Bailey
Kilns - Receiving & Installing a Bailey Gas Kiln
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Receiving Information for
Gas Kilns
Unless you have a fork lift, or a pallet truck and a loading dock,
shipping a kiln will involve both a long distance and short distance
carrier. We specify the long distance carrier and will safely “nose-load”
and “chock-in” your crated kiln in the front of an empty trailer. This
same trailer will be routed directly to your location with few or no
transfers.
The long distance carrier will transport
your kiln across the country, but is not responsible for unloading it.
Therefore, if you do not own a forklift (such as colleges may have on
hand), you will need to arrange to have the kiln removed from the truck
and put in position. You will either have the kiln delivered to the kiln
site and then arrange to have someone take it off the truck, or, have the
kiln shipped to a mover who will bring the kiln to the site at a later
date and unload it.
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If you are going to have it shipped to the
kiln site, then search in the phone book for a mover who owns a forklift,
or a fork lift rental who also provide unloading services, or a lumber
yard (or similar business ) who will arrange to unload your kiln. Make
sure they are insured.
Give any prospective mover a physical
description of the kiln, the weight, and inform them that it is designed
to be picked up with a pallet truck or a fork lift only. Also inform them
to never attempt to move the kiln by pushing into the side wall areas. All
kilns require 6 ft. forks. Call us for a recommendation towards fork lift
capacity. You should get several quotes for the best price.
When you order the kiln, specify that you
want to be called when the kiln is due to be delivered to your local
mover. Inspect the kiln as soon as it arrives at your local mover for any
damage. The kiln and furniture are insured for long distance, and any
damage claim must be made when the kiln arrives. From the point that your
local carrier signs for the kiln and furniture, they are then responsible
for any damage.
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Installing Your Kiln
Bailey Kilns can be installed
inside the studio, school or in a separate out-building. All kilns must be
sheltered from wind and moisture. A roof structure without total enclosure
on the sides is not sufficient to prevent wind from altering the
performance of any kiln. A total enclosure (with fresh air access) will
provide a “non-turbulent” static environment that is optimum for
obtaining consistent reliable results. A 120 volt, 15 amp outlet is
required.
Functional Dimensions
All kilns require three feet from
both sides and the rear of the kiln to any existing structural wall. The
front door swing requires a minimum equal to the width of the kiln (+2”)
to any structural wall. Review the “Outside Dimensions” column in the
specification chart of any kiln to determine the appropriate size for the
kiln site. A Studio 18/12 would require a 10’ wide by 12’ long site
with a floor to ceiling tolerance (over the kiln chimney area) of 9˝’.
The minimum ceiling tolerance above the kiln (not including the hood)
should be approximately 4 feet. When a typical hood is added, this will
leave several feet to the underside of the roof. Bailey can supply
insulated hoods that are applicable for lower ceiling tolerances. Consult
with our factory for specific information. Please call with any detailed
questions you have about your specific installation requirements.
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