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KUMA K-AWD Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Model # K-AWD:
Applewood Cookstove
Tested and listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories Inc.
Portland OR, USA
Safety tested to UL 1482-2022
Report # 0123WS015S
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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K-AWD
| Rev. 231004

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  • Page 1 Model # K-AWD: Applewood Cookstove Tested and listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories Inc. Portland OR, USA Safety tested to UL 1482-2022 Report # 0123WS015S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS K-AWD | Rev. 231004...
  • Page 2 Burning, Glow, Heat (especially of the sun). We would like to take the time to say thank you for purchasing a Kuma stove. We know that there are many choices in hearth products, and we appreciate that you chose a Kuma for your wood fire cooking and energy independence.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION 2 - SPECIFCATIONS SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5 –...
  • Page 4 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 5: Section 2 - Specifcations

    SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION TAG...
  • Page 6 APPLEWOOD DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS All dimensions are in inches. Cookware Storage: Do not store wood here.
  • Page 7 MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Pipe clearances are measured to the outside diameter of the pipe. Stove clearances are measured to the top plate of the stove. Pipe diameter will vary by brand so when planning your installation, make sure the stove clearances AND the pipe clearances are equal to or greater than the minimum clearances.
  • Page 8 ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS Side view of Alcove Installation Front View of Alcove Installation ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WALL EXIT INSTALLATIONS Minimum Minimum clearance Clearance with with double-wall single-wall pipe pipe Not Allowed: Must use double wall for alcove installation Not Allowed: Must use double wall for...

  • Page 9: Section 3 - Installation Instructions

    SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS It is highly recommended that this stove 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. Use additional bracing if required. Never cut a load bearing wall or engineered truss. NEVER INSTALL A STOVE IN A SLEEPING ROOM This stove is heavy: Get help from another person and use proper lifting techniques FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 10 STOVE ASSEMBLY Your stove comes almost fully assembled and screwed down to the wooden shipping crate. Using a 5/16” socket wrench, remove the 4 screws from base of the stove. Place the stove onto your hearth taking care not to scratch the hearth. Open the box located in the base of the stove and complete the assembly as follows: Place the rear shield on the bottom of the oven at the back.
  • Page 11 Slide the front rack onto the lower oven rail (in front of the rear rack). You can move the racks to the upper rail anytime that you would like. Your oven thermometer needs to stay outside the Thermometer Storage area oven unless you are baking.
  • Page 12 If you are installing the optional side shelves, follow the instructions that come with the shelves prior to installing the tool hook. There are threaded holes provided to install the tool hook on the left side of the stove at either the front or the back corner.
  • Page 13 SAFETY STANDARDS The safety standards referenced in this manual are easy to find online. Products that meet these standards will be readily available from your dealer. Refer to this glossary of terms for a better understanding of these standards: Standard Description Covers the safety requirements for factory-built (metal) chimneys that vent wood stoves.
  • Page 14 CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR PIPE REQUIREMENTS A properly installed and maintained venting system is critical to the safe operation of your wood stove. This stove may be connected to a 6” inside diameter factory built all fuel chimney system that has been safety tested to the UL-103HT standard.
  • Page 15 Scan to see the Kuma snow diverter engineered for metal roofs: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES CAUTION: The structual integrity of the mobile home floor, wall and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
  • Page 16 Typical installation of an all-fuel chimney system Residential or Residential Home manufactured home Installation Installation Spark arrestor Roof brace 10’ Storm collar ATTIC Flashing Chimney Sections Wall support 2” MINIMUM 2” MINIMUM Attic air space around air space around Insulation Shield chimney chimney...
  • Page 17 2. Install a flue liner that meets the type HT requirements (2100°) per the UL 1777 standard. 3. Kuma recommends that an insulated chimney liner always be installed into a masonry chimney for improved performance and ease of cleaning. Chimney liners should not be smaller than 6” diameter or the equivalent cross-sectional area of 28 square inches.
  • Page 18 Reprinted with permission from NFPA 211-2016, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, Copyright © 2015, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in its entirety which may be obtained through the NFPA website at www.nfpa.or...

