Hot Shot HS-360-PRO User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
HS-360-PRO/HS-360-PRO-15A USER MANUAL
Max TemperatureMax Temperature
Input VoltageInput Voltage
HzHz
Amp Circuit RequiredAmp Circuit Required
PowerPower
ControllerController
VolumeVolume
Internal DimensionsInternal Dimensions
Max Ambient TemperatureMax Ambient Temperature
HS-360-PRO
2000°F (1093°C)
120V
60
20 Amp
2000W
TAP Touch Screen
360 in³
6” wide x 6” tall x 10” deep
95°F (35°C)
HS-360-PRO-15A
2000°F (1093°C)
120V
60
15 Amp
1800W
TAP Touch Screen
360 in³
6” wide x 6” tall x 10” deep
95°F (35°C)

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The Hot Shot 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
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
• Electrical shock hazardElectrical shock hazard – unplug the kiln from the electrical service before cleaning or servicing. Do not
touch heating elements with anything
• 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 away from flammable materials. 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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OVEN + KILN WARRANTY
All Hot Shot Oven & Kiln, oven and kilns are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years. Hot
Shot Oven & Kiln will repair or replace (at our option), at no charge, any part(s) found to be faulty during the warranty
period specified. The oven/kiln will be free of defects in workmanship and materials when used under normal and proper
operating conditions. The oven and kiln warranty repairs must be performed by/at Hot Shot Oven & Kiln facility.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Provide written proof of date of purchase. Notify Hot Shot Oven & Kilns immediately after defect has been discovered.
Transportation of oven/kilns to Hot Shot Oven & Kiln is the responsibility of the original purchaser. Return transportation
back to the customer is provided by Hot Shot Oven & Kiln when the oven/kiln is in-warranty.
FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS:FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS: Warranty repairs should be handled through Hot Shot Oven & Kiln who will arrange for any
repairs or replacement of parts under the terms of this warranty. Otherwise, the defective part may be returned (postage
prepaid) to Hot Shot Oven & Kiln at 2305 Stonebridge Rd, West Bend, WI 53095. If, after factory examination, the original
part is found to be defective, a new or repaired part will be shipped prepaid by Hot Shot Oven & Kiln. If the entire oven is
to be returned to the factory, all transportation costs will be done by the purchaser. The purchaser should notify Hot Shot
Oven & Kiln [phone] prior to shipping for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number. Hot Shot Oven & Kiln
will help advise if it is necessary to return the entire oven or only certain parts. Warranty work will be performed within 3
business days after defective part is returned to the factory. Hot Shot Oven & Kiln reserves the right, at its option, to replace
the entire oven or any part of it in order to fulfill its obligation under this warranty.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
• Ovens altered in any way, abuse or neglect, moisture, improper storage or installation.
• Ovens over fired (reaching temperature higher than melting point of ware inside oven) regardless of cause.
• Ovens operated on incorrect voltage. Improper electrical installation. Knife Blade furniture or ware other than Hot
Shot Oven & Kiln made.
• Ovens used for salt firing.
• Ovens used for Nitriding.
• Ovens used for purposes other than the firing of heat-treating various metals.
• Ovens operated more than the temperature on the rating plate.
• Damage to Property or personal injury that may occur from ovens that are fired on or near wood floors or
combustibles.
• Damage to property or personal injury that may occur from improper ventilation of the work area and building structure.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, or implied.
EXCLUSIONS OF THE WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover any of the following: accident, misuse, fire, flood, and other acts of God, acts of terrorism,
nor any contingencies beyond the control of Hot Shot Oven & Kiln, including but not limited to water damage, incorrect
line voltage, improper installation, installation where this unit will not meet local electrical codes, missing or altered serial
numbers, and service performed by an unauthorized facility. Hot Shot Oven & Kiln’s liability for any damages caused in
association with the use of Hot Shot Oven & Kiln’s equipment shall be limited to the repair or replacement only of the Hot
Shot Oven & Kiln’s equipment. No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to modify, alter, or change
the design of this merchandise without express written approval of Hot Shot Oven & Kiln.
Liability Limitation: In no event shall Hot Shot Oven & Kiln be liable or responsible for consequential, incidental or
special damages resulting from or related in any manner to any Hot Shot Oven & Kiln product, third party installation(s),
manufactured or distributed, or parts thereof.
Hot Shot Oven & Kiln does not accept returns on units that have been burned in or fired.

