Cascade LE-1

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The Cascade LE-1 can be installed in a masonry fireplace with the use of a 6" flue liner and is capable of heating 2600 square feet or more. Our Kuma Cascade LE-1 insert will upgrade your fireplace into
an exceptionally efficient home heating center. Enjoy the fire while savoring the knowledge that its beauty is providing a clean-burning, efficient and economical comfort. Guaranteed for a lifetime of service, the Kuma Cascade LE is truly an excellent choice for your fireplace insert.

  • Wood Length: 18"
  • Firebox Size: 2.5 ft3
  • Burn Time: 12 hours
  • Cordwood BTU's: 82,000
    (30,612 EPA est.)*
  • Efficiency (HHV): 78%
  • Efficiency (LHV): 84%
  • Particulate Emissions: 1.11 g/hr
  • Heating Capacity: 2200 - 2800 ft2
  • Flue Size: 6"
  • Width: 26-1/8"
  • Height: 21-11/16"
  • Depth: 24"
  • Weight: 450 lbs
  • EPA 2020 Certified
  • 30% Federal Tax Credit
  • UL Safety tested
  • For use in masonry fireplaces
  • Outside air ready
  • Blower Option
    • 160 CFM Variable Speed
    • Thermostat Controlled
  • Available with a variety of door styles
  • Minimum fireplace dimensions:
    H:22.5" W:27" D:14"

* The type of fuel that you load into your stove and how often you load it will affect your stove’s maximum heat output. Using dimensional lumber, this stove will produce an EPA estimated 30,612 BTU’s/Hr. Larger or more frequent loads of cord wood will produce 82,000 BTU’s/Hr.



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Item Number: K-CAS-LE-1
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Owner's Manual

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EPA Test Report

California Residents: See Prop 65 WARNING

2023-2032 Biomass Tax Credit Download

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If you don't have a local Kuma dealer, consider hiring a certified chimney professional for the installation of your new stove, and be sure to check with your local building officials regarding the necessity for a proper permit and inspection. You can find properly trained installers at nficertified.org or csia.org.


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Christine
Jackson, MI
11/14/2024
Surprisingly Effective

I had the Cascade LE insert installed in my basement fireplace. For my home layout, it is surprisingly effective at being the sole source of heat during most of the colder months in lower MI, and helps to supplement my gas heat on the very coldest days & nights. Installation went seamlessly and I love the look of the stove!

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John McPherson
Marstons Mills, MA
8/23/2024
Custom Surround
We wanted a custom surround made for our Cascade and fireplace and couldn’t find a local vendor wanting to help. When I called Kuma, I felt immediately that we were going to be taken care off. I worked with Jason and his team with measurements and style, and when we received the projduct, it was spot on! We are so pleased with the product, it was made in a timely manner, reasonable price but most of all the customer service was OUTSTANDING!! Thank you Kuma stoves!!
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Daniel
Eaton Rapids, MI
7/31/2024
Using Much Less Wood
Professional installation went well and very satisfactorily. I am very pleased with the operation of the Cascade LE. It is very easy to control the burn rate and temperature. This fireplace insert burns very efficiently and completely and provides enough heat to easily heat the whole house at 1600 sq ft. I would say we are easily using less than a quarter of the amount of wood that was used with the fireplace and heatilator. Wonderful design, good looks and operation exceeds all of my expectations.
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Justin
Redding, CA
2/21/2023
Best stove

Best stove I have ever been around. Keep coals all night, minimizing the number of times we have to build a fire.

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Beth
Boulder, CO
1/26/2023
Warm and Comfortable

The craftmanship and finish of the stove are beautiful. As a first-time fireplace insert owner, the instructions are clear and easy to follow. So far, the insert has functioned as we expected. It keeps our house warm and comfortable, between 62-70 degrees, depending on the floor.

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dave
mccall id
11/23/2021
Could be 5 star with improvement

Purchased the Cascade fireplace insert from Heartland Chimney Sweeps in October this year. Here is my review of the unit: PROS: 1. Nice looking unit installed 2. Like the damper control for the fire. 3. Like the catalytic process for the smoke bypass. 4. I think Kuma has the best warranty on the market. CONS: 1. The firebox is too small--needs to be a firebrick wider and about 3-4 inches higher-hit the top of the box every time you put wood in. 2. Needs a deeper lip in front as it does not hold much coals or ashes; have to empty ashes after every 48-60 hour burn time-that for me mean every other day. The old insert that it replaced only had to be emptied 3-4 time in 6 months. 3. Needs a larger fan system-has a variable fan speed switch but have had it on the high speed since the first fire. There is so much pent up heat in the stove but fan air volume is not large enough to move the air to get the heat out. The unit is listed to heat 2800 square feet but at what outside air temp. Heating about 900 feet now but do not think it will adequate at winter cold temps. the insert is used as our primary heat in the winter. Burning good Doug Fir wood. Been around wood stoves all my life-80 yrs. 4. Need to have an option of not having glass in the door--just another thing to clean every other day. I think the old Sequoia model may be be better. I replaced an old fabco with this unit-- got a lot more heat out it-would run you out of house. Kuma could make a 5 star unit with improvement. Wish I could see the Sequoia model.

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David C
Indiana
11/16/2021
The new gathering place for my family--we all LOVE it
This is the highest rated stove listed on EPA's website, so I was interested but unsure how it would work in reality. After a month of burning all types of wood, along with compressed fire bricks, and I am SO happy with not just the product, but the incredible customer service! I had this installed by an authorized dealer and there was an issue that turned out to just be an over-tightened screw, but the attention that Kuma gave to it was far above what I'm used to. I have 2 other fireplaces that will be Kuma-only should I opt to upgrade those in spring after my first winter in this new home. I have wood cut anywhere from 14" to 18", and they all fit easily into the box. This Cascade fireplace stove insert has already become a focal point for the whole family. We used to gather in the living room on the 1st floor, but I've found we all gather in the basement now in front of the fire--it's beautiful, practical, well-built, and backed by a great company. I couldn't ask for more
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Carla
Forestville CA
5/1/2021
Incredible

Incredible wood heater! Too bad I got it so late in the season. I would have really appreciated it in January! It generates SO much heat with so little wood.

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Jennifer
Portola, CA
2/8/2021
Beautiful flames and a warm house!

Quincy Hot Spot has a great team! They took out the broken 1985 insert, installed my beautiful new Cascade, taught me to use it, and left everything immaculate! The flames are beautiful. I lit a fire at 6:00 this morning - come home at 7:30 pm with coals still glowing in a warm house!

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Brian
Juneau AK
9/1/2020
Amazing

This wood stove is amazing, I am very impressed and satisfied. Up here in Alaska I am burning mostly Spruce and Hemlock. It will burn for hours and puts out a phenomenal amount of heat, no problem heating our whole house. Literally no smoke comes out of the chimney, all that is visible is heat waves. Definitely a high efficiency stove. I highly recommend.

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Gary H.
Post Falls, ID
12/9/2019
Truly Impressed...
The performance of the Cascade is phenomenal. It was very cool to see the smoke completely disappear in the chimney when the bypass was closed. I am truly impressed at the effectiveness of the catalytic process.

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