Skutt GlazeTech 8/2013 - Manual (Page 7)

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rogramming
GETTING TO IDLE
when power is applied, the display will show either cF-a or rh-a and then errP, an error code or stoP flashing
with the current temperature. The cF indicates the controller is set for cone fire and the rh means is has only ramp
and hold programming. The letter indicates the software version .
If errP is displayed press any key to clear this error message.
If stoP or IdLe is alternating with the current temperature, you are ready to begin programming.
CONE FIRE PROGRAMMING
STEP DESCRIPTION
1. start with the display reading IdLe, Press “enter”.
2. select cone fire. If “C-Fr” is displayed, press “enter”, else press an arrow key to display “C-Fr” and then
press “enter”.
3. set delay start – The beginning of the firing can be delayed from the time you press “start”. This allows
the firing to start later and end when you can supervise the end. use the arrow keys to adjust the amount
of delay and press enter. ** Caution should be taken to make sure that no one can place anything
around or on the kiln during the delay start. Treat the kiln as firing during the delay start. **
4. enter the preheat time. The first segment of a cone fire program ramps to 200 F. The preheat time is the
length of time you will hold at 200 F. Thin, dry clay may not need any preheat time and thick hand-built
items may require several hours of preheat. use the arrow key to adjust the preheat time and then press
“enter” to store the value. reMeMBer the time is displayed in the form hh.mm. h= hours, m=minutes
5. enter Cone #. use the arrow keys to display the desired cone number. The up arrow moves toward a
hotter cone number. Press “enter” to store the displayed cone #.
6. enter heating rate. use the arrow keys to display slow, Medium or Fast.
7. enter hold time. a hold at the top temperature adds heat work and can help produce a more even firing
from top to bottom. Typical hold times are in the 10-15 minute range (00.15). use the arrow keys to
display the desired hold time and then press “enter” to store the value.
8. readY “redi” You are now at ready. Press “enter” to start the firing.
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he cone fire profileS are liSted at the end of the manUal