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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:
Operation
• Some of the openings and fixtures surrounding the kiln will get hot enough
to burn your skin when the kiln is heated. Therefore, it is important to be
extremely careful when working close to 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 when it is firing.
• Be careful when opening the kiln door while the kiln is heated. We recom-
mend you use fire rated gloves 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 instru-
ments or place any part of your body into the kiln while it is firing.
• 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.
• Long term viewing inside the kiln chamber can cause damage to your eyes. Therefore, it is recommended
that you use IR and UV protective glasses when looking into the kiln for extended periods of time. #3 weld-
ers green or gray glasses will protect your eyes.
• In the event of a severe storm, unplug your kiln. Exposure to static shock or electrical surges can damage
the circuit board in the controller.
• Do not place anything in the kiln you are unsure of. Certain items may potentially melt, explode, or release
toxic fumes. Items that may be damp (i.e.greenware, kiln shelves) have the potential to crack or explode
inside the kiln if the moisture trapped inside them turns to vapor when rapidly heated.
• Never allow your kiln to exceed the temperature rating listed on the serial plate.
• When yo first fire the kiln the binders in the fiber components will produce smoke. Make sure you have
adequate ventilation to remove this smoke.
Installation
• As with all electrical products there is danger of electrical shock. Use only properly sized and rated copper
wire when installing the power supply for your kiln. We recommend this work is done by a licensed electri-
cian
• Kilns should always be located in a dry place to prevent electrical shock and corrosion.
• Follow all instruction for installation in this manual. Always observe fire, building and safety codes when
installing any Skutt Product.
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