INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY SUPPPORT

INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY SUPPPORT

INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY

The kiln installation checklist offers a concise guide to ensure a successful and efficient installation process. 

  1. Site Preparation: The checklist emphasizes the importance of selecting an appropriate location for your kiln, considering factors such as space, ventilation, and electrical requirements.

  2. Kiln Assembly: Detailed instructions are provided for assembling the kiln components accurately and securely, ensuring stability and safety.

  3. Electrical Setup: Proper electrical installation is crucial for kiln operation. The checklist highlights the significance of consulting with a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with safety codes and proper wiring.

  4. Ventilation and Exhaust: Adequate ventilation is emphasized to remove fumes and maintain a safe environment. The checklist suggests appropriate venting systems and addresses the importance of vent placement.

  5. Kiln Safety: The checklist emphasizes safety measures, such as installing a kiln safety switch and using proper protective gear.

  6. Test Firing: Conducting a test firing is recommended to ensure that the kiln operates correctly before firing valuable pieces.

INSTALLATION VIDEOS

Learn How to Install a Kiln Vent

From Jessica Putnam-Philips:

Yes, you can install a kiln vent. If I can do it you can do it! In this video, I walk you through all the steps to safely install the kiln vent.

  • Tools and Materials:
  • Kiln Vent Kit
  • Flat Head Screwdriver
  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Electric Drill with 1/4" bit
  • Yard Stick
  • Pencil Work
  • Gloves

    • INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY PDFS

    General Installation Instructions

    Installation requirements and checklist. all kilns. (Note: There is a more specific version of this for Easy-Fire and School-Master kilns.)

    Installation Instructions Easy-Fire & School-Master Kilns
    Installation instructions for both the Easy-Fire and School-Master kiln lines. Revision:4-15-12
    Assembly Instructions for L&L Easy-Fire and School-Master Kilns
    Step by step assembly instructions for both Easy-Fire and School-Master kiln lines.
    Assembly Instructions for L&L Jupiter Automatic Kilns
    Step by step assembly instructions for Jupiter Automatic kilns.
    Davinci Checklist
    Assembly Instructions for DaVinci Kilns
    Step by step set up and assembly instructions.
    Easy-Load Installation Checklist
    Easy-Load Front-Loader Shipping Checklist
    eFL Front-Loading Kiln Checklist
    Fuses for Electric Kilns
    All about the kinds of fuses used on electric kilns
    Voltage Information for Electric Kilns
    Complete information on voltage, circuits and wiring for electric kilns

    INSTALLATION KNOWLEDGEBASE

    At what temperature should you turn off the Vent-Sure kiln vent?

    What is the recommended temperature to turn off the Vent-Sure kiln vent when firing glazes,

    Calculating ventilation requirements for heat from a kiln room
    Calculate how many CFM of air ventilation you need
  • Look up the number of BTUs/Hour that
    • Can I convert a manual J230 to an automatic JD230 and if so what do I need to get?

    It is possible to convert a J230 manual kiln into a JD230 automatic kiln. 

    What Parts
    Can I cool my kiln faster than it would normally?

    This question gets asked a lot around the holidays. L&L's official line on cooling the kiln

    Can I install my kiln on a non-fireproof floor?

    In a word- No.

  • All surfaces within 3 feet of the kiln need to be fireproof.
    • Can you use a centralized vent system instead of the Vent-Sure Vent?

    Question: We received this semester a DaVinci 2327-D and I'm hoping you can help us with some

    Can you vent through the roof?

    It is fine to go through a roof with the L&L Vent-Sure kiln fumes vent system.

    • Changing from 208 volts to 240 volts - what to do?
  • All the elements will need to be replaced.  Why?  For example, the ohms on the
    • Dimensions of the Vent-Sure wall-mount bracket and fan motor assembly

    The motor extends 7" off the wall. Motor dimensions are 8" x 7". Wall plate dimensions are 10" x

    Do you need to insulate the ductwork for a Vent-Sure?
  • The molecules of air (which expand during the heating of the kiln) do not carry many BTUs.
    • Does a small Test Kiln need to be hooked to a Vent System?
  • You should vent a test kiln if your regular kiln is vented.
  • You want to recreate
    • Does my Vent Motor require lubrication?
  • Before you purchase oil, check to be sure that you do not have a motor with sealed bearings.<
    • Does the Bartlett overtemperature control have a reset button like a "normal" overtemperature control?
  • If the controller is in the limit state (i.e. LMT flashing in the display), you must use the
    • Electrical Supply Problems and slow kiln performance

    One of the most difficult kiln performance problems to address is a problem with the electrical

