Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured after March 1 2006 Bedienungsanleitung

Ki l n Ma s t e rwww.skutt.com6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. Portland, OR 97206 (503) 774--6000 [email protected] v i s e d 11/22/11Op e r a t i n g

10pr e p a r a t i O nCertain kiln models may have slightly different set-up instructions. Special set-up instructions for PK Kilns and

11st e p 1 With a partner, pick the kiln up by the chest handles and rest it on top of the kiln slab (floor).st e p 2 On models with slabs that buc

12De-t e n s i O n i n g a n D re M O v i n g th e li D To remove the lid it will be neccesary to detension it first. Start by removing the lid br

13PR o g R a m m i n gge n e r a l pr O g r a M M i n g in f O r M a t i O nth e leD Di s p l a yThe display, while improved, is still limited to 4

14PR o g R a m m i n gal a r MThe Alarm feature is used to sound an Alarm at a specific temperature in the program. This feature is primarily used to p

15PR o g R a m m i n gDu r i n g t h e Fi r i n g You will see the internal temperature of the kiln displayed as the temperature increases. The opt

16Ch O O s i n g a pr O g r a M M i n g MO d eThe first step in programming your kiln is to decide which “Programming Mode” to use. Before making thi

17PR o g R a m m i n gpr O g r a M M i n g CO n e fi r e MO d epr O g r a M M i n g st e p sst e p 1From Idle Mode. Press ● CONE FIRE.Display wi

18De s c r i p t i O nst e p 1 - cO n e Fi r e The Cone Fire Mode runs a factory installed multi-segment program which is selected based on the Con

19cO n e Fi r e – Me D i u MMedium Speed will take approximately 7.5 hours to fire. Medium Speed is fine for most firings. When in doubt, use the Slow

2Le t t e R f R o m t h e PR e s i d e n tThank You!Dear Kiln Owner,Thank you for purchasing a Skutt Kiln. At Skutt we have been committed to makin

20pr O g r a M M i n g t h e ra M p /hO l d MO d epr O g r a M i n g s t e p sst e p 1From Idle Mode, press ● RAMP/HOLD.Display will show PROG a

21PR o g R a m m i n gDe s c r i p t i O nst e p 1 – raMp/hOlDRa m P /ho L d mo d e is a mode of programming that allows you to write your own firin

22PR o g R a m m i n gad v a n C e d fe a t u r e s 16-se g M e n tWhen the 16-Segment feature is toggled ON, the controller links programs #5 and #

23me n u f e a t u R e sMENUdIAGDiagnosticsCNFGConfigurationSETSettings- - - HiddenTCOST/C OffsetRSETReset to FactoryCOOLCooling segmentERCdError Cod

24ne w fe a t u r e sAmong other changes, the New KilnMaster 700 Board has the ability to do self-diagnostics. It can now show the voltage and ampera

25pr O g r a M M i n g i n s t r u C t i O n sset (se t t i n g s ) SET, is where all of the commonly used options are located. The following options

26me n u fe a t u R e saMps (aM p e r e s ) •This is probably the most useful diagnostic tool available to you. All KilnMaster kilns produced after

27me n u fe a t u R e sERCd (Error Codes ON/OFF) Error codes are designed to help protect you, your kiln, and your ware when something goes wrong wit

28me n u fe a t u R e sZOne (ZO n e cO n t r O l Op t i O n s ) ●Zone control is a feature that comes standard on the Production line of KilnMaster

29me n u fe a t u R e salr4 (al a r M 4) ● This is the factory default setting. If Output 4 is not being utilized this is the setting that should b

3sa f e t yBe sa f eTens of thousands of kilns are used safely in homes, schools, and professional studios throughout the world. With a good understan

30me n u fe a t u R e s2key (2 ke y s t O st a r t ki l n ) ●The “2KEY” feature allows you to set the controller so it takes two key presses to s

31tR o u b L e s h o o t i n gtr O u B l e s h O O t i n g YO u r Ki l n Wa r r a n t y WO r k All Skutt Kilns come with a Two Year Warranty whic

32Error CodeDescription Causes CorrectionE- 0Software Error. Caused by hardware or electrical noise, can be caused by electrical spikes, surges, or a

33Error CodeDescription Causes CorrectionE- 0Software Error. Caused by hardware or electrical noise, can be caused by electrical spikes, surges, or a

34Error CodesDescriptions Causes CorrectionE- 8When using the CONE FIRE MODE, the temperature is decreasing during the last ramp segment. If this a Ki

35Error CodesDescriptions Causes CorrectionE- 8When using the CONE FIRE MODE, the temperature is decreasing during the last ramp segment. If this a Ki

36Qu e s t i O n s a n d an s w e r s How can I correct a value that’s been incorrectly typed before pressing ENTER?Clear the display by pressing a

37The kiln is plugged in, but there is nothing on the display. First check your circuit breaker to ensure it has not tripped. If the circuit breaker i

38PR e v e n t a t i v e ma i n t e n a n C epr e v e n t i v e Ma i n t e n a n C eal l ki l n sVacuum floor and element grooves regularly. Careful

39re p a i r sThe premium brick used in Skutt walls will withstand thousands of firings without crumbling. Broken element grooves are usually the resul

4The minimum operating temperature is 33˚F (1˚C).•The controller contains static-sensitive parts that may be damaged by static electricity. Use caut

40st e p 6Gently lift elements from troughs with a pick or long-nose pliers and gently lift them out into firing chamber ●just far enough to allow da

41re p l a c i n g t h e t h e r M O c O u p l e e l e M e n t O n kM au t O M a t i c ki l n s st e p 1Remove the screws that secure the red

42ap p e n d i x 1 — di s a s s e M B l i n g Mu l t i -s e C t i O n Ki l n s al W a y s un p l u g a ki l n B e F O r e Di s a s s e M B l y

