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Ecostrad iQ WiFi Heating Element Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Ecostrad iQ WiFi Heating Element PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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  • Page 3 Symbols Warning This symbol indicates a hazard with an average risk level which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Warning of electrical voltage This symbol indicates danger to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage. Hot surface This symbol located on the device indicates that its surfaces are hot during and immediately after...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 | About the Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 2 | Technical Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 3 | Warnings &...

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    | About the Manual This manual describes the Ecostrad iQ WiFi Heating Element and details how to install and use the product. It is important to thoroughly review this manual before using the product. The declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Warnings & Precautions

    | Warnings & Precautions READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Read this manual carefully before using or installing the heating element. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the radiator or its site of use. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, serious injury, or all of the above.
  • Page 7 Warnings & Precautions Warning This appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. Warning Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns.
  • Page 8 Warnings & Precautions • The element must be connected to a 230 Volt AC mains power supply via a switched fused spur cable outlet, and must be earthed. • The element is a Class I unit and therefore must always be earthed.
  • Page 9 Warnings & Precautions • The element can be installed in bathrooms in Zone 2, but never in Zone 0 or Zone 1, as defined by applicable law, subject to any additional regulations concerning electrical installations in wet areas, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 | Bathroom installation zones •...

  • Page 10: Installation

    4 | Installation These are general-purpose instructions for fitting your element into a suitable radiator or towel rail. Always check with the radiator manufacturer to ensure the product is suitable for use with the element, and follow any additional installation guidance provided with the unit.

  • Page 11: Fitting Instructions

    Installation 4-1 | Fitting instructions Take the PTFE tape and wrap up to 10 layers around the thread of the element. This will help ensure the seal is secure. (see Figure 2). Figure 2 | PTFE tape wrapping 2. Identify the inlet where the element will be fitted in the radiator or towel rail.
  • Page 12 Installation Warning Never fit the element at the top of a radiator or towel rail. (Figure 3) The element must be fitted at the base in order for the fluid to heat throughout the entire radiator or towel rail. Figure 3 | Correct vs incorrect installation orientation Ecostrad_iQ_WiFi_Element_V1-15_10102024...
  • Page 13 Installation 3. Tilt the radiator until the fitting location is at the highest point, as shown in Figure 4. This prevents any fluid escaping if your radiator is pre-filled. Figure 4 | Filling location must be tilted to the highest point before filling. 4.
  • Page 14 Installation WARNING It is critical that the correct volume of heating medium is used. Under-filling the radiator will impede circulation and prevent the unit from heating up. Overfilling the radiator can cause a dangerous build up of pressure as the fluid heats up. A suitable air cushion must be maintained.
  • Page 15 Installation 10. Rotate the radiator to its correct orientation and hang on the wall, according to the instructions provided with the unit. 11. Connect the element electrics to a switched fused spur (230V AC) in accordance with the guidance below. The switched fused spur must provide full disconnection from all poles.

  • Page 16: Control Dial

    5 | Control Dial 5-1 | Display The control panel features a backlit LCD display. The backlight engages when any key is pressed, and dims while not in use. Figure 8 | Control dial display Table 2 | Icons and their meanings Symbol Steady Flashing...

  • Page 17: First Power

    Control Dial 5-2 | First power on When the element is first switched on, the time will appear as 00:00. The display will update to the correct time after connecting to the companion application. 5-3 | Standby mode In standby mode, the display shows the current time. The element does not heat in standby mode, however switch it can receive commands via the WiFi companion app.
  • Page 18 Control Dial 5-4-1 | Comfort mode In comfort mode, will display on the screen, Set the along with the target comfort temperature. temperature by tapping In this mode, the element heats the room to a constant target temperature indefinitely. The temperature range is 7-30 flashes °C and can be adjusted using the when the...
  • Page 19 Control Dial 5-4-3 | Program mode In program mode, and the current time display on the screen. In this mode, the element follows a user-customisable program to heat the room. To modify the program, connect the element to the Assign hourly companion app.
  • Page 20 Control Dial Frost mode Frost mode can only be activated when programmed flashes with the companion app. when the No sun or moon will display. element is heating. In this mode, the element is solid maintains a minimum when the temperature of 7 °C.

