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KilnMaster LT
Models FireBox8x6 LT, FireBox 8x4 LT and GlazeTech
operating manual
Страница 1: ...www skutt com 6441 Se Johnson Creek Blvd Portland OR 97206 503 774 6000 skutt com Rev 01 07 15 KilnMaster LT Models FireBox8x6 LT FireBox 8x4 LT and GlazeTech Operating Manual ...
Страница 2: ...uled to turn off Remove all potentially combustible materials from the kiln area Long term viewing inside the kiln chamber can cause damage to your eyes Therefore it is recommended that you use IR and UV protective glasses when looking into the kiln for extended periods of time 3 weld ers green or gray glasses will protect your eyes In the event of a severe storm unplug the kiln Exposure to static...
Страница 3: ...ples must protrude into the kiln chamber at least 1 to ensure an accurate reading The power cord is sized correctly to handle the power for your particular kiln Never use an extension cord Make sure the power cord is routed in such a way as to not touch any portion of the kiln that gets hot Be careful of pinch hazards when working on or assembling the kiln Maintenance Always unplug the kiln before...
Страница 4: ...istration to register your warranty This will speed up the processing of any warranty claims and ensure you are notified of any product change information Box Includes FireBox 8x4 LT and 8x6 Kiln 7 by 7 Kiln Shelf 3 1 2 Kiln Shelf Posts Operating Manual 1 lb Kiln Wash Instructional DVD GlazeTech Kiln Operating Manual Instructional DVD Read Your Manual Reading your manual and watching your video be...
Страница 5: ...e something melts onto it The kiln wash acts as a barrier protecting the shelf from the molten material 1 Mix kiln wash with water until it is the consistency of heavy cream 2 Use a brush to paint a thin layer on one side of the shelf and let it dry 3 Brush on another thin layer making your strokes perpendicular to the first brush strokes and let dry Placing the Shelf The shelf should be placed in...
Страница 6: ...D READ PRO PRESS ENTER TO SELECT IT AND THEN CONTINUE TO WRITE YOUR PROGRAM Programming Modes Your kiln is equipped with the KilnMaster LT Controller one of the most advanced 3 Button Controllers in the industry As you can see in the diagram below it offers you 4 different programming modes and an option to change the temperature scale to either Celsius or Fahrenheit The diagram illustrates the va...
Страница 7: ...purposes Use it to Start programming your kiln or to Start a firing If the kiln is firing and you need to shut it down use it to Stop the firing Lastly it is used to Enter a selection Use the Up or Down buttons to scroll through menu options or scroll to a time or temperature value In certain controller modes they can also serve a single function action or provide access to a sub menu Consult the ...
Страница 8: ...does it can crack or shatter your ware An easy way to tell if a piece is still wet is to hold it up to your cheek If it feels cool it still has moisture in it Under normal conditions smaller pieces like the ones that would fit in your kiln take about a week to dry If you are not sure if your ware is completely dry adding a preheat time is good insurance Usually 1 to 2 hours is sufficient When a Pr...
Страница 9: ... decimal represents minutes Cone Fire Programming 1 Start with the display reading IdLE Press ENTER 2 If C Fr is displayed press ENTER else press an arrow key to display C Fr and then press ENTER 3 Display reads PrHt The Preheat Time is the length of time you will hold at 180 F 82 C Use the arrow key to adjust the Preheat Time and then press ENTER to store the value REMEMBER the time is dis played...
Страница 10: ...iece the slower you need to fire it and the longer you need to anneal it Glass gets shocked when one potion of the glass heats or cools faster then another portion By slowing the firing you limit the potential for this to happen Annealing has more to do with the glass transforming from a fluid state back to a rigid state when it is cooled You want all the molecules to go through this transition at...
Страница 11: ...2 mm thick sheets Fused glass will try to achieve a thickness of 1 4 inch 6 4 mm Therefore if you are fusing 3 or more layers you will need to plan on the glass spreading out as it becomes fluid Plan your shelf space accordingly so the glass does not flow off the shelf or into other pieces Glass Fire Programming 1 Start with the display reading IdLE Press ENTER 2 Select Glass Fire Mode If GLAS is ...
Страница 12: ...e pure piece Like regular clay it is important to let your piece dry completely before placing it in the kiln When it is done firing it will be necessary to use a wire brush to remove a whitish film that develops on the piece during the firing The 6 programs are as follows PROGRAM DETAILS Display Program Rate Temp Hold PP F PMC Fast 9999 1650 F 899 C 10 Min PP S PMC Slow 9999 1650 F 899 C 2 Hrs P3...
