Salus RT300 Instruction Manual

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Summary of RT300

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    Instruction manual model no rt300 digital room thermostat rt300 100x115mm_layout 1 23/08/2013 09:09 page 1.

  • Page 2: Product Compliance

    Product compliance this product complies with the essential requirements of the following ec directives: • electro-magnetic compatibility directive 2004/108/ec • low voltage directive 2006/95/eec • ec marking directive 93/68/eec safety information these instructions are applicable to the salus contr...

  • Page 3: What Is A Room Thermostat?

    What is a room thermostat? ... An explanation for householders 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 s...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation please read the important safety information at the start of this manual before you begin to install the thermostat. The ideal position to locate the rt300 thermostat is about 1.5m above floor level, in a location where the thermostat is accessible, reasonably lit and free from extremes...

  • Page 5: Backplate Connections

    Backplate connections terminal description backplate l mains live sl switched live (normally open contact) earth parking (no electrical connection) after installing the backplate in a suitable location, wiring connections can be made as shown above. The following criteria apply to the installation: ...

  • Page 6: Jumper Settings

    Jumper settings changes to the jumper settings should only be made by the engineer carrying out the installation or other qualified person. The installer should select the jumper positions required if changes need to be made to the factory default settings. These jumpers are found on the rear of the...

  • Page 7: After Installation

    After installation after completing installation and powering up the rt300 for the first time the thermostat will behave in the following way: all the indicators on the display and the backlight will be turned on for two seconds. After two seconds, the rt300 will then operate in normal mode (normal ...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation the status and operation of the rt300 is clearly shown on the large backlit liquid crystal display (lcd). This display allows the user a clear indication of the current room temperature, and the status of the heating system. There are few user controls for the rt300, making this thermostat...

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    Reviewing set point temperature you can view the set point temperature at any time by pressing either the up or down key. To exit from the set point review, press the backlight / frost key, or don’t press any keys for approximately four seconds – either of these actions will return the rt300 to disp...

  • Page 10: Frost Protection

    Frost protection to enable the frost protection mode, press and hold the backlight / frost button for three seconds. Once frost protection is enabled, the set point temperature is automatically set to 5°c to provide protection from the risk of freezing. Whenever frost protection is activated, the fr...

  • Page 11: Other Functions and Controls

    Other functions and controls backlight the backlight of the rt300 is switched on automatically whenever any of the keys are pressed. The backlight will remain illuminated for approximately 5 seconds after the last key press, except if you are changing the set point temperature – in this case, the ba...

  • Page 12: Energy Tip

    Temperatures outside the operating range temperatures below 10 °c are displayed without the leading ‘0’. Temperatures exceeding the measurable range will be indicated by ‘hi’ for temperatures above the upper limit, and ‘lo’ for temperatures below the lower limit, as shown in the images below: energy...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance the rt300 thermostat requires no special maintenance. Periodically, the outer casing can be wiped clean using a dry cloth (please do not use solvents, polishes, detergents or abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the thermostat). There are no user serviceable parts within the unit; any ...

  • Page 14: Product Specification

    Product specification model: rt300 type: surface mounted digital room thermostat designed for volt free heating applications. Switching switching voltage: 0 - 230v ac / 50hz switching current: 3a resistive, 1a inductive contact type: single pole single throw (spst) power source power source: 2 x aa ...

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    Salus controls warrants that this product will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship, and shall perform in accordance with its specification, for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Salus controls sole liability for breach of this warranty will be (at its option) to repair...

  • Page 16: Sales

    Email: sales@salus-tech.Com tel: 01226 323961 email: tech@salus-tech.Com tel: 01226 323961 sales : technical : salus controls plc, salus house, dodworth business park south, whinby road, dodworth, barnsley s75 3sp salus-tech. Rt300 100x115mm_layout 1 23/08/2013 09:09 page 16.