Other Features; Transport / Delivery; Dismounting Kiln Cover; Dismounting Kiln Main Ring - Rohde Ecotop 20 Manual De Instrucciones

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7. OTHER FEATURES

7.1. Transport / Delivery

It may be necessary to dismantle the kiln to move it to its final operating position. This is not usually necessary for
smaller models. However, it is easier to transport models from TE 60 upwards if the cover, rings and floor are dis-
assembled. Only use the designated handles or the stand for transportation. When lifting the kiln do not pull the
cover bolt next to the safety switch. There is a risk of pulling the safety switch out of the round hole, which would
affect its functionality. If you pull the switch, this will cause the kiln to switch off and an error message will be displayed.

7.1.1. Dismounting kiln cover

Open the kiln cover. Use a screwdriver to push the metal sleeve on the top of the spring upwards (figure 11) until you
can pull the gas-operated compression spring away from the ball-shaped head (figure 12). Have a second person
hold the cover to prevent it from falling onto the main ring.
figure 11 figure 12
Now use a size 8 Allen key to loosen and remove the two hexagon socket screws (figure 13). Now lift the cover and
lay it to the side. Place the cover on a smooth, even surface. Never stand it vertically on its side! Please make sure
that safety switch drops back into the round hole after assembling the Toploader. If this is not checked, the kiln will
switch off and an error message will be displayed.

7.1.2. Dismounting kiln main ring

From model TE 60 onwards the main ring can be de-
tached from the floor. For transportation the catch is pro-
tected with a pin. The protection pin must be removed in
order to remove the main ring. Bend the protection pin
(figure 14) so that it is horizontal and pull out of the catch.

7.1.3. Dismounting supplementary ring

If your kiln is equipped with a supplementary ring you must remove it for transportation. Disconnect the electric
connection from the switch cabinet and proceed as described in section 7.1.2. Place the main and supplementary
rings on a smooth, even surface; otherwise the fire bricks might be damaged! Do not stand it vertically on its side!
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figure 13
figure 14
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7.1.4. Dismounting kiln stand

If necessary you can also remove the kiln stand from the
floor.
To do this, loosen the supporting screws on the front
(figure 15) and back (figure 16). Now you can lift the floor
and place it horizontally on an even surface. Do not stand
it vertically on its side!

7.2. Swivel kiln stand

We have designed a swivelling kiln stand (figure 17) that
will allow you to adjust the height to your own require-
ments.
First detach the castors (only for models up to TE 75
MCC+) (figure 18).
Now loosen the black plastic feet and remove them from
the kiln stand (figure 19).
Finally remove the plastic cap (figure 20) from the upper
part of the kiln stand.
Now you can turn the kiln stand into the correct height.
Change the respective components to the opposing fixing
devices.

7.3. Example for positioning furniture plates

Place the enclosed 3 small cordierite blocks (figure 21) on the floor of the kiln, then place one of the furniture plates
(optional equipment/accessory) on top (figure 22). Please note that all plates and stilts must be burnt-in (see section
5.9)!. Do not place the plates too close to the heating elements as this might cause the plates to crack. The distance
to the heating element should be at least 20 mm.
We suggest that the furni-
ture plates are supported in
3 points (figure 23) – for 2-
piece furniture plates 3 stilts
per plate – and that the stilts
are positioned one on top of
the other for each layer.
Otherwise the plates might
be exposed to stress from
bending and suffer from de-
formation or cracking. figure 21
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figure 15 figure 16
figure 17 figure 18
figure 19 figure 20
figure 22 figure 23
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