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Replacing the Thermocouple
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Remove the screws that secure the red control box to the kiln.
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Swing the box open.
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The thermocouple has a yellow, insulated lead wire attached to the terminal
strip with slide on connectors and marked with positive (+) and negative (-).
Note: The negative (-) wire is red, not black!. Slide the connectors off the
terminal strip.
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Remove the two screws that hold the thermocouple terminal block onto the
heat shield.
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Gently pull the thermocouple assembly out of the brick.
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Loosen the two screws which hold the thermocouple element in place as
shown in the picture at right and remove it from the thermocouple block.
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Insert the new thermocouple element in place and tighten the screws.
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Reattach the terminal block onto the heat shield with the two screws.
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Reconnect the thermocouple lead wire to the terminal strip, matching the
positive and negative markings.
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Close the box
KilnMaster Controller Circuitry
The KilnMaster controller components are solid state and cannot be
repaired in the field. If repairs are necessary, call the factory at 503-774-
6000 to arrange repairs.
Do not send items without proper authorization.
Repairs
