Hot Shot HS-1200 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
HS-1200 USER MANUAL
Max Temperature
Input Voltage
Hz
Amp Circuit Required
Power
Controller
Volume
Internal Dimensions
Max Ambient Temperature
2000°F (1093°C)
240V
60
20 Amp
4000W
Programmable PID
1200 in³
10” wide x 10” tall x 12” deep
95°F (35°C)

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The Hot Shot 1200 Oven is a state of the art, table-top, heat treating oven capable of reaching and holding
temperatures up 2000°F. Heat Treating Ovens can be used to heat such things as glass, cylinder heads, welded
and carbon steel joints, pumps, various mechanical plates, ceramics, etc.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
• Electrical shock hazardElectrical shock hazard – unplug the kiln from the electrical service before cleaning or servicing
• Burn hazardBurn hazard – Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear when working around the kiln. Use
special care when opening a hot kiln as the escaping heat can cause severe burns. Keep unsupervised
children away from an operating kiln
• Fire hazardFire hazard – Do not place the kiln on a combustible surface. Allow at least 3 inches of airspace around the
kiln and do not store any flammable or combustible materials nearby
Fumes and/or smoke may be present during the kiln break-in period or during heating of certain materials.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation
Locate the kiln in a covered but well-ventilated area. Do not operate the kiln outdoors or in wet conditions
CLEANING
The inside of your kiln can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment to remove dust and debris. A vacuum
with a HEPA filter is recommended. The outer surfaces can be wiped clean with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not
use harsh cleaning chemicals on the painted surfaces of the kiln.
USER MAINTENANCE
The floor of your kiln is removable to allow for replacement due to wear and tear or to aid in set up of materials
that will be fired in the kiln.
Servicing of any other components shall be done by an authorized Hot Shot Oven & Kiln service representative.
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alarm
USB port
programmable controller
HOT SHOT 1200 ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• Novus 480D programmable controller with
factory presets.
• USB port for programming.
• Failsafe overtemp manual reset thermostat.
• 40 amp rated SSR with convection heat sink.
• Kiln type “K” thermocouple.
• Door limit switch.
• Easy to read slant top control panel.
• Heavy Duty cord with 20 amp plug.
• Fully grounded control and oven shell.
HOT SHOT 1200 MECHANICAL FEATURES
• Dual layer air plenum for external heat
management and precise temperature control.
• 20 Gauge 304 Stainless steel core
construction.
• Powder coated exterior shell.
• Two-inch Kaowool insulation in door.
• 16 Gauge Kanthal A-1 heating element.
• 10H x 10W x 12D working chamber / 1200 cu-in.
HOT SHOT 1200 PERFORMANCE
Performance FeaturesPerformance Features
• The Hot Shot oven is equipped with Cool-
Touch Technology (patent pending). This
provides a safe external temperature to
allow for safer operation and protection of its
surroundings.
• 240V 20-amp supply circuit required.
• 4000-watt heating element/17 amp total oven
load.
• 2000°F/1093°C max operating temperature.
• Ambient to 2000°F/1093°C in as little as
40 minutes (room temperature, empty oven).
• Maximum ambient room temperature of 95°F -
(35°C).
Temperature ControllerTemperature Controller
Programming Code:Programming Code:
4912
(Please keep with your
Hot Shot Oven records)

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STARTING YOUR OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME?
Please carefully remove all packing material from the inside of your oven. Visually check that the element hasn’t
been bumped or moved during shipping.
• DO NOT block any vents.
• Keep the back of the oven (fan unit) at least 3 inches away from a wall or other objects.
• DO NOT attempt to duct the exhaust of the fan unless the exhaust has a power vent compatible with the
cfm of the fan.
Your temperature controller has been pre-programmed to outgas your oven automatically and anneal your
heating element. Place oven on a level, non-combustible surface. Apply power.
Control power = on. Heat enable = on. Door = closed. Press “P” once, e-prog = yes. Press “P” again, run = yes.
Press “P” again to return to the main screen.
Oven will start @ 400°F and will work its way up to 1800°F in timed segments, after 1800°F is reached, it will
slowly cool down to ambient to anneal the heating element.
Run command will automatically be removed at the end of the sequence. Do not open the door until the process
has ended and the oven has cooled.
If you are firing the oven for the first time, here’s what you can expect:
Important: Do these steps in a well ventilated area or outdoors if possible.Important: Do these steps in a well ventilated area or outdoors if possible.
Note: The oven fan is regulated by the oven core temperature, therefore, it will not turn on immediately.Note: The oven fan is regulated by the oven core temperature, therefore, it will not turn on immediately.
• Run and heat soak for ½ hour @ 400°F - slight odor of burned anchor lube and assembly lubricants, small
amount of smoke, kaowool board will turn chocolate brown and start outgassing.
• Run and heat soak for 45 minutes @ 800°F - odor from the insulating board will really begin to stink, you
will wonder if this is actually normal, don’t worry, it is. If you open the oven door, expect to see a fire show
of outgassing contaminants & heavy smoke.
• Run and soak for 1 hour @ 1200°F -
• Run and soak for 1 hour @ 1600°F - your cooling fan should have kicked on by now, but the smell is still
very strong, the inner insulating board of the oven is starting to cleanse itself and is turning white, there will
be a brown ring around the door that will move away from the inner shell as temperature increases.
• Run and soak for 1 hour @ 1800°F - all downhill from here, you have burned o most of the impurities from
the insulating board. Inner oven should be chalk white. The brown ring around the door should be fading.
2nd and 3rd firings: slight odor will be present, decreasing with each subsequent firing.
While it’s not necessary to run your oven all the way up to the max temperature for the outgassing process,
holding at 1500°F for 1 hour will remove 90% of the contaminants from the insulation. You will see steam
escaping from the seams and even water forming at the feet of the oven from trapped moisture being burned
away from the inner (hot) layer and condensing when it gets to the outer (cooler) layer.

