Skutt EnviroVent 2 Operating Manual page 8

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Step 7 - Testing the EnviroVent2 for
proper operation
• Check to make sure the plenum cup has not shift-
ed during installation. It should be perpendicular
to the floor and have a good seal to the bottom of
the kiln.
• Plug the EnviroVent2 power cord into a 110 - 120
volt outlet.
• Turn on the blower by activating the switch in the
power cord. Ensure that the blower motor starts
and operates normally. If the blower doesn't start
or the sound of air passage is not evident, immediately unplug the blower and check for the cause of the
malfunction.
• Close the lid of the kiln.
• Install all peep plugs.
• Ensure that no other kiln openings are left open except the drilled holes in the kiln lid.
• Test your new vent system by placing a lighted match directly over and level with one of the lid holes. The
flame from the match should be pulled into the kiln as a result of the draft. If you are unsure of the effect of
the draft, observe the action of the flame away from the hole and then move it over the hole. If the flame is
not pulled into the kiln, the kiln is not venting properly. See page 13 on Troubleshooting. Repeat this test
regularly to ensure continuing accurate operation.
Testing Previously Drilled Lids
As mentioned earlier it may not be necessary to patch existing holes. If there are more holes, or holes with a
larger diameter than this manual recommends in your kiln lid, you may not be able to flame test it as previously
recommended. If a flame is not drawn through the lid try covering up some of the holes in the lid. If after cov-
ering all the holes in the lid you still cannot get a flame to draw down into the chamber, contact your distributor
for further instruction.
Checking The Plenum Cup
The floor of a 12 sided kiln will flex up to 1/4" due to the uneven heating of the floor. The spring loaded action
of the EnviroVent2 will allow the plenum cup to rise and fall with the flexing of the kiln floor. If the 3" aluminum
flex is kicked, bumped or otherwise dislodged, the position of the plenum cup may change. If this occurs, sim-
ply look at the plenum cup to ensure it is positioned properly. To reposition the plenum cup simply push down
on the cup to release the spring pressure, reposition the cup and let go.
Setup
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