E-On Energy Fit Starter Pack Owner's Manual

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Page 1 SO WHAT ARE THIS LOOKS WE WAITING SIMPLE ENOUGH. FOR? Your ‘how to’ guide to getting energy fit...
Page 2 - our customers! You’ve taken your first step towards getting energy fit with an Energy Fit Starter Pack. Your easy to install energy monitor, and Energy Fit software, will enable you to start seeing the energy you’re using, and make positive changes...
Page 3 true? Too good to be If you’re a little sceptical about whether ‘watching your energy’ really does reduce your bills, just ask our Watt Watchers. We challenged a number of families to see how much they could save in three months and the results were incredible. You can read about what worked for them on page 27 and in our Energy Fit software.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
started Getting What’s inside? Safety first Getting connected Your monitor Making the most of your monitor 18 How much you could save Your questions answered...
Page 5 OOOH, THAT WASN'T DIFFICULT TO INSTALL AT ALL! This is your Energy Fit Starter Pack, containing your E.ON energy monitor, a software CD to help you get the most from your monitor, and all the help you need to get started.
Page 6: What's Inside
Take a look what’s inside Your monitor’s power cable - to make it work. Your transmitter - it sends readings from your meter to your monitor to tell you how much electricity you're using. Your sensor jaw - you need to clip this to one of the cables coming out of your meter.
Page 7 Your energy monitor - it will tell you how much electricity you’re using at any time. Your data cable, to connect your energy monitor to your computer. Your 'Energy Fit software' which will enable you to make the most of your monitor.
Page 8: Safety First
Safety first We want you to use your energy monitor safely, so please take a moment to read these notes before starting. Although you won’t need to carry out any electrical wiring to install the monitor, it will be used in and around the electricity supply to your home so you need to take care. Before installing your monitor, please check that your electricity meter and cables are in good condition.
Page 9 connected Getting is easy when you follow these 4 simple steps: You'll need your monitor and transmitter to hand. Plug your monitor in to a convenient wall socket at home - you'll see 'dashes' on the display which means it's turned on.
Page 10 Remove the clear plastic battery tab from the underside of your black transmitter - you'll see there's a small button. Using a ball point pen, push and hold the button for 9 seconds. When you release the button, you'll see a red light on the transmitter flashing rapidly - this means it's ready to 'tune' itself with your monitor.
Page 11 Now, press and hold the 'down' arrow button on your monitor for six seconds - the light on your transmitter should still be flashing. When you release the button, you'll see a tuning signal on the top right of your monitor's display indicating it's tuning itself to your transmitter.
Page 12 Now, plug your sensor jaw in to the underside of your transmitter and take them both to your electricity meter. You need to identify the cable that connects your electricity meter to your fuse box - this is called your 'live' cable. It's usually thick black or grey, and may have a red marker on it to clearly differentiate it from the others.
Page 13: Your Monitor
monitor Your Your monitor's display should immediately show you how much electricity you’re using. Give it a quick test by turning off an appliance such as your kettle. Your monitor will take just a couple of seconds to change. Setting the clock Press and hold the ‘OK’...
Page 14 Adding your electricity price Your monitor has been programmed with a default price so to get the most out of it, we recommend you change it to match what your current unit rate is. The information you see on how much money you could be spending at any given time will be much more accurate. Finding out your unit rate Look at your E.ON contract if you're a new customer, or your latest E.ON bill to find out how much you're paying for electricity in pence per kilowatt hour (p/kWh).
Page 15 If you have a 'Night rate' Having a 'Night rate' means you pay a different amount for the electricity you use during the night, compared to what you use during the day (eg an Economy 7 customer). You can programme your energy monitor to take this into account following the simple steps below. Again, on the monitor, press and hold the ‘up arrow’...
Page 16 Understanding your monitor When your monitor is up and running, the screen will look like this image. To help you understand how to use your monitor effectively, take a moment to study the screen and the explanations below. This indicates that the sensor jaw supplied in your Starter Pack is installed.
