EUROtronic Comet Programmable Radiator Thermostat
By the way
Do you already know about PROGmatic programming sticks? You can program SPARmatic comet by hand or you can use, for example, the comfortable PROGmatic-Bluetooth programming stick to copy your personally specified heating and economy times onto all your EUROtronic energy-saving radiator thermostats at your home which have a programming port in a matter of seconds. Detailed information and the *PROGmatic Programming sticks can be found on: www.eurotronic.org.
Please read the user manual before you place the thermostat. Keep the documents for later questions and provide them if you pass the thermostat on to other persons.
Scope of delivery
- 1 SPARmatic comet energy saving radiator thermostat
- 1 User manual
- 1 Connector
- 3 Adapters (Danfoss RA, Danfoss RAV, Danfoss RAVL)
Application as directed
By purchasing the SPARmatic comet energy-saving radiator thermostat you own a programmable radiator thermostat that can be used for temperature regulations in enclosed rooms and therefore, it can contribute to the reduction of heating energy. – Please use the thermostat only for this purpose. The EUROtronic programming port is intended ONLY for ourEUROtronic programming stick. Never connect other devices with the programming port!
Display and control elements
- Heating times
- Child lock active
- battery low
- Travel function active
- Comfort temperature active
- Economy temperature active
- Window/freeze protection function active
- Comfort temperature active
- AUTO or MANU mode active
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- Button MENU – leads to the main menu (starting from the regular display); within the menu, one keypress leads to the previous level
- Button OK – confirmation of the setting
- Button – timer function
- Selector wheel
By pressing MENU you will arrive at the set-up menu. Please choose one of the items with the selector wheel. With OK you can select one menu item and with the selection wheel they can be adjusted. The button OK confirms the setting.
The button MENU leads to the previous level.
to select the mode
AUTO = automatic mode
MANU = manual mode
the setting of time programme
setting of comfort and economy temperature
setting of date and time
window function
reset of the device to the factory preset
starting of a new adaptation to adjust the valve
travel function
installation function (Please only attach the
controller to the coupling ring in this position)
adaptation of temperature to the room situation
standby function
version
Daylight saving time
Inserting/replacing batteries
Remove the battery lid by pressing the battery lid upwards (1) at the highlighted point and then taking it out (2).
Then insert the batteries as represented in the appliance. Do not use accumulators! Ensure that the polarity is correct! Attention: Never recharge batteries, danger of explosion! Do not short-circuit batteries! Do not disassemble batteries! Take low batteries out of the device immediately. Keep batteries away from extreme warming – danger of leakage! Do not apply used and new batteries together. If needed, clean the battery and the contacts before using them. Keep the batteries away from children. When getting in touch with battery acid instantly irrigate the affected parts with clear water and call a doctor.
Setting date and time
After inserting the batteries for the first time the date will flash on the display. Now, the date and time can be set.
- Set the date with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK.
- Set the month with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK.
- Set the day with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK.
- A set the hour with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK.
- Set minutes with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK
– That´s it.
The display will be shown. Now, the motor will completely move to the installation position in order to make the installation easier. As soon as SPARmatic Comet is ready for installation will be shown on the display. ( – any time selected in the menu). Now please do not press any other buttons! Plug device for a coupling ring. ➔ mounting.
You can also set a date and time via the menu item later on. But in case of that, SPARmatic Comet does not move to the installation position.
➔ In case of replacing batteries, the stored time program will remain active. You should check the specified time to ensure that.
Mounting
SPARmatic comet can be quickly and easily mounted on all common valves (see adapter table). It can be installed without the grime and water spots because the heating circuit is not interrupted.
- Turn the manual thermostat head up completely, loosen the fastening, and pull the thermostat off of the valve.
- Use an appropriate adapter, if required, and push it onto the valve.
- Screw the connector on the valve or the adapter.
- Now, you put SPARmatic comet on the connector until it noticeably clicks into place.
Additional information about the different adapters is at: www.eurotronic.org
ATTENTION: It must be possible to insert SPARmatic comet without applying force, ensure that the appliance is in the „ “ or „ “ position.
➔ In case of a later installation, please switch the menu to „ “ before you install the device. Herewith the installation is facilitated. Only mount it in this position.
