L&L Kiln Mfg eFL Series User manual

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L&L Kiln Mfg. Inc.
505 Sharptown Road Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] hotkilns.com
KILNS BUILT TO LAST
eFL KILNS –ORDER CHECKLIST
1. Kiln deliveries are by Common Carrier, are very fragile, and require special treatment by the customer which is often
outside the normal range of experience. We find that preparing ahead and understanding the challenges will help to
make the process go smoothly.
2. Please fill out this checklist and forward to who sold you the kiln.
3. L&L will review and will call you directly to confirm the details and discuss any shipping or delivery issues.
4. Once the kiln delivery situation is clarified and approved by L&L then the order will be confirmed to the reseller, and they
can confirm to you. In some cases, deposits may be required.
5. The kiln will then be scheduled for production and the current expected lead time will be sent to the reseller.
6. When the kiln is finished, we will send an email to the seller for approval to ship. Keep this checklist handy for when you
receive the kiln.
COMPANY / INSTITUTION (IF ANY):
CUSTOMER NAME: TITLE (IF ANY):
ADDRESS:
Physical Street Address for Delivery (Include City/State/Zip Code): (No PO Boxes)
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL
DISTRIBUTOR / SALESPERSON:
KILN MODEL NUMBER: -eFL1626 -eFL2026 -eFL2626 -eFL2635
ACCESSORIES: -Furniture Kit -Vent System -Vent Control -Casters -Genesis Control -Type S TCs
Other Options or special modifications: ______________________________________________________________
ELECTRICAL
VOLTAGE: - 240 Volts 1/Phase - 240 Volts 3/Ph - 208 Volts 1/Ph - 208 Volts 3/Ph
International Only:- 220 Volts 1/Phase - 380 Volts 3/Phase (Wye)
1. See our electrical specifications to make sure your fuse and amperage available are sufficient. Also –we HIGHLY
recommend putting a meter to your power unless you are absolutely certain of what you have. Many mistakes have
been made by looking at some appliance nearby and assuming that the rating on that is what you have.

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2. IMPORTANT NOTE: Local fire and safety codes supersede information that is provided here
3. Distance to Disconnect Box: This should be under 15 feet according to the National Electrical Code
4. Make sure your electrician appropriately sizes the wires from your circuit breaker and disconnect box, according
to the amperage of the kiln.
PLACEMENT & LOCATION
1. GENERAL DIMENSION DRAWINGS: You can find the General Dimension Drawing of all kilns on the webpage of each
kiln model. These have the ventilation requirements and clearance requirements.
2. L&L strongly recommends an 18" clearance to all walls. The Uniform Mechanical Code 2000 Edition states that "the sides
and tops of kilns shall be located a minimum of eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) from any noncombustible wall surface and
three (3) feet (914 mm) from any combustible wall surface."
3. The National Fire Protection Agency states that temperatures at combustible ceilings and floors be kept below 160 Deg F
(71 Deg C) near industrial furnaces (which are like kilns).
4. Note that, when L&L tested kilns for UL, temperatures were measured 12" from the walls of the kiln and found to be safe
from a flammability standpoint. However, locating a kiln just 12" from a wall may violate the Uniform Mechanical Code and
possibly local fire codes, so do this at your own risk.
5. Check with local building codes for recommended non-combustible wall materials for walls that are adjacent to the kiln.
Cement board, cinder blocks, and masonry tile are possible choices.
6. Make certain floor is not flammable. The Uniform Mechanical Code 2000 Edition states that "kilns shall be installed on
noncombustible flooring consisting of at least two (2) inches (51 mm) of solid masonry or concrete extending at least
twelve (12) inches (305 mm) beyond the base or supporting members of the kiln."
7. Recommended floor surfaces are cement, ceramic tile, stone, slate, cinder blocks or brick. Do not install on a wood floor
or on carpet. Vinyl flooring may be combustible. Protect linoleum flooring from discoloration with a noncombustible
covering.
8. BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT IMPLEMENTING THESE SUGGESTIONS. Remember that the kiln is putting out heat over
a long period of time and that this could very well start a fire under certain conditions. Also, if an overfiring occurs,
materials like glass and glazes can be super-heated and electrically conductive, and they can melt right through the kiln
floor. If there is a combustible floor, this could cause a fire. Also keep in mind the continued heat of the kiln can dry out
combustible surfaces over time and reduce their flash point.
9. The NFPA 86 (Section 2-1.5 concerning Floors and Clearances) that might be construed as applicable to kilns requires
that temperatures at combustible ceilings and floors be kept below 160°F (71°C). In general, the NFPA recommends
installing furnaces on noncombustible surfaces and has specific requirements if this is not possible.
10. Make sure you have 24” in front of the panel and 18” in the back to be able to perform maintenance functions on the kiln.
VENTILATION
All kilns should be vented. There are several advantages of having a Vent-Sure. You get the corrosive fumes out of the kiln
using negative pressure. This means that the kiln will last longer. Uniformity is also improved. It is possible to have both a
ventilation hood and the Vent-Sure. If you have both it is also possible to vent the output of the Vent-Sure into the vent hood.
•A 120-volt standard wall outlet is required for the Vent-Sure. The Vent-Sure has a 6-foot cord but this can be hard
wired or used with an extension cord if necessary.
•Installation will be easier if the kiln is near an exterior wall, because the vent must be exhausted outside.
•A 4” diameter penetration in the wall is required for the vent outlet.
•To ensure the kiln room does not overheat, see the General Dimension Drawing for BTU specifications. These are
available on each model’s webpage. See hotkilns.com/calculate-kiln-room-ventilation for more information.
•See the Vent-Sure instructions for more information.

