GM10F Setup
An optional bead door may be purchased any time and fitted to your GM10F.

The GM10F when ordered with a bead door, comes with removable refractory heat baffles designed to protect the operator from electrical shock This feature was introduced primarily for people inserting mandrels into the kiln while it is firing.

The baffles slide into grooves located in the lid and slab next to the element walls. It may be necessary to slide the baffles back and forth slightly to seat them in the grooves. A 1 5/8” Tri post may be ordered from Skutt to use as a mandrel rest inside the kiln.

Caution: Do not leave the bead door unattended in the open position. Damage could result if the bead door slams shut accidentally. Always raise and lower the bead door gently.

The bead door does not come attached to the kiln and must be assembled. In the box with the kiln you will find the following:

1) 1 Bead Door handle with rod
2) 4 Split Ring Collars
3) 1 Allen Wrench

Step 1
Remove 3 of the 4 split ring collars using the Allen wrench taped to the rod and then slide the bead door rod through the first bracket hole.

Step 2
Slide on another spit ring collar and then the bead door.

Step 3
Slide on another split ring collar and then slide the end of the rod through the right hand bracket so the end is sticking out far enough to slide the last collar on flush with the end of the rod.

Step 4
Tighten the 2 out side collars making sure they are flush with the bracket.

Step 5
Center the bead door on the hole, slide the 2 inside collars up flush with the bead door bracket and tighten the set screws. The bead door should be in the closed position and the wooden handle should be pointing directly towards you. Rotate the wooden handle 180 degrees so that it is pointing towards the back of the kiln. The bead door should be completely open. The weight of the wooden handle should hold the bead door in the open position.

Step 6
Open the side hinged door and slide the baffle plates in the grooves near the element walls. The baffle plates have a top and bottom. They need to be positioned so the holes in the baffles are aligned with the element grooves.

Step 7
Place 1 fiber cloth sheet on the bottom edge of the door plate if you are going to be using mandrels. Use 3 sheets if you would like to seal the door for fusing.

Your bead door is now ready for use.