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Kuma Stoves Wood Classic Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Kuma Stoves
Hayden, ID. USA
MODEL:
WOOD CLASSIC
Wood Stove
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
*SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS*
This manual describes the installation and operation of
the KUMA model Wood Classic wood stove. Under specific
test conditions, this heater has been shown to meet the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's emission limits for
residential wood stoves.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS *SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS* This manual describes the installation and operation of the KUMA model Wood Classic wood stove. Under specific test conditions, this heater has been shown to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for residential wood stoves.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    We recommend contacting local building or fire officials regarding restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. We also recommend that your Kuma model Wood Classic wood stove be installed by a properly trained and licensed installer, preferably and NFI (National Fireplace Institute) expert.

  • Page 3: Mobile Home Installation Instructions

    15. 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 MODEL WOOD CLASSIC WOOD STOVE, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT IT IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL WHO IS PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED–...

  • Page 4: Residential Installation Instructions

    RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model: Wood Classic CAUTION– Always read instructions before beginning the installation. Check all listed factory built chimneys for concealed damage. Exercise caution to ensure that all necessary parts are installed correctly. BEFORE YOU START ensure that there are no major obstructions (i.e. floor joists, ceiling joists, electrical wires, heat ducts, plumbing, etc.).
  • Page 5 WOOD BURNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model: Wood Classic RECOMMENDATIONS ON BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE: 1. Open air control by pulling draft handle all the way out. 2. Start with tinder and small kindling. When starting a fire, stack wood in a “crisscross” arrangement so as to allow the fuel plenty of air.

  • Page 6: Creosote Formation And Need For Removal

    5. When closing the door, do not allow logs to protrude against the glass. 6. Your Kuma model Wood Classic is equipped with an air-wash system that will self-clean the glass. If the glass is black or soot-covered from slow-burning, simply load the stove with good, dry, split cordwood and burn at high burn for 20-30 minutes and glass should burn itself clean.
  • Page 7 Figure 3 Model: Wood Classic Backwall 12” 16” Sidewall 24” 14” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– STRAIGHT WALL CLASS C SINGLE-WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR...
  • Page 8 Figure 4 Model: Wood Classic Backwall 14” 24” Sidewall 14” 24” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– CORNER CLASS C SINGLE-WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR...
  • Page 9 Figure 5 Model: Wood Classic Backwall 6” 10” Sidewall 24” 14” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– STRAIGHT WALL HT-TYPE LISTED CHIMNEYS USING APPROVED DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR...
  • Page 10 Figure 6 Model: Wood Classic Backwall 4” 14” Sidewall 4” 14” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– CORNER HT-TYPE LISTED CHIMNEYS USING APPROVED DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR...

  • Page 11: Height Requirements

    3’ minimum 10’ WARRANTY Limited Lifetime Warranty Your KUMA model Wood Classic is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship according to the following: Stove body/all welded steel components– Lifetime to the original purchaser. Burning system (stainless steel baffle components)- 5 years Electrical components are warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 12 Ash Pan Operating Instructions: Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate your wood stove with the ash pan open or removed. 2. Empty the ash pan when the fire is at its lowest point or out. 3. NEVER empty ashes into a combustible container (paper bag, plastic bucket, etc.) 4.

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