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This manual ensures safe and efficient use of the “thermio eco QE1 / QE2” timeswitches. This manual is a compo- nent of the device and must remain accessible at all times for everyone who uses the device. Everyone who uses the device must have read and understood this manual before commencing any work. The basic prerequisite for working safely is compliance with all safety instructions and usage instructions specified in this man- ual.
Safety Information Risk of death due to electrical shock! Incorrect assembly and installation of the device can result in life-threatening WARNING electrical voltages. This product should be installed by a qualified installer according to current installation standards. 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 5 29.03.2017 13:44:14...
Technical Data Dimensions 156x85x42 [mm] Power supply 240V/50Hz Rating 5A (2A)/240V, per channel Memory locations 28 per channel Battery permanently fixed re-chargeable (not replaceable) Battery reserve 500 hours plus (after 70 hours charge) Installation double insulated Fitting surface mounted or single gang plaster depth socket outlet Maximum ambient temperature 50 °C Type 1 Action...
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Installation INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Remove QE1/QE2 from packing and prepare it for use Remove QE1/QE2 from packing and prepare it for use on fully pumped or for gravity hot water systems. on fully pumped or for gravity hot water systems. For For gravity hot water systems no action is required.
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NB • Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician and conform to current IEE Regulations. NB • Mains supply must be suitably fused (usually 3 amps) and provision made for Class A circuit disconnection. NB • Control is suitable for fixed wiring only. NB •...
Application / Programming QE1 Application QE1 ............. 10 Programming QE1 ............11 Setting current time and day ............11 Start the inbuilt standard program ..........12 View the inbuilt standard program ..........13 Setting your own time program ..........14 View/modify/delete your entered program selections ....
Application QE1 • Any simple time switching application up to the stated rating • Domestic heating systems where both heating and hot water services are required to switch ON and OFF at the same time • Controlling a “combi“ or “combination boiler“ 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 10 29.03.2017 13:44:15...
PROGRAMMING YOUR “TOWERCHRON QE1” Programming QE1 SETTING CURRENT TIME AND DAY Setting current time and day ➯ Open the keypad cover • Open the keypad cover ➯ Make sure that the slide switch is on position “SET TIME AND DAY” to left. •...
START THE INBUILT STANDARD PROGRAM Start the inbuilt standard programm ➯ Move the slide switch to position “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. • Move the slide switch to position “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. • The inbuilt standard program is now active. NB • The inbuilt standard program is now active. 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 12 29.03.2017 13:44:15...
VIEW THE INBUILT STANDARD PROGRAM ➯ Make sure that the slide switch is on position “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. VIEW THE INBUILT STANDARD PROGRAM View the inbuilt standard programm ➯ Make sure that the slide switch is on position “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. •...
SETTING YOUR OWN TIME PROGRAM It is recommended that you write down the switching times. Setting your own time programm The following day groups are selectable: Mon...Fri, Sat + Sun, Mon...Sat, It is recommended that you write down the switching times. Mon...Sun or any individual day.
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4. To store “OFF” time and view the next program space 4. To store “OFF” time and view the next program space Press “SELECT” button ➯ Press “SELECT” button Repeat steps 1 to 4 to enter further “ON” and “OFF” times. 28 program spaces are Repeat steps 1 to 4 to enter further “ON”...
VIEW/MODIFY/DELETE YOUR ENTERED PROGRAM SELECTIONS View / modify / delete your entered program selections ➯ Move the slide switch to position “SET OWN PROGRAM” • Move the slide switch to position “SET OWN PROGRAM” To view/modify your entered ON/OFF times: To view/modify your entered ON/OFF times: ➯...
Manual Override Functions While the timeswitch is in the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM” or “RUN OWN PROGRAM” mode, and without having to open the keypad cover, you can manually override the program without disrupting the original settings by pressing the “SELECT” button. TMD (Timed) When the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”...
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MANUAL OVERRIDE FUNCTIONS While the timeswitch is in the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM” or “RUN OWN PROGRAM” mode, and without having to open the keypad cover, you can manually override the program without disrupting the original settings by pressing the “SELECT” button. TMD (Timed) When the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”...
INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM (QE1) Internal Wiring Diagram • Carry out wiring installation using appropriate diagram as shown. • When the QE1 timeswitch is to be used with a combination boiler, always refer to the boiler NB • Carry out wiring installation using appropriate diagram as shown. manufacturer instructions concerning wiring before using the information contained in NB •...
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (QE1) General installation Instructions Backplate The QE1 is double insulated, so earth protection is not required. However, in the backplate a terminal for earth Terminal continuity is provided which should be used if earth Block conductors are present in your cable. Make sure that Fixing the earth conductors are sleeved to prevent accidental Holes...
WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (QE1) Wiring installation instructions Simple circuit for domestic central heating Room Stat Conversion Chart Simple circuit for domestic central heating Room Stat Conversion Chart boiler with gravity hot water supply boiler with gravity hot water supply N COM DEM ACL TS 142 Drayton RTE Tower SS...
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Important Note: IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important that you always refer to the Boiler Manufacturers Instructions concerning electrical wiring before using It is important that you always refer to the Boiler Manufacturers Instructions concerning electrical wiring before usin the information contained in this manual. In some cases the Boiler Manufacturers Instructions will contain information the information contained in this manual.
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SAUNIER DUVAL SD625M Always use the special 24V thermostat supplied with this boiler, and wire as indicated in boiler instructions, SAUNIER DUVAL SD625M substituting time switch terminals A and B for terminals 3 and 4 respectively on QE1. Always use the special 24V thermostat supplied with this boiler, and wire as indicated in boiler instructions, substituting time switch terminals A and B for terminals 3 and 4 respectively on QE1.
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ELM Leblanc GVM 420 ELM Leblanc GVM 420 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 25 29.03.2017 13:44:16...
Application / Programming QE2 Application QE2 ............. 27 Programming QE2 ............28 Setting current time and day ............28 Start the inbuilt standard program ..........29 View the inbuilt standard program ..........30 Setting your own heating/hot water program ......32 View/modify/delete your entered program selections ....
Application QE2 • Fully pumped central heating systems using mid position valves, spring return valves or “power open”, power closed valves. • Gravity hot water, pumped heating systems with or without motorised valves fi tted into the domestic hot water primary circuit. Important note: For fully pumped systems the switch located at the rear of the “QE2”...
PROGRAMMING YOUR “TOWERCHRON QE2” Programming QE2 SETTING CURRENT TIME AND DAY Setting current time and day ➯ Open the keypad cover • Open the keypad cover ➯ Make sure that the slide switch is on position “SET TIME AND DAY” to the left. •...
START THE INBUILT STANDARD PROGRAM Start the inbuilt standard programm ➯ Move the slide switch to position “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. • Move the slide switch to position “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. • The inbuilt standard program is now active. NB • The inbuilt standard program is now active. 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 29 29.03.2017 13:44:17...
VIEW THE INBUILT STANDARD PROGRAM VIEW THE INBUILT STANDARD PROGRAM ➯ Make sure that the slide switch is on postion “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. View the inbuilt standard programm ➯ Make sure that the slide switch is on postion “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”. •...
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ON and OFF times for HEATING and HOT WATER ON and OFF times for HEATING and HOT WATER Monday to Friday 6.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m. 10.30 p.m. Monday to Friday 6.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m. 10.30 p.m. Saturday to Sunday 8.00 a.m.
SETTING YOUR OWN HEATING/HOT WATER PROGRAM Setting your own heating / hot water program Both Heating and Hot Water will be turned ON and OFF at the same time. Both Heating and Hot Water will be turned ON and OFF at the same time. It is recommended that you write down the switching times (sheet attached).
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2. To copy the first “ON” time for Hot Water: 2. To copy the first “ON” time for Hot Water: 2. To copy the first “ON” time for Hot Water: ➯ Press “COPY” button ➯ Press “COPY” button • Press “COPY” button The arrows on the Hot Water side of the display will flash to confirm the The arrows on the Hot Water side of the display will flash to confirm the copy instruction has been carried out.
