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Evenheat GTS Series Installation Manual

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Glass Kiln
GTS Installation Guide
March 2024
Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281

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  • Page 1 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 2 GTS Series kilns are not difficult to set up but it will take some time. Many of the procedures require at least 2 people to accomplish. There is lifting and setting...
  • Page 3 After the unloading process, position your kiln in an area free of clutter and easily accessible to make the un-boxing and disassembly process easier. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 4 Figure 2 - Cutting the Straps The box containing the kiln and shelf (if ordered) is strapped to the pallet by poly strapping. Using side-cuts or a knife, remove all black straps. After cutting all straps, discard them. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 5 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 3 – Unpacking Remove the packaging material. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 6 GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 3 - Remove Tube Remove the tube of the packaging. It is a fairly large piece of cardboard. We recommend having two people to lift this portion off. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 7 GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 4 After removal of the tube, you will find your new GTS Series kiln fastened to the decking on the pallet. You will also see a box which contains your hardware and tools and several assembly parts fastened to the decking as well.
  • Page 8 Figure 6 – Remove Lid Prop Bar The GTS Series units only have one assembly part not fixed to the kiln. This is the lid prop bar. The prop bar is secured to the pallet, using a Phillips screwdriver or drill if available remove fastened screws.
  • Page 9 Identify parts box. Inside you will find the operation manual as well as some tools to assist you with assembly.’ Inside the box you will find: Kiln operation manual 1 – 1/4 “ Nut Driver 1 – T-Nut 1- Acorn Nut 1- Allen Wrench Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 10 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 8 – Assembly Tools Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 11 Figure 9 – Power Cord The power cord for the unit will be fastened down with a screw and a zip tie. Using side-cuts, cut the zip tie to free the power cord. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 12 Your kiln will come fastened to the pallet using the shipping brackets show above, there will be four in total. Remove all the screws from the four brackets, make sure to double check you have freed all four brackets. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 13 The Lid handle is attached to the pallet as well. This is done using a bungee-style strap. To remove the bungee-style strap simply slide each end off of the handle. At this point your kiln is completely free of the pallet. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 14 There will be four brackets in total. Do not discard the hardware nor the brackets. They will be re-installed once the kiln in its designated workspace. **If you purchased a GTS 24,28, or 41 please reference Figure 12a below** Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 15 Do not discard the hardware nor the brackets. They will be re-installed once the kiln in its designated workspace. **If you purchased a GTS 24,28, or 41 skip to Figure 16** Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 16 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 13 – Removal of Lid Handle Using the Allen wrench supplied loosen the 9/16 shaft collar on the lid handle. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 17 Dyna-Lift connection, this will make the lift system rise. During removal of the lid handle keep pressure on the Dyna-Lift arm to prevent it from rising uncontrollably. After removal of the lid handle slowly allow the Dyna-Lift arm to rise. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 18 Figure 15 – Dyna Lift As mentioned above the Dyna-Lift system is under tension, allow the lift arm to slowly rise to it resting position. Try to keep the rising of the arm under control. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 19 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 16 – Removing Chamber At this point the kiln’s chamber is free from the base. Carefully lift the chamber off the base and set aside. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 20 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 17 – Base At this point the base is detached from the pallet and is ready to be moved to the kilns final location. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 21 Tilts the base up and expose the shipping bracket mounting points, using a 7/16” socket remove the two bolts securing the brackets to the base. We suggest that you spin the leveling feet clockwise to seat them all the way in. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 22 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 19 – Shipping Bracket Removed Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 23 Figure 20 - **Optional Rolling Caster Install** If the optional rolling casters were purchased with the unit now is a great time to mount them. Completely remove the leveling feet by unscrewing all the way. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 24 Helpful Hint #2: The caster set includes 2 locking and 2 non-locking casters. We recommend installing the locking casters at the front of the kiln and the non-locking at the back. However you are free to mount them as you wish Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 25 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 22 – **Optional Rolling Caster Install** Cont. Be sure to tighten all bolts firmly on all casters. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 26 Figure 23 – Dyna-Lift Removal Getting your kiln to its final location may require you to remove the Dyna-Lift system. If so simply remove the 8 bolts that connect the Dyna-Lift to the base. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 27 Place the chamber back onto the base and re-attach the base brackets to prevent any movement of the chamber. Note: When going through doorways with the kiln/chamber, rotate kiln/chamber 90° ensuring the lid hinge is facing upwards. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 28 March 2024 Figure 25 – Chamber Placement When placing the chamber back onto the base, be sure to butt the chamber up to the Dyna-Lift bracket mounted on the back of the chamber. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 29 Make sure to thread the rod through the lid brackets and through the Dyna-Lift arm as seen above. Using the provided Allen wrench secure the lid handle with the 9/16 shaft collar. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 30 Once through the catch slide the hole over the stud on the side of the lid. *If you purchased a GTS 24,28, or 41 see Figure 27a, 27b, and 27C** Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 31 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 27a – Handle Location The GTS 24,28, and 41 require the removal of back right handle for functionality of the lid prop rod. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 32 GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 27b – Handle Removal Using the 1/4” nut driver remove the four screws securing the handle to the chamber of the kiln. Do not discard the hardware. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 33 Doing so simply clears the area for unfettered movement. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 34 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 28 – T-Nut and Acorn Nut Locate the T-Nut and Acorn nut that was in the hardware box. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 35 Figure 29 – T-Nut and Acorn Nut Thread the T-Nut onto the stud, make sure the T-Nut passes through the hole in the lid prop bar. After this thread on the Acorn Nut, tightening with a 7/16 socket. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 36 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 30 – Complete You have completed the unboxing and assembly process of the Evenheat GTS Series. Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...
  • Page 37 Glass Kiln GTS Installation Guide March 2024 Figure 31 – GTS 41 Complete Evenheat Kiln, Inc. – evenheat-kiln.com – 989-856-2281...

This manual is also suitable for:

Gts 24Gts 28Gts 41