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SPRINKLERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
•If you have sprinklers near the kiln, check their rating. Too low a rating can cause a major and expensive problem by
setting off the sprinklers. Generally speaking, these are only found in institutions and industry.
•It is recommended to have a fire extinguisher (rated ABC) near the kiln.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
You should familiarize yourself with L&L’s complete INSTALLATION & PREORDER INFORMATION FOR L&L KILNS
(hotkilns.com/installation-checklist) for more information and guidance.
DELIVERY QUESTIONS
NOTES ON DELIVERY: Please note, the fact that a business is purchasing this kiln does not mean the building where you are
receiving the kiln is a commercial address. Any business operated from a home, apartment, or other dwelling where people
live on the premises is a residential address for the purpose of shipping.Exact classification can vary by carrier. Carriers will
re-classify delivery addresses as they deem necessary. Schools or Institutions may incur a limited access fee. Kiln Orders are
only deliverable by freight carriers. For difficult delivery situations L&L may require you to pick up the kiln at a shipping
terminal.
Common Carrier shippers will drop your kiln off curbside or on a loading dock. THEY WILL NOT MOVE THE KILN FOR YOU.
You must be prepared to move the heavy pallet(s) with a pallet jack to a protected location when the kiln is delivered. All eFL
kilns are shipped with a “call before” notification. Shippers generally require a 4-hour window for delivery.
Is your address… -Commercial -Residential -School
Is there a Loading Dock? -Yes -No Height of Loading Dock: ___________ FEET
Can an 18-wheel 48-to-53-foot truck back up to the unloading area or deliver in front of your driveway? *
-Yes -No * A 28-foot pup/short truck with a tailgate may not be available in all locations.
Do you have access to a high-lift pallet jack? -Yes -No Do you have access to a forklift? -Yes -No
Do you have the means to move the kiln from the road where the kiln will be dropped off to where the kiln will be
installed without damage? -Yes -No
Please note kilns are extremely fragile and proceed with caution. Take photos before moving. Any other information you want
us to know about delivery challenges:
FRAGILE FIREBRICK
The basic material used in kilns of this nature is an insulating firebrick that can, under normal circumstances, crack and spall
once it is fired. The design of the kiln is such that this will not affect the proper functioning of the kiln. Cracking is not a
warranty issue, which is clearly stated in the Standard L&L Limited Warranty (see www.hotkilns.com/warranty for the full text of
our limited warranty). In addition, although the utmost care is used in cementing the firebricks together, it is entirely possible
that cracks may appear over time or immediately between cemented firebricks.
The person signing this represents that they have the authority to make decisions with regard to accepting the kiln being
purchased. And that they understand the conditions under which the kiln is being delivered.
Customer Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS CHECKLIST TO YOUR RESELLER, OR TO
[email protected] IF BUYING DIRECT.

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SHIPPING DAMAGE AND INSPECTING YOUR KILN
FREIGHT COMPANIES ALLOW 2 DAYS TO REPORT SHIPPING DAMAGE. WE CANNOT HELP YOU WITH A
DAMAGE CLAIM AFTER 2 DAYS.
If box is dented, crushed, un-banded or off the skid, note it on Delivery Receipt. Check number of cartons against
Delivery Receipt. Inspect contents while driver is present. If this is not possible, take photos and mark Delivery
Receipt “SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.” If obvious severe damage is visible, take photos and refuse shipment.
IF YOU FIND DAMAGE: Take as many photographs of everything as soon as you can and email them
to [email protected]. The time stamp on these photograph/emails is critical when filing a damage
claim! If you can, write a description of the breakage or damage or shortage on all copies of the freight bill before
you sign it. Make your notations as specific as possible to protect if concealed damage is subsequently
discovered. (In some cases, the shipper may not allow you to do that). See hotkilns.com/shipping for full policy.

