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Location
1. Locate your kiln near your present electrical outlet
or where a new circuit can be installed with the least cost. Position the
kiln to the left of your electrical outlet so the cord will have an easy
run and will not place a strain on the plug or outlet.
2. Install it in a well ventilated, sheltered area such as a carport, garage,
utility or hobby room. It should be convenient to where you are working,
and out of the way of traffic areas.
3. Allow at least 18” (46 cm) of space between your kiln and adjacent
walls.
4. Do not locate the kiln where flammable materials will be stored.
5. Never fire your kiln within a four sided cabinet or closet. The fourth
side must always be open to room air to prevent the kiln from overheating
surrounding surfaces. It is best to leave at least two sides open for easy
access to controls and peep holes. Fully automatic kilns should not be
located in a room that exceeds 105°F (41.5 °C) or is less than
32°F (0°C) as damage to the electronic components may result.
6. The kiln must be placed on a non combustible surface such as cement,
brick, metal or ceramic.
7. When installing a kiln in a room with a fire control sprinkler system,
please check the sprinkler head rating to insure that heat emitted from
the kiln will not activate the sprinkler system.
8. If you plan on installing an Envirovent system now or in the future.
Locate the kilns close to an outside wall so the kiln or kilns can be vented
with limited ducting.
Unpacking The Kiln
For Model Specific Setup instructions please consult
the Unique Model Features section of the manual.
  1.
The kiln stand will ship in a separate box on some models. GM10F kilns
are designed with a built in kiln stand.
2. Remove the black plastic
stand feet from the accessory bag and place them on the stand legs. Set
the stand in the location you have designated for the kiln. Be sure to
remove peep plugs that may be taped to the stand.
3. For GM1227, GM1018,
and GM818 models you may choose to disassemble the kiln into smaller components
before moving it from the box. See Disassembling Production Series Kilns.
4. With a partner, lift
the kiln, using the lower section handles (on models with handles), and
rest on a clean, flat surface. The floor of the kiln is not attached to
the bottom section on top loading kiln models.
5. Position the kiln floor
on top of the stand making certain that the weight is evenly distributed.
6. Level the kiln. Make
sure the stand and kiln floor are level and do not teeter. Leveling problems
may put unnecessary stress on the kiln during firing. To level the stand,
place firm shims under the legs (never above them touching the kiln). Center
the kiln’s bottom slab on the stand and double-check teetering. On
the GM10F the stand is built into the design of the kiln.
7. With a partner, pick
the kiln up and rest it on top of the kiln floor.
8. In kilns with peep holes,
place the plugs in the hole or holes. (Peep holes are holes in the side
of the kiln used for viewing inside the kiln chamber and for venting gases.)
9. If the unit has a wall
mounted controller consult the instructions on page 26.
10. Plug the kiln into
the wall receptacle and you are ready to test fire the kiln. When the kiln
is plugged in, the display reads PF. Press Enter and the kiln should enter
IDLE Mode. If there is no display consult the troubleshooting section of
this manual.
Disassembling Multisection Kilns (Always
Unplug a Kiln Before Disassembly)
1. Remove Lid ( It is not recommended to remove lids with elements in the
lid since they are connected electrically)
a. Remove one of the cotter pins from the lid rod and slide the lid
rod out of the lid hinge assembly.
b. Remove the thumbscrew and lid brace.
c. Lift the lid straight up and place lid on a clean, flat surface.
2. Remove Control Box
a. Remove the screws on the left side of the box that secure
the box to the kiln, and swing the panel to the side.
b. Slide the numbered feeder wires and thermocouple wires off of the terminal
strip.
c. Lift the control box up to remove it from the hinges.
3 Separate Sections
a. Unbuckle the draw-pull catches between each section.
b. Lift each section using the section handles and place on a flat clean
surface.
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