Solid construction
The door swings open with one-handed operation. A counter-weight handle holds the door securely closed. The door has a vent hole, so you can see inside the furnace during firing. Metal covers seal the vent holes when not in use. (Always wear Paragon firing safety glasses when looking into a hot furnace.) The furnace is insulated with refractory firebrick. The elements are mounted in dropped, recessed grooves machined into the firebrick. Paragon invented this type of groove in 1952. This groove protects the element for long life and low maintenance. Elements are simple to replace because they’re exposed rather than embedded. You can thread new elements into place following clear instructions in the manual.
The firing chamber is protected by a steel case painted in high temperature blue. A built-in stand lifts the firing chamber safely off your work table, so no extra stand is needed. The door is mounted with a heavy duty hinge for smooth opening. A micro-switch shuts off the power to the elements when the door is opened. We use high temperature wire in the switch box for long life. A heat shield, mounted between the switch box and furnace, helps keep the switch box components cool even during extended operation. To further dissipate heat, the switch box is extra large and generously louvered. Each furnace comes with a cord and plug for immediate installation and a one year warranty.
Max. Temperature
2000F 1093C
Amps
13
Phase
1
Watts
3120
Nema
6-20P
Breaker Size
20
Circuit Wire Size
14 gauge
TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499
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CE
IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
Control Type
Sentry Digital 12-key Non-Ceramic
Voltage
240
Hertz
60
Kiln Type
Front Loading Square
Sides
4
Understanding Chamber Measurements
Chamber Volume
0.89 CU.FT.
Chamber Width
13.00 IN
Chamber Depth
13.50 IN
Chamber Height
8.75 IN
The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom
Outer Size
18.25W x 22.50D x 20.50H In
Ship Size
32.00W x 24.00D x 26.50H In
Ship Weight
131.00 Lbs..
Ship Method & Notations
This Kiln Ships Via Truck
Optional Knife Making Kit Contains 1 pair hot gloves, 1 heat treating fork, 4 knife holders, and 8 firebrick supports.
Optional TF62 Data Port
The RS232 is a computer port mounted to the kiln. You can monitor the kiln from a computer and store a record of each firing on your hard drive. Print graphs of firings.
