Skutt Kilns Operation Manual


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KilnMaster Operating Manual Download a Printable KilnMaster Manual – Kilns manufactured after March 1 st , 2006 in Adobe Acrobat* format* Click here to download (Right Click "Save Target As"* to save to hard drive* ) the entire manual file KM_Manual-09.pdf (2.08 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
Letter from the President		2
Safety		3
Table of Content		6
Quick Start ... .......................................................................................................... The Cone Fire Mode The Ramp / Hold Mode		8

Automatic Kiln Set Up............................................................................................. Contents List ...................................................................................................... Anatomy of a Kiln ................................................................................................. Electrical Checklist ............................................................................................... Locating your new kiln .......................................................................................... Preparation before firing ......................................................................................... Placing the Kiln ................................................................................................... First test firing ......................................................................................................	7 7 8 8 9 10	8

Programming ............................................................................................................ general programming information ............................................................................. led display ...................................................................................................... idle mode ........................................................................................................ start/stop/enter ................................................................................................ delay ............................................................................................................... alarm ............................................................................................................... menu ............................................................................................................ review ............................................................................................................. view ................................................................................................................ cone table ....................................................................................................... during the firing ................................................................................................ after the firing .................................................................................................. fine tuning your kiln ......................................................................................................... Choosing a Programming Mode ............................................................................... Cone Fire Mode ..................................................................................................... RAMP/HOLD MODE ............................................................................................. Programming Cone Fire Mode........................................................................... Advanced Cone Fire Menu Features Programming RAMP/HOLD mode ................................................................................... Advanced Features .................................................................................................. 16 segment programs .................................................................................................................. cone correlation ............................................................................................................ Running a stored RAMP/HOLD program ...............................................................................	13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 19 20 22 22	13

Menu features ..................................................................................................... KilnMaster Menu Tree ........................................................................................... New Features ..................................................................................................... Programming Instructions ...................................................................................... Settings ....................................................................................................... Diagnostics .................................................................................................. Configuration ................................................................................................. Error Codes Other ...........................................................................................................	23 24 25 22 23 23 23	23

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. Troubleshooting Your Kiln ..................................................................................... Error Codes Descriptions ................................................................................ Questions and Answers .................................................................................	31 32 34	31

Preventative Maintenance ................................................................................... All Kilns ................................................................................................................. Km Kilns ................................................................................................................ Kiln Sitter (ks) kilns .................................................................................................	.... 38 38 38	38

Repairs ................................................................................................................... Replacing Wall Brick .............................................................................................. Lid Maintenance .................................................................................................. Floor Repairs ........................................................................................................ Replacing elements .............................................................................................. Replacing thermocouple element on KM automatic kilns ......................................... KilnMaster Controller Circuitry ............................................................................	..... 39 40 40 40 39 39	39

Appendices ...................................................................................................... Appendix 1 — Disassembling Multi - Section Kilns ...................................................... Appendix 2 — Using The Lid Lifter .................................................................................. Appendix 3 — Heat Work (Cones ) ..................................................................... Appendix 4 — Loading Tips ................................................................................. Appendix 5 — Electrical Requirements ............................................................... Appendix 6 — Set - Up And Specifications For Skutt PK Kilns ............................... Appendix 7 — Setup For The Km 1627 ............................................................... Appendix 8 — T he Wall-Mounted Kiln Master Controller ....................................... Appendix 9 - Primary Display Messages ....................................................	41 42 44 45 46 49 51 53 55	41

Wiring Diagrams	55

My Programs	66

Addendums 13.1 KilnMaster Menu Addendum 13.4 Lid Lifter Addendum 13.6 PK Kiln Addendum 2.3 KM1218-3 Addendum 2.2 Oval Kiln Addendum Thermocouple Addendum 2.1 Zone Control Kiln Addendum


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