Two people lift up a DaVinci kiln sections to assemble it:

A T3445 - the largest standard DaVinci kiln:

A special X4585 Pull-Apart kiln with 9 sections

Davinci kilns are expandable

Why sectional construction?

• Sectional kiln construction makes DaVinci kilns easy to move, set up, and disassemble for maintenance.

Totally separate

• Sections are completely separate from the control panel.
• Each section has its own plug that plugs into a special receptacle in the control panel.
• This makes it easy to unplug the control panel and send it to the factory for expert help if needed.

Expanding and contracting the size

• Some people use the easy assembly and disassembly of Davinci kilns to change their firing capacity as needed. This can be useful for firing small loads while still maintaining a larger firing capacity. It can also be useful for loading the kiln. This can still be done but there are some considerations to be aware of.
• The DaVinci kilns all come with the standard spring-loaded counterbalance system.
• This system supports the door separately from the kiln sections. However, two stabilizing arms are attached to either the second or third section.
• All the sections above these stabilizing arms can be easily removed from the kiln without disassembling the door system.
• This is primarily useful for loading.
• If you want to change the size of the kiln, you need to do a few things. First, remove one or two sections. Then, loosen the clamps that hold the door assembly to the counterbalance assembly. Finally, adjust it up or down as needed.
• You can order a DaVinci with the stabilizing arms attached to the second section. This is how it comes for the two-section kilns. This would allow you to remove the third section. However, only two sections can be above the section with the stabilizing arms. A DaVinci kiln with stabilizing arms on the second section can be a maximum of four sections high. This means it can be 36 inches tall.

Control Considerations

• The DynaTrol and Genesis controls are easily programmable to allow for one, two, or three-zone operation. If you have a three-section kiln and want to use only two sections, plug them into two receptacles on the panel. Then, set the DynaTrol for two-zone operation. 
• If you plan to make the kiln larger, you should order a bigger control panel. Ensure it has the correct number of zones.
• You can see the price differential between a panel with different numbers of circuits in our parts list. The differential between the two panels is added to the price of the new kiln. For example, if you buy an X3227 three-circuit panel and an X3245 five-circuit panel, you need to do some math. First, find the price of the DaVinci three-circuit panel. Then, find the price of the DaVinci five-circuit panel. Finally, subtract the price of the three-circuit panel from the price of the five-circuit panel. Then, add this difference to the price of the kiln.
• The control box on a DaVinci kiln is made for five or six circuits. The six-circuit boxes are for five-section kilns with powered bottoms. This means that you could have the factory add a circuit to your current box in the future without making any investment now.
• This gets a bit more complicated if you are buying or planning to buy a powered bottom with an automatic kiln. The wiring for the powered bottom is different on automatic kilns. This means you cannot plug a regular section into the powered bottom circuit or vice versa. Please consult the factory if you have any specific questions.