Skutt Kilns Operation Manual


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KilnMaster Operating Manual Download a Printable Skutt KilnMaster Operating Manual in Adobe Acrobat* format* Click here to download (Right Click "Save Target As"* to save to hard drive* ) the entire manual file *op_manual.pdf* (11.5 MB) that you can view on-screen or print out in its entirety. This printable manual is identical to the bound manual
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Table of Contents
Quick Start... ................................................................................................................................. The Cone Ffire Mode The Ramp / Hold Mode	4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. Features of the KilnMaster Skutt Kiln / controller features	3
Wall Mounted KilnMaster............................................................................................................... Controller set up Thermocouple Kiln settings KilnMaster repairs	5
Automatic Kiln set up..................................................................................................................... Locating your new kiln Unpacking and checking the kiln Electrical Requirements Preparation before firing First test firing	8
General Ceramic Information ....................................................................................................... Precautions Loading: Key to consistent results Greenware for bisque firing Glaze firing Porcelain and stoneware firing Overglaze firing Glass fusing and sagging firing	12
General Firing Information............................................................................................................ Pre-firing checklist Cold weather operation Type of firing Venting Underglaze firing Ceramic glaze firing "Greenglaze" one-fire ceramics Overglaze fires Firing Porcelain / Stoneware / Glass Quick Cone reference chart	15
The KilnMaster Controller.............................................................................................................. During the firing After the firing Cone Firing Mode Profiles Programming / step by step Ramp / Hold Programming / step-by-step / Programming examples	18
Key Functions of the controller ..................................................................................................... Temperature Scale Selection Delay Start Alarm Review Powering the Kiln Stop Firing Start Firing	28
Questions and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... Kiln Problems Ware Imperfections Repairs Wall and slab brick Replacing elements Replacing thermocouple	31
Lid Lifter Addendum ..................................................................................................................... Using the Lid Lifter Removing the Lid
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................
Appendix 1 KilnMaster controller specifications and Capabilities.................................................
Appendix 2 Cone Chart and Heat Work ........................................................................................
Appendix 3 Controller Display Messages ......................................................................................
Appendix 4 Error Messages ..........................................................................................................
Appendix 5 Kiln Wiring Diagrams ...............................................................................
Index
Ramp / Hold Masters


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