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- Page 1 Autofire4000 Wall-Mount Controller INSTALLATION GUIDE 10/31/2018...
- Page 2 General Before operating the AutoFire Controller, read and follow these installation instructions. • Turn off the circuit breaker for your kiln. If your kiln is plugged into an electrical receptacle, unplug the kiln from the wall. • Never leave your kiln unattended. Follow your kiln manufacturer recommendations for safety and monitoring.
- Page 3 Once the controller is mounted to the wall, plug the controller power cord into the wall receptacle and the kiln cord into the controller receptacle. Direct wire controllers: It will be necessary to remove the front cover of the controller for access to the internal terminal strips for wire connections. Connection labels will be found at the terminal strip or relay connections.
- Page 4 Thermocouple Installation The thermocouple should be connected to the thermocouple wire that extends out of the bottom of the push button control panel. For Single zone controllers, it’s recommended that the thermocouple be installed through a hole in the upper half of the kiln. Check to see if your kiln has a pre- determined location for a thermocouple.
- Page 5 Zone controllers: Require more than one thermocouple connection. It is important to identify the thermocouples as Top, Middle or Bottom before installing the thermocouples into the kiln. Optional Vent Fan If your controller is equipped for Vent fan operation, the Vent fan for your kiln should be plugged into the outlet on the bottom of the controller.
- Page 6 HIGH position. These switches can still be used to balance the heat within the kiln if you discover the kiln is not heating uniformly. Read the user manual for the AutoFire4000 controller and follow the Manufacturers guidelines for operating your kiln.