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Kuma Stoves, Inc. 

Hayden, ID.  USA 

 

MODEL: 

SHASTA 

Fuel-oil stove 

 

User Manual for: 

 

 

 

 

 

 -Installation 

        

 

 

 

 -Operation 

 

 

 

 

 

 -Servicing 

 

 

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. 
 

Summary of Contents for SHASTA

Page 1: ...ly 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...

Page 2: ...pedestal base should these adjustments be necessary or if a leg set is used there are adjustment bolts on each leg Place a level on top of the pedestal base both directions and adjust until level This unit has been tested to U L 896 and 307A by Omni Test Laboratories and is approved for installation and use in manufactured homes There are some special considerations when installing into a mobile o...

Page 3: ...lease note that these clearances are minimums It is a good idea to exceed these clearances unless space is limited Common sense must prevail Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Sides Back Flue Pipe Corner Top Standard 10 1 3 3 Alcove 10 1 3 3 18 Note Corner clearance applies only when the stove is installed in a room corner with the stove placed perpendicular to the corner 45 degrees Note On alcove...

Page 4: ...tall a wind beater vacuum cap or a wind directional cap See your dealer for information Upon installation of the stove and after lighting and warm up the rear cover must be removed and the draft stabilizer adjusted Its purpose is to allow more or less air to travel into the flue to compensate for a change in the flue draft Adjustment of the draft stabilizer will be discussed in Section 4 SECTION 3...

Page 5: ...e as the primary filter SECTION 4 Lighting carburetor adjustments and draft stabilizer adjustments PRE LIGHTING CHECKS The installation should be inspected to ensure that the work is complete and the workmanship is satisfactory No stove should be lit if any part of the installation does not comply with the relevant standards and regulations The oil tank should be examined to confirm there is a sup...

Page 6: ...ner before vaporization begins 8 Within a few minutes the stove burner should begin burning blue at flame base and yellow at flame tip At this point a pressure check should be made and the draft stabilizer adjusted to within the recommended pressure setting range 9 Run the stove for at least 30 minutes on low or medium to allow the whole stove and chimney to come up to operation temperature At thi...

Page 7: ...the fire go out for any reason NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIGHT A HOT STOVE Try to determine why the stove went out and then allow the stove time to cool for 30 minutes before re starting following the lighting instructions in this manual DRAFT STABILIZER ADJUSTMENTS After removing the rear draft stabilizer access cover at stove back you will see that the draft stabilizer has a weighted adjustment screw tha...

Page 8: ...heck flue and clean out soot build up Clean out stove interior Lightly brush off catalyst and inspect for deterioration replace if necessary Check all gaskets rope seal around door window seal check for loose glass no need to remove Check oil tank for damage or leaks and clean or replace main tank filter Check all lines and connections for leaks or deterioration A draft reading should be taken for...

Page 9: ...urner bottom SECTION 6 Trouble shooting guide CONDITION 1 Oil present in burner with the carburetor in off position 2 No oil in burner bottom after carburetor is turned on 3 Flame smoky when lit 4 Flame smoky when burning low 5 Flame smoky when burning high 6 Flame goes out on low 7 Flame goes out in high winds 8 Burner goes out and will not re light 9 Flame is noisy buzzing or roaring on high fir...

Page 10: ...n the pipe as well to compensate A wind directional cap or vacuum cap may also be necessary 8 No oil in tank Valve in fuel supply line shut inadvertently Fuel supply blocked plugged filter frozen water Carburetor on off lever tripped Top burn ring installed incorrectly see top burn ring location in Section 4 9 Stove door having been open for a while and then shut a roaring noise can occur for a sh...

Page 11: ...en surround panels to unit There are two side panels 12 x 23 1 2 with slotted holes and one top panel 8 x 42 with one slotted hole Loosen the two rear panel screws on the left stove back and attach the left panel using those same screws Leave screws slightly loose until the top panel is attached 2 Repeat step 1 for right side panel leaving screws slightly loose 3 Loosen top screw at stove back and...

Page 12: ...t cover gold plated door surface normal maintenance items such as paint glass and gasket This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse mishandling unauthorized repair alterations failures or operating difficulties due to misuse accident misapplication improper installation improper maintenance or service Kuma Stoves reserves the right under this warranty to repair replace or authorize repair of t...

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