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Safety
Be Safe
Tens of thousands of kilns are used safely in homes, schools, and professional studios throughout
the world. With a good understanding of your kiln and a little common sense, you can avoid any
accidents. Please observe the following safety recommendations:
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the kiln. We recommend posting warning signs of this potential hazard in the kiln room.
● Keep anyone who cannot understand warning signs such as small children and pets away from the kiln
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to protect your skin and make sure clothing is kept well away from any kiln opening or hot kiln surface.
● The elements inside the kiln chamber will cause an electrical shock if touched. Never insert metal
● Always be sure to unplug the kiln before working on the electrical components. If the kiln is hard wired,
turn off the circuit breaker.
● Plan on being with the kiln when it is scheduled to turn off.
● Remove all potentially combustible materials from the kiln area.
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glass applications), cardboard, wood, plastic, etc.
● Long term viewing inside the kiln chamber can cause damage to your eyes. Therefore, it is recommended
welders green or gray glasses will protect your eyes.
● Be cautious of intense heat around the peep holes when peep plugs are removed.
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static shock or electrical surges can damage the circuit board in
the controller.
● The kiln lids on many models are heavy. Make sure the lid brace
is secure before releasing the lid. Make sure the hardware that
secures the lid brace is secure and not corroded.
● Do not place anything in the kiln you are unsure of. Certain
Items that may be damp (i.e. greenware, kiln shelves) have the
trapped inside them turns to vapor when heated.
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the serial plate.
● For your safety, the protection of your kiln, and the protection
of your ware inside the kiln, we recommend that you avoid
unloading the kiln when it is above 125°F (52°C).
● The controller is a temperature control device. It is not a safety
device.
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temperature refers to the room temperature while the kiln is
kiln.
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