Warranty and service, Electrical requirements, Electrical requirements for firebox 8 kiln – Skutt Firebox 8 User Manual

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Warranty and Service

Skutt has 2 full time technicians available to help with questions on operating and troubleshoot your kiln. If

you have a question regarding technique or how to use specific products, please contact the supplier of that particular

product. You kiln comes with a limited 2 year warranty. A copy of this warranty has shipped with your kiln. You can

http://www.skutt.com/glass/warranty/index.html

Electrical Requirements

The chart below shows the recommended electrical specifications for the FireBox 8. If you are uncertain about

your existing power, have it checked by an electrician. If you are installing a new kiln, have the electrician follow this

guide.

Electrical requirements for FireBox 8 Kiln

Wire

Breaker Max

NEMA

Voltage Amp

Watts

Size*

Size

Temp Receptacle

FireBox 8 (USA) 115

1725

2000

5-15

Kilns sold outside of the USA are designed specifically to meet the requirements of the country in which they are

to be used. Always check the electrical information located on the serial plate of your kiln to see if it matches your par-

ticular installation. If the wiring for your kiln is different then the standard wiring shown in the diagram below, a custom

wiring diagram will be inserted into this manual.

The FireBox 8 is equipped with a type K thermocouple.
*For each additional 50 feet use heavier wire, numerically two numbers lower—for example, instead of #12, use

#10. If you anticipate installing any larger kiln in the future, use the heavier wire. Never use an extension cord.

LSO

PILOT

LIGHT

(OPTIONAL)

2W + G

1-Phase

Model:

Wiring Diagram

FIREBOX 8

W_7022

MJH 11/28/06