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INSTALLING AND ASSEMBLING THE KILN –what to expect
The following gives an overview of what to expect when receiving your eFL. We also have detailed assembly videos
here: hotkilns.com/efl-videos
1. PACKING: The eFL kiln ships on Styrofoam on a custom pallet in a double-walled carton.
2. There is foam-in-place protecting all sides.
3. OVERVIEW: The legs, leg cross-supports, floor-mount brackets, door, control panel, and casters/caster-
brackets (if ordered) are installed by you, the customer. This allows us to optimize the eFL for shipping long
distances and minimize the freight cost.
4. DOOR: We recommend you mount the door before installing the legs, since the kiln will be lower to the
ground. Mount brackets come pre-installed to help align the door with the hinge precisely. These brackets
should be removed after mounting the door.
5. The doors are aligned in our factory before being removed and packed, so you shouldn’t have to align your
door after installing.
6. LIFTING THE PALLET: The custom pallet is designed to allow you to lift the kiln up with a Pallet Truck High
Lift. This is the device shown below that is commonly rentable from equipment rental companies. There are
also slots in the base metal of the kiln for lifting with a forklift if available.
7. LEGS AND CASTERS: Once lifted with the Pallet Truck High Lift, the legs and leg cross-supports bolt on. If
you ordered casters, you would install them on the caster-mount-brackets before bolting to the legs at the
upper set of mount holes. If not, simply mount the caster-mount-brackets at the bottom set of mount holes.
(Note: The caster option can be ordered and installed retroactively with a normal pallet jack, if desired. Model
eFL2635 does not have a caster option).
8. REMOVING PALLET: The Pallet Truck High Lift is slowly lowered. The custom pallet is disassembled and
removed using an electric screwdriver. The whole assembly should take under an hour. We recommend two
or three people are present to ensure a safe and smooth process.
9. The customer can move the kiln with a standard pallet jack using the Leg Cross-Supports (entering from the
side of the kiln) after it is assembled.
You will need to rent a Pallet Truck High Lift (or have a forklift)
Rentable at typical equipment rental places, depending on your location, such as Home Depot or Sunbelt, whom
we have no affiliation with - see more here:
https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment/detail/1222/0440004/pallet-truck-high-lift/

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INSTALLING AND ASSEMBLING THE KILN –step-by-step
This is a packed kiln with the outer box removed:
Remove the packaging inside the kiln chamber –be careful not to knock out the elements.
Next, mount the door brackets (shown in yellow on the front, but are gray steel) and then lift the door on those
brackets for mounting. See the installation video for more explanation.
Once you lift the pallet with the high lift pallet jack or forklift, you will be able to drop the legs into the four cutouts
in the cardboard and bolt to the kiln body using the provided bolts. Alternatively, there are slots in the sides of the
frame you can use to lift if you have a forklift.
HIGH-LIFT
PALLET JACK
SLOTS FOR
FORKLIFT

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OPTIONAL CASTERS
ARE SHOWN –THEY
MUST BE ORDERED AS
AN OPTION. THE OPTION
INCLUDES STIFFENING
BRACKETS, CASTERS,
AND HARDWARE.
LEG CROSS-SUPPORTS
FLOOR-MOUNT-BRACKETS/
CASTER-MOUNT-BRACKETS
Finally, the pallet is simply
unscrewed so that it can be
removed from the legs. If casters
are not purchased, the caster-
mount brackets become floor-mount
brackets and have holes for
anchoring to the floor. Casters may
be ordered and installed after you
already have your kiln set up by
lifting from the side leg cross-
supports with a standard pallet jack.
Everything has been installed, the kiln
lowered to the floor, the pallet jack
removed, and the pallet is ready to be
disassembled. Note the door mount
brackets have been removed.

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IF YOU WANT PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH RECEIVING, MOVING, AND INSTALLING
YOUR KILN…
If you are not comfortable moving and installing the kiln yourself as described in these instructions - especially if
you have difficult installation conditions or if you are not physically able - we highly recommend hiring a
professional repair person or rigger to perform this installation.
Remember, because of the nature and weight of the product, there is some unavoidable risk, and you must
always take proper safety precautions.
PLEASE RETURN THIS CHECKLIST TO YOUR RESELLER, OR TO
[e-mail] IF BUYING DIRECT.