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Kuma Stoves SHASTA User Manual

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Kuma Stoves, Inc.
This manual contains information necessary for the safe installation and
operation of your Kuma model Shasta either in residential or mobile homes.
While most anyone can install their oil stove, it is highly recommended that the
installation be done by a qualified installer familiar with fuel oil stoves and the
essentials of draft, preferably an NFI Certified (National Fireplace Institute)
expert. We recommend contacting local building or fire officials in your area
regarding restrictions and installation inspection requirements. Please read this
entire manual before attempting installation or operation of this appliance.
Improper installation or operation of this oil stove can result in bodily or property
damage.
Hayden, ID. USA
MODEL:
SHASTA
Fuel-oil stove
User Manual for:
-Installation
-Operation
-Servicing

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  • Page 1 SHASTA This manual contains information necessary for the safe installation and operation of your Kuma model Shasta either in residential or mobile homes. While most anyone can install their oil stove, it is highly recommended that the installation be done by a qualified installer familiar with fuel oil stoves and the essentials of draft, preferably an NFI Certified (National Fireplace Institute) expert.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Try to pick a location that will be somewhat central in the house or room in which you wish to install the Shasta. Due consideration of the fuel tank location, ease of fuel line installation, and flue location is wise. You will want to read the fuel tank section to get a better idea of where to locate the tank as well as the stove.

  • Page 3: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    Do not connect this unit to a flue servicing another appliance. It is of utmost importance that the flue be dedicated to the Shasta as the flue is, without a doubt, the most important component of the system. Good combustion is dependent upon the correct amount of air being supplied to the burner at all times, which is dependent upon a correct negative flue pressure.

  • Page 4: 3- Fuel Tank Installation And Fuel Line Connections

    The Shasta may also be connected to a masonry chimney, but it is recommended that it be lined with a 4” stainless steel liner and insulated as well.

  • Page 5: Pre-Lighting Checks

    Top burn ring: Laying on top of the catalyst inside your Shasta stove is a stainless steel top burn ring. It is important that the ring be in the proper position. It comes in the proper position from the factory.
  • Page 6 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS: Your Shasta has a carburetor that has both low-fire (setting 1) and high-fire (setting 6) adjustment screws on the top. They are small slotted screws that are of red color and may need to be adjusted for correct flame size.
  • Page 7 *MAKE SURE THE FLUE PRESSURE IS CORRECT BEFORE MAKING ANY CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. The carburetor on your Shasta has a main float valve internally to regulate the oil level in the stove. It also has a separate, second safety float that can trip off if the oil level becomes too high in the carburetor.

  • Page 8: 5- Servicing

    *A draft reading should be taken for low– and high-fire before operation. QUARTERLY: *Turn stove off and allow to cool. *Remove catalyst and clean out any carbon deposits from burner bottom and oil inlet inside burner. ideal operating range weak, sooty flame Position of the carburetor knob SECTION 5 Servicing...

  • Page 9: Every Two Weeks

    EVERY TWO WEEKS: *The de-coking rod must be operated at least twice a month to eliminate carbon deposits that build up where oil enters the burner bottom: 1. Open access door on side of stove. 2. Twist and pull de-coking rod out until it stops (angle bend on the end of the rod will be outside the stove body).
  • Page 10 3. -Stove door not closed tightly. -Low draft pressure/draft stabilizer not closing (check pressure). -Carbon deposits at oil entry (operate de-coking rod). -Cold flue. -Plugged flue. -Wind conditions causing pressure to be out of limits. -Faulty catalyst. 4. -Any problems in (3) above. -Dirt, carbon, or residue in burner bottom.

  • Page 11: 7- Fireplace Installation Instructions

    Your Shasta Oil Hearth stove can be installed in front of a fireplace, thereby utilizing the fireplace flue. The model Shasta may be vented out the rear and up the fireplace using a 4” stainless steel liner to the chimney top. The model Shasta may be installed in front of all masonry and all factory-built (zero-clearance) fireplaces.

  • Page 12: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Limited Lifetime Warranty Your Kuma model Shasta 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 burn pot, catalyst, carburetor, fuel line supplied...

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