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Safeguards
The following Safeguards
need to be observed
for trouble-free and safe work with the kiln.
Non-compliance could result in health hazards.
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For safety reasons the kiln should only be installed in a dry and ventilated room of
adequate size.
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Fire regulations should be observed especially if working in a garage or boiler room.
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Please observe the installation advice for the kiln in the section entitled Installation and
Operation.
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Caution!
In use the surfaces of the kilns could reach a temperature of more than
75°C
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Do not obstruct the surfaces.
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The kiln may only be used for the purpose stated. Other applications, particularly the
storage, production, cooking, warming and/or drying of food and/or other
misappropriations are not allowed. In any case do not put flammable materials into the kiln.
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Use only authorized raw materials and glazes in your kiln. Ask your supplier for information
on the correct use of the materials, safety data sheets and relevant specialist literature
about firing temperatures, maximum temperatures and resulting gases and vapour relating
to the materials you wish to use.
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For health reasons it could be necessary to draw off the fumes when the kiln is firing.
Please take note of the advice given for the installation of an exhaust pipe from the kiln
room to outside in the chapter installation and operation.
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The lid of the kiln must not be used as a table, even not if the kiln is not in use (the
mechanical lid should not be put under any pressure and in use the heat given off could
present a hazard). Nothing flammable should be left on or close to the kiln.
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The kiln must not be opened during use or until the firing chamber reaches a temperature
of less than 50 °C. The escaping hot air is a fire and health hazard. The lid catch has the
facility to be secured with a small padlock. This is strongly recommended to prevent
unauthorised opening of the kiln, perhaps by young children.
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The very hot air, which escapes, leads to fire and violation danger.
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Under no circumstances use extension leads to connect your kiln to the power supply.
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During maintenance, disconnect the kiln from the power supply (pull the plug or if
applicable turn off the isolator switch).
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The whole electrical circuit must be checked by a service engineer before the first use of
the kiln, after maintenance and repairs and at least every 4 years.
