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Glass Kiln
May 2015
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Glass Kiln General Operation Manual North American Models May 2015 ABLE OF ONTENTS – E ................. P AFETY MERGENCY FF PROVISION – E ..................... P AFETY LECTRICAL AFETY – K ..................P AFETY OCATION AFETY – K ....................P AFETY AFETY –... - Page 2 Listing Agency markings. Evenheat recommends that a voltage check be performed before placing the kiln into service, ideally before actual purchase. 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.
- Page 3 Do not place or use kiln on combustible surface. Place only on the metal stand provided by Evenheat Kiln, Inc. The surface on which the kiln is placed shall be capable of safely supporting the combined weight of the kiln, kiln load and any operating personnel.
- Page 4 Replace any worn, damaged or defective parts immediately with Evenheat Kiln replacement parts only. Discontinue use kiln until parts are replaced. When vacuuming the kiln use only HEPA filters on the vacuum. Prolonged expose to brick dust and other refractory materials can cause lung injury.
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Page 5: What You Need To Know Before You
What You Need to Know Before You Begin This manual is designed to provide you with kiln set up, operation and basic firing instructions. It is not a manual designed to instruct you how to fire glass. You would be well advised to seek formal instruction through alternate sources such as instructional books, classes and internet. -
Page 6: Control Styles
Scan this QR code to view instructional programming videos for both the Evenheat Set-Pro and Rampmaster controls. You will also find these instructional videos and manuals on our web site www.evenheat-kiln.com Infinite Switch Depending on your model, your kiln will contain up to three of these switches. -
Page 7: Kiln Set-Up
Glass Kiln General Operation Manual North American Models May 2015 Kiln Set-up Firing Location Consideration of many factors must be given when choosing a location for the kiln. Refer to the beginning of this manual for a list of precautions that must be followed. -
Page 8: Electrical Service Specifications
Improper selection can lead to overheating of the cordset, receptacle, supply lines and fusing/breaker. Copper wire is preferred and we strongly suggest avoiding aluminum wire. Through common sense and professional electrical service your kiln will provide many years of trouble free service. Glass Kiln Electrical Specifications Min. Max. -
Page 9: Preparing To Fire
COE will result in breakage. This breakage occurs from stress that is created by COE differences. It’s important that your glass be clean. Fingerprints and oil from the cutter can fire into the surface of the glass and leave an unwanted film. You may use dish soap, commercial glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. -
Page 10: Firing Procedure
It may be necessary to reprogram or skip ahead in the program to reach this point. Venting can be accomplished in many ways. You may prop the lid open with a post or firebrick or you may open and close the lid slightly for a number of times. The point here is to stop further changes to the glass. -
Page 11: Record Keeping
Firing procedure Using Infinite Controls (Manual Control) Once glass is loaded prop the lid open ½ to 1” with a post or firebrick and open the peephole. This allows fumes from adhesives and organic materials to escape. Gold, silver, decals, paints release fumes while firing and will leave an unwanted finish on the glass. If you’re not firing any items such as these you may skip this step. - Page 12 Glass Kiln General Operation Manual North American Models May 2015 Lid Maintenance and Repair During the firing your lid will expand and contract. It’s necessary to tighten the band clamps on the lid after each of the first three firings. These clamps should be checked periodically after and tightened as needed.
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Page 13: Replacement
Glass Kiln General Operation Manual North American Models May 2015 Side Element Replacement As with any repair, remove power from the kiln. Figures 1 & 2 - Remove the red panel that houses the element ends. You will see the element ends protruding from the brick. Locate the two element ends of the faulty element and remove the connectors and black and/or blue wires from each. -
Page 14: Eplacement
Glass Kiln General Operation Manual North American Models May 2015 Lid Element Replacement As with any repair, remove power from the kiln. Figures 1 & 2 - Remove the red panel located on the lid. This panel houses the lid element ends. You will see the element ends protruding from the brick. - Page 15 Sidewall Maintenance and Repair Always remove power from the kiln before attempting any repairs. If glass or other foreign material has embedded itself into the brick use a small screwdriver or knife to remove. Be careful, the firebrick is fragile. Foreign matter on the brick will lead to further destruction and possible element failure.
- Page 16 Glass Kiln General Operation Manual North American Models May 2015 Trouble Shooting All Kilns are tested and checked at the factory before being cleared for shipment. Most problems with newly installed kilns are in the customers’ service to the kiln. Even if installed by an electrician the main problems are: wire size, circuit breaker or fuse size being too small, loose connections, etc.
- Page 17 ARRANTY Evenheat Kiln, Inc. guarantees to the original purchaser that for a period of two full years (1 year for Superwool lids) from the date of purchase the kiln will be free of defects in workmanship and materials when used under normal and proper operating conditions. Evenheat will replace or repair any defective part as specified..
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