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  • Page 1 Ecostrad iQ Plus Electric Panel Heater PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • 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. Do not cover This symbol located on the device indicates that it is prohibited to place objects (such as towels, clothes etc.)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 | About the Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 2 | Warnings & Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 3 | Technical Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 4 | Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Fixings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7...
  • Page 5 9 | Cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 10 | Warranty- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 11 | ERP Ecodesign Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 12 | Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 Ecostrad_iQ_Plus_V2-09_28032025...

  • Page 6: About The Manual

    | About the Manual This manual describes the Ecostrad iQ Plus Electric Panel Heater 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 7: Warnings & Precautions

    | Warnings & Precautions Read this manual carefully before using or installing the heater. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the heater or its site of use. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. The heater should only be used according to the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 8 Warnings & Precautions Warning Do not use the device in enclosed spaces if persons are present who cannot leave the room independently and are not under constant supervision. Warning To avoid overheating and risk of fire, do not cover the heater.
  • Page 9 Warnings & Precautions • Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate for this appliance corresponds to your power outlet. • Check for transportation damage and make sure all parts are complete after the appliance is unpacked. Do not use if any parts are missing or damaged.
  • Page 10 Warnings & Precautions • When wall mounted, the following safety distances from surrounding surfaces must be observed: 20cm from the base of the heater to the ground  80cm from the top of the heater to any ceiling or shelf ...
  • Page 11 Warnings & Precautions • Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on the device, ensure the device is unplugged. Do not use the cable to tug the plug from the socket. Hold the plug and pull. • Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from the mains socket when the device is not in use.

  • Page 12: Installation

    4 | Installation WARNING Read all safety instructions and warnings stated in the preceding section of this manual before installing the device. Failing to follow these instructions can cause damage to life or property. 4-1 | Fixings Before beginning installation, check that all fixings shown in Table 1 are supplied, and all tools in Table 2 are at hand.

  • Page 13: Wall Mounted Installation

    Installation Table 2 | Tools (not provided with heater) Tool Spirit level Pencil Masking tape Drill and drill bit Screwdriver 4-2 | Wall mounted installation Warning Before switching on the appliance make sure that the heater is correctly fixed and is secure to the wall. Attention! The fixings supplied are designed for installation onto solid walls.
  • Page 14 Installation Choose the mounting position, respecting the minimum distances from surrounding walls, ceilings or fixed objects. Minimum distances are: • 80cm from the top to any non-flammable surface. • 20cm from the floor. • 15cm from the sides to non-flammable surfaces •...
  • Page 15 Installation 2. Fix the hanging plates to the back of the heater using two bracket screws for each plate. (Figure 2) Figure 2 | Fixing the hanging plates 3. Using the template or the measurements in Figure 3 and Table 3, mark the locations of the 2 holes required for your product size.
  • Page 16 Installation Figure 3 | Mounting measurements 4. Using a 6mm drill bit, drill the marked holes. 5. Fit the wall plugs into the marked holes. 6. Position the wall brackets over the holes and use the wall screws to fix them in place.

  • Page 17: Freestanding Installation

    Installation 4-3 | Free standing installation To use the heater free standing, the included feet must be installed: Turn the heater upside down. 2. Align the holes on the feet with the holes on the base of the heater. 3. Attach each foot with the feet screws (Figure 5) Figure 5 | Free standing installation Ecostrad_iQ_Plus_V2-09_28032025...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    5 | Control Panel 5-1 | Power switch Before first use, the heater must be switched on. Press the mechanical switch above the cable at the back of the unit to turn on. This switch must be left in the ...

  • Page 19: Display

    Control Panel 5-3 | Display The control panel, includes a backlit LCD display. The backlight switches on when the panel is in use and times out after thirty seconds. Time Target Temperature Change mode Standby/On Hourly program Day of the week Increase time/ Decrease time/...

  • Page 20: Standby Mode

    In standby mode, the time is displayed and the heater will not heat. swap between standby mode and heating modes. 5-5 | Heating modes There are 5 heating modes available for the Ecostrad iQ Plus: swap between Comfort mode heating modes Eco mode Comfort...

  • Page 21: Anti-Freeze Mode

    Control Panel 5-5-2 | Eco mode In eco mode, will display on the Adjust the screen. The heater heats to a temperature constant set temperature by tapping or indefinitely. holding down For optimal performance, eco mode should be set at a temperature lower than comfort mode.
  • Page 22 Control Panel 5-5-4 | Timer mode In timer mode, will display on the screen. In this mode the heater will swap between heat the room according to your set standby mode program. and heating mode. The symbol for the current preset ) will display on temperature ( the screen.
  • Page 23 Control Panel Setting the program The Ecostrad iQ Plus has 24 hour programming with a The Ecostrad unique program for each day of the week. iQ Plus can be fully • P1 is the schedule for Monday, P2 is the schedule programmed for Tuesday, and so on.
  • Page 24 7. Continue until each day of the week is set. video for 8. When you are happy with the program for Sunday programming your iQ Plus. (P7), tap to confirm and return to timer mode. 5-5-5 | Boost mode In boost mode, will display on the screen.

  • Page 25: Settings

    Control Panel To activate boost mode: to enter boost mode to cancel the 2. Tap to adjust the boost duration in 30 boost and minute intervals, up to 8 hours change to a new mode. The boost mode target temperature is set to 30 °C. This is not adjustable.
  • Page 26 Control Panel Table 5 | Ecostrad iQ Plus settings Setting Description Values Temperature calibration -5 °C to +5 °C in steps of 1 °C Purpose Calibrate temperature sensor Values Open window detection OFF (oF), 60, or 90 Purpose Select the open window detection...
  • Page 27 Control Panel 5-6-2 | Open window detection (F2) Open window detection is an energy-saving feature Refer to designed to cut power to the unit if a window is opened. section 5-6 to adjust the If the heater detects a sudden drop in temperature (2 open window °C or more within 5 minutes, will appear.

