Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured after March 1 2006 - Manual (Page 44)

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When planning how to load your kiln,
keep in mind that the center of the kiln is
generally the hottest. Therefore, you will
want to distribute the load with the larger,
thicker pieces towards the middle and the
smaller, thinner pieces towards the top and
bottom.
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B
reath
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Many studios work with glazes that require
oxygen to develop properly. Provide
enough space between items to allow them
to “breath. Using half shelves with a .25
inch space gap in the middle will also
help increase the flow of oxygen within
the kiln chamber, especially when used in
combination with an EnviroVent.
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llOW FOr prOper
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learances
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Kilns lose most of their heat from the lid and
the slab. Ideally, there should be at least
two inches of space between the lid and
the closest piece. The first shelf should be
posted up one inch from the bottom slab.
Do not place shelves or ware directly on
the floor of your kiln. Doing so could block
the holes drilled for the EnviroVent and will
not provide adequate heat flow under your
ware.
Items placed too close to the thermocouple can
bias the reading. Be sure to leave a 2” clearance
around the thermocouple when loading shelves,
ware and cones.
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Othing Directly unDer the
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ent
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h
Oles
Holes drilled in the lids of kilns with EnviroVents
allow air to be drawn into the kiln chamber. If a
piece of ware is sitting directly under one of these
holes, it could leave a spot in the glaze. If it is not
possible to cap the load with a shelf, leave a five
inch radius on the shelf directly below each hole.
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ush
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Take the time to properly load and fire the kiln.
Check each piece to ensure that too much glaze
or unsteady placement will not cause disaster
during the firing. A few extra minutes can save you a lot of frustration.
a
PPendiCes
Rain Hood
or Vent
5“ Cutout
in Wall
8“ Discharge
Tube, Cut
as Necessary
Blower
W/Motor
Radiator
Clamp
3“ Diameter
Flex Tube
115 volt
Cordset
W/Switch
Negative Pressure Negative Pressure