  • Page 21: Timer Function

    Control Dial Timer function Radiator mode includes a timer feature. When the timer is activated, the To cancel the radiator will heat for the timer, press specified time, then until the automatically switch to standby display says mode and cease heating. "0H"...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Wifi

    6 | Connecting to WiFi 6-1 | Downloading the App The Ecostrad iQ WiFi Heating Element is Scan the QR designed to work with the Smart Life Code to companion app. download the Smart Life app Install the app and follow the instructions to create an account.
  • Page 23 Connecting to WiFi The display will begin counting down from 99, indicating that  pairing mode has been activated for 99 seconds. 5. The app will demonstrate that it has found the element. Press Add. 6. The app may ask you to choose your WiFi network and enter the password.
  • Page 24 Connecting to WiFi WiFi Connection — Troubleshooting If the element does not connect on the first attempt: • Make sure both the element and your smart device are in range of your router. • Make sure you complete the connection process in 99 seconds. If the display reaches the end of the countdown, it will show "FAIL"...

  • Page 25: Using The App

    7 | Using the App NOTE – The Smart Life app is a constantly evolving third party system. The guide below was correct at time of printing but may differ slightly from future versions. 7-1 | Home overview You can use the Smart Life app to control multiple Scan the QR devices.

  • Page 26: Control Interface

    Using the App 7-2 | Control interface Tap the heater listing to go to the control interface, as demonstrated in Figure 10 on the previous page. Here you can turn the element off and on, adjust set temperatures, choose mode and access weekly programmer and device settings.
  • Page 27 Using the App 7-3-3 | Program mode Tap the program data icon on the control interface to configure a program. The program consists of 24  hourly intervals for each day. Tap an interval to choose  comfort (yellow bar), eco (green bar), or frost (blue bar).

  • Page 28: Device Settings

    Using the App 7-3-4 | Radiator mode In radiator mode, the radiator will regulate the temperature based on the internal temperature sensor. This function is recommended when using the radiator to dry towels. An optional timer is available for this mode. Once the timer ends, the radiator will switch to standby mode and cease heating.

  • Page 29: Temperature Compensation

    Using the App 7-4-1 | Child lock Use the toggle switch to lock or unlock the element display. 7-4-2 | Temperature compensation This setting allows users to adjust for any discrepancy Calibrate the between the average room temperature and the temperature temperature sensed by the element thermostat.

  • Page 30: Voice Integration

    Using the App The element remains in frost The control mode for 60 or 90 minutes, then dial will resumes heating according to its display OPEN previous settings. when the open window If the temperature drops again, function is the cycle begins again. triggered Open window detection is enabled by default.
  • Page 31 Using the App Table 4 | Voice commands Command Action • “Turn on <device • Switches the radiator name>” into heating mode. • “Switch on <device name>” • “Turn off <device • Switches the radiator name>” into standby mode. • “Switch off <device name>”...
  • Page 32 Using the App Table 4 | Voice commands Command Action • “Increase <device • Increases or decreases name> temperature” the set temperature by 1 °C. • “Decrease <device name> temperature” °C • This command only has an effect in comfort, eco, or program mode.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    8 | Warranty The Ecostrad iQ WiFi Heating Element carries a 2-year guarantee. What does the warranty cover? Within the stated period, starting from the date the customer receives their unit, Ecostrad guarantee to repair or replace the unit where a fault is due to defects in materials or manufacturing.
  • Page 34 The warranty covers only the model shown on the purchase invoice. The warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only and Ecostrad shall have no liability for installation costs or consequential losses however incurred. Claims must be made with the establishment where the device was purchased.

  • Page 35: Disposal

    For queries, contact: The UK manufacturer The ROI importer Ecostrad Ltd. Ignition Heatco Ireland Limited Unit 21 Ash Way Unit 282 Avenue C Block G...
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