  • Page 28: Child Lock

    While disabled, the heater will operate based on its internal clock, which can be manually adjusted. 5-7 | Child lock The child lock feature on the Ecostrad iQ Plus locks all The child lock keys on the display except the standby button. This can also be prevents accidental and unauthorized changes.

  • Page 29: Reset To Defaults

    To reset to default settings: to put the heater in standby mode. 2. Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore the device to default settings. Table 6 | Ecostrad iQ Plus Default Settings Setting Default Time 00:00 1 (Monday) Comfort Temperature 19 °C...

  • Page 30: Wifi Connection - Troubleshooting

    Smart Life is a smart home application created by a third party developer. Smart Life is a great way to integrate your Ecostrad heater with your existing smart home, as it is compatible with a variety of smart devices that you may already use.

  • Page 31: Downloading The App

    On the Manage Hub page of the by My Ecosystem app, press Heaters. 2. Select the iQ Plus from the available heaters. 3. Enter your WiFi Details. 4. Follow the instructions on the app to Figure 9 | Add new heater ensure the iQ Plus is in pairing mode.
  • Page 32 Ecosystem App 7-3 | Using the Ecosystem app 7-3-1 | Home overview The Ecosystem app can Tip: Assign be used to control your heaters multiple Ecostrad to rooms and devices. zones to quickly The Home page displays change the the weather and...
  • Page 33 Ecosystem App Return to Manage Hub Program Target Temperature Room Adjust Temperature Temperature Mode Standby Settings Figure 12 | Ecosystem control interface Ecostrad_iQ_Plus_V2-09_28032025...

  • Page 34: Connecting To The App

    8 | Smart Life App 8-1 | Downloading the Smart Life app The Ecostrad iQ Plus Electric Panel Heater is Scan the QR designed to work with the Smart Life app. code to install NOTE — The Smart Life app is a constantly Smart Life.
  • Page 35 Smart Life App Figure 13 | Adding device on Smart Life app 6. The app will demonstrate that it has found the heater (Figure 14). Press “Add”. 7. The app may ask you to choose your WiFi network and enter the password.
  • Page 36 Smart Life App Figure 14 | Finding device on Smart Life app 10. Press to change its name or "Done" to return to the home screen. To troubleshoot any issues with the WiFi connection, see section 6-2 Ecostrad_iQ_Plus_V2-09_28032025...

  • Page 37: Home Overview

    Smart Life App 8-3 | Home overview You can use the Smart Life app to control multiple devices. All devices are displayed on the home screen with their status. Possible statuses: • Online — Heater will respond to app commands. •...

  • Page 38: Choose Mode

    Smart Life App 8-5 | Choose mode Tap the mode icon on the control interface to change the operating mode. The four options correspond to the five modes on the control panel. 8-5-1 | Comfort, eco & anti-freeze mode In comfort and eco mode, simply use the sliding dial or the – and + keys to adjust the set temperature.
  • Page 39 You can check how much time remains - rounded to the nearest half hour - on the heater display. Radiator set temperature (cannot be adjusted) Set boost timer Figure 16 | Boost mode on the iQ Plus Ecostrad_iQ_Plus_V2-09_28032025...

  • Page 40: Device Settings

    Smart Life App 8-6 | Device settings • Tap the icon to view and adjust the heater’s settings. These correspond to the  settings available in the advanced settings of the control panel. • Tap the icon for settings that relate to the heater’s listing on the app, including its name, any automations it is included in, and...
  • Page 41 Smart Life App Make sure you give the heater a name that’s easy for you to say and for your voice interface to understand. You can change the heater’s name in the Smart Life app. Command Action • Turn on <device name>. Switches heater on.
  • Page 42 Smart Life App Command Action • Increase <device name> <x> Increases or decreases the <x> degrees. °C set temperature by a • Decrease <device name> number of degrees. <x> degrees. • Raise <device name> <x> degrees. • Lower <device name> <x> degrees.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    9 | Troubleshooting Issue Explanation Solution Heater is not Temperature sensor The heater will not heating. has become heat while either disconnected, or sensor is heater has short disconnected. Er code displaying. circuited. Contact the seller (Section 1) to arrange repair or replacement.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Ecostrad. If the unit has been hardwired, an invoice may be required to confirm the work was carried out by a qualified professional.
  • Page 45 Warranty of a claim. Claims must be made with the establishment where the device was purchased. This warranty does not affect the customer’s consumer rights. Ecostrad_iQ_Plus_V2-09_28032025...

  • Page 46: Erp Ecodesign Information

    11 | ERP Ecodesign Model 1000 1500 2000 2500 Heat output Nominal heat 0.47 0.98 1.48 1.97 2.48 output (P nom /kW) Minimum heat output (indicative) (P min /kW) Maximum 0.47 0.98 1.48 1.97 2.48 continuous heat output (P max.c /kW) Auxiliary electricity consumption At nominal heat output...
  • Page 47 [no] with working time limitation [no] with black bulb sensor [no] For queries, contact: In the UK In ROI Ecostrad Ltd. Ignition Heatco Ireland Limited Unit 21 Ash Way Unit 282 Avenue C Block G Thorp Arch Estate Blanchardstown Wetherby...

  • Page 48: Disposal

    12 | Disposal In accordance with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, the icon with the crossed-out waste bin on electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste electrical and electronic equipment in your...

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