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Top-Loading Kilns
- Kilns must not be positioned on wooden floors, thermoplastic floors, cushion floors or carpets
- As there is a requirement to access the sides of the kilns for either removing or inserting the side ventilation bungs adequate clearance to carry out this operation must be given consideration
- Top loading kilns do radiate more heat from their outer surfaces than front loading kilns. We therefore recommend that a minimum space of 400 mm (16”) is left between the kiln outer surface and any combustible material.
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Front-Loading Kilns
- Position the kiln on a solid flat floor and adhere to the minimum clearances from other objects
- It is recommended that a space of approximately 300mm (12”) minimum is allowed between the sides of the kiln and any object or wall unless controls of any kind are located on the one side. In which case an adequate space should be allowed for accessibility
- For ease of future maintenance we recommend a minimum of 610 mm (24”) is left at the rear of the kiln. However where space is limited we can as an extra cost option fit the kiln with castor wheels to enable the kiln to be moved forward for maintenance
- Consideration must be given to give adequate room to open the kiln door and for loading and unloading the firing chamber
- The Falcon compact ranges exclusive to Kilns and Furnaces have been designed for installation where space is at a premium, details of which can be found in the Education and Studio sections
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All electrically operated kilns
- Allow approximately 760mm (30”) above the kiln to minimise fire risk. If in doubt suspend a sheet of heat resisting material from the ceiling directly above the kiln.
- In certain circumstances it may be necessary to vent waste heat or products of combustion via a heat collection canopy and ducting to the atmosphere.
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Gas fired kilns and furnaces
All these units will need a minimum of exhaust ductwork to atmosphere coupled with a heat collection canopy depending on site requirements. This equipment can either be supplied or supplied and installed subject to quotation on either provision of building drawing or a visit to the site by ourselves.
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