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Articles / White Papers |
21st Century Kilns, by Mel Jacobson and Friends |
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Basic Kiln Maintenance Slide Show |
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Clay in the Schools: Essays by Five Successful Teachers of Ceramics in the Public Schools |
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Down Firing, by Hank Murrow |
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Down Firing: A Firing Protocol, by Mel Jacobson |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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How Low Voltage Affects Firing Time |
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Kiln Pointers from Paragon, January 2002 – July 2009 |
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Low-fire, lead-free glazes |
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NEMA Chart of Plugs and Wall Outlets for North America |
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Orton Firing Tips |
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Orton: Improve Kiln Uniformity |
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Orton: Porcelain |
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Whats A Watt? |
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Controller Instructions |
Annealing Glass Beads |
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Control Master DX Manual for Sentry 2.0 |
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Digital Controllers Made Simple |
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DTC 100 & 100C Controller |
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DTC 100 - 1000 Trouble-Shooter |
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DTC 1000 Controller Instructions |
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DTC 600 & DTC600C Controller Instructions |
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DTC 600C, DTC 800C, & DTC 1000 Cone-Fire Mode Expected Firing Times |
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DTC 800 & 800C Controller Spanish Instructions |
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DTC 800 & DTC 800C Controller Instruction Manual |
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Firing Record Blank Forms, Cone-Fire |
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Firing Record Blank Forms, Ramp-Hold |
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Ramp-Hold Profile |
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Ramp-Hold Template in Microsoft Word |
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SC-Series Kiln with Bartlett Controller, 1999 |
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Sentinel Touch Screen Controller Instructions |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Cone-Fire Mode Expected Firing Times |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Cone-Fire/Ramp-Hold Manual, Oct 2009 Edition |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Controller Instructions, 2001 Edition |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Controller Trouble Shooter |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Power Ratio Instructions |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Ramp-Hold Manual, 2010 Edition |
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Sentry 2.0 12-Key Update Sheet, May 2009 Edition: AOP & LIM Options |
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Sentry 3.0 12-Key Cone-Fire / Ramp-Hold Instructions, Nov 2018 Edition |
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Sentry 3.0 12-Key Power Ratio Instructions |
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Sentry Controller Replacement Instructions |
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Sentry Xpress 2.0 3-Key Controller, 4-Segment |
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Sentry Xpress 3.0 3-Key Controller: Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold |
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Sentry Xpress 3.0 3-Key Controller: Single Segment and Ramp-Hold |
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Sentry Xpress 4.0 3-Key Controller: Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold |
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Sentry Xpress 4.0 3-Key Controller: Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold Update Sheet |
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Sentry Xpress 4.0 3-Key Controller: Single Segment and Ramp-Hold |
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Sentry Xpress 5.0 3-Key Cone-Fire / Ramp-Hold Instructions, March 2019 Edition |
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Sentry Xpress 5.0 3-Key Single-Speed / Ramp-Hold Instructions, March 2019 Edition |
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Sentry Xpress Controller Quick Start Guide |
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Stuller (and Swest) Controller Installation & Operation Instructions |
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TnF 2 Portable Controller Installation Instructions |
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Transformer Conversion Chart: Digital Kilns |
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UDC 2000 (P 2000) Instruction Manual |
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Duncan Kiln Instructions |
Duncan Digital Kiln Conversion |
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Duncan DK, DB & DA Kiln Owner's Manual |
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Duncan EA-092 and EA-122 Instruction Manual LX855 |
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Duncan Electronic Kiln Owner's Manual |
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Duncan Element Replacement Instructions |
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Duncan Energy-Saver ES & EA Instruction Manual LX851 |
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Duncan German Instruction Manual |
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Duncan Kilns: Replacing Electrical Components |
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Duncan Service Manual |
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Duncan Spanish ES & EA Manual |
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Firing Posters |
Cone Temperature Chart, Deg. C |
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Cone Temperature Chart, Deg. F |
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Firing Guidelines Wall Chart |
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Glass Fusing Chart (compliments of Sassy) |
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Orton Cone Temperatures, Degrees C |
