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General Information
This instruction manual introduces you to your PYROTEC-kiln. Please take the time to read
the instructions carefully before commissioning the device. Please also pay attention to the
separate controller instructions.
Safety Information
When operating an electrically heated kiln for temperatures up to 1320°C (2408°F), it is
absolutely necessary to observe the following safety instructions:
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Install and operate the kiln only in appropriate rooms (see the section for the installation of
the kiln below).
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The electrical connection (power outlet, fuse) must be installed or checked by a qualified
electrician before commissioning (see page 11: electrical connection).
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Do not place inflammable materials in or on the kiln!
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Neve
r heat up higher than the manufacturer’s recommendations for glazes and clay to
prevent damage to the kiln and ware.
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CAUTION: Do not touch the kiln shell and lid during the firing (risk of burns!).
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Open the lid only after the ware has cooled down.
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Pull the power plug before cleaning and servicing the kiln.
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The electronic controller simplifies the operation of the kiln and improves the
reproducibility of the firing process.
To prevent overheating, it is recommended to
monitor the end phase of the firing in case the kiln or the controller is defective.
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Do not use extension cables!
Installation of the Kiln
Make sure that in public buildings only authorized persons have access to the kiln and the
controller. Manipulating the controller can cause damage to the ware and kiln.
Garages and furnace rooms are inadmissible locations because of fire risk.
The installation site must be well ventilated, dry and sufficiently large.
For improved ventilation, the exhaust air can be removed from the kiln via BYPASS system.
The required BYPASS-connector can be ordered as an optional accessory. The exhaust air
is dissipated through a flexible aluminum tube. The tube is connected to the BYPASS and
installed at a rising gradient. If the tube passes through a wall, the surrounding area must
consist of heat-resistant material.
The ground must be even (for stability), have a temperature stability up to 75°C and be able
to support the kiln’s weight (including the ware).
The surrounding walls and the ceiling must consist of non-flammable material. Surrounding
surfaces not meeting these requirements must be covered with fire-retardant insolation. In
this case, the kiln must have a minimum distance of 50 cm to the walls and 90 cm to the
ceiling. The minimum distance to non-flammable walls must be at least 30 cm to avoid heat
accumulation.
Do not place inflammable or temperature sensitive objects on the kiln.