Page 17 This has a range of 30 metres and can transmit through walls, so even if your meter is somewhere awkward or outside, the monitor will still be able to pick up the signal. The ‘Energy Now’ display shows you how much electricity you’re using right now in either Watts or Kilowatts.
Page 18: Making The Most Of Your Monitor
Making the most of your monitor Welcome to your Energy Fit software - you'll find the CD you need to install this software attached to the back of this booklet. Your software enables you to understand more about how and when you use electricity at home.
Page 19: Your Questions Answered
Installing your software Before you begin • You'll need to have MS Windows 7, MS Windows XP or MS Windows Vista to be able to run the software, and your PC or laptop will need a CD drive for the installation. •...
Page 20 How to link your monitor to your PC Once you’ve installed the software, follow these easy steps to get connected. Step 1 Connect your energy monitor to your PC or laptop with the data cable provided. One end of the cable fits in the underside of the monitor and the other end fits into a USB port on your computer.
Page 21 Customised set up If you want more detailed information from your energy monitor or you're on an Economy 7 tariff, you can personalise your energy prices by following these simple steps. Step 1 Connect your energy monitor to your PC or laptop with the data cable provided.
Page 22 Step 4 If you are on our 'Standard' tariff, insert your 'First unit rate' (formerly known as your Primary unit rate), and then insert your 'Next unit rate' (formerly your Secondary unit rate). Then click ‘Next’. Step 5 (Economy 7 prices) Or if you are on our 'Economy 7' tariff, you'll need to...
Page 23 Downloading your data Step 1 If it's not connected already, connect your E.ON monitor to your PC or laptop with the cable provided. One end of the cable fits in the underside of the monitor and the other end fits into a USB port on your computer. This will take a few moments.
Page 24 Seeing your energy usage You can choose to see your energy usage in a number of ways - either a quick overview or a more detailed report. QuickView Choosing 'QuickView' shows you how much electricity you've used weekly, monthly and quarterly.
Page 25: Your Questions Answered
Ways to help you save Looking for simple ways to reduce your energy bill? That’s where this handy little guide comes in. We’ve come up with 100 ideas that could help you save energy and money around your home. Simply flick through the sections to find out what you can do today.
Page 26 Useful tips • You can watch a film of two of our customers installing their energy monitor at eonenergyfit.com • Your monitor can work up to 30 metres away from its transmitter (once the transmitter is connected to your electricity meter) and will even pick up signals through walls.
Page 27 Lesley, our Watt Watcher Winner you save? So what could Well, that’s really down to you and your family...what we do know is that our Watt Watchers managed to save quite a lot. Winner of the challenge, Lesley Roberts from Newcastle, managed to slash the amount of energy she was using by a massive 40% in just three months.
Page 28 Your questions answered Q. What is my Energy Fit Starter Pack Q. Where should I put my monitor? costing me? It's up to you. It makes sense to place it where Nothing, it's free. And, using your monitor it can easily be seen at a glance, perhaps in could save you money on your energy bills as your kitchen or lounge.
Page 29 temperatures, flames or steam. the above advice, and have spoken to our team, you can return it to us using the address • Don't try to open any of the equipment or provided below. We'll send you a replacement touch any of its electronics. within 28 days of receiving your faulty •...
Page 30 Q. Will my monitor detect faulty appliances? Q. Why is the energy used different than that on The monitor won’t identify if the appliance is my electricity meter? faulty, however keep an eye on the monitor The energy monitor is specifically designed to when different appliances are turned on and highlight areas of usage, it’s not intended to off.
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Don't attempt to repair any part of your Energy Fit Starter Pack yourself. If there are any problems and the above suggestions haven't worked, give one of our team a call on 0800 092 9106, and press...
Page 32 Q. Can I have another Energy Fit Starter Pack? You are only eligible for ONE Energy Fit Starter Pack per household. Q. What are the key telephone numbers...
Page 33 Energy Fit Starter Pack - Terms and Conditions Only one Energy Fit Starter Pack per household. You are responsible for fitting the monitor. Please ensure that it is safe to fit the transmitter at your electricity meter. If you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.