retaining ring or replace the gasket. Replacement gaskets and service are available through your local dealer
or by visiting kumastoves.com.
GLASS CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Never clean the glass when it is hot. Your stove is equipped with an air wash system that will self-clean. Burn
the stove on high for 20 to 30 minutes every time you add fuel to the fire. This will reduce the creosote on the
glass. If needed, clean the glass with a soft cloth and stove glass cleaner. Do not use steel wool, sandpaper or
abrasive cleaners. If you close the door on a piece of wood that is too long, you will break the glass. If the
glass breaks in your stove, shut off the primary air control and let the fire burn out. Do not leave the stove
unattended with a broken glass. To replace broken glass:
1.
Carefully lift the door from the stove and place it on a clean soft work area.
2.
Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the retaining ring screws and the retaining ring.
3.
Carefully discard the broken glass. CAUTION: BROKEN GLASS WILL BE SHARP.
4.
Clean the door and set the new piece of glass into the door so that the logo reads correctly from the
front side of the door. Kuma replacement glass will have the gasket pre-installed.
5.
Replace the retaining ring and screws. Be careful to tighten the screws evenly and tighten just enough
to hold the glass firmly
SECONDARY BURN TUBE REPLACEMENT
The burn tubes are one of two burn systems that causes your stove to operate efficiently, this stove also uses
a catalyst to clean some of the remaining smoke before it leaves the stove. If your burn tubes are not
physically degraded (falling apart, crushed or excessively warped) then they are functioning and will not need
replacement. To remove a burn tube, un-bolt the tube using a 7/16” wrench. Pull the tube to the right then
down and out of the stove. Replace the tube and re-install the bolt the holds the tube in place.
CATALYST INSPECTION, CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
The catalyst is one of two burn systems that causes your stove to operate efficiently, this stove also uses
secondary burn tubes to re-burn smoke before it reaches the catalyst. To inspect your catalyst, unhook the
flame deflector from the face of the baffle by pulling it forward. If your catalyst has not physically degraded
(falling apart, crushed or excessively warped) then it is likely functioning and will not need replacement. If
your Catalytic combustor becomes plugged with ash, clean the catalyst
in place
using a soft brush or for
deeper cleaning use a slight to moderate (~20-30 psi.) amount of air pressure blowing any ash through the
cells of the catalyst. To replace the catalyst:
1.
Remove the flame guard from the face of the baffle by pulling forward. Set aside.
2.
Pull the catalyst out using the 2 handles on the front of the catalyst. You may need to wiggle the
catalyst to loosen the gasket material.
3.
Remove any gasket material that was left in the baffle cavity.
4.
Your new catalyst will be wrapped in a gasket material that is held in place with masking tape and a
stretch film. There is no need to remove the tape or the stretch film.
5.
Slide the new catalyst into the cavity until it stops. If you see any gaps larger than 1/8” around the
sides or top of the catalyst you will need to slide the catalyst out and wrap those areas with additional
