Skutt Oval Kiln - Manual (Page 3)

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KM OPERATING MANUAL
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Lid Operation
The Oval kiln has a special design for the lid braces which allow you to lower the lid without
having to reach over to release each brace. To raise the lid lift it up until it slides into the first set
of support grooves. If you require the lid to rest in a higher position lift it to the second set of
support grooves. To lower the lid when it is in the first position lift the lid until the cams drop
down and cover the support grooves and then lower the lid slowly. If you are using the higher
support position it may be neccessary to hold the lid with one hand and releace the braces with
the other hand.
Connecting PK Kilns
Oval kilns must be direct wired or “hard wired” into your studio’s electrical system by a quali-
fied electrician.
At the time of connection, your electrician should also check the wiring which supplies the kiln,
to be sure that the copper wire size and breaker size are adequate. See the electrical require-
ments table below.
Oval Kiln Elements
Unlike other models, the elements in an Oval kiln go around the kiln chamber only once. To
achieve optimum heat distribution, there are three types of elements in the Oval kilns : Top/
Bottom, Intermediate, and Center. The table below shows the proper placement and type when
replacing elements.
KM-1627PK-3ph 240 66 23600 10 4 90
KM-1627PK-3ph 208 76 23600 10 4 100
Model Volts Amps Watts Max. Cone Copper Wire Fuse or
Size* Breaker Size
KM-1627
Section Element Position
Upper Top/Bottom 1
Top/Bottom 2
Intermediate 3
Intermediate 4
Master Center 5
Center 6
Center 7
Center 8
Lower Intermediate 9
Intermediate 10
Top/Bottom 11
Top/Bottom 12
Specifications
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