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Fusion-14

Glass Fusing   


Product Videos

  • Watch & Listen to P001 The Paragon Kiln Factory Sheetmetal Department (3 min 40 sec)
  • Watch & Listen to P005 The Paragon Kiln Factory Firebrick Room (6 min 47 sec)
  • Watch & Listen to D001 Sentry Xpress Ramp-Hold Demonstration (7 min)
  • Watch & Listen to Interactive Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller Demo
  • Watch & Listen to P021 Paragon Fusion-14 and -16 Square Glass Fusing Kilns (4 min 11 sec)
  • Watch & Listen to P010 Paragon’s Sentry Xpress 3-Key Controller (2 min 37 sec)
  • Watch & Listen to P008 The Paragon Kiln Factory Inspection Station (1 min 50 sec)


  • Features

    Paragon Fusion-14 Glass Fusing Kiln

    Paragon’s square Fusion-14 digital glass kiln operates on a standard household outlet and fires up to nine 4” x 4” glass tiles. Imagine the murals you could make with this kiln.

    Fire small glass bowls, pendants, earrings, cufflinks, and even bracelets. Try out the newest glass techniques. Enjoy glittering dichroic glass. Make gifts that your loved ones will treasure. When you own a Paragon kiln, you can experiment with glass fusing to your heart’s content.

    The Fusion-14 heats from the top for even heat distribution across the glass surface. The lid elements are mounted in pinless element grooves. The groove does not need pins, because the element coils are wider than the groove opening. This helps eliminate dust in the firing chamber.

    Optional Ceramic Fiber Top

    The standard Fusion-14 comes with an insulating firebrick top. You can also upgrade your kiln with the optional deluxe ceramic fiber top, which has the same type of pinless groove as the standard top. The fiber top helps keep the kiln interior even cleaner.

    Optional Glass Window and Bead Door

    Enhance your glass fusing experience with the optional high temperature 1” x 3” glass window. It simplifies fusing by enabling you to watch every stage, from softening, to tack fuse, to full fuse. Watch the glass to fine-tune a digital program. (Always wear firing safety glasses, available from Paragon, while watching the glass through the window.)

    You can even anneal glass beads with your Fusion-14. Order the optional bead door, which mounts to the front of the kiln. Use your kiln to safely cool large, ornate beads through the annealing range.

    Reliability at the Heart of the Kiln

    The Fusion-14 has a two-year warranty. The temperature sensor, called a thermocouple, is sheathed with high-nickel stainless steel for long life. A heavy steel base supports the reversible brick bottom completely. These features are extra assurance that your Paragon kiln is built to last. No extra stand is needed.

    The reliable Fusion-14 has dual mechanical relays for long life. The digital controller sends a signal to the relays to turn on the heating elements. The two relays in the Fusion-14 last longer than the single relay of competitive kilns because of the reduced amperage going through each relay.

    In addition, you can order the mercury relay upgrade with your new kiln. The mercury relays are ordinarily found only on industrial kilns and outlast mechanical relays. The life of the quiet, reliable mercury relay has been measured in millions of on/off cycles.

    Convenient Features

    For your convenience, flip the switch on the front panel to turn off power to the controller when the kiln is not in use.

    The Fusion-14 control box has a durable high temperature, water-base finish. 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.

    The Ease of Digital Firing

    You will be amazed at the convenience of digital firing. The reliable solid-state Sentry Xpress controller continually monitors the firing so you do not need to closely watch the kiln. (Please remember, however, to check the kiln occasionally during firing and to monitor it near the expected shutoff time.) You can try out a demonstration of the controller on your computer by clicking here.

    Paragon’s innovative controller will help you achieve consistent results from one firing to the next. The controller has powerful features that you will enjoy using. Yet the controller is also user-friendly.

    The reliable Sentry Xpress 3-key controller includes two modes: Single Speed and 8-segment Ramp-Hold. Control both heating and cooling with simple 3-key operation.

