Manual Glass Kiln

Setting Up the Kiln
Electrical Installation
Youmustplugyourkilnintoacircuitthatnootherappli
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anceuseswhilethekilnisfiring.Turnoffthecircuitbreaker
or unscrew the fuse for the circuit that your kiln will be
pluggedinto.Checktosee
ifotherappliancesshutoff
too. If that circuit powers
appliances that must re
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main on while the kiln is
firing,plugyourkilnintoa
different circuit.
Note: 120 volt kilns:
avoidextension cords
if possible. If you
must use one, never
use one smaller than
12 gauge and longer
than 20 feet. Never
plug it into a ceiling
outlet!
Voltage fluctuation can vary firing time from as little as
halftomore than twice theaverage time. Ifthe voltage istoo
low, the kiln may never reach full temperature.
The receptacle must have a separate safety grounding
wire. This protects you from serious electrical shock.
Changing the cord plug will void your warranty!
Where to Locate the Kiln
1 Placeyourkilninawellventilated,coveredandpro
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tected area such as the garage, basement, utility or
hobby room.
Note: Somepeople keeptheirkilnoutsideonacov
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eredpatio.Thisisokaysolongasthekilnisnotsub
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jected to excessive humidity. We recommend good
ventilation.However, somematerials,suchassilver
clay, may not need special ventilation.
2 Remove gasoline, paint, and other flammable
materials from the kiln room.
3 Provideaminimumof12inchesclearancebetween
kiln and the closest wall.
4 Never allow the room temperature of your firing
roomtoexceed 100-110°F.Measure thetempera
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tureabout3feetfromthekiln.Ifnecessary,usefans
to lower room temperature.
5 Keepthekilnawayfromcurtainsorothercombusti-
ble materials.
6 Position kiln on a level, fire-proof surface. We rec-
ommendan18”x18”pieceofsheetmetaloralarge
ceramic kiln shelf.
Note: Ifyou are with thekiln at alltimes during fir
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ing, you can place it directly onto a workbench or
kitchen table. A fire-proof surface is ideal, though,
becauseitprovidesasafeplacetolayhotshelvesre
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moved from the kiln.
7 Keep unsupervised children away.
8 Keepthepowersupplycordawayfromthekilncase.
There is little danger of serious burn from accidental
contact ifyou exercise the same cautionyou woulduse with
an electric iron.
Transporting the Kiln
Some people take their kilns to seminars or on vacation.
The easiest way to transport the kiln is to use the original
packing materials.
Ifyounolongerhavethepackingmaterials,transportthe
kilnonits back withthe door facingup. Place athin sheet of
foamcushioningbetweenthedoorandthefiringchamberto
prevent rubbing. Avoid subjecting the kiln to excessive vi
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bration during travel.
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Place the kiln on a fire-proof surface, such as a large ceramic kiln shelf.