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SETTING YOUR OWN HEATING/HOT WATER PROGRAM Setting your own heating / hot water program (Heating and hot water will be turned ON and OFF at different times) (Heating and hot water will be turned ON and OFF at different times). 1.
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3. To set the first Heating “OFF” time and day combination 3. To set the first Heating “OFF” time and day combination ➯ Press the “HOUR +/-” then “MINUTES +/-” buttons • Press the “HOUR +/-” then “MINUTES +/-” buttons (the day/day groups that were selected (the day/day groups that were selected during “ON”...
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SETTING YOUR OWN HOT WATER TIMES: 2. Setting your own hot water times: ➯ Move the slide switch to position “SET OWN PROGRAM” • Move the slide switch to position “SET OWN PROGRAM” Press the “HOT WATER” button. Press the “HOT WATER” button. The first program place is displayed.
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4. To store Hot Water “OFF” time and day combination: 4. To store Hot Water “OFF” time and day combination: • Press “HOT WATER” button ➯ Press the “HOT WATER” button The next free program place is displayed. The next free program place is displayed. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to enter further “ON”...
VIEW/MODIFY/DELETE YOUR ENTERED PROGRAM SELECTIONS View / modify / delete your entered program selections ➯ Move the slide switch to position “SET OWN PROGRAM” • Move the slide switch to position “SET OWN PROGRAM” To view/modify your entered ON/OFF times: To view/modify your entered program selections: To view Heating times: To view Heating times:...
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To delete your entered program selections: To delete your entered ON/OFF times: To delete Heating times: To delete Heating times: ➯ Press the “HEATING” button repeatedly until the desired ON or OFF • Press the “HEATING” button repeatedly until the desired ON or OFF time to be deleted time to be deleted appears.
Manual Override Functions While the timeswitch is in the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM” or “RUN OWN PROGRAM” mode, and without having to open the keypad cover, you can manually override the program without disrupting the original settings by pressing the “SELECT” button. TMD (Timed) When the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM”...
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open the keypad cover, you can manually override either program without disrupting the original settings by pressing the “Select” button. When the “RUN PRESET PROGRAM” or “RUN YOUR OWN PROGRAM” mode is active, the arrow points to TMD (Timed), BOOST Press the “HEATING”...
GENERAL INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS (QE2) General installation Instructions The QE2 is double insulated, so earth protection is not Backplate required. However, in the backplate a terminal for earth continuity is provided which should be used if earth Terminal conductors are present in your cable. Make sure that Block the earth conductors are sleeved to prevent accidental Fixing...
INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM (QE2) Internal Wiring Diagram • Carry out wiring installation using appropriate diagram as shown. • Plug in unit and secure to the base by tightening fixing screw. NB • Carry out wiring installation using appropriate diagram as shown. NB •...
WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (QE2) Wiring installation Instructions Gravity Hot Water/Pumped Heating - System with roomstat controlled pump Gravity Hot Water/Pumped Heating - System with roomstat controlled pump 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 44 29.03.2017 13:44:18...
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The following wiring diagrams are schematic only (for clarity the earth and neutral connections are omitted). We sug- The following wiring diagrams are schematic only (for clarity the earth and neutral connections are omitted). We sug- gest when wiring systems, a suitable wiring centre is used. gest when wiring systems, a suitable wiring centre is used (the Tower controls wiring centre is purpose made and gives full information for wiring this programmer into compatible equipment).
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Fully Pumped System using 2 Port Spring Fully Pumped System using 3 Port Mid-Position Return Valve Fully Pumped System using 2 Port Spring Return Fully Pumped System using 3 Port Mid-Position Valve 0662_QE1_QE2.indd 46 29.03.2017 13:44:18...
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Conversion Chart for Room / Cylinder Thermostats Room Stat Conversion Chart Room Stat Conversion Chart ACL HTS 2 ACL TS 142 Drayton CS1 Drayton RTE Honeywell L641 A Honeywell T6160B Landis & Gyr RAM21 Landis & Gyr RAD5 Switchmaster SCT1 Switchmaster SRT2 Sunvic SA 2451 Sunvic TLX2259...