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.
Section B– Tamper Warning
This wood stove contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection
and replacement for proper operation. It is against the law to operate this wood stove in
a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic
element is deactivated or removed.
Section C- Catalyst Information
The combustor supplied with this wood stove is an Applied Ceramics FireCat
Combustor. Consult the catalytic combustor warranty supplied with this wood heater.
Warranty claims should be addressed to:
Applied Ceramics
Customer Service 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 material so as not to
damage it. Part number KRP-CATS (2.5”x 7.5”x 3”x 16 cell).
Section D- Fuel Selection
This wood stove is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and
lower emissions generally result when burning air seasoned hardwoods, as compared to
softwoods or too green or freshly cut hardwoods.
DO NOT BURN:
treated wood, coal, garbage, cardboard, solvents, colored
paper, trash, painted wood, rubber, plastic, sulfur, oil, metal foils, or flammable fluids.
Burning treated wood, garbage, solvents, colored paper, sulfur, oil, metal foils, or
trash may result in release of toxic fumes and may poison or render ineffective the
catalytic combustor. Burning coal, cardboard, or loose paper can produce soot or large
flakes of char or fly ash that can plug the combustor, cause smoke spillage into the
room, and rendering the combustor ineffective. Store fuel in a dry place. Do not place
fuel within space heater installation clearances or within the space required for ash
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