Kingpin 88
Installation and Operating Manual
North American and Global Models
June 2014
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Kingpin 88 Features cont.
Door Options
The Kingpin 88 is offered with a bead door for those who enjoy annealing glass beads. The bead doors on the Kingpin 88 feature a wide 7-1/2”
opening as well as 15 mandrel teeth for maximum use. The bead door also features a soft, flexible fiber seal that forms slightly around the bead
mandrel for added stability.
Vented Chamber with Vent Plug
The firing chamber of the Kingpin 88 is vented and is equipped with a vent plug. Venting is desirable during many heat processes, particularly
lost wax casting.
Kiln Setup and Placement
Kiln Location
Place your Kingpin 88 in a location that offers a level, non combustible surface. The Kingpin 88 should be placed no closer than 12” from any
wall or 36” from any ceiling surface in all opened and closed positions. All flammable and combustible materials should be removed from the
kiln area. Enjoy your kiln safely.
Kiln Operation
Plugging In the Kingpin 88
Plug the Kingpin 88’s power plug into your standard household outlet. As the Kingpin 88 requires 12A/120V to operate, it’s best that it be the
only devise plugged into the circuit. Once you plug it in make sure the power cable is not touching the kiln.
Your Firing Surface
We suggest that you use a firing shelf, prepared with kiln wash or glass separator, for all Kingpin 88 firings. You may also choose to fire on many
of the fiber “papers” available. These shelves are available from Evenheat.
We suggest that you DO NOT place your ware directly on the chamber floor. If a firing fault occurs it is much easier (and cheaper) to replace the
shelf than the firing chamber. The exception to this rule is that bead annealers may place beads directly on the chamber floor.
Pre Fire
Evenheat suggests that you perform a test fire with your new kiln before putting it into service. A pre fire gives you an opportunity to become
familiar with the features and functions of the kiln before committing to an actual firing. A light lubricant was used in the production of your
heating elements. The pre fire will burn this off, almost immediately! You may notice a light smoke as this occurs. It’s normal.
The Kingpin 88 should not be loaded with any ware for the pre fire operation. We would suggest using an actual firing program that you are
likely to use. Your Kingpin 88 was shipped with a Set-Pro control manual. Please refer to that manual for programming instructions.
Scan this QR code to view instructional programming videos for both the Evenheat Set-Pro and
Rampmaster controls.
You will also find these instructional videos and manuals on our web site www.evenheat-kiln.com
