fontastic RAVL Wireless Radiator Thermostat User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: fontastic

fontastic RAVL Wireless Radiator Thermostat

Product Information

The product is a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) that allows users to control and program their radiator. It comes with two AA batteries, three adapters, and a user manual. The TRV can be controlled directly from the device or through the FontaHome app using a WiFi gateway. It features an LCD display that shows the actual/set temperature and valve position. The TRV has various modes including absence mode, boost mode, and connection mode. It also has buttons for adjusting temperature and a key lock function.

The package includes:

Thermostatic radiator valve
2x AA batteries
3x adapters
User manual

Product Usage Instructions

Installing the TRV:

Remove the old thermostat from the radiator. If necessary, set the thermostat to the highest setting to facilitate removal.
Determine the type of valve and fit an adapter if necessary.
Note: If a radiator is not compatible, ask your dealer for a suitable M30x1.5 adapter for the TRV.

Using the TRV:

To control and program the TRV, you have two options:

Direct Control: Use the buttons on the device to adjust the temperature, switch between modes (absence mode, boost mode, connection mode), activate open window detection, and perform other functions.
FontaHome App Control: Download the FontaHome app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Alternatively, you can follow the QR code or visit the link www.d-parts.de/app/fontahome. Install the app and connect it to the TRV using the WiFi gateway. Through the app, you can control and program the TRV remotely.

Note: The TRV automatically saves any changes made after 10 seconds of inactivity.

User Manual

Thank you for choosing a Fontastic® product. Please read this user manual carefully and comply with the safety instructions.

Package content

Thermostatic radiator valve | 2x AA batteries | 3x adapters | user manual

Overview TRV

Battery compartment cover
Display
M30 union nut
Adapter for Danfoss 1/2 (23mm) (RA)
Adapter for Danfoss 26mm (RAVL)
Adapter for Danfoss 3/4 (34mm) + long plunger (RAV)

Display overview

Actual/set temperature/valve position
Setting
Absence mode
Boost mode
Connection mode
Minus button
Open window detection
Actuator in operation
Plus button
Low battery
Home button
Time segment/menu entry
Automatic program
Key lock
Minute
Hour

Product Description

The thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) that controls your radiator can be easily installed on ordinary radiators. The TRV can be controlled and programmed directly from the device itself or via the FontaHome app in conjunction with the WiFi gateway.

Installing the TRV

The TRV is suitable for all common valves.

Remove the old thermostat from the radiator. If necessary, set the thermostat to the highest setting to facilitate removal.
Determine the type of valve and fit an adapter if necessary.
- Most common valves with thread dimensions of M30x1.5 do not require an additional adapter.
- For Danfoss valves series RA, please screw the adapter (4) to the valve body.
- For Danfoss valves series RAVL, please screw the adapter (5) to the valve body.
- For Danfoss valves series RAV, please screw the adapter (6) to the valve body and place the long plunger on the valve.Note: If a radiator is not compatible, ask your dealer for a suitable M30x1.5 adapter for the TRV.
Open the battery compartment by turning the cover (1) on the TRV counterclockwise.
Insert two new AA batteries of the same type into the housing. Make sure that the polarity is correct. This can be seen from the marking in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment by placing the cover (1) on the TRV and turning it clockwise.
As soon as you have inserted the batteries into the battery compartment, the TRV switches on. The display lights up for three seconds. The display shows and the symbol for the connection mode flashes three times.
Screw the new thermostat onto the valve body by hand in a clockwise direction.
Note: Only use new non-rechargeable alkaline or lithium batteries.
The batteries must be replaced as soon as appears on the display.
Note: Do not use a pipe wrench when mounting the new thermostat. Attach it by hand only.

Date/Time setting

After inserting the batteries into the TRV and closing the battery compartment cover (1), the date and time can be set.
Note: If you connect the thermostat to the FontaHome App via a gateway, you can skip the date/time setting. To do this, press the button four times.

