Kittec CB Series, Руководство пользователя

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4 The firing process
4.1 General
Open the kiln and distribute the ware evenly in the kiln. Advice
for the stacking of ware can be found in the following sections.
Fill the whole firing chamber to avoid energy wastage.
Attention for base heating of CL series!
The bottom burning plate needs a minimum distance of 4 cm
to the bottom heating (valid for CL-series). Otherwise the
heat-up might lead to destroyed heating coils and damaged
brick lining. Make sure not to place stilts and cordierite base
plates directly over heating coils grooves but on the brick-
surfaces in between.
Then close the lid (for top-loader) or door (for front-loader)
with the lock on the body.
For starting the firing process please use the controller to
select the desired firing program and start the kiln (see user
manual for the controller).
Supply air bottom valve (mostly optional)
The (optional) supply air bottom valve can be opened in case of:
1. dry firing to draw off humidity
2. decor and gold firing, because of solvents
3. desired faster cooling process.
4.2 Firing procedure
Biscuit firing
Biscuit firing, also called glow, raw or rough firing is the first
firing of ceramics, that means the firing of dry and unglazed
pieces. In a biscuit firing the arrangement of the ware in the
kiln is not crucial. The pieces may touch each other and may
be stacked.
Take care when loading the kiln not to touch kiln walls or
elements. If there is not enough surface area several levels
may be filled by using props and one or more kiln shelves.