PROMETHEUS Pro-1 Instruction Manual

PROMETHEUS
PRO-1
Multi-Functional Kiln Instruction Guide
CONTENTS
(1) Technical Specifications
(2) When You Receive the Kiln
Inspect the kiln
Save the Shipping Box
(3) Important Safety Rules
(4) Setting up
Electrical Installation
Where to Locate
(5) Running the Kiln
Firing Temperature Adjustment
Starting To Heat
Loading the Kiln
Firing Temperature and Hold Time
Unloading the Kiln
(6) Important Points
Read the Instruction
Outer Surfaces of the Kiln
Ceramic Surfaces
Embedded Heating Element
Protect Your Kiln from Harmful Materials
Cleaning the Heating Chamber
Check the Thermo-Couple
Optional Glass View Window
Electrical Data Plate
(7) Needless Worries
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Thank you for preferring PROMETHEUS Kilns. Our kilns are
designed to give you best service for many years.
Please read this Instruction Guide carefully. This will
answer your many questions to provide you the most enjoyment
from your kiln without damaging your kiln and harming
yourself.
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(1) TECHNICAL SPESIFICATIONS:
Volts: 220 V
Amps: 3.2 A
Watts: 700 W
Temp. Control: Digital
Max. Temp: 1000 ºC
Outer Dimensions: 22.5 cm(W).x 22.0 cm(D).x 28.0 cm(H)
Inner Dimensions: 11.5 cm(W).x 13.0 cm(D).x 7.0 cm(H)
Weight: 5.7 Kg.
PROMETHEUS Pro-1 is a Multi-Functional Kiln for
Hobbyists and Professionals as well. ENAMELLING; Firing
SILVER CLAY and GOLD CLAY works, small articles of
CERAMICS; GLASS-FUSING, GLASS BEADS and
GLASS MOULDING; ANNEALING and HARDENING of
SILVER, GOLD and OTHER METALS are some of the fields
Pro-1 can serve you.
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(2) WHEN YOU RECEIVE:
Inspect Your Kiln: Check the Bill of Lading number and be
sure the number on the parcel you would take delivery of, is the
same. Before signing the receipt document, check the carton for
damage. (Ruptures, holes, crushed, etc.) If you see any damage
on the carton, you can return by refusing the shipment or accept
it with the drivers note, on the Bill of Lading and inform our
company or our dealer who has delivered the parcel to you, by
fax or e-mail. Inspect the outer surfaces of your kiln, open the
kiln door and inspect the heating chamber. If you observe any
damage, inform our company or our dealer who has delivered
the parcel to you, by fax or e-mail.
Save the Shipping Carton: If you would take your kiln to
vacation or seminars or return to factory for repairs, this carton
will provide maximum protection during transportation. If you
haven't save the carton, place your kiln, the door up, back side
down, on a soft surface; support it at the sides. Vibration during
travel may damage your kiln.
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(3) IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
An Electric Kiln is as safe as your iron if these basic safety rules
are followed:
• Locate your kiln in a good ventilated, sheltered place.
• Put your kiln on a fire-proof surface, minimum 30 cm away
from doors, walls and apart from any curtains or
combustible materials.
• Unplug your kiln, when not in use or before servicing.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Avoid unsupervised children entering your work-shop.
• Keep the main cord away from the hot surfaces of your kiln.
• Do not touch heating element with anything. This may
cause SERIOUS ELECTRIC SHOCK!
• Do not leave your kiln unattended while firing.
• Wear protective glasses when you look into hot kiln.
• TURN OFF the kiln before opening the kiln door, when
loading or unloading.
• Wear thick work gloves when loading or unloading your
kiln.
• Do not fire any material which you wouldn't know how it
behaves at high temperatures. (Explosion, dangerous fumes,
etc. can be caused.)
• Do not keep food at your working area.
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(4) SETTING UP:
Electrical Installation: Do not use an extension cord. If it is
essential, use not thinner than 3 X 0.75 mm. and not longer than
500 cm. Variations at the voltage may decrease or increase the
heating rate of kilns. If the voltage drops to low, the kiln may
not even reach the desired temperature.
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