Skutt Lid Lifter (AMACO) - Manual (Page 2)

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LID LIFTER ADDENDUM CONTINUED
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 first is to make sure the lid stays in the closed position while firing.
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 firing!
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 fireproof 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 care-
ful 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 de-tensioned. Remove the cotter pin from the
Rod C and slide the Rod out. The lid is now de-tensioned 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 from Rod B and slide the rod out. Hold the springs as you slide out the rod so they
do not fall on the floor.
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 Rod A.