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Your heating element is made from Kanthal Ni-Chrome wire, allowing cold air to enter a hot oven will harden
your element and make it become brittle. Never use compressed air or fans to force cool the oven, always close
the door and let the oven cool on its own, this will keep your heating element annealed.
Our cool touch technology, with the fan running, should keep the outer surface within 20°C of room ambient
temperature.
OVEN ON TEMP NOW?
Here’s a few things to do after your oven has reached a stable operating temperature
1. Press and hold the “P” button until “ATUNE” appears, select yes and let your unit set its own PID’s. Auto
tune is complete when the “tune” light goes out on the main screen. Always auto tune +/- 200°F of your
normal operating temperatures. Keep the door closed during this tuning; oven needs to be stable and have
no cold air introduced during auto-tune.
2. Make certain that the cooling fan located in the back of your oven has engaged and the fans air movement
is not impeded.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do not use an extension cord.
2. Install on a 20 amp 240V circuit.
3. Do not use the oven to cure paint or any other solvent borne products.
4. Do not use the oven for powder coat.
5. Use in a well ventilated area.
6. Wear protective clothing and protect thyself from burns.
7. Turn o the “heat enable” when loading/unloading parts.
8. Do not unplug the unit till it has fully cooled down.
9. Do not EVER put magnesium in the oven.
10. Do not exceed 2000°F.
11. Do not block any vents
12. Keep the fan exhaust at least 3 inches from any wall or obstruction.
13. In the event the oven overheats, the oven will automatically shut down. Please contact our oice at
262-361-4912 to work with our team on resetting your oven if shut down occurs.

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READY TO PROGRAM YOUR CONTROLLER NOW?
Novus 4 480D setting ramp and soak times, temps and events.Novus 4 480D setting ramp and soak times, temps and events.
The oven comes with a factory installed USB port for programming the controller via a computer. Note:
Disconnect oven from power source before plugging in USB.
Press and hold the “P” button till PTOL appears, the use the “P” button to scroll thru parameter group.
GROUP PARAMETER
PSPO starting temp (control temp starting pt)
Pt1 time 1 (set desired temp)
PSP1 temp 1 (set desired temp)
PE1 event 1 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt2 time 2 (desired temp)
PSP2 temp 2 (set desired temp)
PE2 event 2 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt3 time 3 (set desired time)
PSP3 temp 3 (set desired temp)
PE3 event 3 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt4 time 4 (set desired time)
PSP4 temp 4 (set desired temp)
PE4 event 4 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt5 time 5 (set desired time)
PSP5 temp 5 (set desired temp)
PE5 event 5 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt6 time 6 (set desired time)
PSP6 temp 6 (set desired temp)
PE6 event 6 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt7 time 7 (set desired time)
PSP7 temp 7 (set desired temp)
PE7 event 7 (o or A-1 for alarm)
GROUP PARAMETER
Pt8 time 8 (set desired time)
PSP8 temp 8 (set desired temp)
PE8 event 8 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Pt9 time 9 (set desired time)
PSP9 temp 9 (set desired temp)
PE9 event 9 (o or A-1 for alarm)
Note: If any “PT” value is set to zero, the controller
will stop and end the sequence at the point.
rPT.P = number of times the controller will repeat
the sequence (after the Pt9 has timed out, it will
return to Pt1 and repeat the sequence)
Running in manual set point mode.
Press “P” once, E-prog = no press, press “P” again,
run = yes, you can manually adjust the green temp
set point and oven is in “run hold” mode with no
timers. Use the “^-v” keys to change set point.
N1030T controllers only
From the main start up screen, press “P” to cycle
through time and run-hold options.
Press “P” once for timer display, twice for “T1” timer
set, third time is run option.
On the “run” screen select “yes” to run hold, “no” to
remove run command or “F” to enable the function
key.
Once you have enable the “F” key, push and hold
the F key for a 3 count, run command will applied
and controller will run for the amount of time set
on “T1”, when this timer reaches zero value, the run
command is removed from the controller.