Skutt KS Kiln Unpacking - Manual

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PARTS INSTRUCTION SHEET
13.2 REV 05/20/05
REPLACEMENT P
ARTS
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1. Open the lid, remove the plastic cover and carefully remove the kiln stand and
“goodie bag” from the inside of the kiln. Models KS818-3 & KS614-3 have the
stand in a separate box. Close the lid.
2. Remove the black plastic feet from the “goodie bag” and put them on the stand
legs. Set the stand in the location you have designated for the kiln. See the section
in the owner’s manual on locating your kiln if you are not sure about the safety
requirements for the kiln site.
There are two options for setting the kiln up. The first option is to remove the lid and set
it up as one unit. Option one is not recommended for 12 sided kilns because the additional
weight puts too much strain on the handles. Option two involves breaking the kiln into light-
er sections for easier handling. These options are discussed in detail below.
Option one.
1. For larger, heavier kilns you may choose to remove the lid from the top section.
This will reduce the overall weight. To do this remove one cotter pin from the lid
rod and slide the lid rod out of the lid hinge assembly. Also remove the
thumbscrew and lid brace.
2. Place the lid on a clean, flat surface.
3. There are section handles on the kiln. With a partner, using the lower section
handles, lift the kiln off the kiln floor and rest it on a clean, flat surface next to the
stand.
4. Position the kiln floor on top of the stand making certain that the weight is evenly
distributed.
Notes on assembly. Make sure the stand and kiln floor are level and do not teeter.
Leveling problems may put unnecessary stress on the kiln during firing. To level
the stand, place firm shims under the legs (never between the stand and the
kiln). Kilns with Envirovents may be a little wobbly until after the first firing when
the kiln seats itself into the high temperature silicone rings.
5. Place the kiln on the slab making sure the edges are aligned.
6. Replace the lid on top of the kiln.
7. Replace the lid rod, cotter pin and the lid brace.
The kiln is now ready for use.
KS Kiln Unpacking
Instructions