Kingpin 88
Installation and Operating Manual
North American and Global Models
June 2014
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Kiln Operation cont.
As you run the pre fire keep an eye on the kiln to get a feel of how it functions. You’ll notice a slight clicking sound from the control relay and an
increase in chamber temperature. Once the pre fire is complete allow the chamber to assume room temperature before opening. We would
encourage you to repeat this pre fire procedure if you’ve never fired a kiln of this design before. You won’t hurt anything. Kilns are wonderful
machines and they’re even more wonderful when you know what to expect and how to work them.
Loading the Kingpin 88 for Firing
Always load and unload the Kingpin 88 with the power switch thrown to the OFF position.
The Kingpin 88 must always be at or near room temperature before loading.
With the power switch thrown to the OFF position, pull on the door handle to open.
Place your prepared shelf and ware into the firing chamber.
Close the door until the door latch snaps shut.
The door latch is a spring loaded design and closing pressure may be adjusted. Simply use a
slotted screw driver to increase or decrease closing pressure.
Firing the Kingpin 88
All firing operations are performed by the Set-Pro control. Refer to the included Set-Pro manual for programming instructions.
Do not open the kiln during firing. Doing so presents a burn hazard. High heat escapes very quickly.
Unloading the Kingpin 88
The Kingpin 88 must always be at or near room temperature before unloading. Do not open or unload the kiln if chamber temperature is not at
or near room temperature.
Always load and unload the Kingpin 88 with the power switch thrown to the OFF position.
With the power switch thrown to the OFF position, pull on the door handle to open.
Remove your ware and prepared shelf.
Close the door until the door latch snaps shut.
