Ecopower Heating RT500RF Installation Instructions - page 3
Installation Instructions
RT500RF Programmer / Receiver
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MOUNTING THE PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
The RT500 RF programmable thermostat is easy to install using the industry standard back
plate which is supplied. This is used purely for mounting purposes, as no wiring is required
for the programmable thermostat. The mounting plate can be secured directly onto the wall
surface.
The ideal position to locate the programmable thermostat is about 1.5m above the floor
level. It should be mounted in a location that is easily accessible for the end-user, in a
reasonably well lit area that is free from extremes of temperature and draughts. Do not
mount on an exterior wall, above a radiator, or in a position that is often in direct sunlight.
To ensure a trouble- free operation of the RF signal, try to ensure that the programmable
thermostat is mounted away from any possible sources of interference such as radios,
televisions etc.) and that it is not mounted on, or very near to large metal objects.
CONNECTING THE RF RECEIVER UNIT
NOTE: Ecopower Heating advise that all electrical installation work should be carried
out by a suitably qualified electrician or other competent person.
The receiver unit should be mounted in a suitable location that is both accessible for the
230v 13A fused-spur and also the Economiser Radiator that it is to control. The receiver
should not come into contact with moisture, water, or condensation.
On the front of the receiver are two light emitting diodes. The red LED will illuminate when
the switch is in the “on” position when the unit is receiving power. The green LED will
illuminate when the unit is receiving a heat call transmission from the programmable
thermostat.
Typically, the neutral and live must be connected to the receiver from the mains supply. The
fitted power cable attached to the Economiser Radiator must be used to connect to the
receiver unit, but can be cut to the required length. Radiators are fully reversible for cable.
NOTE: The receiver unit must have a permanent 230V AC main supply. This system
does not work with Economy 7 type meters usually used for storage heaters.
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT JUMPER SETTINGS
Changes to the jumper settings should be made only by the
installer or other qualified person. Should changes need to be
made to the default settings, these switches are located on the
back of the programmable thermostat. Press reset after making
any changes to initialise.
Jumper
Function
“Program”
Jumper switches between 5-2
or 7 individual days
programming
“Span”
Moveable jumper for selecting
temperature span of +0.5°C
(default) or +1.0°C
“1,2,3,4,5,”
Removable jumpers to alter
RF address codes