Skutt Lid Lifter - Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
13.7 REV 10/10/05
ADDENDUMS
Congratulations on the purchase of your new kiln. As you are probably aware your kiln
has been upgraded with a Skutt Lid Lifter. This device makes opening the lid nearly effortless.
Because it is new, we have not yet had the opportunity to add the following instructions to our
operating manual. Please read these directions carefully prior to operating your kiln.
USING THE LID LIFTER
New Lid Brace
The lid brace has been redesigned with a 2 position lid brace and a stop
post. The stop post is a safety feature which prevents the lid from opening
too far and damaging the kiln. The lid brace provides additional safety and
allows you to open the lid beyond 90° if needed for larger pieces.
Lid Latch
The Lid Latch serves 2 purposes. The fi rst is to make sure the lid stays in
the closed position while fi ring. To latch the lid shut simply close the lid and
swing the latch arm over until it pops into place. Be sure to latch the lid shut
prior to every fi ring!
There are 2 additional venting positions that the lid can be placed in if the
kiln is not equipped with a downdraft vent. Simply lift the lid up and swing
the Lid Latch into the desired venting slot. When the kiln reaches 1000° F ,
close the lid and latch it shut. Always wear fi reproof protective gloves when
working with any hot kiln.
REMOVING THE LID
1. Remove the lid brace - Remove the cotter pin which holds the lid brace
to the lid and slide the lid brace off of the post it is hanging on. Drop the
brace down through the lid brace guide and set it aside.
2. Carefully lift the lid to the fully open position. This is when the lid will
not go back any further. Be careful not to let the lid slam back or it may
damage the brick.
3. With the lid in the fully opened position the springs are detensioned.
Remove the cotter pin from the Lower Spring Retention Rod and slide the
Retention Rod out. The lid is now detensioned and the user will bear the
full weight of the lid when it is closed.
4. Carefully close the lid.
5. Remove the cotter pin on from the Main Hinge Rod and slide the rod out.
Hold the springs as you slide out the rod so they do not fall on the fl oor.
The lid is now unattached and may be lifted from the kiln.
Reassemble in reverse order. When replacing the springs be sure that
the short end of each spring is on the outside and is behind the Upper Spring
Retainer Rod.
Using The Lid Lifter