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Stelrad CIRCLE User And Installation Manual

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CIRCLE
USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR TOWEL RAIL MANUFACTURER
OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER ONLY
CIRCLE SYSTEM
Heating element power regulator
Electronic control with electric heating
element integrated. To be integrated
with the towel rail.
Instructions leaflet
OPTIONAL PARTS:
� T-piece (dual fuel installation only)
� 3-bar valve

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  • Page 1 CIRCLE USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR TOWEL RAIL MANUFACTURER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER ONLY CIRCLE SYSTEM Heating element power regulator Electronic control with electric heating element integrated. To be integrated with the towel rail. Instructions leaflet OPTIONAL PARTS: � T-piece (dual fuel installation only)
  • Page 2 APPLICABLE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS: Applicable Directives: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD), 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC), 2011/65/EU RoHS II Directive, Regulation REACH (EC 1907/2006) Electrical tests according to (applicable clauses): EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-43, EN 62233, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3...

  • Page 3: General Warnings

    1.2 Warranty CIRCLE is guaranteed against defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date marked on the silver label attached on the controller. The guarantee will not be effective if the faults found are ascribable to the Buyer’s carelessness and/or if the Products have not...
  • Page 4 • Do not install CIRCLE with an electric heating element not equipped with pre-set protection devices designed to prevent over-heating of the towel rail in abnormal conditions. • Do not power CIRCLE on before it has been completely installed in a properly filled towel rail with the electric heating element recommended by the manufacturer •...

  • Page 5: Product Presentation

    The System is aimed at being installed in a towel rail configured for drying towels washed in water. Any other use is strictly forbidden. CIRCLE System can be Class I or Class II. CIRCLE controls the thermal power of the towel rail with five different power levels. The type of regulation consists of an ON-OFF electronic open-loop controller.

  • Page 6: Symbols And Glossary

    230 V 6.3 Faston to power the electric heating element (live and neutral) Touchscreen interface Capacitive touchscreen interface displaying current system status (in black) Grub screw seat Position of the grub screw in order to fix CIRCLE to the Electric heating element connection Product label See 2.1 Power supply cable...
  • Page 7 Necessary part to tighten the electric heating element into the towel rail with a 25mm wrench Gasket O-ring gasket designed to be compressed between the electric heating element connection and the upper plastic part of the CIRCLE in order to prevent water leakage Electric heating part necessary for coupling with CIRCLE...
  • Page 8 STANDARD PROVIDED KIT ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS Element Description T-piece (dual-fuel In case of Dual fuel installation, a T-piece installation only) of 40mm maximum length (male thread excluded) is required 3 bar valve a self relief pressure valve which limits the pressure at 3 bar TOOLS NOT INCLUDED Element Description...
  • Page 9 CIRCLE and the electric heating element power must be carefully selected in proportion to towel rail size and thermal output. To select CIRCLE and the heating element electrical power, please refer to the towel rail manufacturer instructions, when a certification related to the complete system (according to EN 60335-2-43) issued by an European recognized institute (like SEMKO, VDE, IMQ…) is available.

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    • Check the pack to ensure you have all of the parts listed at paragraph 3 with no visible signs of damage. Make sure that CIRCLE parts are completely dry and have no defects. If any of the part is missing or appears damaged, you should return the device to the point of purchase.
  • Page 11 • It is recommended to use in any installation (Electric only and Dual fuel) a self relief pressure valve (like a 3 Bar valve) on the top part of the rail in the opposite side where the CIRCLE is installed. In case of valve intervention, it is quite normal for liquid relief and water excess to possibly reach the floor.

  • Page 12: Power Supply Warnings

    5.3 Power supply Warnings • Do not connect CIRCLE to the power supply until the installation into a properly filled towel rail is completed. • Make sure that the power lines are appropriate for the load required according to technical specification tables (see par.
  • Page 13 WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard for very young children, this appliance should be installed so that the lowest heated rail is at least 600 mm above the floor (Figure 4). • Do not install CIRCLE into a towel rail fitted in ZONE 0 or ZONE 1 (Zone definition IEC 60364-7-701 in Figure 4).
  • Page 14 • CIRCLE must only be fitted vertically in the bottom part of the towel rail. • Electrical towel rail must NOT be installed with the CIRCLE regulating box located at the top. This can seriously damage the control box and create a dangerous situation with a risk of fire.
  • Page 15 Activate the electric element on "max" and check the fluid level in the towel rail after approx. one hour. c. Check electric strength on the appliance after fitting CIRCLE to the electric towel rail according to the instructions in Appendix A of EN60335-1: “Routine tests”.
  • Page 16 ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Do not touch the metallic parts of CIRCLE if it is powered; before maintenance and de-installation operation wait the necessary time to ensure it is cold after it is switched off.
  • Page 17 5.7 Notes for disposal of CIRCLE valid for the European Union The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on the towel rail to which CIRCLE is installed, reminds you that in the European Union all electrical and electronic products and batteries must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.

  • Page 18: Use And Functioning

    • The electrical towel rail is intended only for drying towels washed in water. Any other use is forbidden • CIRCLE is intended to be used and installed into a towel rail. Any other use is strictly forbidden and potentially dangerous.

  • Page 19: Description Of Use

    7. DESCRIPTION OF USE 7.1 Basic Operating modes and statuses...
  • Page 20 7.2 Advanced operating modeses 7.2.1 12h TIMER functioning Configured power level (1-5) that repeats every 12 hours (for timer duration customization see 7.3). Use this mode if you wish to warm up your towel rail at a configured power level automatically every 12 hours as shown below.
  • Page 21 7.2.2 24h TIMER functioning Configured power level (1-5) that repeats every 24 hours (for timer duration customization see 7.3). Use this mode if you wish to warm up your towel rail at a configured power level automatically every 24 hours as shown below. Activate this mode at the exact time you wish to warm up your towel rail at a configured power level (for 3 hours duration according to factory settings).
  • Page 22 7.3 Settings and other functions 7.3.1 Power range setting Choose your preferred working power range among 5 different sets: CIRCLE will work within the power range you set (minimum power level is 20% in every set, maximum and intermediate power variates according to the table below).
  • Page 23 7.3.2 Default timer duration in 12h-24h timer Customizes timer duration of 12h and 24h timer In ANTIFREEZE mode: NOTE: after 10 seconds of no interaction, the device will go back to previous modality without saving any operation. 1. press and hold until starts flash 2.

  • Page 24: Lock Screen

    7.3.3 Lock screen In MANUAL, ANTIFREEZE or TIMER mode, limits the functioning to standby ON/OFF. In MANUAL, ANTIFREEZE or TIMER mode: • press and hold together for 5 seconds until the device beeps twice To unlock: • press and hold together for 5 seconds until the device beeps twice NOTE: once lock screen is activated, icon will be always on.

  • Page 25: Ordinary Maintenance

    (turning off the switch is not sufficient). • Never try to modify or repair the CIRCLE in any of its parts by yourself. Never try to remove any part of the CIRCLE as water can penetrate inside the regulation box resulting in a risk of electrical shock. Never knock the CIRCLE against anything.
  • Page 26 • CIRCLE internal temperature is anomalous • CIRCLE has an issue • Switch off the 230 V mains • If the problem keeps occuring, send CIRCLE to the seller for investigation or replacement. Once the problem is solved, the display will stop...
  • Page 27 Never try to modify or repair the CIRCLE in any of its parts by yourself. Never try to remove any part of the CIRCLE as water can penetrate inside the regulation box resulting in a risk of electrical shock. Never knock the CIRCLE against anything.

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