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These ovens require permanent connect wiring (also known as hardwiring) to a single-phase power supply. Pictured on front cover: SMO38HP-2 (left) and SMO14HP-2 (right) P a g e...
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220 – 240 Voltage Part number (Manual): 4861705 Revision: December 12, 2018 SHEL LAB is a brand of Sheldon Manufacturing, INC, an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer. Safety Certifications These units are CUE listed by TÜV SÜD as forced air ovens for professional, industrial, or educational use where the preparation or testing of materials is done at an ambient air pressure range of 22.14 –...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SHEL LAB oven. We know you have many choices in today’s competitive marketplace when it comes to constant temperature equipment. We appreciate you choosing ours. We stand behind our products and will be here if you need us.
Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If your unit’s operating characteristics or appearance differs from those described in this manual, please contact your SHEL LAB dealer or customer service representative for assistance.
INTRODUCTION EFERENCE ENSOR EVICE Must be purchased separately A reference sensor device is required for calibrating the oven temperature display. Reference devices must meet the following standards: Accurate to at least 0.1°C • Temperature The device should be regularly calibrated, preferably by a third party. Reference Temperature Probes Use a digital device with a wire thermocouple probe that can be introduced into the unit chamber...
5. Verify that the correct number of accessories has been included. Carefully check all packaging for accessories before discarding Included accessories Model Shelves Shelf Slides / Clips Leveling Feet SMO14HP-2 24 Clips SMO38HP-2 48 Clips Shelf Types SMO14HP-2 SMO38HP-2 P a g e...
RECEIVING RIENTATION MAGES SMO38HP-2 Control Panel Temperature Sensor Probes Exhaust Vent Intake Vent Chamber Gasket Shelf Standard Mounting Rail Note: The oven has one oven chamber. 10 | P a g e...
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RECEIVING SMO14HP-2 Exhaust Vent Intake Vent Control Panel Chamber Gasket Temperature Sensor Probes Shelf Standard Mounting Rail Note: The oven has one oven chamber. 11 | P a g e...
RECEIVING Oven Vents Exhaust Intake Power outlet for an accessory exhaust blower Power Panel (back of the oven) fan, NEMA 6-20R Permanent Connect Wire Braid 10 gauge, 6 inches (150 mm) ECORDING LATE NFORMATION The data plate contains the unit model number, serial number, and part number. Tech Support needs this information to provide accurate help during support calls and emails.
INSTALLATION ARDWIRE EQUIREMENT The oven requires permanent connect wiring (commonly known as hardwiring). Wiring to the power source must be performed by a qualified electrical technician. All other Installation steps can be performed by the end-user. NSTALLATION HECKLIST For installing the unit in a new workspace location. Pre-Installation Pre-Installation ...
These clearances are required to provide air flows for ventilation and cooling. Venting duct attached Door Swing SMO14HP-2: 22” (559 mm) Hot exhaust! SMO38HP-2: 34” (864 mm) 24” (610 mm) 12” (305 mm) 6” (152 mm) 6” (152 mm) 6” (152 mm) 6”...
Switch or circuit breaker: A switch or circuit-breaker must be used in the building installation to protect against overcurrent conditions. • The required circuit-breakers are: SMO14HP-2 30 amps; SMO38HP-2 60 amps Power Feed Disconnect: The oven must be positioned so all end-users have access to the power feed disconnect in case of emergencies.
SMO14HP-2 – two 10-gauge hot wires and a 10-gauge earth ground. • SMO38HP-2 – two 6-gauge hot wires and a 6-gauge earth ground. The wires for power source connection should be in accordance with the following for all units: Green/Yellow – Earth; Black – Hot; Black – Hot.
INSTALLATION EVELING Install the 4 leveling feet in the corner holes on the bottom of the oven. The oven must be level and stable for safe operation. Note: To prevent damage when moving the unit, turn all 4 leveling feet so that the leg of each foot sits inside the unit.
INSTALLATION NSTALL THE HELVING Airflow: The horizontal airflow in the chamber moves from the small duct holes in the chamber right wall, across the shelf space, and into the large holes in the left wall. To maximize air flow, avoid obstructing the duct holes on either side as much as possible when placing shelves.
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The unit is provided with graphic symbols on its exterior. These identify hazards and adjustable components as well as important notes in the user manual. Symbol Definition Consult the user manual Consulter le manuel d'utilisation Indicates adjustable temperature Indique température réglable AC Power Repère le courant alternatif...
CONTROL OVERVIEW Control Panel Power Switch Controls all power to the oven. Illuminates when in the On ( I ) position. Set Temperature Display The homepage shows the current oven chamber air temperature in red (top), and the current temperature set point in green (bottom). Degrees Celsius is the default unit of measurement. Current Oven Temperature Current Set Point Homepage...
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CONTROL OVERVIEW Programming Functions: When the display is showing menu pages, the up and down arrow buttons advance or move back through menu options. On a heating profile programming pages, the up arrow returns the display to the previous parameter page. The down arrow advances to the next parameter page.
OPERATION Safe operation of the oven is dependent on the actions and behavior of the oven operators. Operating personnel must read and understand the Operating Precautions in this section prior to operating the oven. The operators must follow these instructions to prevent injuries and to safeguard their health, environment, and the materials being treated in the oven, as well as to prevent damage to the oven.
