Paragon Kiln - Janus1613 (ON HAND NOW)

OPTIONAL Tall Heavy Duty Rolling Stand, 18” Square x 18” High

A deluxe, rock-solid kiln stand with locking casters, is now an option. STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED. Please check the options box if you would like a stand included with your kiln order. You will enjoy the convenience of effortlessly moving the kiln out of the way when not in use. The stand is rock solid. It fits together with interlocking components that assemble with one size of bolt. (Ships unassembled.)

The 18” tall stand raises the kiln to a convenient height for loading and unloading. Should you need a vent, merely slide the collection cup of an Orton vent into a mounting bracket on the top of the stand. 

Take advantage of the heat that radiates from the kiln. Load greenware on the lower shelf. The heat from the kiln will dry the ware to prepare it for the next firing. Save the time and electrical expense of drying the ware inside the kiln.

Assemble the stand with simple tools. The stand slides together with interlocking components that assemble with one size of bolt.

Select between glass and pottery with the flip of a switch. With the switch in glass mode, heat comes from the top elements and the middle sidewall element. With the switch in pottery mode, heat comes from only the sidewall elements.

In the glass mode, fuse and sag large glass projects placed on a single shelf. In the pottery mode, fire to cone 10. You can also fire several shelves of smaller glass pieces using the pottery mode.

The elements in the lid are mounted in a firebrick “ball” groove that eliminates element pins. The element coils are wider than the groove opening, so the elements stay in place without pins. The groove dissipates heat efficiently, evenly radiating heat onto the glass.

The thermocouple, which senses the temperature inside the kiln, is protected with a high-nickel stainless steel sheath for long life.

A heavy galvanized steel base covers the reversible brick bottom completely. It folds up under the stainless case on all sides to strengthen the firing chamber. This is one more assurance that your Paragon kiln is built to last.

A kiln stand is included at no extra charge.

The Janus-1613 control box is finished in a durable high temperature, water-base blue paint. We chose water-base paint because of the low emissions during spraying. This creates a safer working environment for our employees and cuts down on pollution.

Wires are fastened to the elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many years in Paragon kilns. Elements are coiled from the finest high-temperature wire available.

A large, tapered peephole offers a wide view of the firing chamber with little heat loss. The peephole, both sides of the lid and top rim of sidewall firebrick are hardened and sealed with a special refractory coating to protect the ware from dust.

Notes about the Orton VentMaster Option

When ordering a Ready-To-Ship kiln with the Orton VentMaster Option, you will need to prepare your kiln to attach the VentMaster when it arrives.  The VentMaster installation process is outlined in the Orton VentMaster Instruction Manual.

Orton VentMaster Instruction Manual

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0675/7541/files/Orton_VentMaster_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=162500080https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0675/7541/files/Orton_VentMaster_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1625000809https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0675/7541/files/Orton_VentMaster_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1625000On page 4 you will find the chart that helps you determine the number and size of holes to be drilled in the lid and floor of the kiln.  On pages 5 and 6 you will find diagrams to help you determine where those holes should be drilled for your kiln design.  Drilling these holes is SUPER easy and something anyone can do.  This does not require any special skills or knowledge base.  You'll just need some basic tools and you'll be ready to go!

Installing the VentMaster to your kiln is very easy and the directions are very clear.  Once the VentMaster is attached to your kiln you can then decide exactly how you want to direct the kiln fumes out of your workspace.