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For your first firing, just do the following: You are going to split the first firing into two

  • Very Important! Be sure that the adjustments on the kiln-sitter have been properly set. See
  • Very Important: Be sure that the adjustments on the kiln-sitter have been properly set. See
  • CAUTION: USE THIS ONLY AS A STARTING POINT IN LEARNING THIS PROCESS

    IMPORTANT NOTE: There are

    Automatic kilns and even manual kilns shut off by the use of cones are never as accurate as the

    Occasionally some of the buttons on the keypad of the DynaTrol stop working.

    This is

  • Err2 can only happen in a hold segment.
  • One of the 3 temps has to be 50°F higher
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    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases,

     

     

    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases,

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

    Possible Reasons for E-5

    E- 5 errors read as "Err5" on controls manufactured before 2006

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

    Basic Problem
  • The ErrP (PF, E- P, E-P in some older models) comes from a reset of the processor during
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
  • It is possible random segments could be lit on the screen but if that happens (and it is very
  • The ultimate in precision firing is achieved by using the DynaTrol to control the ramping of the

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

  • Remove the stand and the bottom.
  • Put the kiln on a firm surface like a skid with a
  • This program is fine for slumping, tack fusing, or full fusing.  Just substitute

  • Turn on the kiln switch.
  • Wait to see IDLE, or press ENTER.
  • Choose a
  • Safety Warnings

    NOTE: If you are unsure about some part or procedure in creating or testing a

    Preheat Button
  • The Preheat feature can be used with the EASY-FIRE mode only.
  • Kiln Sitters in general
  • First, download the appropriate kiln-sitter manual from L&L’s
  • Dig it out of the wall carefully.
  • Use safety glasses and a Dremel to carefully
  • Dig it out of the wall carefully.
  • Use safety glasses and a Dremel to carefully
  • If you have a two-section kiln your control should be programmed for two zone instead of three

  • We don't offer any coatings for elements. There is an ITC coating that some people claim to
  • This is fine to do if you are careful.
  • The only concern would be if you put the
  • Error codes for the DynaTrol

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

  • Start by pressing 1,2,3 (or 1,2 on a two-ring kiln). Look for which thermocouple is lagging
  • EXTENDING DUCT LENGTH ON THE VENT-SURE VENT

    The duct can be 60 feet in length and include up

    Question: On the thermocouple terminal block of our Type S thermocouple, one screw is clearly

    Under normal circumstances, relays will last many years even when the kiln is fired every day. It

    Firebrick cracks as it is heated and cooled- it is to be expected. When the kiln is hot, all the

  • With air moving through the garage, you will minimize the corrosive effects of clay/ glaze
  • Normally it is best to have elements that are all the same age. That way it is easier for the
  • You can download an Excel spreadsheet that will generate any program (with graph and
  • LOOK IN THE HIDDEN OTHER MENU ON YOUR DYNATROL

    This menu contains the programmable settings

  • When in doubt it is almost always better to fire slower than faster.
  • A slower
  • The power supply cord originally supplied with K18 kilns is only a three-wire cord. The third
  • The special tool we used to make for assembling Easy-Fire spring-loaded hinges is no longer
  • EASY-FIRE TEMPERATURE PROFILES

    These charts tell what the EASY-FIRE programs do to your kiln

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