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Jen-Ken Kilns AF3P - User Manual

Jen-Ken Kilns AF3P
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Jen-Ken Kilns
-SP-
Small Piece Glass
Fuse
Tack
Slump
Polish
+ 4 Extra
Jen-Ken Kilns
3615 Ventura Dr. W. Lakeland, FL 33811
863-648-0585
www.jenkenkilns.com
Jen-Ken Kilns and Orton have produced the most user friendly and powerful, kiln controller for artists. If the Jen-
Ken Kiln can perform all the above tasks then all of the above settings will been turned on. The Chilipepper is a
low firing annealing kiln and will only have the –BEAD- setting turned on. The AF3P Bead Annealer with flip
door will have all of the above turned on except the Cone feature because the kiln cannot fire that hot.
AF3P Pre-programmed
“One Smart Controller”
Operating
Manual
-CONE-
Ceramic
Cones 022 to 6
+4 Extra
Set for Limits of kiln
-BEAD-
Small Moretti
Large Moretti
Batch Anealing
Borosilicate
+4 Extra
-USER-
6 User Defined
Programs that can
be used for
anything
-LP-
Large Piece Glass
Fuse
Tack
Slump
Polish
+ 4 Extra
-CLA-
PMC
Fast Fire PMC+
Slow Fire PMC+
Slow Fire PMC3
Firing PMC Standard
Firing PMC Gold
+4 Extra
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Summary

AF3 P Controller Program Modes

-LP- Large Piece Glass

Pre-programmed settings for large glass projects.

-SP- Small Piece Glass

Pre-programmed settings for small glass projects.

-CLA- PMC

Pre-programmed settings for metal clay firing.

-BEAD- Bead Annealing

Pre-programmed settings for bead annealing.

Safety Precautions

General Operation Safety

Essential safety guidelines for kiln operation and installation.

Electrical and Environmental Safety

Guidelines for safe electrical setup and kiln placement.

Kiln Elements and Operation

Kiln Elements

Description of the heating elements and their function.

Relay Failure Safety

Important safety notes regarding relay failures.

Kiln Specifications

Model Electrical Requirements

Electrical and capacity details for various kiln models.

Choosing a Kiln Location

Location Requirements

Guidelines for selecting a safe and proper kiln placement.

Kiln Setup and Preparation

Assembly and Leveling

Steps for assembling the kiln stand and ensuring it's level.

Interior Cleaning and Inspection

Procedures for cleaning the kiln interior and checking elements.

Quick Start to Firing

Changing Firing Mode

How to switch between different firing program modes.

Selecting a Firing Program

Steps to choose a specific firing program for a project.

AF3 P Controller Interface

Button Functions

Explains the purpose of each button on the controller.

Status Indicator Lights

Describes the meaning of the controller's status lights.

Understanding Firing Programs

Firing Program Terminology

Defines key terms like Ramp Rate, Target Temp, and Hold Time.

Program Mode Details

Program Modes Overview

Introduction to the five available program modes.

Ramp Rate and Hold Time

Detailed explanation of rate and hold settings.

Managing Firing Programs

Changing Program Modes

How to switch between different program modes.

Selecting Firing Schedules

Steps to choose specific preset or user programs.

-LP- Large Piece Programs

Full Fuse

Description of the Full Fuse program for large pieces.

Tack Fuse

Description of the Tack Fuse program for large pieces.

Slump

Description of the Slump program for large pieces.

-SP- Small Piece Programs

Full Fuse

Description of the Full Fuse program for small pieces.

Tack Fuse

Description of the Tack Fuse program for small pieces.

bEAd Program Mode for Beads

Bead Annealing Programs

Overview of preset programs for bead annealing.

CLA Program Mode for Metal Clay

PMC+ Fast

Program for fast firing of PMC.

PMC+ Slow

Program for slow firing of PMC.

User Program Mode and Rate Settings

User Program Mode

How to create and save custom firing programs.

Programming Heating and Cooling Rate

Setting the speed of temperature changes.

Advanced Programming Parameters

Programming Heating or Cooling Temperatures

Setting target temperatures for firing steps.

Programming Hold Time

Defining soak or dwell times at specific temperatures.

Program Options and Review

Delay Start Option

Setting a delayed start for a firing program.

Thermocouple Offset Option

Adjusting temperature readings for accuracy.

Options Menu Functions

Program Recall

Loading previously saved firing programs.

Skip Step

Advancing to the next step in a firing program.

Alarms and Power Recovery

Threshold Alarm

Setting audible and visual alarms for temperature thresholds.

Power Fail Recovery

How the kiln resumes after a power interruption.

Status and Alarm Codes

Status Display Codes

Codes indicating the current operating status of the controller.

Alarm Display Codes

Codes indicating faults or errors detected by the controller.

Wiring and Cold Conditions

Wiring Diagram

Schematic showing electrical connections for the controller.

Cold Conditions Note

Important considerations for starting the kiln in cold environments.

Fused Glass Projects

Working with Compatible Glasses

Guidance on selecting glass for compatibility.

Project Preparation

Steps for cleaning and preparing glass projects.

Glass Firing Stages and Process

Firing Process Descriptions

Defines specific firing outcomes like Full Fuse, Tack Fuse, Slump.

Firing Stages Explained

Describes glass behavior during different temperature ranges.

Selecting a Firing Schedule

Cooling Phases

Details on fast cooling, annealing, and cooling to room temperature.

Factors to Consider

Key questions to ask before choosing a firing schedule.

Firing Metal Clay

Drying Time

Importance of drying metal clay pieces before firing.

Loading the Kiln

Guidelines for placing metal clay pieces in the kiln.

Managing Metal Clay Firing Programs

Selecting the CLA Firing Program

Choosing specific programs for metal clay.

Keeping a Firing Log

Importance of documenting firing parameters and results.

Cone Firings for Ceramics

Cone Fire Programming

Steps to program the controller for cone firing.

Cone Firing Programming Details

Cone Number and Temperature

Setting the cone number and corresponding temperature.

Firing Speed and Hold Time

Adjusting firing speed and hold durations.

Orton Controller Limited Warranty

Orton Controller Warranty Terms

Terms and conditions of the Orton controller limited warranty.

Jen-Ken Kiln Warranty Information

Jen-Ken Kiln Warranty Terms

Terms and conditions of the Jen-Ken kiln limited warranty.

Jen-Ken Kilns AF3P Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeKiln Controller
ModelAF3P
Temperature RangeUp to 2350°F (1288°C)
Number of Programs8
Number of Segments8 per program
DisplayLED
Input Voltage120V or 240V
Thermocouple TypeType K
Control Accuracy± 1°F
Program MemoryNon-volatile
Ramp/Hold CapabilityYes
Safety FeaturesOver-temperature protection