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
1. Install on a 15 or 20 amp 120V circuit (will depend on what’s ordered).
2. Do not use the oven to cure paint or any other solvent borne products.
3. Do not use the oven for powder coat.
4. Use in a well ventilated area.
5. Wear protective clothing and protect thyself from burns.
6. Do not unplug the unit till it has fully cooled down.
7. Do not EVER put magnesium in the oven.
8. Do not exceed 2000°F.
9. Do not block any vents.
10. Keep the fan exhaust at least 3 inches from any wall or obstruction.
11. 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.
12. Use caution when loading and unloading kiln while kiln is in operation.
13. Do not leave kiln unattended.
14. The thermocouple works best if its not crowded against your work. Give it as much room as practically
possible. Avoid blocking the thermocouple from the sides, particularly both sides at once.

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programmable controller
HOT SHOT 360 PRO ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• TAP 4.3” color touch screen controller.
• Available wifi with mobile app.
• 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 or 15 amp
plug.
• Fully grounded control and oven shell.
HOT SHOT 360 PRO 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.
• 6H x 6W x 10D working chamber / 360 cu-in.
HOT SHOT 360 PRO 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.
• HS-360-ProHS-360-Pro - 120V 20-amp supply circuit
required.
•
HS-360-Pro-15AHS-360-Pro-15A -120V 15-amp supply circuit
required.
• 2000-watt heating element/17 amp total oven
load.
• 1800-watt heating element/15 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).
manual reset

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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.
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 - 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.
Note: When the power switch is turned on, the screen will flash and go blank for 20-30 seconds as the controllerNote: When the power switch is turned on, the screen will flash and go blank for 20-30 seconds as the controller
begins to run through a complex initialization period in which it configures all the inputs, outputs, and thebegins to run through a complex initialization period in which it configures all the inputs, outputs, and the
underlying file system. This is normal.underlying file system. This is normal.

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STEP 4:
On the network screen, press
“Wireless” and a list of available
networks should appear. Select
the appropriate network and press
“CONNECT TO NETWORK”
STEP 5: STEP 6:
Enter the network password and
press “ENTER”
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT: Turn of the main
power switch and then turn back
on to reboot the controller. It will
not connect to the network until a
reboot has been performed.
Search for TAP Kiln ControlTAP Kiln Control
MobileMobile (iOS or Android) for remote
monitoring or programming
STEP 1:
From the home screen, Press
“MENU”
STEP 2:
Scroll to and press “SETTINGS”
HS-360-PRO WIFI SETUP
To skip to Initial Run Instructions, turn to page 8.
STEP 3:
Scroll to and press “NETWORK”

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INITIAL RUN INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: STEP 2:
Once the home screen appears,
press “START” to access the
“SCHEDULE SELECTOR” screen.
Highlight the “INITIAL RUN”
schedule and press “START”
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
The oven will start, and the run
screen will be displayed
A prompt on the screen will ask
if you want a delayed start. Press
“ N O ”.
Example Schedule:Example Schedule:
The run program will terminate and “COMPLETE” will display on the run screen. Allow the oven to cool back to
room temperature on its own. Do not open the door or unplug the oven during this first heating/cooling cycle.
After break-in, the door can be opened while in process to load/unload parts.
NOTE
Allow 4-5 hours for the oven to run completely through the
“INITIAL RUN” schedule. Try to plan ahead so the schedule can
be completed without interruption.
400°F for 30 minutes
800°F for 45 minutes
1200°F for 60 minutes
1600°F for 60 minutes
1800°F for 60 minutes

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CREATING A CUSTOM SCHEDULE
STEP 1: STEP 2:
From the main screen, press
“START”
Once on the “Schedule Selector
Screen”, press “NEW SCHEDULE”
STEP 3:
From the “NEW SCHEDULE”
screen, enter a title, then press
“ADD STEP”
STEP 4:
Enter ramp rate in degrees per
hour. For maximum rate enter 9999
AFAP = As Fast As Possible
STEP 5:
Enter setpoint temperature in
degrees F.
STEP 6:
Enter segment hold time (Soak) in
minutes or hours. Input examples
below: 5 = 5 min, 5.0 = 5 hrs, 5.45
= 5 hrs and 45 min, 90 = 1.5 hrs
STEP 7: STEP 8:
Adding a setpoint alert will sound
an alarm when the setpoint
temperature is reached.
Adding a hold time alert will sound
an alarm when the segment hold
time has completed.
STEP 9:
The “NEW SCHEDULE” screen
will appear. You can either save the
schedule or add additional steps
Settings:Settings: Additional settings can be accessed in the menu screen.
• Delete schedules
• Change date & time
• Change display brightness
• Change Units (°F or °C)
• Change time format (12h or 24h)
• Add Cost per Kwh for firing