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Paragon Thermocouple PY60 User Manual

Installing the py-60 thermocouple

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Important: Do not bend or cut the thermocouple.

You can install the thermocouple (temperature sensor)

through an existing ½” thermocouple hole, through a drilled

peephole plug, or by drilling a new hole in the kiln.

If you use an existing ½” hole, first insert the porcelain insu-

lator on the thermocouple. Then insert the thermocouple into

the hole. The thermocouple must protrude into the firing

chamber at least ½” to 5/8”.

IMPORTANT! If the thermocouple falls out of the kiln dur-

ing firing or if the tip moves out of the firing chamber, the

kiln will over-fire. Monitor the kiln during firing to make

sure the thermocouple has not moved.

Using a drilled peephole plug to attach the thermocouple to the
kiln. Make sure the thermocouple does not fall out of the kiln.

Installing the PY-60

Thermocouple

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Drilling a 1/8” Thermocouple Hole

1

Drill a 1/8” hole in either a row of blank bricks or between

two brick rows, approximately midway between floor and top.

Avoid drilling closer than 1" to a heating element. Use a tape

measure, if needed, and mark the location of the hole on the

kiln case.

2

Wearing safety glasses, drill a 1/8" hole all the way through

the kiln case and wall.

3

Enlarge the 1/8” hole in

the kiln case to 1/4". Using a

¼” drill bit, drill just deep

enough to go through the

case and no further. Enlarg-

ing the hole in the kiln case to

1/4" will prevent the thermo-

couple from touching the

grounded steel case.

4

Press the thermocouple

into the hole so that ½” to

5/8" or more of the tip pro-

trudes into the firing cham-

ber.

REMINDER: If the ther-

mocouple is pulled out of

the hole, the kiln will

overfire.

5

Position the thermocouple lead wires so they are away from

the hot sides of the kiln case, the cord set, or any other electri-

cal appliances or wiring.

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PY-60 Supplement to IM-73/10-06