OPERATION HEORY OF PERATIONS Heating The oven temperature controller stores an end-user-selected constant temperature set point. When powered, the oven heats the chamber atmosphere to the set point. The controller board is wired to a solid-state temperature probe located in the chamber on the rear wall. When the controller detects that the chamber temperature has dropped below the temperature set point, it pulses power to the heating elements.
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OPERATION Vents: Intake and Exhaust The oven is provided with an intake vent and an exhaust vent. These may be opened or closed using dampener slides located on the vents. The vents are intended to be opened after the heat treatment or bake-out phase of an application is complete.
OPERATION Note: There may be light smoking the first time when the oven is run hotter than 150°C. UT THE VEN INTO PERATION Perform the following steps and procedures to put the unit into operation after installing it in a new workspace environment.
OPERATION ET THE EMPERATURE IMIT Note: Test the OTL system for functionality at least once per year. Failure to set the OTL voids the manufacturing defect warranty if over temperature damage occurs. This procedure sets the mechanical heating cutoff to approximately 10˚C above the chamber temperature.
OPERATION EMPERATURE IMIT CTIVATION Possible causes: A user has set the Over Temperature Limit below the current set point. • This can be an issue when running heating profiles. The most common cause is the OTL being set to a temperature lower than the highest set point of a profile. An external heat source or heat source inside the chamber is causing the chamber air •...
OPERATION Reminder: The intake and exhaust vents must be closed for the oven to meet its temperature specifications. ET THE ONSTANT EMPERATURE OINT The process runs the oven at a constant temperature. Unlock the set point on the homepage. Push the down arrow button. •...
OPERATION ENTING THE XHAUST Optional: The oven does not require venting to operate. However, evacuating exhaust out of the workspace can help prevent elevated ambient temperatures and the buildup of unpleasant odors. Obtain flexible, non-insulated ducting. • Attach the ducting to the lip of the exhaust port on the top, right side of the oven. See the •...
Leave the oven exhaust vent closed until it is time to turn on the blower. SHEL LAB offers an accessory forced-air power exhaust blower that can be mounted directly on the exhaust vent cover. The blower is self-cooling when powered and running.
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OPERATION Activating and Deactivating the Power Exhaust The power exhaust may be run during any step of a heating profile except the terminating step. To run the exhaust blower, change the option control parameter of the step from 0000 to 0100 while programming the profile.
USER MAINTENANCE Warning: Disconnect the unit from its power supply prior to maintenance or cleaning of this unit. Avertissement: Avant d'effectuer toute maintenance ou entretien de cet appareil, débrancher le cordon secteur de la source d'alimentation. LEANING AND ISINFECTING • Periodic cleaning is required.
Use proper PPE for handling exposed fiberglass when making the cuts. LECTRICAL OMPONENTS Electrical components do not require maintenance. If the oven fails to operate as specified, please contact your SHEL LAB distributor or Technical Support for assistance. 34 | P a g e...
MAINTENANCE ALIBRATING THE EMPERATURE ISPLAY Note: Performing an accurate calibration of the temperature display requires a calibrated temperature reference device. Please see the Reference Sensor Devices entry on page 7 for the minimum device requirements. Temperature calibrations match the temperature display to the actual air temperature inside the oven chamber.
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MAINTENANCE 5. The oven temperature must be stable in order to perform an accurate calibration. The temperature is considered stabilized when the oven chamber has operated with the doors closed at your calibration temperature for at least one hour with no fluctuations greater than the specified stability of the oven (see page 43).
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MAINTENANCE Calibration continued Operations Menu Enter the Operations Menu. Push the Program buttons. Configuration Advance to Configuration. a. Push the Up arrow to advance to “ConF”. Input Enter the Configuration menu. a. Push the Program button. The “InP” Input option will be the first to appear in the menu.
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MAINTENANCE Calibration continued Offset Parameter Select the Offset calibration parameter a. Push the Down arrow key two times to advance to “OFFS”. Input the temperature offset. a. Push the Program button to unlock the -3 Offset Entered Offset parameter and place it in its blinking adjustable mode.
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MAINTENANCE Calibration continued Once the temperature has stabilized, compare the Reference Device* reference device and the oven display temperature readings. If the readings are the same or the difference • between the two falls within the acceptable range of your protocol, the oven is calibrated for Homepage temperature.
EIGHT Model Shipping SMO14HP-2 563 lb / 255 kg SMO38HP-2 1078 lb / 489 kg IMENSIONS By Inches Model Exterior W × D × H Interior W × D × H SMO14HP-2 59.0 x 29.0 x 57.0 in...
HELF APACITY BY EIGHT Model Per Shelf Total Weight SMO14HP-2 75.0 lb / 34.0 kg 450.0 lb / 204.0 kg SMO38HP-2 75.0 lb / 34.0 kg 900.0 lb / 408.0 kg AXIMUM UMBER OF HELVES Model Max Shelves SMO14HP-2 SMO38HP-2...
Recovery Times from a 30 Second Door Opening Model @ 80°C @ 150°C @ 306°C SMO14HP-2 3 Minutes 3 Minutes 6 Minutes SMO38HP-2 3 Minutes 3 Minutes 5 Minutes Recovery Times from a 60 Second Door Opening Model @ 80°C @ 150°C @ 306°C...
Accessories and replacement parts can be ordered online at parts.sheldonmfg.com. If the required item is not listed online, or if you require assistance in determining which part or accessory you need contact SHEL LAB by emailing parts@sheldonmfg.com or by calling 1-800-322- 4897 ext. 4 or (503) 640-3000 ext. 4.
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