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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 at 

www.nfpa.org

 or call them toll free at  

1(800)344-3555.  Your local building deptartment may also have information regarding NFPA code 211. 

 

 

 

 

Excerpt from NFPA 211 

Summary of Contents for K-ASH

Page 1: ...5 N Old Hwy 95 Rathdrum ID 83858 MODEL K ASH Ashwood Tested to UL 1482 1996 Test Report 123 S 08 2 Tested and listed by Omni Test Laboratories INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev 1 10 13 ...

Page 2: ... a quality product that will last a lifetime If you ever have a problem with your stove we will do what is needed to get it resolved and keep you warm You may have noticed a portion of the Bible enclosed in your owner s packet It is a small gift for you Our faith in Jesus Christ is very important to us and we have that faith because salvation and hope are found through Him Hope comes from the mess...

Page 3: ...result in an unsafe condition Consult your local building department for permit and installation requirements Contents Section 1 Safety Precautions Section 2 Free standing Installation Instructions Section 3 1 Masonry Fireplace Installation Instructions Section 3 2 Factory Built Fireplace Installation Instructions Section 4 Wood Burning Operation Instructions Section 5 Maintenance Section 6 Instal...

Page 4: ...s cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional prior to the installation of your new stove 10 NOTE ALL MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS TO COMBUSTIBLES Installation must comply with minimum clearances as listed in this manual see section 6 Clearances may only be reduces by means approved by the regulatory authority 11 Do not operate this stove with the door in an open position except for cracki...

Page 5: ... 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 at www nfpa org or call them toll free at 1 800 344 3555 Your local building deptartment may also have information regarding NFPA code 211 Excerpt from NFPA 211 ...

Page 6: ...1 Try to choose a location that is centrally located in the house 2 Try to choose a location that will be easy to access from your wood storage area 3 Survey the roof area above and around the location of the chimney exit Be sure there are no dormers roof valleys or any other roof irregularities that could cause difficulty when trying to set and seal the roof flashing 4 If possible survey the atti...

Page 7: ...t For proper draft and best performance a minimum overall height of connector pipe plus chimney combined should be at least 12 feet tall measured from the stove top to the chimney cap If necessary add chimney STEP 3 OUTSIDE AIR Outside Air Outside air is required in all manufactured home installations 1 Kuma Stoves does not particularly require that outside air be directly connected to this stove ...

Page 8: ...he recommended form of a manufactured Type 2 floor protector listed to UL 1618 with a tested R Value higher than R 0 60 Alternately a site built or existing hearth can be used provided they meet the minimum size and thermal resistance requirements Never install this stove with legs on an existing hearth unless you can determine it provides a minimum thermal resistance of R 0 60 3 Ashwood Insert Th...

Page 9: ...rill a small hole through the hearth and route the 8 gauge copper wire into the crawl space Use a grounding connector or lug to attach the ground wire to the stove and to the frame of the mobile home 5 When required by local code you will need to fasten the stove to the floor of the mobile home This applies to mobile homes only To fasten a leg model simply mark the location of the hole in the bott...

Page 10: ... in the open position 2 Install a 6 diameter listed stainless steel flue liner according to the manufacturer s instructions The flue collar on the stove must be attached to the end of the liner for quick installation and removal a Loosen the flue collar bolts and remove the collar from the stove b Install the flue collar to the liner using 3 stainless steel sheet metal screws c Slide the stove int...

Page 11: ... The liner must be at least 6 5 above the insert For optimum performance and ease of cleaning it is recommended that an approved liner be installed all the way to the chimney top Prior to installation 1 The following items may be removed in order to facilitate the liner installation Smoke Shelf Baffle Wood Grate Viewing Screen Damper and ember catches 2 The Fireplace itself must not be altered wit...

Page 12: ...le set 3 Install the fireplace surround KA FS 1P using the instructions supplied with the kit SEE SECTION 6 FOR INSERT INSTALLATION CLEARANCES AND DIAGRAMS NOTE Consideration must be given to ensure an adequate supply of combustion air for your insert Make sure the convertible rear bottom air cover is configured to expose the 4 hole at the stove back rather than the stove bottom If your fireplace ...

Page 13: ...g flammable liquids can be explosive and cause personal injury or even death Using a good firestarter can make lighting a fire much easier There are several different types of firestarter available in chips nuggets and gels Newspaper also makes a good fire starter if it is torn into strips When building a fire use plenty of fire starter on the bottom and use small kindling directly on top of that ...

Page 14: ... burn warming the chimney system as well as the secondary burn system 4 Break in period In addition to the paint curing several other things may occur as the stove breaks in a Popping and creaking As the metal heats up and cools down it moves This movement can cause a normal popping or creaking sound that will likely decrease over the first several fires b Performance It is normal for the first fe...

