Skutt FireBox8x6 LT - Manual (Page 2)

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Be Safe
Tens of thousands of kilns are used safely in homes, schools, and professional studios throughout the world.
With a good understanding of your kiln and a little common sense you can avoid any accidents. Please ob-
serve the following safety recommendations:
Operation
• The stainless steel jacket and some of the other fixtures surrounding the kiln will get hot enough to burn
your skin when the kiln is heated. Therefore it is important to be extremely careful when working close to
the kiln. We recommend posting warning signs of this potential hazard in the kiln room.
• Keep anyone who cannot understand warning signs such as small children and pets away from the kiln
when it is firing.
• Do not open the kiln door while the kiln is heated.
• The elements inside the kiln chamber will cause an electrical shock if touched. Never insert metal instru-
ments or place any part of your body into the kiln while it is firing.
• Always be sure the kiln is disconnected from the power supply before working on the electrical compo-
nents.
• Plan on being with the kiln when it is scheduled to turn off.
• Remove all potentially combustible materials from the kiln area.
• Long term viewing inside the kiln chamber can cause damage to your eyes. Therefore, it is recommended
that you use IR and UV protective glasses when looking into the kiln for extended periods of time. #3 weld-
ers green or gray glasses will protect your eyes.
• In the event of a severe storm, unplug the kiln. Exposure to static shock or electrical surges can damage
the circuit board in the controller.
• Do not place anything in the kiln you are unsure of. Certain items may potentially melt, explode, or release
toxic fumes. Items that may be damp (i.e. greenware, kiln shelves) have the potential to crack or explode
inside the kiln when the moisture is trapped inside them turns to vapor when heated.
• Never allow your kiln to exceed the temperature rating listed on the serial plate.
• For your safety, the protection of your kiln, and the protection of your ware inside the kiln, we recommend
that you avoid unloading the kiln when it is above 125ºF.
What’s Inside
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Safety......................................2-3
Getting Started........................4-5
Programming Overview............6-7
Cone Fire Mode.......................8-9
Glass Fire Mode......................10-11
PMC.......................................12-13
Ramp/Hold.............................14-16 Advanced Programming.......................17
Display Messages................................18-19
Troubleshooting...................................20-21
Programs.............................................22
Wiring Diagram...................................23
Program Notes.....................................24