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♦ Troxler recommends wearing a face shield when handling hot
substances and operating the oven.
♦ Always wear heat-resistant gloves when handling hot
substances.
♦ Use the basket carrier to move hot sample baskets (see Figure
2–1). Alwa
ys
keep the basket carrier to the left side of your
body, with the handle between your body and the open oven
door. This helps prevent the operator from backing into the hot
insulation on the inside surface of the door.
♦ Use care when loading and unloading the oven to avoid
touching or scraping the hearth plate, chamber sides, or IR
element.
♦ Avoid bodily contact with the IR element.
♦ Step away from the oven during ignition.
♦ If you see or smell smoke, discontinue use until the cause is
determined and corrected.
♦ Before opening the oven door, ensure that there is no glare on
the window due to light sources. If there is a glare, turn OFF
enough lights in work area to eliminate glare. Standing at a safe
distance from the oven, look into the window on the front of the
oven. If NO flame is visible, open the door cautiously.
CAUTION
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Figure 2–1. Basket Carrier