Salt Bath 709 / 718 / 818
Installation and Operating Manual
North American Model
June 2019
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Protective clothing shall include a full face shield along with goggles, comfortable heat resistant gloves and long sleeved clothing. Avoid synthetic clothing.
When choosing gloves we feel it’s important that you choose a pair that allows for well-controlled movement (articulation) of the hand.
The salt bath kiln is designed to provide electrical grounding for the salt pot (and by extension, the molten salt) and temperature sensing thermocouples.
These grounds are protective measures designed to provide a safe dissipation of electrical energy in the event of an electrical failure (short circuit). All
ground connections must be in place.
Special attention shall be made to the ground connection at the salt pot. The ground connection at the salt pot is prone to corrosion with use.
Periodic inspection shall be made to ensure a sound electrical connection between the salt pot, salt pot grounding lug hardware and the salt
pot grounding strap. The grounding surfaces of these items should be clean and free of corrosion. Remove any corrosion at these points or
replace them if removal is not possible.
The salt bath process can produce fumes that are potentially harmful and corrosive. Ventilation should be provided to safely and legally remove fumes
produced during the salt bath process.
The surface of the kiln is hot and burn injuries are possible. Keep all children and unsupervised personnel away.
Under no circumstances should you touch the heating elements with your body or any other devises like tools. Electrical shock may result in serious injury
or death.
Do not operate the kiln over the maximum safe use temperature of your salt nor the maximum temperature rating printed on the nameplate.
It is the intention of our salt bath kiln design that you allow the salts to reach a molten state using the Chamber thermocouple for control. Once they reach
molten state it is then the intention of the design that you insert the Immersion thermocouple into the salt bath and control from the Immersion
thermocouple.
Never fire a kiln unattended.
Do not attempt to insert any thermocouples, or any other devices between the salt pot and lid. Doing so creates an electrocution hazard that may result in
injury or death.
Never allow the power cord to touch the kiln. If the cord, plug or receptacle become damaged discontinue use and replace immediately.
It is the user’s responsibility to have knowledge of the heat treat salts used and the material intended to be heat treated. If you are unsure as to the safety
and proper use of the heat treat salts and/or material to be heat treated contact the materials supplier for guidance.
If you remain unsure as to the safety
of the salts or particular material do not do it.
Hazards include materials that explode or produce toxic gases.
Heat treat all materials (work-pieces) according to the material manufacturer’s instructions or material type. Improper use may result in damage to the
kiln or material.
Do not use the kiln to prepare food, heat a living space, dry clothes or ice laden articles or use as a storage devise. The kiln is designed for one purpose and
one purpose only: the heat treating of steel.
The salt bath kiln and salts will remain very hot long after the use is complete. All safety recommendations should be followed, even with the kiln
unpowered, to avoid any burn injuries. Keep children and other unauthorized personnel away.
When use is complete, and during periods of non-use, remove power from the kiln by unplugging or by throwing the disconnect or breakers to the OFF
position.
Kiln Maintenance Safety
Disconnect electrical power from the kiln before performing any kiln maintenance. Failure to disconnect the electrical power supply may result in electrical
shock which can cause serious injury or death.
Replace any worn, damaged or defective parts immediately with Evenheat Kiln replacement parts only. Discontinue use until parts are replaced.
If vacuuming the kiln use only HEPA filters on the vacuum. Prolonged expose to brick dust and other refractory materials can cause lung injury.
Inspect all electrical service connections periodically for wear.
