14 | BASIC FIRING STEPS |
2 - AUTO MODE (GLASSFIRE)
B E G I N N E R
The GlassMaster LT controller is designed with the beginning fuser in mind. It is important to have a good general understanding of the principals of glass before programming your kiln. Therefore we recommend reading the General Firing Guidelines section of this manual before programming the kiln.
STEP 1 - START IN IDLE STATE
To start programming the kiln must be in an IdLE state. This can be verified by the display alternating between the cur- rent temperature and the message IdLE. When the kiln is first plugged in it will read “PF” indicating that there was a power
interruption. To return to IDLE Mode Press
Press once you are in IDLE Mode to begin the programming process.
STEP 2 - SELECT FIRING MODE
To Display Current Firing Mode Press
The display will read either “AUTO” or “PRO”. If the display reads “AUTO” it is currently set in the GlassFire Mode.
Press to select this mode..
If the display reads “PRO” it is currently set in the Ramp and Hold Mode. Press or to scroll to “AUTO”.
Press to select this mode.
STEP 2 - SELECT SPEED
The controller will display the current firing speed. The display will read SLo, MEd, or FASt for slow, medium, or fast heating rates. Use the chart to the right to help select the appropriate speed for the size of your project.
Press or to scroll to the desired firing
speed.
Press to select the displayed heating rate.
STEP 3- SELECT PROCESS
Next the controller will display the current process. The display will read SLP tAC, or FULL for slump,
cesses.
Press or to scroll to the desired
Process.
Press to select the displayed Process.
1/8” Thick - 18” diameter or smaller
FAST 1/4” Thick - 4” diameter or smaller 3/8” Thick - Not recommended
1/8” Thick - 20” diameter or smaller MEDIUM 1/4” Thick - 8” diameter or smaller 3/8” Thick - 5” diameter or smaller
1/8” Thick - 24” diameter or smaller
S 1/4” Thick - 18” diameter or smaller
LOW
3/8” Thick - 12” diameter or smaller 1/2” Thick - 8” diameter or smaller
For a metric conversion of this chart visit our website at http://www.skutt.com/glass/ products/hotstart.php