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What's the Worst thing that can Happen from Restarting After an Error Code?

Keep in mind that you run the risk of over-firing if you re-start while the kiln is very close to the final temperature.

Can I Restart the Kiln after Getting an Error Message?

  • You can try to restart the kiln after getting an error code.
  • Some messages, like flashing ErrP and FAIL, will not necessarily turn off the kiln.

What is an Automatic Control Box?

Similarity of Automatic Control Box with Manual Control box

  1. The similarities between the automatic controls and the manual controls are most easily seen in the power circuits.

What to do if the kiln fires slowly?

Incorrect Loading

  1. If your kiln is loaded unevenly it can cause the 3-zone control to slow the kiln down to compensate.
  2. Try evening out the load.

Display Reads 2400 or CPLt When it Starts Up

Even though you know the kiln is not that hot: this indicates a thermocouple failure.

Replacing Power Relay

  1. Unplug kiln.
  2. Remove the control box and the insulation panel.
  3. Remove the wires to the relay.
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Replacing Control

  1. Unplug kiln.
  2. Remove the four #6 screws that hold the control in place from the front face of the control panel.
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Fire Kiln with Cones

  1. On the next firing make up "cone packs" for each thermocouple.
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Check Power Relay

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Ensure Kiln Has Been Programmed Correctly

  1. Make sure you have programmed the kiln properly and it is supposed to be firing.
  2. Read the Operation instructions.
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