Pre-installation checklist Hive can not be installed ✓ Is the current heating system in working order? ✕ On electric boilers ✕ ✓ Have you checked the controls voltage? If there is a weather compensating controller that talks to the boiler and controls it ✕...
If no lights are displayed immediately after the hub has been turned on, check all cables are connected and the power socket works. If the problem still persists contact Hive Technical Support. *Do not interrupt power to...
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Flashing Installation and start up. The hub is Do not disconnect the hub. attempting to connect to the hive servers If flashing continues after 15 minutes contact hive technical and update itself. support to confirm it has connected. AMBER Flashing Installation.
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Extra Low Voltage Mains Voltage Mains Voltage Whenever you install Hive Active Heating you must check the Low Voltage Low Voltage voltage rating used for external controls. Low Voltage If you have a boiler where Extra Low Voltage controls are used (24v) Un-used you must ensure that any mains voltages remains separated.
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Installing the receiver: wiring Installing Hive to a combination boiler will allow the user to control their heating only. Hive will replace any existing controls or be wired directly into the boiler as new. Once removed use a 5 core flex to wire L, N, E and Heating...
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Once removed use a 5 core flex to wire L, N, E and Heating On and Off from the Boilers wiring connections to Hive Receiver. Please note that some boilers may work on Low Voltage 24v please...
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Hive Multizone: facts and example Hive will support 3 heating zones in total – core zone + ● Hive Multizone, component configurations up to 2 additional zones ● System must be controlled by zone valves Original H/W & CH ●...
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Hive Multizone: example Installing more than one zone as part of a fresh Hive installation Wire up all Receivers at the same time (they should flash ● amber) Insert batteries into one Thermostat only, 1 receiver will ● ZigBee stop flashing amber and turn green (thermostat 1 and...
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When wiring an additional zone in a multizone system, installation of any additional zones will require the removal of the original thermostats. A link must also be made in any wiring centre between the removed thermostats connections. An additional Hive Receiver can now replace any original controls, 1 new receiver should be added per zone. Install method L 1 2 3 4 ●...
Stand alone mode Activating ‘Hive’ stand alone mode Status light ● Remove the batteries from the thermostat. Switch off the boiler and receiver. Heating button ● ● Wait at least 5 seconds, then turn the boiler and receiver back on.
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* If a customer does not want to lose a socket outlet, they can purchase a Hive Active Plug from our website. A Hive Active Plug will work as a booster and increase the ZigBee signal within their home.
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Enter the hub ID – this is Once the hub ID has been entered, details (email address and the ABC-123 formatted setup is complete and Hive Active customer’s password). number on the underside of Heating is ready to use. the hub.
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