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Orton Cone Temperatures, Degrees F |
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Orton International Cone Comparisons, 150C Rate |
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Orton International Cone Comparisons, 60C Rate |
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Firing Schedules |
BRONZclay & COPPRCLAY Programming from Rio Grande |
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Firing Schedule - A-24B |
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Firing Schedule - A-23B-3 |
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Firing Schedule - A-28B-3 |
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Firing Schedule - A-29 |
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Firing Schedule - A-55B |
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Firing Schedule - A-66B |
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Firing Schedule - A-82B |
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Firing Schedule - A-99B |
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Firing Schedule - A11-6B |
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Firing Schedule - H-16A&B and H-17A&B |
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Firing Schedule - K-6A&B |
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Firing Schedule - X-14J |
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Kiln Instruction Manuals |
A and B Series Instruction and Service Manual |
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A-Series Electrical Installation |
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Bead Door Magnets |
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Burnout Furnace Instruction Manual |
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Caldera & FireFly Instruction & Service Manual |
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Ceramic Kiln Instruction & Service Manual |
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Clamshell Kiln Latch Instructions |
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Delphi Ceramic Kiln Instruction Manual |
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E & Q Instruction and Service Manual (Includes the Q11P) |
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Firebrick Repair Instructions |
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FireFly Instruction Sheet |
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GF & GL Instruction & Service Manual |
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Glass Kiln Instruction & Service Manual |
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Glass View Port Plug Instructions |
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Heat Treating Manual for KM & HT Series |
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Home Artist Kiln Manual |
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HS, KS, H, K, TnF-H, TnF-K Series Instructions |
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J-14 Instruction and Service Manual |
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Janus Instruction Sheet |
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MagicFuse Microwave Kiln Instructions |
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Orton Vent Master Installation and Operating Manual, 2013 Version |
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Pactronic Instructions (Controller with Pointer Knob and Temperature Scale) |
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PCB-1 Power Control Box Instructions |
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QuikFire Kiln Manual |
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Rio Grande Kiln Instructions, 2006 |
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S, SnF & TnF Series Paragon Instruction & Service Manual |
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S, SnF & TnF Series Paragon Spanish Instruction & Service Manual |
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Safe Installation of the Electric Kiln |
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SC-1, SC-2 & SC-3 Ceramic Fiber Jewelry Kiln |
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SC-2 & SC-3 Ceramic Fiber Jewelry Kiln, French Translation |
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SC-2 Basic Glass Fusing Instructions by Helen at www.beadybugs.co.uk |
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Sectional Kiln Assembly |
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Shipping Inspection |
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Vent Master Instruction Manual |
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Window Plug Instructions |
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WW Jewelry Burnout Instruction Manual |
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X Series Instruction and Service Manual |
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Kiln Sitter / Auto-Cone Instructions |
DAWSON - IMPORTANT Notice when replacing parts |
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Dawson Models P & K Kiln Sitter Operating Instructions |
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DAWSON-Kiln Sitter Installation Instructions |
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DAWSON-Models LT-3 & LT-3K Operating Instructions |
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DAWSON-Notice of change to Allen screws |
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DAWSON-Tube Assembly Replacement Addendum |
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Kiln Sitter / Auto-Cone Instructions, High Resolution version |
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Kiln Sitter / Orton Auto-Cone Instructions, Low Resolution version |
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Orton Porcelain Tubes, Part 1 |
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Orton Porcelain Tubes, Part 2 |
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Orton Porcelain Tubes, Part 3 |
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MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheets, Old Style |
MSDS Art Clay Gold |
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MSDS Art Clay Silver |
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MSDS Bronze Clay |
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MSDS Ceramic Fiber Insulation |
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MSDS Cork Clay |
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MSDS Glass Separator |
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MSDS Insboard 2300 Block Insulation |
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MSDS Insulating Firebrick |
