Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured between 2000 and 2006 - Manual (Page 47)

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A PPENDIX 7
Set-up and
specifications for Skutt
PK production kilns
Skutt PK production kilns are heavy duty,
high capacity units designed to meet the
needs of the high fire production potter,
tile maker and light industrial user. These
kilns are equipped with upgraded compo-
nents and wiring that will allow them to
high fire extremely dense loads in a rela-
tively short time.
The KM-1227PK is a twelve sided kiln
similar in capacity to our KM-1227—
27” deep and 9.92 cu. ft.
The KM-1231PK is 31” deep and offers
11.57 cu. ft. of capacity.
Both PK kilns are available in single and
three phase, 240V or 208V.
F IRING
Skutt PK kilns feature our KilnMaster con-
troller, so operation is identical to other
KM kilns. Even though the earlier sections
of this manual do not refer specifically to
the PK kiln line, you may follow all the
instructions on programming and firing
routines.
K ILN I MPROVEMENTS
If you are an intensive kiln user, you
might find a PK kiln to be the appropriate
choice for your next kiln purchase. Here
are some the differences from our stan-
dard KM kiln line:
First, PK kilns are designed to fire full,
Cone 10 loads without stalling on the high
end. To do so, they are equipped with
industrial gauge wiring and three types of
elements for better firing balance. Because
of their high rating, electrical codes require
that they be direct wired by an electrician;
therefore no plug is included.
Mercury displacement relays are used for
longer life and quieter operation.
The hinged control box is larger, and com-
pression connectors are used on the feeder
wires for easier element replacement.
Finally, Model KM-1231PK comes with an
additional stand for bottom slab support
under heavy loads. This extra stand is not
included when the kiln is ordered with a
Skutt EnviroVent, which provides all the
support needed.
A PPENDIX 6
Wall-Mounted KilnMaster
UL Listing
The KM-1 wall-mounted KilnMaster controller is a UL-listed accessory when
used with the following Skutt UL-listed kiln models.
1227-3, 280 240 or 208 volt
1227-3 240 or 208 volt 3 phase
1027-3 240 or 208 volt
1027-3 240 or 208 volt 3 phase
1027, 231, 235 240 or 208 volt
1027 240 or 208 volt 3 phase
1018-3 240 or 208 volt
1018, 231-18 240 or 208 volt
818-3 240 or 208 volt
818, 185 240 or 208 volt
818P-3 240 or 208 volt
818P, 181, 183 240 or 208 volt
714, 145 208-240 volt