Service manual

14 Cut off twisted
end of element
even with side of
element con
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nectors. Leaving
the excess ele
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ment sticking
out past element
connector could
ruin your new el
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ement! (The el
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ement could short against something in the switch
box.)
15 As you move the switch box back into place, check
to see that no wire touches an element connector.
Wires must also not touch kiln’s case inside the
switch box. Wires will burn if they touch the case or
element connectors. Reinstall screws in switch box
and tighten.
Paragon Kiln
Limited Warranty
Paragon kilns are warranted to the original purchaser by
Paragon Industries, Inc. (herein “Paragon”), subject to the
listed exclusions below, to be free of defects in workmanship
for the period specified below. The warranty period begins
from date of shipment from the Paragon factory unless date
of original purchase from an authorized Paragon distributor
or dealer can be established.
Warranty Period:
Caldera series kilns rated to 2350°F: 1 year
This warranty period applies unless otherwise agreed to
in writing.
This warranty excludes: 1) Kilns damaged by overfiring
(exceeding the melting temperature of the material being
fired) regardless of cause of overfiring; 2) Ware, tools, kiln
furniture, or anything inside damaged by overfire; 3) Kilns
allowed to exceed the maximum temperature shown on
kiln’s nameplate, regardless of cause; 4) Kilns subjected to
abuse, neglect, freight damage or improper storage; 5) Kilns
used for either reduction or salt firing, 6) Kilns damaged by
improper electrical installation; 7) Kilns used for purposes
other than firing ceramics, glass, heat treating, or the pur
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pose for which it was intended; 8) Element burnout caused
by contact with foreign materials; 9) The patented Dawson
Kiln Sitter and/or Limit Timer manufactured by W.P.
Dawson, Inc., 399 Thor Place, Brea, California 92621.
WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENDS ONLY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND DOES NOT COVER RE
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PLACEMENT OF PARTS THAT ARE, BY THEIR NA
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TURE, EXPENDABLE. THIS WARRANTY IS VOIDED IF
THE PRODUCT IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY
ATTACHING ANY FEATURE OR DEVICE TO IT, OR IS
IN ANY WAY TAMPERED WITH OR MODIFIED WITH
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OUT EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM PARA
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GON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Paragon Industries, Inc., will repair or replace any parts
that become defective under normal and proper use during
the specified period for the kiln purchased, providing the
kiln has not been subjected to misuse or the listed exclu
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sions. Paragon will furnish and install replacement parts at
the factory with transportation costs to and from the factory
paid by the owner; or upon receipt of defective parts at the
factory, and after factory examination of the defect, Paragon
will furnish replacement parts, complete with installation
instructions, shipped postpaid to owner. The warranty on
the repaired and/or replaced parts will be limited to the un
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expired term of the original warranty.
Any claim for adjustment under this warranty must in
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clude name and address of dealer from whom kiln was origi
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nally purchased. Repair or replacement of any defective parts
shall fulfill all obligations of Paragon. No other obligations or
liabilities are assumed in connection with Paragon kilns nor
does Paragon Industries, Inc. authorize its distributors or
dealers to assume any other obligations or liabilities on its
behalf.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL PARAGON INDUSTRIES, INC. BE LIA
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BLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMAN
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SHIP. NOTE: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMI
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TATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This agreement is made in the State of Texas and its va
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lidity, construction, and all rights under it will be governed
by the laws of the State of Texas. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
2011 South Town East Blvd.
Mesquite,Texas 75149-1122
972/288-7557 / Toll Free: 800-876-4328
Fax: [phone] / Toll Free Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] / www.paragonweb.com
Tighten the element connectors according
to step #14. Then cut off the element ends.