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Scarab Kilns
Operating Manual
Scarab XL • Scarab • Mini Scarab • Micro Scarab
Important Notice
Kiln will produce smoke when first fired. Make sure you have adequate ventilation to remove
smoke from kiln area..
6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. . Portland, OR 97206 (503) 774--6000 skutt@skutt.com
www.skutt.com
Revised 6/17/16
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Summary of Contents for Skutt Scarab XL
- Page 1 Scarab XL • Scarab • Mini Scarab • Micro Scarab Important Notice Kiln will produce smoke when first fired. Make sure you have adequate ventilation to remove smoke from kiln area.. 6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. . Portland, OR 97206 (503) 774--6000 skutt@skutt.com www.skutt.com Revised 6/17/16...
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Page 2: Quick Start
Adjustable, Counter-weighted Cantilevered Main Door (Not included on Micro Scarab) If you have any questions please feel free to call your Skutt distributor or our Skutt Service De- partment at any time. If your kiln was shipped directly to you and you notice any freight dam- age please contact your distributor for instructions on filing a freight damage claim with the trucking company. - Page 3 We recommend this work is done by a licensed electri- cian • Kilns should always be located in a dry place to prevent electrical shock and corrosion. • Follow all instruction for installation in this manual. Always observe fire, building and safety codes when installing any Skutt Product.
- Page 4 Always unplug the kiln before performing any repairs or general maintenance. If your kiln is wired direct, turn off the breaker. • Use only Skutt replacement parts. Improperly sourced parts may pose a hazard to you and your kiln and void your warranty. •...
- Page 5 Do not locate directly under a fire sprinkler. The Scarab and Scarab XL are very heavy and need to be supported by a structure that is rated for its weight. If you cannot find a stand that fits your needs please contact Skutt for a quote on building one for you.
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Page 6: Controller Description
Controller Description The GlassMaster 33 Controller The GlassMaster 33 Controller was designed specifically for the needs of the Borosilicate Flameworker. It is simple to operate yet has the most innovative programming features on the market. You can use the factory stored programs for Heat up, Annealing. Striking and Repairing or design your own using the Ramp and Hold programming feature. - Page 7 Programming Adjusting Heating Rate and Setpoint You may want to adjust your Heating Rate and Setpoint temperature to match the project you are working on. The standard heating rate is factory set at Full (as fast as it can go) and the set- point is set to 1100 F.
- Page 8 Programming Entering an Annealing Program Your GlassMaster 33 has 3 factory set Borosilicate Annealing programs and 1 Soft Glass pro- gram to choose from as well as a Custom option that allows you to design your own. The factory set programs were designed by Professional Glass Artist Marcel Braun to give you convenient options that are specific to the thickness and type of glass you are working with.
- Page 9 Programming UP/ARROW. From IdLe press The display will then show HtUP. Keep pressing the ARROW until you see AnnL in the display then press The display will read rA 1 alter- UP/DOWN ARROWS nately with the current rate that is entered. Use the to navigate to your desired temperature rate and press to select it.
- Page 10 Programming Entering a Striking Program There are 4 Striking program options to choose from on your controller. Three of them are fac- tory set programs to specific temperatures (listed below) and one you can customize. Striking programs consist of two segments, a heating segment and a cooling segment. That segment is then cycled up to 99 times.
- Page 11 Programming Entering a Ramp and Hold Program You can write your own custom firing program of up to 8 segments and store up to 4 programs for specialized purposes. A segment consists of a Temperature Rate, a Temperature to reach, and the amount of time you want to Hold at that temperature.
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Page 12: Display Messages
“SStP”. The traveling setpoint is not the same as the Setpoint tem- perature you enter for your program. The traveling setpoint is used only for troubleshooting purposes by the Skutt Technicians. If you find you want to Skip one of your programmed steps during the firing press when SStP appears in the display window. - Page 13 Programming Programing Modes The menu options you have access to depend on where the kiln is in the firing and what keys you have already pressed. In order to simplify how these various menus are organized we have identified 8 different “MODES”. Below is a description and list of options for each mode. Idle Mode - Kiln is off and ready to be programmed Idle Mode is the starting point for all programming.
- Page 14 Programming Set Point Mode - Kiln Is Holding At Set Point Set Point Mode is activated when the kiln reaches the programed set point temperature. When you are finished working you can activate Strike/Anneal Mode by pressing GO Display Shows current temperature, flashes AtSP followed by the time (in minutes) at set point temperature every 8 seconds.
- Page 15 Programming Stage 2 - Anneal Profile Display Shows the temperature and flashes AnnL every 8 seconds to show current mode. Keys UP Arrow shows current segment Down Arrow is ignored GO is ignored STOP goes to idle Complete After the kiln has finished the Annealing Cycle the display will show the total firing time alternately with the current temperature.
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Page 16: Warranty
Often times these technicians will travel to your business or home to do the repair. Skutt will pay them for their time on the job. It is your responsibility to pay them for their travel time to and from your location.
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