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- Page 1 KUMA STOVES Rathdrum ID, USA MODEL# K-TAM: Tamarack Tested to: UL1482 Report #: 123-S-05-4 Testing performed by Omni Test Laboratories INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev. 1-10-13...
- Page 2 Welcome to the Kuma family. Kuma is a modified version of the Greek word Kauma that means “a great heat”. We would like to take the time to say thank you for purchasing a Kuma stove. If this is your first Kuma stove, you have joined a long list of family members, some since 1981.
- Page 3 Under Specific test conditions, this heater has been shown to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Washington State emission limits for residential wood stoves. Please read the safety precautions and the entire installation and operation instructions carefully. Failure to properly install and maintain your wood stove can result in an unsafe condition.
- Page 5 We recommend contacting local building or fire officials regarding restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. We also recommend that your Kuma model Tamarack stove be installed by a properly trained and licensed installer, preferably a NFI (National Fireplace Institute) expert.
- Page 6 16. WHEN PENETRATING A COMBUSTIBLE WALL TO CONNECT TO AN OUTSIDE MASONRY CHIMNEY YOU MUST BE CERTAIN THAT THE WALL PASS THROUGH IS A SAFE AND LISTED METHOD. Please refer to NFPA code 211 for details about listed wall pass through methods. To obtain a copy of the NFPA code 211, you may visit their website www.nfpa.org or call them toll free at 1(800)344-3555.
- Page 7 11. Assorted Wrenches Materials: 1. 4” Outside air duct with screen. Kuma part# KA OA 1 is available from your dealer. It includes the screened vent, stove adapter, and 4’ of flex vent to be used for through the wall applications.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT: These instructions are a very basic guideline for the steps to installing your chimney. For complete instructions, refer to the installation manual that came with your chimney. Chimney installation instructions are usually located in the box with the chimney cap or chimney support components.
- Page 9 1. Kuma Stoves does not particularly require that outside air be directly connected to this stove. However, some state or local building codes may mandate outside air. If your state or local building code requires an outside air supply use part# KA OA 1. If you are unable to supply...
- Page 10 11. Assorted Wrenches Materials: 1. 4” Outside air duct with screen. Kuma part# KA OA 1 is available from your dealer, it includes the screened vent, stove adapter, and 4’ of flex vent to be used for through the wall applications.
- Page 11 IMPORTANT: These instructions are a very basic guideline for the steps to install your chimney. For complete instructions, refer to the installation manual that came with your chimney. Chimney installation instructions are usually located in the box with the chimney cap or chimney support components.
- Page 12 2. Kuma stoves does not particularly require that outside air be directly connected to this stove, However, some state or local building codes may mandate outside air. If your state or local building code requires an outside air supply use part# KA OA 1. If you are unable to supply a direct connection to the stove, we suggest the following: d.
- Page 13 IMPORTANT: Your new KUMA wood stove is shipped with a baffle packing to eliminate damage in shipping. Once the stove is set in place and ready to use you will need to remove the baffle restraints. To remove the baffle restraints, cut the ties in front of the nylon buckle and pull forward on the bottom cable until it pulls out.
- Page 14 in a dry location. Any wood stored near the stove needs to maintain proper clearance from the stove. 3. Small hot fires produce less creosote than long, low smoldering fires. When you start your stove or are re-kindling (reloading) your wood stove with a full or sizeable load of wood, open the draft fully and burn the stove at full burn for 20-30 minutes to heat up the chimney and secondary burn system.
- Page 15 Section – Maintenance Use the table below as a general maintenance schedule for your stove. See below the table for detailed information on performing the maintenance. Ash disposal Every 1-2 weeks Chimney inspection and cleaning Every 2-3 months Gasket replacement Every year or as needed Glass cleaning and replacement As needed...
- Page 16 2. Clean the glass with an approved stove glass cleaner, never use an abrasive material like sandpaper or steel wool 3. Your stove is equipped with an air wash system that will self-clean the glass. If the glass is black or covered with soot from slow burning, simply load the stove with good, dry, split wood and burn at high burn for about 20- 30 minutes and the glass should burn clean.
- Page 17 Firebox Maintenance Diagram ID# Description Part Number ID# Description Part Number Ceramic baffle insulation KR IN TM Brick cut size: 9” x 3-3/4 KR BR TM2 Brick: Standard size KR BR Brick cut size: 7-5/8” x 4-1/2” KR BR TM1 Rear baffle brick holder KR BF TMT Door wedge assembly...
- Page 18 DOOR ASSEMBLY ID# Description Part Number ID# Description Part Number Door spring, pewter KR SP 2P Door pin w/retainer (2ea.) KR DP 2 Door spring, gold KR SP 2G Door pin retainer (2 ea.) KR DP 2RT Door casting: Black KR DR 1B Glass gasket KR GK 34...
- Page 19 Section – Clearances and diagrams Figure #1 Double Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: 1. Mobile Home installation with the stove in a corner using double wall pipe. Residential installation with the stove in a corner using double wall pipe. For single wall pipe, refer to figure 2.
- Page 20 Figure #2 Single Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installation: Residential installation with the stove in a corner using single wall pipe. For double wall pipe, refer to figure 1. For mobile home installation in a corner, refer to figure 1 Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS...
- Page 21 Figure #3 Double Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: 1. Mobile home installation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe. 2. Residential installation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe. For single wall pipe, refer to figure 4.
- Page 22 Figure #4 Single Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: Residential installation with the stove on a straight wall using single wall pipe. For double wall pipe, refer to figure 3. For mobile home installation on a straight wall, refer to figure 3. 15.5 Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES...
- Page 23 Tamarack installation diagram for manufactured chimneys. NEVER INSTALL A WOOD STOVE IN A SLEEPING ROOM Residential or Residential Home manufactured home Installation Installation Spark arrestor 2’ minimum Roof brace 3’ minimum 10’ Storm collar ATTIC Flashing Chimney Sections Wall support 2”...
- Page 24 Dimensional Drawings for the Tamarack 6” 9.5x12 31.25” 11” 21.5” 23.75” 5.5” 30.25” 10”...
- Page 25 Section – Trouble Shooting 1. Stove burns lazy at start up. 2. Stove back-puffs or smokes into the room at start up. 3. Stove smokes out the door when it is open. 4. Stove won’t shut down. 5. Stove won’t burn hot enough. Lazy burn. 6.
- Page 26 2. Wood is well seasoned but has a lot of surface moisture. Your wood supply must be covered. Check your tarps or other covering to see that no rain or snow is getting to your wood. Wood should be covered on top, but open on the sides to allow air movement to aid in the drying. 3.
- Page 27 Section – Accessories and Parts Accessories 1. KA BL 1- Stove blower. 2. KA OA 1- Outside air kit. 3. KA LG SB- Black steel leg set. 4. KA LG CB- Black cast iron leg set. 5. KA LG CG- Gold plated leg set. 6.
- Page 28 Warranty Coverage: To ensure warranty coverage, it is very important that you register your Kuma Stove warranty within 30 days of purchase at kumastoves.com or fill out and return the warranty registration in your owners packet.
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