Touch the button to activate the display h and m is flashing.
With the display on, touch the button again to select the hour.
flashes. Select the hour with the buttons and confirm with the button .
With the display on, touch the button again to select the minute.
flashes. Select the minute with the buttons and and confirm with the button .
With the display switched on, touch the button again to select the day of the week. flashes. Select the day of the week with the buttons and confirm with the button .
Note: The display switches off again after 5 seconds. To switch it on, touch the key . If no input is made after 5 seconds, the unit goes back to hour/minute input.

Calibration

The thermostat must be calibrated with the valve of the radiator during the first start-up. After the date and time have been set, lights up in the display. Make sure that the thermostat is correctly screwed to the radiator. With the display switched on, touch the button to start the calibration. The display flashes, is blinking. This step is automatic and takes about 2 minutes.

Connection with the Gateway and the FontaHome App

The wireless thermostat can be used in combination with the Fontastic WiFi Gateway (model SH15 or SH22) via the FontaHome App. To use the gateway and the thermostat with the App, you must have the FontaHome App installed on one of your devices such as a smartphone or tablet. With the App you can add FontaHome devices and control them worldwide.
Note: If you have already installed the FontaHome App and connected to a gateway, you can go to the step „Add thermostat in FontaHome“.

App installation

Get the app „FontaHome“ from the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store or follow the QR code or link.
Link: www.d-parts.de/app/fontahome

Registration

Before using the FontaHome app, you must register. You can choose from various registration options here.

Note: It is technically not possible to use the app without registering.
Please refer to the privacy policy for the processing of your personal data in the app or at www.d-parts.de/privacy_fontahome.

Adding the gateway (EZ mode)

Open the „FontaHome“ app on your smartphone, log in and tap on „Add device“ or the „+“ symbol at the top right.
Select „Add“.
Connect the gateway to a USB power supply using the micro USB power supply or the micro USB cable. The gateway‘s LED indicator will initially light up blue and red and flash red once the gateway is ready to connect.
Make sure that the Wi-Fi ID is correct and enter the password of the Wi-Fi network. Then press „Next“.
Please make sure that the LED indicator of the gateway flashes quickly as shown in the app (approx. 2 times/second). If the LED indicator does not flash as described, press and hold the back button of the gateway for about 6 seconds.
To connect, confirm that the LED flashes quickly and press „Next“. During the connection, the progress is displayed. The unit will now connect to your Wi-Fi.
Press the „+“ symbol on the device that has been found. You can now rename the device and assign it to a room.

Note: The unit only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. If the connection fails and you are using a router with 5GHz frequency band, select AP mode or switch off the 5GHz band for initial configuration.
Note: If the configuration in EZ mode does not work, use AP mode.
The unit will set up its own Wi-Fi network to which you must connect your smartphone.

Adding the gateway (AP mode)

Open the „FontaHome“ app on your smartphone, log in and tap on „Add device“ or the „+“ symbol at the top right.
In the „Add manually“ area, select „Add“.
Connect the gateway to a USB power supply using the micro USB power supply or the micro USB cable. The gateway‘s LED indicator will initially light up blue and red and flash red once the gateway is ready to connect.
Make sure that the Wi-Fi ID is correct and enter the password of the Wi-Fi network. Then press „Next“.
In the top right corner of the app, press „EZ Mode“ followed by „AP Mode“.
Please ensure that the LED display of the gateway flashes slowly as shown in the app (approx. 1 time every 2 seconds). If the LED indicator does not flash as described, press and hold the back button of the gateway for approx. 6 seconds.
Confirm that the LED flashes slowly and press „Next“ in the app.
Next, connect your smartphone to the gateway‘s WiFi hotspot by clicking on „Connect now“ and connect the network „SmartLifexxxx“ via the WiFi settings of your smartphone.
Once your smartphone is connected to the gateway‘s WiFi network, please return to the FontaHome App. During the connection, the progress will be displayed. The device will now connect to your WiFi and will be added to FontaHome.
Once the gateway has been added, you can change the name and assign a room to the device.

