Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured between 2000 and 2006 User Manual
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C
ONNECTING
PK K
ILNS
As mentioned earlier, PK kilns must be
direct wired or “hard wired” into your
studio electric system by a qualified elec-
trician. Flat and Phillips screwdrivers are
the only tools required.
At the time of connection, your electrician
should also check your electric wiring
which supplies the kiln, to be sure that the
copper wire size and breaker size are ade-
quate for your PK kiln electrical require-
ments as shown in the table at right.
Electrical requirements for Skutt PK Production Kilns
Model
Volts
Amps
Watts
Max. Cone
Copper Wire
Fuse or
Size*
Breaker Size
KM-1231PK
240
72
17300
10
2
90
KM-1231PK
208
80
16640
10
2
100
KM-1231PK-3ph
240
44.5
17300
10
6
60
KM-1231PK-3ph
208
51.5
17300
10
6
60
KM-1227PK
240
60
14300
10
4
80
KM-1227PK
208
69
14300
10
2
90
KM-1227PK-3ph
240
40
14300
10
6
50
KM-1227PK-3ph
208
46.7
14300
10
6
60
*An electrician will need to make the electrical connection.
The kilns are “hard wired” to
allow for greater amperage. For each additional 50 feet use heavier wire, numerically two numbers
lower—for example, instead of #6, use #4. If you anticipate installing any larger kiln in the future,
use the heavier wire.
PK K
ILN
E
LEMENTS
To achieve optimum heat distribution,
there are three types of elements in the
production kilns : Top/Bottom,
Intermediate, and Center. The tables
below show the proper placement and
type when replacing elements.
KM-1227PK
Section
Element
Position
Upper
Top/Bottom
1
Intermediate
2
Master
Center
3
Center
4
Lower
Intermediate
5
Top/Bottom
6
KM-1231PK
Section
Element
Position
Upper
Top/Bottom
1
Intermediate
2
Master
Center
3
Center
4
Center
5
Lower
Intermediate
6
Top/Bottom
7