Paragon Industries

2011 South Town East Blvd.
Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
1-800-876-4328

Xpress-1613-3

China Painting Crystalline Glazes Decals Dolls Fast Firings Low-Fire Ceramics Porcelain and Stoneware

Features

Feature: 14 gauge thermocouple

Feature: Deluxe Rolling Stand (18” Square x 12”)

Feature: frequency of use does not affect warranty

Feature: Optional color at no extra charge

Paragon Xpress-1613-3

The 3" wall Xpress-1613-3 kiln is designed for porcelain, so it easily fires ceramics, china paint, decals, and gold. The size is ideal for teachers of china paint or dolls. The 8-sided, 16 ½” wide and 13 ¼” deep interior is as tall as standard 7-sided kilns. The Xpress-1613-3 kiln is 43% larger than the 66-3 series, yet costs only a few dollars more.

The Xpress-1613-3 plugs into a 30 amp, 240 volt outlet. (The kiln is also available for international electrical systems.) It uses 6400 watts of power, more watts per cubic foot than conventional kilns. The extra wattage helps compensate for aging elements or low voltage. This extra power is ample for cone 10 and, if desired, rapid heating. Elements last longer, because the extra wattage and thicker 3" firebricks help the elements reach porcelain temperatures without strain.

Wires are fastened to the elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many years in Paragon kilns. Elements are seated in dropped, recessed brick grooves. Costly heavy-gauge nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature glass-braided insulation. The thermocouple, which senses temperature inside the kiln, is protected with a high-nickel stainless steel sheath for long life. A switch on the front panel turns off power to the controller when the kiln is not in use. The controller is mounted near the top of the switch box for easy access.

The peepholes, both sides of the lid and top rim of sidewall firebrick are hardened and sealed with a special refractory coating to protect the ware from dust.

The heavy gauge stainless steel case is cold-rolled to the shape of the kiln for a tight fit. A heavy galvanized steel base covers the reversible brick bottom completely. It folds up under the stainless case on all sides to strengthen the firing chamber. This is one more assurance that your Paragon kiln is built to last.

A kiln stand is included at no extra charge. The stand is complete with mar-proof plastic feet and tall enough to accommodate the optional Orton Vent Master.

The Xpress-1613-3 is proudly made in America to exacting standards. The switch box has a durable high temperature, water-base finish. We chose water-base paint because of the low emissions during spraying. This creates a safer working environment for our employees and cuts down on pollution.

Features of the Xpress-1613-3

Long-life electrical system
Lock-in lid support with a positive catch
Wide-view tapered peepholes
Ventilated, louvered switch box
Two hand lifts
Heavy duty kiln stand with mar-proof plastic feet accommodates optional Orton KilnVent
Full-formed, galvanized steel base
Fall-away two stage Prop-R-Vent
Coated lid, peepholes and rim of firebricks
Heavy gauge stainless steel case
Reversible brick bottom
Dropped, recessed brick grooves, which eliminate element pins

The Sentry Xpress 3-key controller is packed with features. The controller fires in Cone-Fire and 8-segment Ramp-Hold modes.

Features of the Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller for Ceramic Kilns

Fire to a pyrometric cone by merely entering cone number and slow, medium or fast speed.

Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.

Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Set the alarm to remind yourself to close a vented lid.

Design Ramp-Hold programs with up to 8 segments (steps).

Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Hold (soak) the temperature in both Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold. Experiment with Hold to improve color saturation of china paints.

Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold.

Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C

Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout.

Set the Delay to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule.

Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element.

12 Month Warranty

LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode.

Colorful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the “Additional Information” section below to review these features in more detail.

The Furniture Kit

The furniture kit consists of carefully selected fireclay shelves and posts for this particular model. When estimating the price of the kiln, include the cost of furniture. The furniture allows you to stack multiple layers of ware. Without it, you could fire only the ware that would fit on the kiln bottom.

Furniture Kit for Janus-1613, S-1613-3, Xpress-1613-3

2 C-18 Shelves 1C-18 1/2 Shelf

1" Square Posts, 3 each - ”, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”

1 lb. Bag Kiln Wash

Furniture Kit Shipping Weight: 28 lbs.

Specifications

Max. Temperature	2350F 1287C
Amps	27
Phase	1
Watts	6400
Nema	6-30R
Breaker Size	30
Circuit Wire Size	10 gauge
UL	Y
CE	N
IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
Control Type	Sentry Xpress 4.0 Digital 3-key Cer
Voltage	240
Hertz	60

Kiln Type	Top Loading Round
Sides	8
Understanding Chamber Measurements
Chamber Volume	1.75 CU.FT. 49.55 litres
Chamber Width	16.50 IN 419 mm
Chamber Depth	13.25 IN 337 mm
The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom
Outer Size	25.50W x 28.50D x 32.00H Inches 648W x 724D x 813H mm
Ship Size	31.00W x 31.00D x 34.00H Inches 787W x 787D x 864H mm
Ship Weight	198.00 Lbs. 89.81 Kg.
Ship Method & Notations	This Kiln Ships Via Truck


Part Number	86611J1E00 * Base Model
Price	$1,742.59

Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations.

The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

Usages

Ceramic Kilns

Pottery Kilns

Other Phases and Voltages

Part Number	Phase	Voltage	Price
86611J1E00*	1	240	$1,742.59
Legend: * = Base Model