Add thermostat in FontaHome
You can add the thermostat to the FontaHome App after you have previously connected a gateway in the FontaHome App.

On the thermostat, briefly touch the button once to activate the display and press and hold the button again for approx. 6 seconds to enter the settings menu.
The display shows, among other things, a indicating the first menu item. Select the last menu item with the button. (The symbol flashes) and confirm the selection by pressing the key once and then immediately pressing and holding the key.
The symbol flashes quickly and signals that the thermostat is ready for connection.
After you have added the gateway in FontaHome, go to the device overview under „My Home“ and click on the „+“ symbol at the top right. Alternatively, press the back button on the gateway once so that the blue LED on the gateway flashes.
When you have added the new device, you can change the name and assign a room to the device.
Note: We recommend that you give the device a unique name, e.g. „Living room heating“.
Note: The thermostat remains in connection mode for 1.5 minutes. Repeat the procedure if the time is exceeded.
Note: If more than 10 thermostats or other Zigbee devices are used, we recommend using more gateways.
Note: When using multiple gateways, you must select the gateway to be used for the connection in the FontaHome App.

Programme setting

The thermostat has a programme memory for one week with 6 time segments. To activate it, proceed as follows:

On the thermostat, briefly touch the button once to activate the display and press and hold the button again for approx. 6 seconds to enter the settings menu.
The display shows, among other things, . The symbol flashes. Confirm the selection by pressing the button once.
Use the buttons to select the programme mode between 5, 6 and 7. You have the option of selecting different time segments for the working days and the weekend in the automatic programme or common ones that apply to the entire week.
- Setting 5 stands for 5+2 days (Mon-Fri + Sat-Sun).
- Setting 6 stands for 6+1 days (Mon-Sat + Sun).
- Setting 7 stands for 7 days (Mon-Sun).
- Select the desired setting and confirm with the button .
Now enter the hour, then minute and the desired temperature for the time segment in succession. Change values with the buttons and confirm with the button .

Note: In programme mode 5 and 6, first enter time segments 1-6 for the first part of the week and then time segments 1-6 for the rest of the week.
Note: If no entry is made after 10 seconds, the values are automatically saved.

Switching programme automatic/manual
On the thermostat, briefly touch the button once to activate the display and press the button again to switch the mode. The automatic programme is active when the symbol appears in the display. The number next to it stands for the currently valid time segment (1-6).

Absence mode

The thermostat has an absence mode that you can activate to set a specific temperature for several days, which is reset after the days have elapsed. Use this function to save energy when you are not at home.

On the thermostat, briefly touch the button once to activate the display and press and hold the button again for approx. 6 seconds to enter the settings menu.
Select the menu item 3 with the button. The symbol flashes. Confirm the selection by pressing the button once.
First select the desired temperature to be set during the absence and then the length in days and confirm the entry. The absence mode is active as soon as the symbol lights up permanently in the display. The absence mode can be switched off prematurely by pressing the button once when the display is activated.

Display of temperature and valve position
When the display is active, the actual temperature and the position of the valve are shown alternately. stands for a closed valve (heating off), stands for 50% open and stands for an open valve. The set target temperature is displayed by pressing the
or key. is also displayed next to the temperature.

Key lock

To protect the thermostat from unintentional settings, the thermostat is equipped with a key lock.
To activate/deactivate, briefly touch the button once on the thermostat to activate the display, press the button once and then immediately press and hold the button for approx. 6 seconds. The key lock is active when the symbol appears in the display.

Boost mode

The thermostat has a boost function that you can use to heat a room as quickly as possible. The valve is completely opened for a certain time. By default, this is 5 minutes.
To activate it, briefly touch the button once on the thermostat to activate the display, press the button once and then immediately press and hold the button for approx. 6 seconds. The boost mode is active when the symbol appears in the display. To deactivate the function, press any key.