  • Page 19: 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 STOVE – Attempts to achieve temperatures that exceed this stove’s design specifications can result in permanent damage to the stove.
  • Page 20 LIGHTING A FIRE Step 1: Slide the air control out away from the stove until it stops. The air is now fully open for starting a fire. DO NOT STORE WOOD OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS UNDERNEATH THE ASH PAN. THIS AREA IS FOR COOKWARE STORAGE Step 2: Open the door and place kindling, Firestarter, and small pieces of wood in the stove.
  • Page 21 Step 3: 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. Step 4: After 20-30 minutes, begin to regulate the heat output and burn rate by sliding in the air control.
  • Page 22 ADDING MORE WOOD TO THE FIRE 1. Slide the air control to fully open just as you would do when you are starting a fire. Wait 5 minutes to allow the coals to become active and to allow the smoke to draft up the chimney. 2.
  • Page 23 UNDERSTANDING DRAFT Wood stoves depend on the draft of the chimney to operate properly. Draft is the force which moves exhaust from the appliance up through the chimney. This force is created by heat in the chimney. A properly drafting chimney will pull the correct amount of air into the stove and will provide you with excellent performance.

  • Page 24: Section 5 - Cooking Instructions

    SECTION 5 – COOKING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION – READ BEFORE USING YOUR COOKSTOVE Do not leave children unattended in the room while the cook stove is in use. Never light a fire inside the oven Do not store anything in the oven or near the cook top – especially paper products. Always use a potholder or oven glove when handling pots, pan or hot items near the stove.
  • Page 25 remove the oven thermometer from the oven. If you do not remove the thermometer, it will be exposed to temperatures that will cause it to discolor. You can place the thermometer in its storage area on the back left side of the heat shield or you can place the thermometer on the stovetop to measure the temperature while cooking on the griddle or stovetop.

  • Page 26: Section 6 - Maintenance

    OVEN CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Before cleaning the stove, make sure that every surface is cool to the touch. The oven and cooking surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth then dried with a towel. A very small amount of cooking oil can be wiped on the very top of the stove to hide any stains that develop from cooking.
  • Page 27 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney cleaning can be difficult and dangerous. We recommend having the chimney cleaned and inspected by a licensed, professional chimney sweep. The chimney can be cleaned by running a brush from the top of the chimney down to the stove or by running a brush up through the oven clean-out plate to the top of the chimney.
  • Page 28 2. Clean the top and back of the oven (Figure 2): It is highly recommended that you clean this Remove pipe area through the flue collar of the stove. This allows you the best access to perform a thorough cleaning. Remove the connector pipe from the stove.
  • Page 29 5. Clean the door and set the new piece of glass into the door so that the logo reads correctly from the front side of the door. Kuma replacement glass will have the gasket pre-installed. 6. Replace the retaining ring and screws. Be careful to tighten the screws evenly and tighten just enough to hold the glass firmly.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE DIAGRAMS & PARTS LIST Item # Description KR-BR-01 Brick, standard size. 9” x 4-1/2”. KR-BR-122 Brick, cut size. 9” x 2-1/4” KR-BR-123 Brick, cut size. 6” x 4-1/2” KR-BR-124 Brick, cut size. 2-5/8” x 4-1/2”...
  • Page 32 Fuel loading door glass retainer: Fits Applewood cook stove KR-GK-058 Gasket, 5/8" fiberglass, 8 feet. Fits: All doors and ash pans. 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34 20%. Pay close attention to the chimney cap, especially if it has a screen. Screened chimney caps can become blocked enough to restrict flow in just a few weeks. 4. Atmospheric conditions. Occasionally, barometric episodes occur that affect draft, thereby affecting stove performance.
  • Page 35 This stove is not designed or warranted for home heating. The primary use for this unit is for cooking or baking. Kuma Stoves reserves the right to replace, repair or authorize repair of any defective part at its sole discretion.