Skutt EnviroVent - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
The instruction manual
This manual covers the installation of the EnviroVent
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on 8, 10, or 12 sided kilns with a
firing volume of 12 cubic feet or less. This vent is not recommended for kilns smaller than
8 sides.
The EnviroVent
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The EnviroVent
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is designed to provide sufficient air to your kiln for the proper firing of
greenware, stoneware, porcelain, colored glazes, decals, Overglaze colors, lusters or
metallics. It is also designed to collect the hot, smelly fumes produced during firing so they
can be mixed with cooler room air before they are directly ducted outdoors.
Repeated testing demonstrates that you may enjoy some or all of the following benefits with
proper installation and operation:
a. most kilns will show a more uniform firing from top to bottom
b. the kiln room environment will be more comfortable with little or no odors or fumes
coming from the kiln
c. colors will fire more consistently--particularly reds, oranges and yellows
d. chances of being accidentally burned or of the kiln being jarred are reduced because the
kiln lid stays closed during firing
e. with proper ventilation, metal kiln components will last longer.
As with any change in firing routine, we recommend that you closely follow all instructions
and monitor your firings with witness cone groups on each shelf in your kiln both before and
after you install the EnviroVent
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. If you have any questions, please contact your supplier.
Unpacking
The EnviroVent
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kit includes the plenum/blower assembly, one 18” extension pipe
connected by a transition tube to the plenum, two drill bits and two drill guides for
modifying your kiln. In addition, a tag is included to attach to the kiln reminding the kiln
operator to always turn the EnviroVent
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motor on before firing.
Tools needed for installation
Screw driver; electric drill (if kiln has a steel plate on the bottom); vacuum cleaner; duct
tape (optional); dryer vent kit with flapper lightweight enough to blow open easily.
Test Firing
Prior to installing the EnviroVent
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, make at least one test firing with a series of witness
cones on each shelf in the kiln. After installation, make another firing using witness cones
and compare the results. We think you will be pleased with the evenness of heating you
experience when using the EnviroVent
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.