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KUMA STOVES
Hayden, ID. USA
MODEL:
HT

WOOD STOVE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
*SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS*
This manual describes the installation and operation of
the KUMA model HT wood stove. Under specific
test conditions, this stove has been shown to meet the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emission limits
for residential wood stoves.

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  • Page 1: Wood Stove

    INSTRUCTIONS *SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS* This manual describes the installation and operation of the KUMA model HT wood stove. Under specific test conditions, this stove 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 HT wood stove be installed by a properly trained and licensed installer, preferably an 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 HT WOOD STOVE, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT IT IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL WHO IS PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED, PREFERABLY AN NFI (NATIONAL FIREPLACE INSTITUTE) EXPERT.
  • Page 4: Residential Installation Instructions

    RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model: HT 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: HT Wood Stove RECOMMENDATIONS ON BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE: 1. Open air control by pulling draft handle all the way forward. 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 5. When closing the door, do not allow logs to protrude against the glass. 6. Your Kuma model HT wood stove is equipped with an airwash 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.
  • Page 7 Figure 3 Model: HT Wood Stove Backwall 16” 19” Sidewall 30” 21” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– STRAIGHT WALL CLASS C SINGLE-WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR...
  • Page 8 Figure 4 Model: HT Wood Stove Backwall 9.5” 18” Sidewall 9.5” 18” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– CORNER CLASS C SINGLE-WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR...
  • Page 9 Figure 5 Model: HT Wood Stove Backwall 6” 8.5” Sidewall 30” 21” Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES– STRAIGHT WALL HT-TYPE LISTED CHIMNEYS USING APPROVED DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR...
  • Page 10 Figure 6 Model: HT Wood Stove Backwall 4.5” 12.5” Sidewall 4.5” 12.5” 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 HTwood stove, manufactured by Kuma Stoves, 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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