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Evenheat V8 Installation And Operating Manual

Multi-purpose kiln

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SAFETY
Read and understand this installation and operating manual as well as the controls manual before operating your kiln. If you have any questions please
contact Evenheat Kiln at 989-856-2281 or at evenheat-kiln.com.
Kilns are as safe as any other electrical appliance when used under normal and proper operating conditions. To create and maintain this safe environment
observe all safety precautions.
Warning Symbol Descriptions
Warning symbols are used throughout this manual. These symbols alert the operator to certain hazards and important information. Pictured below
are symbols used along with a description of each.
The Exclamation Point alerts you to particular cautions, hazards and information.
The Lightning Bolt alerts you to specific information regarding the risk of electric shock.
Electric shock may result in injury or death.
The Heat Waves alert you to specific information regarding the risk of burn injury.
Emergency Shut Off Provision
The kilns power supply connection (plug/receptacle, breaker or disconnect) acts as the emergency electrical power shut off. Access to these
devises should be unobstructed and safe at all times.
All electrical installations for direct wired models (those without 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 used for all electrical installation and service. All applicable local, state and federal electrical codes must be
followed.
Use correct voltage, wire size and fuse or breakers. Kiln electrical requirements are located on the kiln nameplate. Make sure all electrical connections
are tight. Avoid using aluminum wire.
Always use the proper electrical receptacle. Never alter the kiln cordset or cordset plug. Alterations can be dangerous. Alterations will void any
warranties along with nullifying any Listing Agency markings.
Evenheat recommends that a voltage check be performed before placing the kiln into service, ideally before actual purchase. Operating
voltage varies. The kilns operating voltage (printed on the kilns nameplate) must match the applied voltage (actual electrical service voltage).
If it does not, do not install or operate the kiln as potential electrical and fire hazards exist. Contact Evenheat for guidance in such cases.
The kiln must be properly grounded.
Unplug or disconnect the kiln from the electrical service before accessing the chamber for servicing or vacuuming. Do not attempt to touch
or replace the heating elements while the kiln is plugged in or connected to the electrical service. Electric shock may result in serious injury
or death.
Never, ever use an extension cord to operate a kiln.
Your kiln is designed with a feature that allows for relay replacement without having to remove the entire kiln control enclosure: Relay
Access Port (Pat. Pend.). A plate is used to cover this port. Except for servicing, this plate must be secured to the control enclosure at all
times. Do not operate the kiln without this Relay Access Port Plate in place and secured to the control enclosure. Failure to do so may result
in electric shock resulting in serious injury or death.
V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln
Installation and Operating Manual
North American Model
December 2015
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  • Page 1 The kilns operating voltage (printed on the kilns nameplate) must match the applied voltage (actual electrical service voltage). If it does not, do not install or operate the kiln as potential electrical and fire hazards exist. Contact Evenheat for guidance in such cases.
  • Page 2 For those wishing to use the V-8 Multi-Purpose kiln as a “Vitrigraph” Evenheat offers an accessory base intended for this purpose, part #00342.200. This accessory based is intended for use with vitrigraph operations only and includes a 2-3/4” opening in the base. Firing the kiln on any base that has not been provided by Evenheat Kiln, Inc.
  • Page 3 Replace any worn, damaged or defective parts immediately with Evenheat Kiln replacement parts only. Discontinue use until parts are replaced. Your kiln is designed with a feature that allows for relay replacement without having to remove the entire kiln control enclosure: Relay Access Port (Pat.
  • Page 4 V8 Kiln Location Place your V8 Multi-Purpose kiln in a location that offers a level, stable non-combustible surface. The V8 should be placed no closer than 12” from any wall or 48” from any ceiling surface in all opened and closed positions. All flammable and combustible materials should be removed from the kiln area.
  • Page 5 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Place the brick lid, coating side down, square onto the chamber as shown. Your V8 is now completely assembled. Page 5 of 18...
  • Page 6 Evenheat accessory #00342.200 vitrigraph base for any types of firing other than vitrigraph work. For those using the V8 for vitrigraph work it is required that the kiln base be physically attached to the vitrigraph enabling structure to prevent potential safety hazards.
  • Page 7 14A/120V to operate it should be the only devise plugged into the circuit. We have designed the V8’s power cable to run straight out the back of the control panel: mainly to keep it out of your way but also to help keep it away from the kiln itself.
  • Page 8: Loading The Kiln

    Throw the power switch, located on the kiln control panel, to the ON position. The temperature control will illuminate and programming of the control is now possible. A separate instructional manual for the controls was included with your new V8. Please refer to this manual for all programming and operation details.
  • Page 9 The relay is a service part and is likely to need replacing at some point. To make servicing (replacement) of the relay as simple and as easy as possible Evenheat has provided an external, relay access port (Pat. Pend.).
  • Page 10 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Remove the 2 screws that secure the relay access port to the control enclosure as shown. Pull the relay access plate away from the control panel to expose the relay as shown.
  • Page 11 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Transfer the wires from the old relay to the new relay as shown. We recommend moving one wire at a time from the old relay to the new so as not to get confused on proper wire placement.
  • Page 12 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Old relay shown removed from the access plate. Attach the new relay to the relay access plate as shown. Page 12 of 18...
  • Page 13 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Place the relay access plate back into the access port as shown and secure with the included screws as shown. Relay replacement is now complete. That was easy!
  • Page 14 It is highly recommended that you use an Evenheat factory replacement thermocouple. The Evenheat part number for the V8 replacement thermocouple is #00343.300. Replacement with non-Evenheat factory parts may result in improper operation.
  • Page 15 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Remove the 4 screws that secure the kiln controller to the control enclosure as shown. Pull the controller away from the enclosure to expose its back side and locate the thermocouple connections.
  • Page 16 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Remove the red and yellow thermocouple wires as shown. Pull the old thermocouple out from the back of the control enclosure. The old thermocouple is now free and may be discarded.
  • Page 17 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Insert the new thermocouple wires (the red and yellow wires) through the rear opening in the control enclosure as shown. Connect the new thermocouple wires to the controller as shown. Be mindful to connect the Red colored wire to the Red colored connection point (which is marked).
  • Page 18 V8 Multi-Purpose Kiln Installation and Operating Manual North American Model December 2015 Place the control back into the control enclosure and secure with screws as shown. Insert the new thermocouple completely back into the kiln as shown. Thermocouple replacement is now complete.