Olympic Kiln - GF17E Top Load (CS or TLC Options)

Model:	Olympic Kiln - GF17E
Inside Dim:	65" (width) x 30" (depth) x 15" (height) - 17 Cubic Feet
Outside Dim:	87" (width) x 60" (depth) x 59" (height)
Elements:	4 Wall / 4 Lid - 1 Phase or 4 Wall / 6 Lid - 3 Phase
Brick Thickness:	4.5” + 1" Fiber
Max Temp:	1700°F
Voltage:	240 volts (208V available)
Amperage:	105 amps (Single Phase) / 70 amps (3 Phase)
Watts:	20,154 watts
Receptacle:	Direct Wired
Ship Wt:	1560# (Freight)

 

GF17E Includes:  

• FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous US!
• Bartlett RTC 1000 Controller 
• Mercury Relays in all states except: CA, CT, IL, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, NC, RI, VT, WA. (SSRs are recommended as the appropriate approved relay for an additional cost, or you may downgrade to mechanical relays which are available, but not recommended.)
  
• Peephole Plugs
• Mechanical Relays
• Instruction Manual
• One-year limited warranty (The manufacturer's warranty as well as the optional add-on Extended Warranty Protection Plan do not cover a service contractor to provide in-home kiln repairs.)

Olympic Kilns builds affordable powerful volume producing glass kilns.  Users are provided with equipment that handles capacity loads and large pieces with ease.  The Production Glass Fusing kilns have many outstanding features and can be designed as top loading, clamshell loading, or both top and clamshell loading; and as a Bell design with the firing chamber electronically raised and  lowered and a removable floor for convenient loading and unloading. 

The frames of the Production glass fusing kilns are built of heavy angle iron and metal tubing.  Kiln walls are 4 ½” insulating brick with 1” ceramic fiberboard and 1” air space created by the tube frame.  The result is an energy efficient heavy load production kiln with a cooler outside surface and temperature.  These models are built with double insulated floors consisting of brick and ceramic fiberboard.  The kilns walls and floor are constructed of kiln brick and board insulation.  Kiln brick, ceramic board and pyro-block modules comprise the easy opening counter sprung lid.

Floor elements, when selected as an option, are controlled by infinite switches which can be adjusted by the kiln operator as needed.  Glass fusing production kilns are equipped with heavy gauge elements and industrial relays for long life.  Production volume glass kiln models have a hinged electrical box for easy access and their own breaker box for easy access, safety and lockout.

Production glass kiln models come equipped with pilot light, heavy angle iron frame, stainless steel jacket, breaker box, Bartlett RTC-1000 digital electronic controller, instruction manuals, and warranty card.  One-year Limited Kiln Warranty.  Options are available including upgrading to the Genesis touchscreen controller, lid elements in quartz rods, Type S thermocouple, 2 or 3 zone control, 480 volt, vents, and much more.  Furniture Kits are available and provide 1 layer of shelving with smooth ceramic fiberboard, ceramic paper and large square posts.  Some options must be quoted because of variations in models.

The Bartlett RTC 1000 Digital Controller gives you the freedom to create up to six, 8-step user programs. Other features include delay start, preheat, alarm, cone adjustments, thermocouple adjustments, °F or °C operation, 16 segment program, and skip step.

As an option, you can upgrade to the Genesis Controller, a modern and intuitive user platform with touch-screen technology for an effortless user interface. It can store up to 12 custom user programs with up to 32 segments per program and has the ability to make adjustment during a firing such as add segments, add temperature, and skip segments. Additionally, the easy-to-follow screen descriptions and graphical display of the firing process, allow the Genesis controller to make firing kilns extremely straightforward. Interested in learning more? Download and read this manual here and help you find out what more this controller can do for you.

The GF17E is also equipped with its own breaker box for easy access, safety and lockout.

 

MODEL	PHASE	AMPS	BREAKER SIZE	NEMA PLUG
GF17E 240V	1	95	120	DIRECT
GF17E 208V	1	105	140	DIRECT
GF17E 240V	3	64	80	DIRECT
GF17E 208V	3	70	90	DIRECT

 

Why Upgrade from Mechanical Relays to Solid-State Relays?      

Mechanical Relays, which come standard on most kilns have internal moving parts which over time wear out and need to be replaced.  Kiln manufacturers recommend you replace your mechanical relays approximately every 2 years.  Solid-state relays have no moving parts and last far longer than standard mechanical relays and offer far better temperature control during hold times.  Since solid-state relays also have no moving parts to wear out, they NEVER need to be replaced.  You will notice that solid-state relays are silent.  The only sound you will hear is just the reassuring hum of the heating elements.  So, this factory upgrade saves you potential downtime from having to wait for new relays to arrive, potential over-fires from relays sticking in the closed position, potential aggravation from having to learn how to remove and replace the mechanical relays yourself.  We think this upgrade is well worth the cost and will save you time and aggravation over the life of your kiln.

 

NOTE*** This kiln is delivered fully assembled. No assembly is required on site. The carrier is responsible for transporting the freight but not for unloading it. Large capacity kilns 20 cubic feet and larger require the customer to have a forklift that can move the kiln from the truck to the desired location. If you do not have access to a forklift, check the internet or yellow pages for small moving companies that can take the freight off the freight carrier and move the freight to the desired location. Give any prospective mover a physical description of the kiln and its weight, and inform them that it is designed to be picked up with a truck and a forklift only. It is your responsibility to move the freight from the truck to its place of use.

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**Please allow 20-22 weeks from your order date for delivery.**