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MSDS Kiln Paint, Acrylic Gloss Enamel 833 Deep Base |
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MSDS Kiln Paint, Acrylic Gloss Enamel 833 Neutral |
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MSDS Kiln Paint, Acrylic Semi-Gloss Enamel Black |
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MSDS Kiln Paint, Black, International Paint LLC |
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MSDS Kiln Wash |
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MSDS Liver of Sulfur |
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MSDS Pyrolite High Temperature Adhesive |
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MSDS Pyroset Rigidizer (for Ceramic Fiber) |
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MSDS Refractory Cement |
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SDS: Safety Data Sheets |
SDS Aluminum Hydroxide |
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SDS Carbon Steel MIG - TIG Welding Wire |
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SDS Ceramic Fiber Cement |
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SDS for Carbon Steels and Low Alloy Steels |
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SDS Insboard 2300 LD |
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SDS Insulating Refractory Firebricks |
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SDS Inswool-HP Blanket |
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SDS Kiln Cement |
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SDS Kiln Wash |
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SDS Mercury Relay |
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SDS Moldatherm |
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SDS Natural-Nylon-66 |
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SDS PPG Gloss White Paint |
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SDS PPG Paint, General |
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SDS PPG White Paint 4216 HP |
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SDS PPG White Paint 90-1210 |
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SDS Pyrolite |
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SDS Pyrolite EZ Fill |
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SDS Rigidizer (Ludox HS-40) |
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SDS Satanite |
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SDS Tennessee Ball Clay |
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SDS UV Black Nylon 66 |
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Service Bulletins |
3-way Rotary Switch Theory of Operation |
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4-way Rotary Switch Replacement Instructions (Low, Medium, High, Off) |
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4-way Rotary Switch Theory of Operation |
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Annealing Glass Beads |
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Bead Mandrel Holder Installation |
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CS-26, CS-4426 & CS-5630 Glass Kiln Latch Installation Instructions |
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Dragon Accessories Installation |
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Element Groove Comparison Chart |
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Element Instructions |
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Gas Injection Flow Meter Instructions |
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GL Series Roof, Replacement |
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Heating Element, Sidewall, Replacement Instructions |
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Kiln 10-Digit Part Number Matrix, January 2019 |
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Lid Replacement on a Fusion-Series Glass Kiln |
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LiteLid Adjustment |
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LiteLid Installation Instructions (Lid spring system) |
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NEMA Configuration Chart of Plugs and Wall Outlets |
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Ohmmeter Instructions for Testing A-Series Kilns |
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Relay Replacement Instructions |
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Safety Switch Adjustment (for optional lid or door safety switch) |
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SC-2 Diagram: Replacing a 1-element muffle with the 2-element muffle |
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Stand, Kiln, Deluxe Rolling, Assembly Instructions |
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Switch Replacement Instructions |
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Thermocouple Announcement |
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Thermocouple Installation, K-Type # PY-60 for TnF 2 and Pyrometers |
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Thermocouple Installation, K-Type, 1/4 & 1/2, Exposed Tip with Ceramic Insulators |
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Thermocouple Installation, K-Type, 1/4 with Inconel Metal Sheath |
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Thermocouple Installation, S-Type with 1/4 |
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Window Installation on Fusion Kilns |
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Specification Sheets for Kiln Components, Misc |
Colorant Specs 3-643813-3_E |
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Epoxy Specs 6-1393211-9_A |
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Fuse CC 30 Amp Specs |
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Kiln Fuse Half Amp Specs |
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Kiln Fuse Holder Half Amp Specs |
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Solder Specs 6-1393211-2_B |
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Solid State Relay Specs and Safety Precautions |
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Wire Specs 3-643813-5_G |
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Wire Specs 3-643813-6_E |
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Wire Specs 3-643813-7_C |
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Tutorials: Kiln-Fired Projects |
Murano Chic Lampworking Bead Tutorial, 7-page by Sortaflowerindesigns.com |
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Wiring Diagrams & Parts Illustrations |
A-82B, A-82B-3, A-81B, A-88B, AA-8B, AA-8B3 Wiring Diagram & Parts Illustration |
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