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- Page 1 KUMA STOVES Rathdrum ID, USA MODEL# K-SEQ: Sequoia Tested to: UL1482 Report #: 123-S-04-2 Testing performed by Omni Test Laboratories INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev. 4-18-12...
- 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 Section – Safety Precautions...
- Page 6 Install and use in accordance with the manufacturers installation and operation instructions contained in this manual only. 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.
- Page 7 www.nfpa.org or call them toll free at 1(800)344-3555. Your local building dept. may also have information regarding NFPA code 211. EXCERPT FROM NFPA 211...
- Page 8 Section – Catalyst Information 1. Tamper Warning- This wood stove contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. It is against the law 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.
- Page 9 Section –Residential Free Standing Installation 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 WOOD STOVE, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT IT IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL WHO IS PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED–PREFERABLY AN NFI CERTIFIED (NATIONAL FIREPLACE INSTITUE) EXPERT.
- Page 10 Outside Air - 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-OUTSIDEAIR.
- Page 11 Provide a passive air supply to the home. The air vent should be a minimum of 4” in diameter. b. The air supply must be provided to the same room that the stove is installed in. The air supply should utilize a barometric damper so that air is only supplied to the room if the house pressure becomes negative.
- Page 12 Guidelines for installation: (Refer to Section 6 for insert diagrams) 1. Make sure the damper is secured in the full open position or removed prior to installation. 2. Install approved (U.L. 1777) fireplace liner 3. Protect the hearth by covering it with a small rug or utility blanket. 4.
- Page 13 Section – Wood burning operation instructions CAUTION: When building the first couple of fires, be careful to build the fire small and increase the heat slowly over a 4-5 hour period. The paint on the stove “cures” with heat and needs to be done slowly. As the paint “cures”...
- Page 14 4. Leave by-pass and air control fully open until a medium to high burn rate is achieved (about 15-20 minutes). After start-up push the by-pass control in. Adjust the air control to achieve the desired heat output. 5. The slide type air control can be opened to allow more air to the fire, thus increasing the fire size, rate of burn, and heat produced.
- 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 2-3 weeks Chimney inspection and cleaning Every 2-3 months Gasket replacement Every year or as needed Glass cleaning and replacement As needed...
- Page 16 To replace the glass it may be helpful to remove the door from the stove and place on a clean soft work area. Remove the retaining ring screws and retaining ring, remove the glass and dispose of properly, CAUTION: BROKEN GLASS WILL BE SHARP. Clean the door thoroughly where the new piece of glass will install.
- Page 17 Catalyst replacement diagram Baffle clip Hold down clamp Bypass rod Catalytic Bypass plate Baffle...
- Page 18 Section – Clearances and diagrams Figure #1 Double Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: 1. Residential installation with the stove in a corner using double wall pipe. For single wall pipe, refer to figure 2. Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN...
- Page 19 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. Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN...
- Page 20 Figure #3 Double Wall Pipe Use this diagram for the following installations: Residential installation with the stove on a sraight wall using double wall pipe. For single wall pipe, refer to figure 4. Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINUMUMS HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN...
- Page 21 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. Hearth ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN...
- Page 22 Figure #5 Insert Use this diagram for the following installations: 1.Installation into a masonry fireplace Combustible Mantle Chimney liner Option 1: Leveling bolts Option 2: Roller ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS...
- Page 23 NEVER INSTALL A WOOD STOVE IN A SLEEPING ROOM Residential Home Residential Home Installation Installation rain cap 2’ minimum Roof brace 3’ minimum 10’ Storm collar ATTIC Flashing 8” Chimney Sections Wall support 2” MINIMUM 2” MINIMUM Attic air space around air space around Insulation Shield...
- Page 24 Figure # 6 Alcove installation. Use this diagram for the installation of your stove into an alcove. All other hearth (section 2) and stove clearance requirements (section 6) must be maintained. 62” Minimum Opening 90” Minimum Height 36” Maximum Depth...
- Page 25 Sequoia dimensional drawings Recessed Flue 8” 22.5” 10x14.75 32.5” 22.75” 7" 30” 10”...
- Page 26 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 27 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 shoud be covered on top, but open on the sides to allow air movement to aid in drying. 3.
- Page 28 Section – Accessories and Parts Accessories 1. KA-BLOWER2- Stove blower. 2. KA-WLEGSTEEL- Black steel leg set. 3. KA-WLEGCAST- Black cast iron leg set. 4. KA-WLEGGOLD- Gold plated leg set. 5. KA-WLEGPEWTER- Pewter plated leg set. 6. KA-SUNBURST2BLK- Decorative window sunburst, painted black. 7.
- Page 29 This warranty covers your new Kuma Stove from defects in material and workmanship for the period outlined in this warranty. Kuma Stoves reserves the right to replace, repair or authorize repair of any defective part at its sole discretion. This warranty is not transferrable and covers the original owner of the product from the time of purchase.
- Page 30 – EPA Information Section...
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