CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR L&L KILNS
cautions.pdf
REV: 11/1/2016
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2016
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1. Do not open the kiln door until the kiln has cooled down
to 250°F (120°C).
2. You could burn your hand on the handle and/or the
radiant heat from the kiln.
3. Be careful when you do open the door at this temperature
because you can still get burned.
4. Use heat resistant gloves when opening the door. (These
are available from L&L).
5. For ventilation purposes, some people fire with the lid
slightly propped open 1” to 3” during the beginning phase of
the firing (if they do not have a downdraft vent system). Be
aware of the potential dangers of doing this (heat, live
electricity, fumes and potentially cracking the lid) and
take appropriate measures to protect yourself, the kiln,
and the kiln room.
DO NOT UNLOAD KILN WHILE HOT
1. You may burn yourself
2. You may harm your work.
BE CAREFUL OF SHARP OBJECTS & GLAZE
1. Stilt marks and other sharp protrusions can cut you.
2. Remember that glaze is like glass.
3. Wear safety glasses while grinding or knocking of stilt
marks.
4. Check the shelves for broken bits of glaze which may
have attached to the shelves. These can be like shards of
glass that can cause a serious cut.
SECURE LID WHILE LOADING OR UNLOADING
IF YOU HAVE A SPRING-LOADED EASY-LIFT
HINGE
1. Be sure to LOCK THE LID IN PLACE with the spring-
loaded plunger pin located on the side of the hinge.
IF YOU HAVE A DAVINCI COUNTERBALANCED
LID
1. Be sure to LOCK THE LID IN PLACE with the safety
hooks when in the up position.
2. There is one on each side of a DaVinci kiln. Use both
chains.
IF YOU HAVE A BASIC HINGE WITH CHAIN
SUPPORTS
1. A special safety system is supplied with your Fuego,
Liberty-Belle, e18S, e18T, J18, or J18X kiln (and some
other older models). This is a door safety chain.
2. It secures the lid in an open position when you are
loading or unloading the kiln and ensures that the lid can
not accidentally come down on you. You must install and
use this for your safety’s sake.
This drawing shows the safety chain installation and use for
the standard older Jupiter hinges.
VIEWING INTO THE KILN
1. Use dark glasses (shade number 1.7 to 3.0) to view
inside the kiln through the peepholes when firing. These will
protect you from the radiant infrared radiation and will also
protect your eyes in case the ceramic ware explodes. Do