    Element Connections are glowing. Why? What should be done?
  • An element connection can begin to glow if it is overheating. There are a few ways this can
    • How can I protect an existing power supply?
    Circuit Breakers
  • Circuit breakers that have tripped and have been reset continually will
    • How can I tell the difference between elements wired in parallel versus series in my Jupiter, DaVinci, or Doll kiln?
  • Your Jupiter, DaVinci, or Doll kiln will have its elements either wired in parallel or wired
    • How deep should a Kiln Sitter Tube go into a kiln? How do you adjust the depth?
  • The Kiln Sitter Tube assembly should stick into the kiln about 1". This will allow air to
    • How do hold times and heatwork affect my work?
  • There is an option to add time to the end of the program that appears when you enter a
    • How do I control my vent fan motor with my Genesis or DynaTrol?
    See the Vent-Control Option.
    How do I fire with fewer kiln sections on my Jupiter Kiln?

    The outlets are numbered on the side of the control box. In this example below all the outlets

    How do I fire with fewer sections on my five section kiln?
  • Remove the lid. Open it first to remove the spring-loaded connections to the front of the lid
    • How do I hook up my kiln to power?

    L&L's official recommendation is for an electrician to connect the kiln to power. You should

    How do I keep elements from falling out of the element holders in the corner of a kiln?
  • Sometimes with thick elements, especially in the corner of a DaVinci, or Easy-Load kiln, the
    • How do I know if my vent is pulling enough air through?
  • We recommend that you have a carbon monoxide monitor installed in your kiln room to
    • How do I switch my kiln from 3 phase to 1 phase and vise-versa?

    On most L&L Kilns this is very easy to do. It is a matter of re-distributing the wires

    How long do relays last?

    Relays generally last around 200,000 cycles on average (roughly 18+ months depending on

    How long does a kiln last?

    That is a difficult question to answer, as the longevity of a kiln is based much more on how it

    How long does a Vent-Sure downdraft vent last?
  • The Vent-Sure downdraft kiln vent is pulling not only air but moisture and the products of
    • How should my kiln be maintained on a regular basis?
    REGULAR KILN MAINTENANCE

    To keep your kiln in top operating condition, we recommend the

    How to create an interlock that prevents the kiln from firing unless an external ventilation system in on?

    A customer asks if he can interlock his automatic kiln so that it will not fire unless his

    How to fix E-1 or Err1
    Most Likely Cause

    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases, the reason for

    How to fix E-22 or E- 6 error code

    E-22 is the same as E-6. It means one of the thermocouple wires is connected backward.

    How to fix E-d or Errd

    Note: E- d errors read as "Errd" on controls manufactured before 2006

    Basic Problem
    How to handle power interruptions, blackouts, and bad electrical power grids
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
    • How to move DaVinci Cord Connection to make them cooler

    Sometimes the heat around a kiln can become too much for the standard DaVinci cord connections.<

    How to pack a kiln for moving
  • Remove the stand and the bottom.
  • Put the kiln on a firm surface like a skid with a
    • How to size the circuit breaker, fuses, cord and/or power supply of your kiln.

    This consists of the main power cord, receptacle, power block, wire, and breakers. 

    How to vent your kiln if you do not have a downdraft vent like the Vent-Sure?

    Although we strongly recommend using the Vent-Sure downdraft

    Is it OK to have a 24 amp e18S-3 kiln on a 50 amp circuit?
  • This is fine to do if you are careful.
  • The only concern would be if you put the
    • Is there a Kiln Installation Checklist?
    See this page.
    Kiln Control Error Codes
    Error codes for the DynaTrol

    Note: Many of these error codes have an ‘Err’ prefix rather

    Length of ventilation duct
    EXTENDING DUCT LENGTH ON THE VENT-SURE VENT

    The duct can be 60 feet in length and include up

    My kiln is going in a garage/ shed/ covered porch. Do I need the kiln vent?
  • With air moving through the garage, you will minimize the corrosive effects of clay/ glaze
    • Should you replace a K18 power cord?
  • The power supply cord originally supplied with K18 kilns is only a three-wire cord. The third
    • Spring Tool for Older Easy-Fire Hinge Assembly is Missing
    hinge tool in operation
  • The special tool we used to make for assembling Easy-Fire spring-loaded hinges is no longer
    • Switching a manual kiln from 208 volts to 240 volts
    Change Elements
  • All the elements will need to be replaced.
  • For example, the
    • Switching manual kiln (50 amps) from 208 volts to 240 volts

    All the elements will need to be replaced. For example, the ohms on the J230 208-volt element

    The contactors on my Easy-Load, or Davinci kiln are loud. What can I do about it?
  • The first and easiest thing to do is to change the cycle time of the contactors.
    • The Spring Hinge does not go all the way back. What is wrong?
  • The hinge piece that attaches to the lid has two "ears".
  • These must go on the