Page 15: ...m Chimney inspection and cleaning Every 2 3 months 1 Refer to the chimney manufacturers installation instructions for additional information on cleaning the chimney We recommend having the chimney cleaned by a licensed professional chimney sweep 2 When wood is burned it releases tar and other organic vapors When these vapors combine with moisture creosote is formed and enters the chimney When the ...

Page 16: ...cks should be inspected and replaced if necessary at least once a year Cracked bricks are fine as long as they remain in place Clean and inspect stove Every 2 3 months or as needed 1 Your stove should be fully cleaned and inspected once a year Every 2 3 months visually check the stove interior especially for ash build up on top of the ceramic insulation This is a great time to inspect the bricks g...

Page 17: ...affle tube Middle front or middle rear KR BT AW2 4 Brick Cut size 8 7 8 x 2 3 8 KR BR AW2 11 Baffle tube Front KR BT AW3 5 Brick Cut size 2 x 1 5 8 KR BR AW4 12 Hardware 1 4 20 x 1 2 bolt Pack of 6 KR HW 1 6 Brick Cut size 9 x 3 1 8 KR BR AW3 13 Door wedge assembly KR DW AW 7 Brick Cut size 5 3 8 x 4 1 2 KR BR AW1 14 Control handle 3 8 pewter KR SP 1P 14 Control handle 3 8 gold KR SP 1G 10 10 11 9...

Page 18: ... 6 Gasket 3 4 x 5 8 tape KR GK 34 2 Door casting Black w handle assembly KR DR 2B 7 Glass Includes gasket KR GL 2 2 Door casting Pewter w handle assembly KR DR 2P 8 Glass Retainer Includes screws KR GL 2RT 2 Door casting Gold w handle assembly KR DR 2G 9 Hardware 10 screw Pack of 7 KR HW 4 3 Gasket 5 8 fiberglass rope w cement KR GK 58 4 1 2 Door pin set of 2 w retainers KR DP 3 1 8 4 6 3 2 5 7 9 ...

Page 19: ...llowing installations 1 Mobile Home installation with the stove in a corner using double wall pipe 2 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 13 13 3 6 3 ...

Page 20: ...installation 1 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 19 19 9 9 6 ...

Page 21: ...bile home installation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe 2 Residential installation with the stove on a sraight wall using double wall pipe For single wall pipe refer to figure 4 ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINUMUMS 10 12 10 20 5 16 Hearth ...

Page 22: ...tions 1 Residential installation with the stove on a stright 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 ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINIMUMS 13 19 17 23 5 Hearth ...

Page 23: ...combustibles must be maintained per manufacturer s instructions on chimney pipe and stove pipe connectors Use only double wall connector in mobile homes Spark arrestor cap 3 minimum 2 minimum 10 Roof brace Residential or manufactured home Installation Residential Home Installation Storm collar Chimney Sections Attic Insulation Shield Support Box Cross Framing Double Wall Connector 4 outside air ve...

Page 24: ...24 Dimensional Drawings for the Ashwood 35 15 30 6 10x15 20 27 5 10 22 ...

Page 25: ...wing installations 1 Installation into a masonry fireplace 2 Installation into factory built fireplace 17 10 19 5 Combustible Mantle Option 1 Leveling bolts Option 2 Roller Chimney liner 17 19 5 8 10x15 Fireplace Surround Installation zone 9 25 15 25 ...

Page 26: ...ary every few months Even a small amount of build up can cause a draft restriction for example inch of build up on the side wall of a 6 chimney reduces the effective area of the chimney by about 20 Pay close attention to the chimney cap especially if it has a screen Screened chimney caps can become blocked enough to restrict flow in just a few weeks Screened caps are required by H U D code on mobi...

Page 27: ...he pedestal pedestal models only 5 Atmospheric conditions Occasionally barometric episodes occer that affect draft thereby affecting stove performance If your stove has been working fine and performance drops suddenly this is most likely the cause and will usually go away within a few days 6 Your fuel load may be too small or the wood size too large for the coal bed A small bed of coals requires r...

Page 28: ...es Glass glass holder gaskets door handle and door pins 12 KA DR 2P Complete pewter door Includes Glass glass holder gaskets door handle and door pins 13 KA FS 1P Fireplace surround kit Parts 1 KR AG Replacement ash grate 2 KR GK 58 Replacement gasket for ash pan or door per foot 3 KR BR Individual replacement firebrick 4 KR GL 2 Replacement glass includes gasket 5 KR GK 34 Replacement glass gaske...

Page 29: ...line at kumastoves com When calling you will need to have your proof of purchase the model name and the serial number of your stove When calling please remember that shipping and handling costs are not covered under this warranty Warranty Exclusions This Warranty does not cover 1 Changes in the color of the surface of the stove as this naturally happens during the firing of the stove and is consid...

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