MSMPMC311 — Operate a firing kiln

1 Prepare the firing equipment

• 1.1Determine the firing requirements from the production program
• 1.2Identify and set up the kiln cars or furniture
• 1.3Check kiln refractories are within specifications, including kiln cars, kiln lining and refractories at burners
• 1.4Check the firing equipment is safe to use
• 1.5Check for fuel feed obstructions and clear burner pathways

2 Load kiln and monitor operation

• 2.1Use kiln space efficiently to set or stack products to specification
• 2.2Use correct stacking pattern and allow adequate spacing around each item
• 2.3Monitor kiln firing to ensure temperature rise and fall rate is to specification
• 2.4Monitor and record kiln car movement or kiln contents
• 2.5Monitor and adjust kiln heating equipment (elements or burners) and record temperature gradient details
• 2.6Monitor the kiln atmosphere
• 2.7Monitor for correct operation of kiln
• 2.8Move kiln car or kiln contents to the appropriate storage area
• 2.9Check and record condition of products leaving the kiln

3 Rectify routine problems

• 3.1Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
• 3.2Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
• 3.3Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

4 Control hazards

• 4.1Identify hazards in kiln work area
• 4.2Assess the risks arising from those hazards
• 4.3Implement measures to control those risks

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