Shimpo DMT-01 Instruction Manual

Compact electric kiln with controller

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91179A
DMT-01
Co m pa c t El ec t ric Ki ln
w i th Co nt rolle r
Instruction Manual
DMT - 01
Please make sure to read the entire instruction
manual thoroughly before initial set-up, operation,
maintenance and inspection to ensure proper use.
Please keep this instruction manual in a location so it is always available to the user.

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  • Page 1 91179A DMT-01 Co m pa c t El ec t ric Ki ln w i th Co nt rolle r Instruction Manual DMT - 01 Please make sure to read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before initial set-up, operation, maintenance and inspection to ensure proper use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Instruction Manual for Compact Electric Kiln with Controller (DMT - 01) Safety Precautions Kiln Diagram/Specification/Attachment Convenient Functions of Controller 1 Kiln Diagram ..........6 1 Timer ............18 2 Specification ..........6 2 Buzzer ............19 3 Attachments ..........6 3 Lock ............20 Troubleshooting Installation 1 About Controller ..........
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions PLEASE BE SURE TO CLOSELY FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. Please be sure to read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before initial set-up, operation, maintenance and inspection and use. Please start using only after you have read the equipment's function and safety information and precautions. This instruction manual provides three types of safety warnings: “Danger”, “Warning”...
  • Page 4 DANGER Do not use the kiln other than Stop using if you see smoke, smell for firing pottery. fumes or hear unusual noises. Please do not use this product other than for firing Please switch the power (breaker) off and contact pottery.
  • Page 5 CAUTIONS B e c a r e f u l n o t t o t o u c h t h e Do not place kiln near a TV, outside surfaces of the kiln when radio, or antenna wire. opening or closing the door.
  • Page 6 DANGER Do not place power cord Keep the power cord free from under the bottom of the kiln or stress and obstructions. high-temperature parts. Please do not twist, pull, put heavy objects on, or This may cause a fire or electric shock. plug the power cable forcibly.It may cause a fire or electrical shock due to damage to the power cord.
  • Page 7 CAUTION Do not use in a place that is susceptible to direct sunlight. × It may cause trouble due to overheating. 4.Firing These are safety precautions regarding firing the kiln. DANGER Ventilation Please do not make reduction firing. Odor occurs from heating element or insulating material for the first operation.
  • Page 8: Kiln Diagram/Specification/Attachment

    1 Kiln Diagram Kiln Diagram/ Specification/ Attachments 2 Specification 3 Attachments 1 Kiln Diagram Handle Controller Panel Handle of Side Door (with lock) Power cord Earth Terminal Parts to install earth wire Main Switch 2 Specifications 3 Attachment Item Content Kiln shelf Post Outside dimension 600 ×...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation 1 Installation △ WARNING 1 Installation Do not set kiln in a location 1.Installation that is susceptible to rain and water. (1)For indoor △ WARNING ① Ventilate well. Do not set under the fire- alarm box or sprinkler. An odor may occur from the pottery or kiln during firing △...
  • Page 10: Setup Of Timer

    Installation 1 Installation 2.Set up of timer P.18 You can set current time and change it. Please set current time in advance since it is necessary for set-up of timer. Set-up of timer ① 1. How to set time shows flashing. Operating procedure Display panel for more than...
  • Page 11: 2 Trial Operation

    Installation 2 Trial Operation 2 Trial operation  《Time required: About 5 hours》 △ DANGER ・ When you do your first firing or haven’t used for a long time, or in the Ventilation rainy season, trial operation (dry operation) is necessary due to moisture inside furnace.
  • Page 12: Before Firing

    Before firing 1 Instructions for putting and taking work into and out of the kiln △ Please check the following before firing DANGER □ When you use the kiln for the first time or there is a lot of moisture Ventilate inside the kiln furnace (brick), please do trial (dry) operation.
  • Page 13: Functions Of Controller

    1 Variation of Programs Functions of controller 2 Convenience and Safety Functions 1 Variations of programs P.14 Installing 10 functions including Raku firing, bisque firing, Basic program glaze firing which are often used. Basic program Easy operation using only 3 keys Basic Prog.
  • Page 14: Firing Of Controller

    Firing by controller 1 Firing by “Basic programs” 1 Firing by “Basic programs” 1. Variations and contents of basic programs Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Glaze firing Basic Prog. 1220 ~ 1270℃ Self Prog. Overglaze / Raku firing 800℃ Start Bisque firing ~...
  • Page 15: Firing By Basic Programs

