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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.
Kingpin 88
Installation and Operating Manual
North American and Global Models
June 2014
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Summary of Contents for Evenheat Kingpin 88
- 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 Use extreme care when accessing a functioning and/or hot kiln. Although the heating elements of the Kingpin 88 are embedded within the fiber walls, under no circumstances should you touch the heating elements with your body or any other devises like tools. Electrical shock may result in serious injury or death.
- Page 3 Replace any worn, damaged or defective parts immediately with Evenheat Kiln replacement parts only. This includes the elemented fiber chamber muffle itself. If heating elements become exposed, discontinue use immediately and repair before further use. Discontinue use until parts are replaced.
- Page 4 Attractive Powder Coat Finish The exterior of the Kingpin 88 is finished in an appealing powder coat finish. Powder coating is a finishing method that provides great looks with greater protection against scuffs and scratches than paint. Powder coating has the added advantage of being environmentally friendly to apply.
- Page 5 Your Firing Surface We suggest that you use a firing shelf, prepared with kiln wash or glass separator, for all Kingpin 88 firings. You may also choose to fire on many of the fiber “papers” available. These shelves are available from Evenheat.
- Page 6 Do not open the kiln during firing. Doing so presents a burn hazard. High heat escapes very quickly. Unloading the Kingpin 88 The Kingpin 88 must always be at or near room temperature before unloading. Do not open or unload the kiln if chamber temperature is not at or near room temperature.
- Page 7 Kingpin 88 Installation and Operating Manual North American and Global Models June 2014 Firing Cautions and Tips Crash or Flash Venting Caution: There is a technique called “Crash Venting” or “Flash Venting” that is used in some firing procedures, most notably glass firing. This involves opening the kiln at high temperature in an attempt to cool it very quickly and to stop any further changes to the glass.
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