Dismounting
➔ To remove the SPARmatic comet remove this at the (with the wheel turned on the highest temperature of over 28 C° to position), wait for a short period and then press on the unlocking device to detach the quick-release catch. Then pull the SPARmatic comet from the valve.
Adaptation
Initial installation: Press the button OK until appears on the display so that SPARmatic Comet will be able to start its adaptation. The device will adapt itself to the stroke of your valve body. To do this the valve will now be opened and closed several times to store the endpoints. In some cases, this process can take a few minutes. After successful adaptation, it returns to normal mode.
- Should adaptation become necessary again, e.g. if your radiator does not cool down in the -Position, please press in the menu the button until adaptation starts again.
- If the mistake is shown on the display place SPARmatic comet onto the radiator valve and then take the batteries out for a short time in order to execute a reset.
Basic operating modes
MANU-Modus
In the MANU-mode SPARmatic comet adjusts to the manually specified temperature.
AUTO-Modus
In the AUTO-mode SPARmatic comet changes between to temperatures according to the time program that has been set:
comfort temperature (factory preset 21°C)
economy temperature (factory preset 16°C)
The heating and economy times can be specified via the adjustable time program. It is possible to set 8 switch points (4 heating and 4 economy times) per day at the most. SPARmatic comet has the following factory preset:
Heating time:
Heating with comfort temperature (factory preset: 1st heating time at 07:00)
Economy time: lowering to economy temperature (factory preset: 1st economy time at 22:00)
Setting heating and economy times
With SPARmatic comet, it is possible to set 4 heating and 4 economy times per day – one for each day or one for a block of several days. TAG1 to TAG7 represent the weekdays from Monday to Sunday. Additionally, the corresponding days are shown as abbreviations below the menu bar on the display.
Block construction:
- T 1–5 = same program from Monday to Friday
- T 1–6 = same program from Monday to Saturday
- T 1–7 = same program from Monday to Sunday
➔ For non-programmed days the factory preset remains active.
Setting of an individual program:
Press MENU. Select the menu item with the selector wheel. Press OK . for Monday is shown on the display. Select day/block with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK. Set the beginning of the 1st heating time (symbol )with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK. Set the beginning of the 1st economy time (symbol
) with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK. Now, if desired, a 2nd, 3rd or 4th heating/economy time can be entered.
- ➔ If you do not want to set a further heating/economy time to confirm „ “ with OK.
The next day for programming is shown on the display. - ➔ If you do not want to enter a further day, leave the menu with MENU. If the temperature is shown on the display the programming is finished. Within the blocks, you can also overwrite single days with differing times.
Setting comfort and economy temperature Press MENU. Select the menu item with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK. Set the comfort temperature with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK. Set the economy temperature with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK.
- Area: 8°C, the freeze protection function is active
- Area: valve is completely open
➔ By the way: Maximum energy saving can be obtained with an economy temperature which is about 5 °C below the comfort temperature.
Manual operation
With the selector wheel an adaptation of the room temperature is possible at any time. In the AUTOmode it remains active until the next switch point is reached. Now, the usual program becomes active again.
Further functions
- Timer function
The timer function is selected with the timer button With this function a user-defined temperature for a programmable period can be entered. This can be very useful in case of a party, for example. Press First, the time for which the time program has been deactivated is shown.
Confirm with OK Now, the desired temperature can be set. Confirm with OK . In the selected period it is not possible to change the temperature manually, the wheel is locked. Press Menu and unlock it. - Offset
If the perceived temperature significantly differs from the set thermostat temperature a temperature setup can be executed. Press MENU Select the menu item with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK . The degree setting will flash on the display. Now, set up the desired adaptation for the temperature (from -5 up to +5°C) with the selector wheel. Confirm your entry with OK. The temperature display does not change! - Window function
If you open a window and consequently the temperature drops significantly, SPARmatic comet will automatically close the heating valve in order to save energy. The display will show.
