Kuma Stoves K-WC, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...UMA STOVES Rathdrum ID USA MODEL K WC Wood Classic Tested to UL1482 Report 123 S 02 2 Testing performed by Omni Test Laboratories INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev 1 10 13 ...

Page 2: ... with 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 there is hope in heaven That hope comes from the message of ...

Page 3: ...ions carefully Failure to properly install and maintain your wood stove can result in an unsafe condition Contents Section 1 Safety Precautions Section 2 Mobile Home Installation Instructions Section 3 Residential Installation Instructions Section 4 Wood Burning Operation Instructions Section 5 Maintenance Section 6 Installation Clearances and Diagrams Section 7 Troubleshooting Section 8 Replaceme...

Page 4: ...ingle wall pipe may not be used as a connector in mobile homes 9 When installing into an existing masonry or metal chimney examine the chimney system carefully If you have any questions seek professional advice We recommend having existing chimneys cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional prior to the installation of your new stove 10 NOTE ALL MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS TO COMBUSTIBLE...

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 department may also have information regarding NFPA code 211 EXCERPT FROM NFPA 211 ...

Page 6: ...Utility Knife 9 Pliers 10 Hammer 11 Assorted Wrenches Materials 1 Caulking to seal roof flashing and storm collar High temperature silicone is recommended 2 Assorted heavy duty nails and screws 3 Short pieces of 2x4 or 2x6 Two pieces minimum 24 long 4 Copper wire 8 gauge for grounding Grounding clamp terminal or lug for attaching ground wire at stove and mobile home frame Stove Components each com...

Page 7: ...der for you while you are climbing up and down Use a positioning belt or harness and safety rope to secure yourself on the roof Locate the hole or screw nail on the roof that you poked through from the attic Lay the roof flashing down and center over the hole screw or nail Using a pencil trace the inside of the flashing cone onto the roof Remove the flashing and use a reciprocating saw to cut out ...

Page 8: ... installed with a Soapstone top the requirements for hearth protection change An R Value of 0 60 must be added to the requirements listed above See the instructions and safety label that are included with the Soapstone top Accessory 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 s...

Page 9: ...himney Secure each pipe joint with three screws using the screws provided with the pipe 4 Drill 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 To fasten a l...

Page 10: ... driver bits 7 Tin Shears 8 Utility Knife 9 Pliers 10 Hammer 11 Assorted Wrenches Materials 1 Caulking to seal roof flashing and storm collar High temperature silicone is recommended 2 Assorted heavy duty nails and screws 3 Short pieces of 2x4 or 2x6 Two pieces minimum 24 long Stove Components Each component has installation instrucions included See section 8 for a complete list of accessories 1 S...

Page 11: ... a roof Have someone hold the ladder for you while you are climbing up and down Use a positioning belt or harness and safety rope to secure yourself on the roof Locate the hole or screw nail on the roof that you poked through from the attic Lay the roof flashing down and center over the hole screw or nail Using a pencil trace the inside of the flashing cone onto the roof Remove the flashing and us...

Page 12: ...el is installed with a Soapstone top the requirements for hearth protection change An R Value of 0 60 must be added to the requirements listed above See the instructions and safety label that are included with the Soapstone top Accessory 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 t...

Page 13: ...e connect the stove to the chimney We recommend using double wall pipe regardless of pipe clearance however single wall pipe is approved for use If necessary use elbows to offset the pipe so that the stove can remain at the correct clearance and still connect to the chimney Secure each pipe joint with three screws using the screws provided with the pipe Be sure to follow the clearance diagrams in ...

Page 14: ...ire use plenty of fire starter on the bottom and use small kindling directly on top of that Use progressivly larger pieces as you stack wood all the way to the top of the firebox When starting a fire you should never use unsplit pieces of wood unless they are small such as twigs and branches Once the wood is stacked in the firebox you may light the fire starter and leave the door slightly cracked ...

Page 15: ...e blower speed decreases to your desired speed The blower speed should match the desired burn rate on your stove i e low burn rate low blower speed high burn rate high blower speed and so forth Note For a blower on pedestal models with outside air through the wall you will need an outside air blower adapter See your dealer Ash Pan Operating Instructions Safety Precautions 1 Do not operate your woo...

Page 16: ...s 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 stove is burning on a low setting the exhaust can be moving slow and the chimney can be relatively cool This com...

Page 17: ...ld the glass firmly overtightening can cause uneven pressure and can break the glass Brick replacement As needed 1 Bricks should be inspected and replaced if necessary at least once a year Cracked bricks are fine as long as they remain in place Some of the bricks inside your stove are interchangeable so shuffling bricks around can be done for example a baffle brick that is broken and will not stay...

Page 18: ...TUBE2 4 Rear baffle brick holder KR WCTBRICKHOLDER 12 Baffle tube Front KR WCBURNTUBE1 5 Front baffle brick holder KR WCZBRICKHOLDER 13 Door wedge assembly KR WCDRWEDGE 6 Hardware 1 4 20 x 1 2 bolt Pack of 6 KR HDWE1 14 Ash grate KR ASHGRATE 7 Brick Cut size 8 5 8 x 4 1 2 KR WCBRICK2 15 Control handle 3 8 pewter KR SPRING1PEWTER 8 Brick Cut size 9 x 3 7 8 with notch KR WCBRICK3 15 Control handle 3...

Page 19: ...R SPRING2GOLD 5 Door pin retainer 2 ea KR DOORPINRETAIN 2 Door casting Black KR DOOR1CAST 6 Glass gasket KR GLASSGASKET 2 Door casting Pewter KR DOOR1PEWTER 7 Glass includes gasket KR GLASS1 2 Door casting Gold KR DOOR1GOLD 8 Glass retainer includes screws KR GLASSRETAIN1 3 Door gasket kit KR DOORGASKET 9 Glass retainer screw Pack of 7 KR GLASSSCREW 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ...

Page 20: ...ns 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 HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN 14 5 14 5 4 4 6 6 6 16 ...

Page 21: ...dential 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 HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN 24 24 5 14 14 6 6 6 16 ...

Page 22: ...ation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe 2 Residential installation with the stove on a straight wall using double wall pipe For single wall pipe refer to figure 4 ALL CLEARANCES SHOWN IN INCHES ALL CLEARANCES ARE MINUMUMS HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN 15 10 6 24 5 6 6 6 16 Hearth ...

Page 23: ...g 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 HEARTH CLEARANCES SHOWN IN Wood Classic Installation diagram for manufactured chimneys NEVER INSTALL A WOOD STOVE IN A SLEEPING ROOM 15 16 12 24 5 6 6 6 16 Hearth ...

Page 24: ...nstructions on chimney pipe and stovepipe 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 vent 2 MINIMUM air space around chimney 2 MINIMUM air s...

Page 25: ...25 Dimensional Drawings for the Wood Classic 7 31 75 25 11 30 75 6 10 9 5x12 25 ...

Page 26: ...and or the chimney cap needs to be cleaned Your chimney should be checked and cleaned if necessary 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 block...

Page 27: ...etric episodes occur 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 re kindling to build up the heat only put large chunks of wood on a very hot ...

Page 28: ...ets door handle and door pins 12 KA DOOR1PEWTERC Complete pewter door Includes Glass glass holder gaskets door handle and door pins Parts 1 KR ASHGRATE Replacement ash grate 2 KR ASHPANGASK Replacement ash pan gasket includes glue 3 KR BRICK Replacement firebrick 4 KR DOORGASKET Replacement door gasket includes glue 5 KR GLASS1 Replacement glass includes gasket 6 KR GLASSGASKET Replacement glass g...

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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