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Kuma Stoves K-300 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Fireplace insert; free-standing wood stove
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K-300 Fireplace Insert
K-400 Free-Standing Wood Stove
Installation and Operating Instructions
*SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS*
This manual describes the installation and
Operation of the KUMA model K-300/K-400 wood
stove/insert. Under specific test conditions, this
wood stove has been shown to meet the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
emission limits for residential wood stoves.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use
your new wood stove. Failure to follow instructions may
result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Contact Local building/fire official about codes and
restrictions in your area and to obtain a permit if necessary.
Kuma Stoves
Kuma Stoves
Hayden, ID. USA
Models:

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  • Page 1 K-400 Free-Standing Wood Stove Installation and Operating Instructions *SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS* This manual describes the installation and Operation of the KUMA model K-300/K-400 wood stove/insert. Under specific test conditions, this wood stove has been shown to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for residential wood stoves.

  • Page 2: Section A- Stove Description And Compliance

    Section A- Stove Description and Compliance This manual describes the installation and operation of the KUMA model K-300/ K-400 catalytic equipped wood stove. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood stoves sold in the U.S. Under specific test conditions this wood stove has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,100 to 52,100 BTU/hr.

  • Page 3: Section E- Achieving And Maintaining

    3) REFUELING: The by-pass should be open (pulled out) during the refueling of the stove. When refueling or rekindling a cool fire or a fire that has burned down to the charcoal phase, operate the stove again at a medium to high burn rate (about 15-20 minutes) until a sufficient start-up temperature is reached.

  • Page 4: Section G- Catalyst Troubleshooting

    Section F- Catalyst Monitoring (continued..) Step 1- Light stove in accordance with instructions in section ‘E’. Step 2- With smoke routed in the by-pass mode, go outside and observe the emissions leaving the chimney. Step 3- Push in the by-pass mechanism and again observe the emissions leaving the chimney.

  • Page 5: Section I- Catalyst Replacement

    6. Never leave your stove unattended with the door open. When the stove door is open it will be necessary to open the by-pass to prevent smoke spillage.

  • Page 6: Section J- Stove Maintenance Warnings

    Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or ‘freshen-up’ a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the wood stove while it is in use. *CREOSOTE: Formation and need for removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combined with expelled moisture forms creosote.

  • Page 7: Section L- K-400 Free-Standing Wood Stove

    A poor draft can cause poor stove performance and can be remedied with a positive connect or chimney liner. Consult your dealer for help. KUMA stoves are approved for use with or without liner connect in properly constructed, clay-lined masonry chimneys.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    4) Connect the unit to the chimney with the chimney connector (stovepipe) using a slip connector usually supplied in a basic stovepipe kit. 5) Fasten the stove pipe sections together securely with screws, and screw the stovepipe to chimney connection at ceiling or wall.

  • Page 9: Section M- K-300 Fireplace Insert

    (8” diameter) with thermal wrap will need to be installed and connected directly to the K-300 flue opening. If you are unsure of the condition of your chimney, have it inspected by your dealer or a chimney professional. Use and install liner kits that are approved to UL 1777 only.
  • Page 10 7. Check final non-combustible clearance at insert front. You must have 18” of non- combustible hearth in front of your K-300. If not, a hearth pad extension of 3/8” minimum thickness must be installed (brick, tile, metal, stone, etc.).

  • Page 11: Section N- Warranty

    Kuma Stoves reserves the right under this warranty to repair, replace, or authorize repair of a defective stove or part at their discretion. Any warranty concern should be directed to your dealer, who will contact us.
  • Page 12 “B” Re-gasket each catalytic unit once with 1/8” X 2” gasket Wrap each pre-wrapped unit with 1/8” X 2” gasket All KUMA stoves must be installed and operated in accordance with all local, state, and Federal laws, codes, and ordinances.

This manual is also suitable for:

K-400

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