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How to check the operation of a control transfomer on an L&L automatic kiln. Applies to all automatic kilns that are not 480 volts. The control transformer reduces the incoming line voltage from 240, 208 or 220 volts to 24 volts for the control and 12 volts for the relays.

Parts
  • See this page for 12 KVA control transformers used on kilns with three sections or less.
  • See this page for 30 KVA control transformers used on kilns with four or more sections.
  • TROUBLESHOOTING PDFS

    TROUBLESHOOTING KNOWLEDGEBASE

  • We have had several improvements in our element holder designs over the years and have been
  • The pliers to get for grabbing the wire and bending it around the bolt are called Linesman Pliers

  • After your kiln has fired press the REVIEW PROGRAM button. You will see, along with other
  • Incorrect loading
  • If your kiln is loaded unevenly it can cause the 3-zone control to slow
  • How the DynaTrol is Supposed to Work

    All of the DynaTrol or Genesis controlled L&L Kilns

    BASICS
  • FAIL usually just means a thermocouple is broken. It will read FAIL,&nbsp
  • When you are installing the circuit for your new kiln, it is important to use the correct type

    Keep in mind that you run the risk of over-firing if you restart while the kiln is very close to

    Two Zone Kiln (2 sections)

    TC1 is the top and TC2 is the bottom.

    Three Zone Kiln (with
  • Mostly you just have to remember how each kiln is wired or look at the wiring diagram.
  • We double-twist element ends that are 14 gauge and thinner. We do not twist element ends on 13

  • There is a glitch in User 2 program in the 3-button Bartlett.
  • Normally, there is
  • If a DaVinci is installed on a smooth floor and the lid is opened a lot, or left open for
  • We use stainless steel element terminal bolts. Stainless steel bolts have weaker threads than
  • We use stainless steel element terminal bolts. Stainless steel bolts have weaker threads than
  • When this happens, it almost always means the hinge is out of adjustment or set too low on the

    When this happens, it almost always means the hinge is out of adjustment or set too low at the

  • It is possible to confuse the Hold Time in the original program with the Hold Time for the
  • It is possible to confuse the Hold Time in the original program with the Hold Time for the
  • The work is overfired but there is no error code. Here are some things to look for:

    The work is overfired but there is no error code. Here are some things to look for:

    If your kiln underfires with no error code:

  • Cones placed wrongly in cone pack-
  • If your kiln underfires with no error code:

  • Cones placed wrongly in cone pack-
  • Breakers can trip on the kiln for a couple of different reasons. What is important to know is
  • Breakers can trip on the kiln for a couple of different reasons. What is important to know is
  • In order for temperature readouts to be close to each other, the two devices need to use the
    • On 3-section kilns with wires running to N, L1, L2, and L3 all 3 amp readings (L1,
  • Elements in most L&L kilns are the same (exceptions are front-loaders with door elements,
  • When you first turn on a kiln and the elements are cold the amperage is higher. Once the
  • Slow bisque is the safest to use and ensures a better firing to get out fumes and water