Paragon F240 Front Loading Digital Kiln w/Side Elements 240v and Mercury Relays

Paragon F-240 Lamp Working Kiln
Anneal large glass figurines in the digital F-240 lamp working kiln. Raise the spring-loaded vertical-drop door to insert a glass figurine with a punty rod. Lower the door. The punty rods or mandrels will extend outside the firing chamber through the small punty rod doors. This allows even large glass pieces to anneal safely.

Punty rod doors retain the heat

Two 4” x 7 1/2” punty rod doors will give you plenty of room to work with. Because of a gap under the punty rod doors, you can usually close them all the way even when mandrels extend past the firing chamber. Two layers of woven gaskets under each door help to hold in the heat. Powerful rare-earth magnets hold the punty rod doors in the open and closed positions. To help retain heat, the ceramic fiber punty rod doors are two inches thick.

New slide-out mandrel holder

We have added an adjustable mandrel holder to the front of the kiln. Adjust it horizontally and vertically without tools. Position the heavy-duty welded mandrel holder from 1 1/4” to 12” from the front edge of the main floor. (A firebrick extension on the front of the kiln fits under the punty rod doors beyond the front edge of the kiln floor.) Then tighten the mandrel holder with the thumb screws on each side of the kiln. The holder slides inside steel tubes mounted in the base of the kiln. The stainless steel mandrel rest, which includes 14 slots, can also be adjusted vertically.

New thicker firebricks in the F-240

The firebricks in the roof, walls, door, and bottom are 3” thick. This is 20% more insulation than the standard 2 1/2” firebricks in the walls and bottom of our earlier F-240 kilns. The extra insulation enables the F-240 to maintain a temperature hold with greater ease. A firebrick ledge extends 3” past the punty rod doors as a handy working surface.

Safety testing

For your safety the F-240 is rigorously tested by TUV to meet UL and CSA standards. TUV is Germany’s leading testing lab. We can make the F-240 for any electrical system in the world. The F-240 includes a safety on/off switch for your convenience. Electrical components stay cool in a slotted base. No extra stand is needed for your kiln.

Deluxe mercury relays are standard

We have upgraded the F-240 with the deluxe mercury relay, which controls the cycling of the heating elements. The relay is industrial grade and heavy-duty for extra long life. Ask experienced glass artists what they think of the relay.

Digital temperature controller

Maintain the annealing temperature indefinitely with the Sentry Xpress 3-key controller. The thermocouple, which senses the temperature, is protected with a high-nickel stainless steel sheath for long, trouble free life.

User-friendly instructions

Included with your kiln is a 16 page controller instruction manual and a quick start programming guide, all written in plain English and fully illustrated.

Made in USA

The F-240 is made at the Paragon factory in Mesquite, Texas USA.The Sentry Xpress 3-key controller is packed with features. It includes two modes: Single Speed and 8-segment Ramp-Hold. Single Speed is especially easy to program.

Features of the Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller on Paragon Glass Kilns

• Design programs with up to 8 segments (steps) in Ramp-Hold mode.
• Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in the simplified Single Speed mode.
• Ramp-Hold mode can store 4 programs.
• Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
• Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
• Hold (soak) the temperature in both Single Speed and Ramp-Hold.
• Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
• Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold.
• Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.
• Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Use this to remind yourself to check on the kiln.
• Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C
• Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout.
• Set the Delay to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule.
• Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element.
• 12 Month Warranty
• LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode.
• Colorful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the “Additional Information” section below to review these features in more detail.
• On/off switch
• Safety pilot light
• Elements in the walls, protected in dropped, recessed grooves

3” insulating refractory firebricks throughout the firing chamber

Optional door safety switch

Electrical components stay cool in a slotted base. No extra stand is needed.

Long-life electrical system

Coated roof for extra durability

Precisely balanced spring-loaded vertical-drop door

2 - 4” x 7 1/2” punty rod doors

Double gaskets under the 2" thick punty rod doors

Thermocouple with high-nickel stainless steel sheath for long life

Rare earth magnets hold the punty rod doors open or closed.

Deluxe mercury relay

TUV tested to UL and CSA standards

Mar-proof plastic feet

Made in the USA.

Shipped in a wooden crate.    

Specifications

Max. Temperature 1700F 926C Amps 20 Phase 1 Watts 4800 Nema 6-20P Breaker Size 20 Circuit Copper Wire Size 12 gauge TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499 Y CE N IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns. Control Type Sentry Xpress 4.0 Digital 3-Key Voltage 240 Hertz 60 Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations. The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

Kiln Type Front Loading Square Sides 4 Understanding Chamber Measurements Chamber Volume 2.40 CU.FT. 67.96 litres Chamber Width 18.00 IN 457 mm Chamber Depth 18.00 IN 457 mm Chamber Height 13.00 IN 330 mm The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom Outer Size 29.00W x 34.50D x 29.00H Inches 737W x 876D x 737H mm Ship Size 36.00W x 37.50D x 36.50H Inches 914W x 953D x 927H mm Ship Weight 288.00 Lbs. 130.64 Kg. Ship Method & Notations This Kiln Ships Via Truck