the effective area of the chimney by about 20%.

  • Page 25: Section 8 - Warranty

    6-year structural warranty: Warranty claim must meet the following conditions: 1. warranty has been registered proving the date of purchase and that you are the original owner. 2. You return the catalyst to Kuma stoves: No advanced exchange is available under this warranty.