43ap p e n d i x 3 — he a t w O r KHeatwork is the measurement of the effects of time and temperature. In Ceramics, this measurement is gauged throug

44ap p e n d i x 4 — lO a d i n g ti p sBa l a n c e t h e lO a D •When planning how to load your kiln, keep in mind that the center of the kiln

45ap p e n d i x 5 — el e C t r i C a l re Q u i r e M e n t s Most important to proper operation of your new kiln is to make sure it has enough of

46aP P e n d i C e s ki l n Ma s t e r ki l n s a n D Wa l l MO u n t cO n t r O l l e r sModel PH Volts Amps WattsCopper Wire Size* Fuse or Brea

47pk speciFicatiOnsModel PH Volts Amps WattsCopper Wire Size* NEMA ReceptacleFuse or Breaker Size KM1227PK 1 240 60 14400 4 Direct Wire 80KM1227PK 1

48ap p e n d i x 6 — se t -u p a n d s p e C i f i C a t i O n s f O r sK u t t pK K i l n spk p r O D u c t i O n k i l n s Skutt PK producti

49tO s e p a r a t e a pk k i l n i n t O s e c t i O n s st e p 1Refer to page 37, Removing the Lid Lifter, for instructions on Lid Lifter assem

5ta b L e o f Co n t e n t sLe t t e R f R o m t h e PR e s i d e n t ...2sa f

50ap p e n d i x 7 — se t u p f O r t h e KM 1627The 1627 will be packed in three separate boxes which will include the following:BO x 1 KM1627 ●

51st e p 4Remove the thermocouple wires from the thermocouple terminal strip on the baffle. ●They are attached with slide on connectors and should be

52aP P e n d i C e sap p e n d i x 8 — th e wa l l -MO u n t e d Ki l n Ma s t e r CO n t r O l l e r The wall-mounted KM-1 KilnMaster gives auto

53aP P e n d i C e sRemove the thumbscrew from the flange. ●Align the thermocouple flange so that it is exactly over the hole in the stainless band. ●P

54ap p e n d i x 9 - pr i M a r Y di s p l a Y Me s s a g e sMessages displayed while accessing menu functions are described in the menu section of

55RA1, RA2, RA3, RA4, RA5, RA6, RA7 or RA8 The controller is in RAMP/HOLD programming mode. The user needs to input an appropriate temperature in °F/

56kM714 1 ph a s ekM614 1 ph a s eSC700XW1S23ACA-++--+B121234 43+ +NL1- -W_7524Automatic KilnKM6141-Phase 2W+GMJH 6/29/06Wiring DiagramGrnd.

57kM714 1 ph a s ekM1018 1 ph a s ekM818, kM818-30a 1 ph a s e6565CSCS700 Board-+12344321WS321CAABXW_7501+-+-+-L1L2-+Top RingWiring Diagra

58KM822 / KM1022 / KM1222 MJH 1/21/11Automatic KilnModels:1-Zone1-Phase 2-Wire + GWiring DiagramCurrentWXSensorBW_7565AAC32S1700Grnd. / green.yelL1L2

59kM822, kM1022, kM1222 1 ph a s ekM822, kM1022, kM1222 3 ph a s ekM1218 1 ph a s ekM1218 3 ph a s eL2CSCSTop RingElementBottom RingEl

6ta b L e o f Co n t e n t sPR o g R a m m i n g i n s t R u C t i o n s ... 25se t t i n g s ...

60kM1027/kM1227 1 ph a s ekM1027 3 ph a s e /kM1227 3 ph a s eCSCSSC700123456654321L3L2L11S23CAAW_7503BXWWiring Diagram3-Phase 3-Wire1-ZoneAut

61kM1227 pk 1 ph a s ekM1227 pk 3 ph a s eMJH 4/17/06W_7516700SBWCSCSCSKM1227PK (FUSED)FuseFuseFuseXRelayRelayRelayRelayRelayRelayPilotPilotP

62kM1231 pk 1 ph a s ekM1231 pk 3 ph a s eMJH 4/17/06W_7515700SBWCSCSCSKM1231PK (FUSED)FuseFuseFuseXPilotPilotPilotMOVMOVMOV-++--+AC4321--++-

63kM1231 pk 3 ph a s eFuseFuseFuseL1L2L3CSCSCSWBCurrentSensorS700XMJH 7/6/06W_7531KM1627PK (Fused)RelayRelayRelayRelayRelayRelayPilotPilotPilotMO

64kM1627 lF 3 ph a s ekM1627 lF 1 ph a s eCSCSCSACA700SXWBCurrentSensorW_7532MJH 7/6/06132TransformerFuseFuseFuseFuseMOVPilot+--+-+++--++--++

65kM1627 lF 1 ph a s eContactor1-Phase50 Amp1-Phase Plug1-Phase Recept.250VMOV1-Phase700 BOARD-+PILOTT/CA654321S-+-+-+2-Wire + G W_7527 MJH

66PROGRAM 1SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES12345678PROGRAM 2SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES12345678PROGRAM 3SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES12345678PROGRAM 4SEGM

67PROGRAM 5SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES12345678PROGRAM 6SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES12345678PROGRAM 7SEGMENT RATE TEMP HOLD NOTES12345678PROGRAM 8SEGM

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7Qu i C k st a R tQu i c k st a r t Quick Start is a memory aid, not a substitute to reading and understanding the manual.Activate the power source

8li D li F t e rli D li D la t c hki l n se c t i O nri n g la t c hFi r e Br i c k ki l n el e M e n t ski l n Fl O O r O r sl a Bki l n s

9el e c t r i c a l ch e c k li s t Make sure serial plate matches electrical supply, if you are not sure, consult an electrician. See Appendix 5 E