TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS……………………..…………………………………………1-0
KILN INSTALLATION/ Placement………………………………………………………….1-1
KILN ACCESSORIES…………………………………………………..……………………..1-1
Kiln Wash……………………………………………………………………………………...2-1
Kiln Furniture………………………………………………………………………………….2-1
Stilts……………………………………………………………………………………………2-1
Pyrometric Cones and Cone Holders………………………………………………………..…2-2
Pyrometers………………………………………………………………………………….….2-2
KILN OPERATION……………………………………………..……………………………..3-1
Shut-off Devices……………………………………………………………………………….3-1
Kiln Sitter……………………………………………………………………….……………..3-2
Kiln Sitter Adjustments………………………………………………………….…………….3-3
Kiln Sitter Operation…………………………………………………………………………..3-4
Limit Timer…………………………………………………………………………………….3-5
Limit Timer Operation…………………………………………………………………………3-6
Lid Brace…………………………………………………………………………………...….3-6
Lid Prop…………………………………………………………………………………..……3-6
FIREMATE POWER AND SPEED CONTROL………………………………………...…..4-1
PREPARATION FOR FIRING……………………………………………………….………5-1
LOADING…………………………………………………………...………………...………..6-1
FIRING………………………………………………………………...……………………......7-1
Methods Of Temperature Indication……………………………………………..……………7-1
Pyrometric Cones…………………………………………………………………………...…7-1
The pyrometer (optional feature)………………………………………………………………7-3
Firing Ceramics………………………………………………………………………………..7-4
Firing Glass………………………………………………………………………………..…..7-6
FIRING FOR BEST RESULTS………………………….………………………………..…..8-1
Recognizing Firing Faults……………………………………………………………………..8-1
KILN MAINTENANCE………………..………………………………………...……………9-1
Lid Brace………………………………………………………………………………...…….9-2
Lid Band……………………………………………………………………………………….9-2
Pilot Lights……………………………………………………………………….……………9-2
Cord……………………………………………………………………………………………9-2
TROUBLE SHOOTING………………..………………………………………….…………10-1
REPAIRS……………………………………...……………………………………….………11-1
Changing Thumbwheel Switch Or Motor………………………………………………...….11-1
Motor Removal And Installation……………………………………………………………..11-2
Speed Control Switch Replacement………………………………………………………….11-2
Lid Replacement……………………………………………………………………...………11-2
Brick Bottom Replacement…………………………………………………………………..11-3
Wall Brick Replacement……………………………………………………………………...11-3
Element Replacement………………………………………………………………………...11-5
Thermocouple Replacement……………………………………………………………….....11-5
FIRING CHART……………..……………………………………………………………….12-1
WIRING DIAGRAMS……………..……………………………………………………...….13-1
LIMITED WARRANTY……………………….………………………………………….…14-1
GLOSSARY………………………………………………………...………………………....15-1
CONE TEMPERATURE CHART…………………………………………………………..15-4
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