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- Page 1 Negative Pressure Mdf`shudOq drrtq d Operating Manual 6441 SE JOHNSON CREEK BLVD. PORTLAND, OR 97206 (503) 774--6000 SKUTT@SKUTT.COM www.skutt.com Revised 2/25/08...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS ONTENTS Introduction ................3 Setup ..................4 ........4 TANDARD NVIRO NSTALLATION ...............6 HART .................9 NTAKE .................9 ENTING ILNS Custom Installations ............. 9 & K 12 C ....10 ENTING ILNS ILNS UBIC .........10 DDITIONAL UCTING EQUIREMENTS ............11 SING ENTRAL UCTING... -
Page 3: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Congratulations Congratulation on your purchase of the newly designed EnviroVent 2. The EnviroVent 2 is a Downdraft Ventila- tion System designed to extract fumes from your electric kiln and vent them outdoors before they have a chance to enter the room. Because it is a DownDraft Ventilation System the EnviroVent 2 also improves the firing atmo- sphere in the kiln while it is protecting you from the odorous fumes that can be emitted from certain clay bodies and glazes when they are fired. -
Page 4: Setup
ETUP TANDARD NVIRO NSTALLATION This section of the manual covers standard installations of The EnviroVent 2 on a single top loading, multi-sided, electric kiln with a chamber size under 12 cubic feet. A Dual Intake Kit is available for venting a single kiln over 12 cubic feet or two kilns with chamber volumes each under 12 cubic feet. -
Page 5: Vent Hole Chart
Nearly every Skutt kiln uses a 8” high stand. The EnviroVent 2 is designed to fit under this 8” stand. If your stand is lower you can either shim the legs until it is 8” off the ground or replace it with a correctly sized Skutt Stand. - Page 6 ETUP HART Kiln Chamber Drill This Many Drill This Many Drill Size Kiln Cubic Feet Depth Holes In Slab Holes In Lid Eight Sided 14” 3/16” 18” 3/16” 27” 3/16” Ten Sided 14” 3/16” 18” 3/16” 27” 3/16” Twelve Sided 14”...
- Page 7 ETUP 5 - I NSTALLING THE PLENUM CUP AND SPRING STAND • Using gloves to protect your hands, stretch the flex tubing to the proper length for your installation. Stretch out the last 3” of tubing on each end of the duct to ensure they are wide enought to fit over their connections.
- Page 8 ETUP 7 - T ESTING THE NVIRO FOR PROPER OPERATION • Check to make sure the plenum cup has not shifted during installation. It should be perpendicular to the floor and have a good seal to the bottom of the kiln.
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Page 9: Ual Ntake It
USTOM NSTALLATIONS NTAKE A Dual Intake Kit is required when you are venting 2 kilns with one Envirovent 2 or a single kiln that is greater than 12 cubic feet in volume. Dual Intake Kit Contents A Dual Intake Kit contains : an additional Spring Loaded Plenum Cup Assembly, 4 - Hose Clamps, 1- 3” Y Duct Connector and 2 - 8’... -
Page 10: Enting Val Ilns Ilns Ver Ubic Eet
Option 1 You may purchase one or more 8 ft. extension kits from Skutt or a Skutt Distributor. The kit comes with one 8 ft. length of 3” flexible ducting, one 3” coupler, and two hose clamps. If you are going to vent the kiln further than 60 ft. -
Page 11: Using Central Ducting
Vent Hole Chart and use those values. Once the cup is mounted the rest of the installation instructions will be the same. Remember that it is always a good idea to consult with the Manufacturer of the kiln if it is a brand other than Skutt. -
Page 12: Operation
PERATION PERATION Loading the Kiln The bottom kiln shelf needs to be supported at least one inch off the kiln fl oor to allow suffi cient air circulation. If the holes are blocked, venting cannot take place. If you are using half shelves a slight gap left between them will allow better air circulation in the kiln chamber. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Possible Cause: Squirrel cage in motor is imbalanced by debris sucked into the motor. Solutions: Blow out motor with compressed air. Be sure to clean area around motor intake. Check all mounting screws to see if they are secure. For all other problems contact your Skutt Distributor. -
Page 14: Accessories
EnviroLink The EnviroLink is an accessory item that can be ordered for the EnviroVent and Envirovent 2 that works in conjunction with the Skutt KilnMaster or GlassMaster controller. It allows you to program the controller to automatically turn the vent on and off throughout a fi ring program. You simply enter an on/off setting for each segment of a Ramp and Hold program while you are programming the kiln. -
Page 15: Specifi Cations
If your EnviroVent 2 requires service, contact your dealer, distributor or Skutt Ceramic Products, Inc. Warranty information can be found on the warranty card included with your Envirovent 2. Reference The EnviroVent 2 is a UL listed accessory when used with the following Skutt UL listed kilns. Models Voltage...
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