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HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 

 

 

A chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstruction for safety and for proper draft 

operation.  The requirement is that the chimney must be at least 3’ higher than the highest point where it passes 
through the roof and at least 2’ higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10’ of the 
chimney, measured horizontally (figure 7). 
 
 

Figure 7 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       

2’ minimum 

 

 

 

 

 

 3’ minimum 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

          10’ 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

WARRANTY 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                          

Limited Lifetime Warranty 

 

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Your Kuma model HTwood stove, manufactured by Kuma Stoves, is warranted 
against defects in materials or workmanship according to the following: 
       Stove body/all welded steel components– Lifetime to the  
 

 

 

 

          original purchaser. 

       Burning system (stainless steel baffle components)- 5 years 
 

  

 

Electrical components are warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase.  

Warranty does not cover gold, brass, or nickel items, glass, or normal maintenance 
items such as paint, gasket, or firebrick.  This warranty does not apply or cover in 
cases of abuse, mishandling, unauthorized repair, or alterations, failures, or 
operating difficulties due to misuse, accident, improper installation, improper 
maintenance or improper service.  Kuma Stoves reserves the right under this 
warranty to repair, replace, or authorize repair of a defective stove or part at their 
discretion.  Any warranty concern should be directed to your dealer, who will 
contact us. 

Summary of Contents for HT

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the KUMA model HT wood stove Under specific test conditions this stove has been shown to meet the U S Environmental Protection Agency s emission limits for residential wood stoves ...

Page 2: ...er is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation directions 13 Do not operate stove with firing door in an open position 14 This room heater must be connected to a minimum 6 diameter listed chimney that complies with U L 103 HT Type factory built chimney or a code approved masonry chimney with a U L 1777 listed flue liner 15 When connecting single wall s...

Page 3: ... and floor are clear of all obstructions cut out the holes NOTE Do not cut ceiling trusses 5 In case of attic space use a plumb line to locate the hole in the roof Cut out the opening keeping in mind the chimney manufacturer s recommended clearances 6 Install the outside air duct to the floor using screws or nails Ensure that your air duct has a screen or mesh to keep out rodents etc Air ducts mus...

Page 4: ...ut the ceiling trusses 3 In case of attic space use a plumb line to locate the hole in the roof Cut out the opening keeping in mind the chimney manufacturer s recommended clearances 4 If outside air is desired or required by code locate and cut a 4 diameter hole through the floor anywhere under the pedestal stove base If air through the wall is preferred a dryer type vent pipe should be installed ...

Page 5: ...during the start up stage Contact your dealer if you have any questions or problems building or maintaining a fire CAUTION DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL 1 The unit is designed to burn wood only Build the fire directly on the firebrick Do not use grates Your stove will burn better with abou...

Page 6: ...ive mechanical stress will crack or break the glass Should breakage occur see your dealer or carefully remove retainer screws to release glass Dispose of broken glass in a safe place Replace the glass only with 5mm neoceram available from your dealer Always replace the gasket with a glass replacement Check glass after heater has been fired to ensure a tight seal Tighten retainer just enough to pro...

Page 7: ...Figure 3 Model HT Wood Stove Backwall 16 19 Sidewall Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES STRAIGHT WALL CLASS C SINGLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 7 30 21 ...

Page 8: ...Figure 4 Model HT Wood Stove Backwall 9 5 Sidewall 9 5 Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CORNER CLASS C SINGLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 8 18 18 ...

Page 9: ...Figure 5 Model HT Wood Stove Backwall 6 8 5 Sidewall Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES STRAIGHT WALL HT TYPE LISTED CHIMNEYS USING APPROVED DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR 9 30 21 ...

Page 10: ...Figure 6 Model HT Wood Stove Backwall 4 5 Sidewall 4 5 Hearth pad MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CORNER HT TYPE LISTED CHIMNEYS USING APPROVED DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR 10 12 5 12 5 ...

Page 11: ...ng to the following Stove body all welded steel components Lifetime to the original purchaser Burning system stainless steel baffle components 5 years Electrical components are warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase Warranty does not cover gold brass or nickel items glass or normal maintenance items such as paint gasket or firebrick This warranty does not apply or cover in cases of abuse m...

Page 12: ... or out 2 Remove the ash pan by turning the handle and pulling out 3 Take the ash pan outside and dump the ashes into a metal or other non combustible container 4 Before replacing the ash pan check to see if any ashes need to be removed from the ash pan plenum If any significant amount of ashes remain in the ash plenum it will prevent the ash pan from sliding all the way in and it may not seal res...

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