Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured after March 1 2006 - Manual (Page 12)

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To remove the lid it will be neccesary to detension it first. Start by removing the lid brace and raising the lid as far
as it will open. Next remove Rod C and close the lid. Be careful when lowering th lid since it is now de-tensioned.
To remove the lid, remove Rod B and lift the lid straight up off the kiln.
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The Lid Lifter is shipped with the hinge springs de-tensioned in order to protect the lid during shipping. Please fol-
low the instructions for tensioning the lid carefully to ensure success and avoid injury.
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Step 1- Remove the Lid Brace
Remove the cotter pin and washer from the lid brace
pad and remove the lid brace.
Step 2 - Remove Rod A & C
Remove the cotter pins on one side of Rod A and
Rod C and with the lid closed slide out the rods.
Step 3 - Re-insert Rod A
With lid closed, insert rod A with the springs in the
position pictured below. Replace cotter pin.
Step 4 - Re-insert Rod C
Open lid all the way. (Lid will be heavy since it
is not tensioned yet). Insert rod C as pictured below.
Replace cotter pin. Lid is now tensioned. Close lid and
replace lid brace.