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

    • Program up to 8 segments (steps) in Ramp-Hold mode.
    • Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in Single Speed mode.
    • Store up to 4 programs in Ramp-Hold mode.
    • Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold without having to stop the kiln to reprogram. (For instance, you want to skip to the annealing segment.)
    • Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without stopping 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 firing to reprogram.
    • Easily 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. Program an alarm that will remind you 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 at a time that best suits your busy schedule.
    • Error Messages report mechanical problems.
    • The sealed touch pad keeps out dust and is easy to wipe clean.
    • 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 all the controller features in more detail.

    Paragon kilns are made in America to exacting standards.

    The Fusion-14 can ship by UPS within the United States to give you a lower shipping cost and faster service. Specially designed cartons and foam padding assure that the kiln will arrive safely.

    The Fusion-14 Furniture Kit

    Glass must be fired on a ceramic shelf; never directly on the kiln firing chamber bottom.

    1 - C-12 - 12” x 12” x 5/8” Square Shelf

    4 - 1” wide Square Posts, ½” long

    1 lb. Bag Glass Separator

    Specifications

    Max. Temperature

    1700F
    926C

    Amps

    15

    Phase

    1

    Watts

    1800

    Nema

    5-15R

    Breaker Size

    20

    Circuit Wire Size

    12 gauge

    TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499

    N

    CE

    N

    Control Type

    Sentry Digital 3-key Glass Control

    Voltage

    120

    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.

    Sides

    4

    Chamber Volume

    0.73 CU.FT.
    20.67 litres

    Chamber Width

    14.00
    356 mm

    Chamber Depth

    6.50
    165 mm

    Chamber Height

    14.00
    356 mm

    Outer Size

    26.00W x 22.00D x 14.00H Inches
    660W x 559D x 356H mm

    Ship Size

    33.00W x 27.00D x 22.00H Inches
    838W x 686D x 559H mm

    Ship Weight

    105.00 Lbs.
    47.63 Kg.

    Doorway Clearance Needed

    26.00 Inches
    660.40 mm

    Ship Method

    This Kiln Ships Via UPS





    Part Number

    4A211J1BGA   * Base Model

    Price

    $925.00

    Quantity

      





    Options


    Part Number

    Description

    Quantity

    Price

    Fusion 14 & 16 Double Bead Doors

    Anneal glass beads in your kiln with the optional double bead doors. Comes complete with a bead mandrel holder.

    $50.00

    FSFS14 Fusion-14 Furniture Kit

    Recommended furniture kit for the Fusion-14 and equivalent sized kilns. Paragon's durable cordierite shelves resist warpage and thermal shock. They are volume-stable. (Note: The photo shows a general assortment of furniture rather than the exact cont

    $56.00

    1 inch x 3 inch Glass Window, Fusion Style

    Watch the bright red kiln interior through the optional 1” x 3” high-temperature glass window. (Note: always wear firing safety glasses when viewing the kiln interior.) Conveniently watch your glass treasures progress through every stage from tack fu

    $60.00

    Fusion Fiber Lid, optional on new kilns

    The Fusion-series glass kilns can be ordered with an optional ceramic fiber top in place of the firebrick top. Serious glass artists have long requested the fiber top for their firebrick kilns. The ceramic fiber lid includes a deluxe brushed stainles

    $270.00

    Lid Safety Switch

    The optional lid safety switch turns off power to the heating elements when the lid is raised. It mounts to the back of the lid.

    $70.00

    Firing Safety Glasses

    Wear firing safety glasses whenever looking into the firing chamber of a hot kiln. Filters the infra-red and ultra-violet light. Reduces glare, makes pyrometric cones easier to see.

    $19.50



    Usages

  • Glass Kilns
  • Additional Information

  • Options
  • Replacement Parts
  • Wiring Diagrams

    Fusion-14

  • Manuals
          GF & GL Instruction & Service Manual
          Sentry Xpress 4.0 3-Key Controller: Single Segment/Ramp-Hold