Afterward, the SPARmatic comet will resume normal operation. For the set up select in the menu. Confirm with OKFirst, the sensibility is selected with the selector wheel ( =high sensibility, = medium sensibility (factory preset), =low sensibility). Confirm with OK . Now, you enter the time (10 min (factory preset) – 60 min) for which the valve should remain closed. Confirm with OK . - Travel function
For the time you are absent, you can select an individual temperature. After this period the originally defined program becomes active again. Press MENU. Select the menu item Confirm with OK (suitcase eappears on the display). Select with the selector wheel the end of the travel function (= date of the recommencement of the regular heating times). Confirm with OK. Set the time and confi rm with the button OK. The signal appears on the display. Now set the temperature and confirm with OK . appears on the display. With MENU the function can be deactivated. - Child lock
You can lock SPARmatic Comet to protect the device from unauthorized activation. Press the buttons OK + at the same time for about 2 seconds until the signal appears on the display in order to lock the device. By using this button combination again the symbol disappears and you release the lock. - Heating pause – Closing the SPARmatic comet
Press MENU. Select the menu item with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK . Select and confirm with OK . Set the temperature on the display to.
The valve is now closed and will work without a time program. The calcification protection function remains active once a week. After the heating pause you switch in the menu to the AUTO mode and the personally set program will be executed again. - Daylight saving time
Press MENU. Select with the selector wheel. Confirm with the OK button and select with the selector wheel. SPARmatic comet switches automatically from summer to winter time. - LCD standby indicator
Press MENU. the menu item with the selector wheel.
Confirm with the OK button and select / with the selector wheel. After about 30 seconds, the LCD indicator switches into standby mode. By pressing any button, the display will be activated again. (by removing the battery, standby mode will be reset). Increases the battery lifetime. - Going back to factory preset/All reset
Press MENU. Select the menu item with the selector wheel.
Confirm with OK . flashes, confirm with OK . SPARmatic comet is reset again. Now, proceed as described for the initial operation. Freeze protection and calcification protection function are active automatically: - Freeze protection function
If the temperature drops below 6°C, SPARmatic comet opens the valve until the temperature again rises above 8°C. This prevents the radiators from freezing. - Calcification protection function
To prevent radiator valves from calcifying SPARmatic comet is submitted to a calcification protection program once a week on Friday mornings.
Cleaning and using devices
Cleaning
To clean the SPARmatic comet use only a dry or lightly wet cloth. Avoid chemical solvents – they can probably damage the device.
Used devices
Do not throw old devices and packaging into the household waste. They can be recycled. You receive further information at your local government.
Adapter
Please remove all the connection pieces of the plastic adapters before you use one of the attached adapters!
Please completely remove the connection rods highlighted in grey prior to the assembly the adapter. You can find additional brass adapter models that are subject to a charge: at:www.eurotronic.org
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Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity is provided at: www.eurotronic.org
guarantee
The three-year warranty begins on the day of purchase. Please keep the receipt as evidence of purchase in the future. During the guarantee period, defective radiator thermostats may be sent to the service address below. Please ensure sufficient postage is paid. A new or repaired device will then be sent to you free of charge. Following the expiry of the guarantee, you may still send the defective device to the address below for repairs. Please ensure sufficient postage is paid. Repairs carried out after the guarantee period are subject to a charge. Your legal rights are not affected by this guarantee. There is no new warranty period starting when repairing or replacing the device.
Please note that we only grant a warranty on the function of the device. We will not grant a warranty for the interaction between the thermostat and the bottom part of the valve. The technical data is only valid for the use of the following valves: Heimeier, Junkers Landys + Gyr, MNG, Honeywell, Braukmann (a measure of thread M30 x 1,5), Oventrop (M30 x 1,5) Danfoss RA, RAV, and RAVL. Please see the combinations of the devices on our website (www.eurotronic.org/ Adapter list) EUROtronic does not issue a guarantee when using the thermostat with valves that are not mentioned above.
Eurotronic Technology GmbH Südweg 1 36396 Steinau-Ulmbach
Telefon: 0 66 67 / 9 18 47-0
Servicehotline: 0 66 67 / 9 18 47-17
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.eurotronic.org
* subject to a charge pack.-no. 900 000 250 1 | stand: 2014/05
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Reference
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EUROtronic Comet programmable radiator thermostat User Manual
EUROtronic Comet programmable radiator thermostat User Manual
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