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Glass Kiln 

General Operation Manual 

North American Models

 

 May 2015 

 

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Summary of Contents for Glass

Page 1: ...TION FEATURES PAGE 5 CONTROL STYLES PAGE 6 KILN SET UP PAGE 7 ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 8 PREPARING TO FIRE PAGE 9 FIRING PROCEDURE PAGE 10 RECORD KEEPING PAGE 11 KILN MAINTENANCE BEFORE...

Page 2: ...ithout a plug receptacle connection must include a power disconnect near the kiln and that is easily accessible and safe for emergency power shutoff Electrical Safety A licensed electrician should be...

Page 3: ...r curtains plastics etc Better yet store these items in another separate structure designed for this purpose Position the power supply cables power supply conduit controller cables pyrometer thermocou...

Page 4: ...ls containing lead Materials containing lead should not be used for articles intended for food use Fire all ware according to the material manufacturer s instructions Improper firing may result in dam...

Page 5: ...e relatively low which helps extend life Care should be taken that no foreign matter comes in contact with the elements This includes glass shelf primer or ether fired ware Regular vacuuming of the el...

Page 6: ...nstructional programming videos for both the Evenheat Set Pro and Rampmaster controls You will also find these instructional videos and manuals on our web site www evenheat kiln com Infinite Switch De...

Page 7: ...inside each corner and insert a bolt in each hole Thread on nuts and tighten securely Place plastic feet on the ends of each leg Position the stand and check that it s level Shim with metal if necessa...

Page 8: ...io Pro 8 0 8 0 4 5 1800 F 367 ft3 120V 12A 1440W 15A 12AWG 5 15R 30 lb Fishbone 14 25 3 5 7 5 1200 F 22 ft3 120V 12A 1440W 15A 12AWG 5 15R 45 lb Hot Shot GT 14 6 14 5 N A 6 5 1800 F 700 ft3 120V 12A 1...

Page 9: ...that the shelf or mold is completely dry before using While it s possible that the kiln wash will remain on the shelf or mold after many firings it s always a good idea to inspect for wear and re coat...

Page 10: ...ed finish on the glass If you re not firing any items such as these you may skip this step Program your automatic control with the firing information A separate programming manual has been included fo...

Page 11: ...es this temperature close the lid completely The temperature of the firing chamber tends to rise a bit once the lid is closed This is normal and will generally not harm or change the glass The glass m...

Page 12: ...d be repaired to prevent sifting or becoming larger Small chips may be cemented back into place For large chips a portion of firebrick may need to be removed and a new brick cut to size cemented in Sa...

Page 13: ...fragile and will break if care is not given Figures 4 5 Install the new element Start by inserting one end through the brick and attach the connector and black or blue wire Using a wooden spoon or si...

Page 14: ...til snug and place cylindrical porcelain insulator on Install the brass connector and fully insert wire Tighten the brass connector set screw Be sure that the set screw is tight this ensures a good co...

Page 15: ...e thermocouple lead Note if after the thermocouple has been replaced you find the temperature now reads down you need to be sure that the magnetic lead which is marked in red is connected to the magne...

Page 16: ...at bottom d Disconnect all other appliances etc from circuit Fuse blows circuit breaker trips during firing a Defective fuse s or worn circuit breaker b Fuse wire size or circuit breaker too small c...

Page 17: ...heat will help advise the best shipping method and if it is necessary to return the entire kiln or only certain parts Warranty work will be performed within 30 days after defective part is returned to...

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