Window open detection
If a window is opened near the thermostat and the temperature drops to the set temperature, the thermostat automatically closes the valve to save energy and the display shows . The valve returns to the original position after a certain time.

Control via FontaHome
Once the thermostat has been added to the app, you can access it by clicking on the name or icon in the device overview on „My Home“. Here you can view the current ambient temperature, target temperature and history, as well as make settings and set frost protection and away mode.

Scenes and automation
You can use scenes to control the thermostat and other devices to perform actions using the FontaHome App. A scene is used to perform certain actions on devices with a click via the FontaHome App or through external service providers. An automation allows you to perform actions automatically according to defined conditions.

To create an automation, proceed as follows:

Click on „Scenes“ in the FontaHome App and click on the „+“ symbol in the upper right corner.
first select a condition that controls the actions.
In the next step, select the action that is to be triggered when the condition occurs.
You now have the option of assigning further conditions and actions to the automation, as well as defining the name, style and validity.
- By default, actions are executed as soon as a condition is fulfilled.
  If you want the actions to be executed only when all conditions are met, tap „When a condition is met“ to change this.
- Available actions include controlling devices, as well as scenes/ automations, sending notifications to the smartphone and adding delays to perform an action after a certain duration has elapsed.
- To delete a condition/action, swipe left and tap „Delete“.
- To change the order of the actions, press and hold the action and slide it up or down.
- Under „Validity“, you also set when an automation is to be active next to the conditions.

Note: Actions are always processed from top to bottom.
For example, if you have added a delay of one minute in the actions, the next action will be triggered after one minute.

Note: If you want to control the thermostat via third-party providers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, you can create „Click to run“ scenes in the FontaHome App. These can be executed by third-party providers.

Device sharing with other FontaHome users
You can share the devices connected to your FontaHome account with other people.
To add a member to your Home, go to „Profile“ -> „Manage Home“ -> [Name of Home] -> „Add Member“.

Remove devices from FontaHome
To remove the device from FontaHome and delete the settings, go to the menu of the device in the app and select „Remove device“.

Advanced settings

You can make further settings on the thermostat. To do this, proceed as follows:

Briefly touch the button once on the thermostat to activate the display and press and hold the button again for approx. 6 seconds to enter the settings menu.
The display shows, among other things, a indicating the first menu item. Select the fourth menu item with the key. ( flashes) and confirm the selection by pressing the key once. There are 12 menu items to choose from. Use the buttons to change the values and the button to switch to the next menu item.

No liability is accepted for any damage caused by incorrect operation.
If you need technical support, please contact our support team at our website support.fontastic.eu or check the FAQs in the FontaHome app or our website at www.fontastic.de/faq.

Safety instructions

Do not dismantle the unit.
Do not immerse the unit in water and protect it from moisture.
Never use the appliance if it has visible damage.
Do not operate the unit outdoors or in rooms with high humidity.

Technical data thermostat

Batteries: 2xAA
Valve connection: M30x1.5
Adjustable temperature: 1°- 70°C
Frequency band: 2.4GHz (Zigbee)
Radio range: Up to 30m (unobstructed)

We hereby declare that this appliance bears the CE marking in accordance with the regulations and specifications. It therefore complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. You can find the complete declaration of conformity under www.d-parts.de/Konfo.

Note on environmental protection

From the date of transposition of the European Directive 2012/19 EU into national law, the following applies: Electrical and electronic equipment may not be disposed of with household waste. The consumer is legally obliged to return electrical and electronic equipment at the end of its life to the public collection points set up for this purpose or to the point of sale. Details are regulated by the respective national law. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packaging indicates these regulations. By recycling, material recovery or other forms of recovery of old appliances, you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment. In Germany, the above disposal regulations, according to the Battery Ordinance, apply accordingly to batteries and accumulators.

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