Kuma Stoves K-300 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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Kuma Stoves

Hayden, ID. USA

Models:

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.

Summary of Contents for K-300

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...ice Department 5555 Pleasantdale Road Doraville GA 30340 Should the combustor become ineffective or require replacement please take extreme care to package the combustor in foam rubber or other soft m...

Page 3: ...ng 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 sufficie...

Page 4: ...and inhibited Blowing air through combustors thereby removing fly ash Section H Operation and Maintenance RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE CAUTION HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDR...

Page 5: ...t 5 8 diameter 5 ft 2 Glass Gasket Window channel with adhesive 5 ft 3 Catalytic Gasket 1 16 x 3 8 ft 4 By pass Gasket 1 8 x 1 1 2 3 feet required SEE FIGURE 1 FOR LOCATIONS OF GASKET CATALYTIC REPLAC...

Page 6: ...s accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be p...

Page 7: ...ve 8 flue 2 Floor protector 3 Chimney connector stovepipe 4 Chimney Refer to figure 5 a Chimney sections b Fire stop c Support box d Storm collar e Roof flashing f Chimney spark arrestor cap USE ONLY...

Page 8: ...ces to combustibles NOTE Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set the unit on the floor protector 2 Make sure the clearance from the...

Page 9: ...ns that could affect draft such as chimney height geographical conditions location climate etc should be noted Contact your dealer with any questions PRELIMINARY CHECKS A preliminary check of the chim...

Page 10: ...ion the faceplate back to the insert in the marked locations 3 Attach the faceplate pieces with supplied self drilling self tapping fasteners 4 Place fiberglass insulation around the faceplate back to...

Page 11: ...stem This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse mishandling unauthorized repair or alterations failures or operating difficulties due to misuse accident improper installation improper maintenance...

Page 12: ...2 gasket Wrap each pre wrapped unit with 1 8 X 2 gasket Typical Home Installation All KUMA stoves must be installed and operated in accordance with all local state and Federal laws codes and ordinanc...