Operating Instructions Model : HC HC-N This product should be installed by a qualified electrician. Improper installation may result in injury, death or property damage.
Contents Table Contents What is a room thermostat What is a programmable thermostat Installation Initial Setup Procedure 9-12 Symbols Explained Button Layout Temperature Display Setting the Clock Temperature Override Fan Speed Select Heating Mode Operation 17-18 Cooling Mode Operation Auto Heating & Cooling Operation 20-21 Keylock Wiring...
What is a room thermostat ? A room thermostat simply switches the heating system on and off as necessary. It works by sensing the air temperature, switching on the heating when the air temperature falls below the thermostat setting, and switching it off once this set temperature has been reached.
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each day until you are comfortable with the temperature. You wont have to adjust the thermostat further. Any adjustment above this setting will waste energy and cost you more money. If your heating system is a boiler with radiators, there will usually be only one room thermostat to control the whole house.
What is a programmable room thermostat ? A programmable room thermostat is both a programmer and a room thermostat. A programmer allows you to set On and "Off time peri- ods to suit your own lifestyle. A room thermostat works by sensing the air temperature, switching on the heating when the air tempera- ture falls below the thermostat setting, and switching it off once this set temperature has been reached.
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The way to set and use your programmable room thermostat is to find the lowest temperature settings that you are comfortable with and the different times you have chosen and then leave it alone to do its job. The best way to do this is to set low temperatures first, say 18ºC, and then turn them up by one degree each day until you are comfortable with the temperatures.
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You may be able to temporarily adjust the heating programme, for example “Override”, “Advance” or “Boost” These are explained in the manufacturers instructions. Programmable room thermostats need a free flow of air to sense the temperature, so they must not be covered by curtains or blocked by furniture.
Installation Procedure DO`s 1.Do mount the thermostat at eye level. 2.Do read the instructions fully so that you get the best from our product. DON’T`s 1.Do not install near a direct heat source as this will effect the workings of the thermostat. 2.Do not push hard on the LCD otherwise you will damage the liquid crystal display and this is not repairable.
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Step 2 Carefully unplug the ribbon connector which is plugged in to the front half of the thermostat. Place the thermostat front half somewhere safe. Terminate the thermostat as shown in the diagrams at the back of this booklet. Screw the thermostat back plate on to the back box Step 3 Re-connect the thermostat ribbon cable and clip the two halves together.
How To Setup Your Thermostat This thermostat has many options available to you. Once you have set these settings you can leave them. They will be stored in the thermostat memory and do not need to be adjusted later. You need to use the table opposite as a reference guide when initially setting up the thermostat.
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Feature Table Feature Setting Feature Temperature Format °C 01=°F Switching Differential 01=1°C/F, 02=2°C/F 03=3°C/F Temp Calibrate Enter value Frost Mode 00 Disabled 01 Enabled (01 - default) Frost Protection 07-17°C (12°C default) Output Delay Enter Value (00 min default) Comms No (HE-N) 01 - 32 Optimum Start 00 Disabled (Default)
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Understanding the Features The installer should read the following features and then setup the thermostat according to the features required. Temperature Format: Select between°C or °F Switching Differential: This is the number of degrees the heating switches back on below the set temperature. Temperature Calibrate: The thermostat is calibrated from the factory, but you can use this function to calibrate if required.
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Understanding the Features (Cont) Optimum Start: (This feature is only available on the PRT model) Optimum start will delay the start up of the heating system to the latest possible moment, to avoid unnecessary heating, so that the dwelling is comfortably warm by the programmed time.
Setting up the Features: With the HC turned off, press for 3 seconds On the LCD you will see 01(small) to the top right, and 00 (large) in the centre. Small setting = Feature # Large setting = Setting • Use the Up/Down arrow key to change the setting.
Temperature Display Room Temp = Current room temperature SET = Displayed when you are adjusting the temperature setting. Setting the Clock To set the clock within the HE, follow the steps below. • With the thermostat on, press until you see the clock flash •...
Temperature Override Using the Up/Down arrow keys you can adjust the current set temperature. On the screen, you will see SET and the new temperature displayed. This temperature will be maintained until the next programmed comfort level. Press to accept and exit. In Auto mode, if you have increased the heating set point using this function, the cooling set point will adjust automatically ensuring the deadband setting is maintained.
Heating Mode In heating mode, there are two temperature settings and four switching times for the weekday and 4 different switching times for the weekend. Timer ON temperature: During a switching time, this temperature setting is maintained. Timer OFF temperature: When the thermostat is not in a programmed switching time, the thermostat will maintain this temperature to protect the building against frost.
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Programming the Switching Times You can program 4 switching for the weekday and 4 different switching times for the weekend. To do this follow the steps below; Press three times. You can now enter the 1st Timer On setting Press M You can now enter the 1st Timer Off setting You can repeat this for the remaining switching times for the week and weekend.
Cooling Mode In cooling mode, there is a single temperature setting and four switching times for the weekday and 4 different switching times for the weekend. Programming the cooling temperature setting. Press once You can now set the cooling temperature using the Up/Down arrow keys.
Auto Heating & Cooling In Auto mode, there are two temperatures for heating and a single temperature for cooling. Four switching times for the weekday and 4 different switching times for the weekend can be programmed. Heating Timer ON temperature: During a switching time, this temperature setting is maintained.
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Programming the temperature settings. Press once You can now set the Heating Timer ON temperature using the Up/Down arrow keys. Press again You can now set the Heating Timer OFF temperature using the Up/Down arrow keys. Press again You can now set the Cooling temperature using the Up/Down arrow keys.
Programming the Switching Times You can program 4 switching for the weekday and 4 different switching times for the weekend. Press four times You can now enter the 1st Timer On setting Press M You can now enter the 1st Timer Off setting Repeat this for the remaining switching times.
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