    Firing by controller 1 Firing by “Basic programs” 2. Firing by “Basic programs” P.12 shows flashing. Operating procedure Display panel Please be sure to read 『Before Firing』 before (1) Switch the power (breaker) on. It is showing the kiln firing. temperature.
  • Page 16: 2 Firing By "Custom" Programs

    Firing by controller 2 Firing by “Self-produced programs” 2 Firing by “Self-produced” programs 1. About self-produced programs Self-produced programs are ※ You can change a program into your own specification based on “Basic program”. not included with shipment. It is possible to memorize 20 variations. ・・・・Time from starting to Temp.3 Temp.4...
  • Page 17: Saving "Custom Programs" Into Controller Memory

    Firing by controller 2 Firing by “Self-produced” programs 3. Saving “Self-produced programs” shows flashing. Operating procedure Display panel You can register 20 self- (1) Push after making produced programs. Number the program number from 1 self-produced programs. ~ 20. (2) Number the programs which you register (preserve).
  • Page 18: 3 Firing By "Continuing Programs

    Firing by controller 3 Firing by “Continuing Programs” 3 Firing by “Continuing programs” 1. About continuing programs Self-produced programs are ※ You can set the temperature in 16 stages at maximum by combining 4-stages not registered with shipment. firings based on “Self-produced programs”. Self-produced Self-produced Self-produced...
  • Page 19: How To Save Of Continuing Programs

    Firing by controller 3 Firing by “Continuing Programs” 3. Saving of “Continuing programs” shows flashing. Operating procedure Display panel You can save 20 self-produced programs. Number the program Push after making continuing number from 1 to 20. programs. (2) Number the programs which you save.
  • Page 20: Convenient Functions Of Controller

    Convenient functions of controller 1 Timer 1 Timer You can set the timer in the following 2 ways. P.12 1.In how many minutes you start firing after pushing key. Setup of Timer 2.What time you start firing 1. In how many minutes you start firing after pushing key.
  • Page 21: 2 Buzzer

    Convenient functions of controller 2 Buzzer 2 Buzzer Note: You can set buzzers in the following 3 ways. Once you set the buzzer, the Buzzer sounds for 20 seconds. setting continues in the next firing unless you change. [ AL-0 ] If buzzers are unnecessary, 1.
  • Page 22: 3 Lock

    Convenient functions of controller 2 Buzzer 3 Lock 3. Sound the buzzer after finishing the designated process. shows flashing. Operating procedure Display panel (1) Enter into buzzer setting mode. More than 5 seconds + (2) Enter into the buzzer setting mode “AL-2”.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Tighten the connection if it is loose. electrical conductors ・ Abnormal high temperature inside the kiln ・ Please consult SHIMPO ceramics department in the Detection of abnormal event that the display still shows F3 even if you try the high temperatures above countermeasures ・...
  • Page 24: Display Panel Does Not Light Up

    “SHIMPO” ceramics department. Please be sure by 『 Electric works』 (2) Confirm if the connection of hot wires is correct or not. P.21 Please consult “SHIMPO” ceramics department when the above countermeasures About Buzzer are not effective. Buzzers do not sound Problems...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacement of heating elements Replacement of heating elements 1.How to replace heating elements (1) Ordering heating elements Please include the following information when ordering heating elements ① Model of the electric kiln   DMT-01 Please be sure of kiln model ② Serial number      (                  ) and manufacturing date.
  • Page 26: Appendix

    Appendix Variation and content of basic programs < Simplified chart to operate controller > Basic program Temp.3 Temp.4 Temp.2 Temp.1 Hold1 Hold2 ●Trial operation → → Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Basic Prog. Glaze firing 1220 ~ 1270℃ Basic Prog. ●Bisque firing →...
  • Page 27: Examples Of "Custom" Programs By Controller

    Appendix < Example of custom program by controller > You can change a program into your own program using “Basic program”.You can make your own program easily by changing the content of “Basic program” which is similar with the one you prefer.
  • Page 28: Temperature Chart Of Basic Programs

    Appendix 〈Temperature chart of basic program〉 *Total time is to completion of 《H old 2》 Process Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Time 3 Temperature Timer Time 1 Time 1 Hold 1 Hold 2 Time4 Total time Program Drying Trial operation Bisque firing Glazing Raku firing...
  • Page 29: Assurance Provision

    Warranty Provision *Shimpo warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use having followed the precautions of the instruction manual and labels in the text for one year from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 30 :1 Terada Kotari, Nagaokakyo-city, Kyoto, 617-0833 Japan Phone: 81-75-958-3608 FAX:81-75-958-3647...

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