Страница 13: ...to start firing Use arrow keys to select SLo MEd or FASt Press ENTER Use arrow keys to select SLP tAC or FULL Press ENTER Use arrow keys to adjust Peak Temperature if desired Press ENTER Use arrow keys to adjust Hold Time if desired Press ENTER PMC Mode Press Down Arrow to Review Program ...
Страница 14: ... two programs that look completely different but accomplish the same results The key is testing Just with recipes some programs are better than others Another thing you need to consider when trying out a Ramp Hold program is that kilns can fire different A large kiln with a very large load of shelves and ware may cool slower than a small kiln In order to get the same results you may need to progra...
Страница 15: ...n your first rate and press ENTER 7 Display will read HLd1 Use the Arrow Keys to choose the Hold Time at the soak temperature for your first segment and press ENTER Hours are displayed to the left of the decimal point and minutes to the right HH mm 8 REPEAT STEPS 5 7 for each segment 9 The display will read rEdI after you have entered the the last segment data Press the Down Arrow to Review the Pr...
Страница 16: ... last Temperature Enter last Hold Time rEdI Press Enter to start firing To Load a Stored Program To Write a New Program From LoAd Press ENTER Use Arrows to toggle to desired program Press ENTER Ramp Hold Use Arrow Keys to select first Temperature Press ENTER Use Arrow Keys to select first Hold Time Press ENTER Use Arrow Keys to select first Temperature Press ENTER Press Down Arrow to Review Progra...
Страница 17: ...ing the peak temperature segment of the program To access the Edit menu press the UP arrow while the kiln is firing it first display the current segment then the travel ing set point and then if accessible the Edit prompt This will remain on the screen for 5 seconds You must press the Enter key while the Edit prompt is displayed to access the menu Use the arrow keys to toggle to the feature you wo...
Страница 18: ...ogram before it reverts back to IdLE mode IdLE This stands for IDLE and means the kiln is sitting IDLE waiting to be programmed GLAS Indicates that if you press ENTER you will begin programming a Glass Fire Mode program Press ENTER to select it or press an arrow key to scroll to another selection FULL Indicates the controller is in Glass Fire Mode and it is asking if you would like to run a Full F...
Страница 19: ...ke to run SEG This represents Segment If you see this you are in Ramp Hold and it is asking you to input how many segments are included in your program You can enter up to 8 segments in a program so choose a number between 1 and 8 rA This represents Rate If you see this you are in Ramp Hold mode and it is asking you to input a rate in degrees per hour for a segment It will be accompanied by the nu...
Страница 20: ...yellow wires are reversed at any point in the thermocouple circuit Err1 Is displayed when the kiln is unable to achieve a rise in temperature of at least 12 F Hr 7 C Hr This can be triggered by many different things The most common are aging elements intermittent or faulty relays and low voltage Errh This message indicates a problem with the hardware on the controller itself This is pretty rare We...
Страница 21: ... will vary depending on how hot you are firing your kiln and the amount of contaminants it is exposed to You can purchase a replacement thermocouple from your local distributor or directly from Skutt There are many different types and shapes of thermocouples so be sure to order one for your specific model Instructions for replacing a thermocouple can be found on our website in the video section at...
Страница 22: ...ERATURE FAST RAMP RATEº HR TEMPERATURE HOLD 1 500 300 5 2 800 By Process By Process 3 9999 950 30 4 175 800 10 MEDIUM RAMP RATEº HR TEMPERATURE HOLD 1 350 300 10 2 600 By Process By Process 3 9999 950 30 4 150 800 10 SLOW RAMP RATEº HR TEMPERATURE HOLD 1 250 300 10 2 400 By Process By Process 3 9999 950 60 4 100 800 15 Cone Fire Mode Programs Glass Fire Mode Programs PMC Mode Programs PROGRAMS RAM...
Страница 23: ...ts Rated Max Temperature 2250 F 1232 C Model FireBox 8x4 LT 115 Volts AC 2W 15 Amps 1800 Watts Rated Max Temperature 2350 F 1288 C Red Yellow Wiring Diagram Automatic Kiln Models MJH 6 8 10 T C Wire L1 G Green SSR 3 4 L2 N for CE Safety Control AC1 AC2 Center Tap Transformer Solid State Relay Safety Relay Block Terminal GlazeTech 200 240V 1 PH KM 3 Button Controller 1 2 1 2 LSO optional 12v MOV Mo...
Страница 24: ...RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PROGRAM 3 SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PROGRAM 4 SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PROGRAM 5 SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd Portland OR 97206 503 774 6000 skutt skutt com ...
