ST216 User Handbook
Page
9
Firing
To start a firing press the
►
n
key. The firing indicator lamp will flash.
Hint: it is good practice to check that the program is correct by pressing
the ► key & checking the program contents before pressing the ►
n
key
to start a firing. It is also a good idea to have a written record of the
contents of the firing programs kept and displayed near the kiln espe-
cially if there is more than one user of the kiln.
With the firing indicator flashing an optional
start delay up to 99 hours: 59 minutes can
be entered with the
▲ & ▼ keys.
After 5 seconds, or immediately if the
►
n
key is pressed again, the firing will
commence and the firing indicator lamp will remain lit.
To stop the firing prematurely at any time press the
►
n
key again. The fir-
ing indicator lamp will go out.
Note: during ramping to the soak temperature the ST216 will perform con-
trolled heating if t1 < soak temperature and it will perform controlled cooling
if t1 > soak temperature. During soaking the ST216 display alternates every
5 seconds between kiln temperature and soak period remaining.
Cooling
Upon completion of firing the ST216 lights all lamps on the mimic display and
the kiln is allowed to cool naturally.
While the kiln temperature is above 40°C the display alternates every 5 sec-
onds between the kiln temperature and HOt.
When the kiln has cooled to less than 40°C the display alternates every 5
seconds between the kiln temperature and End.
To return the ST216 back to idle condition ready for the next firing press the
►
n
key (or turn off the power to the instrument).
