SECURE radbot 1 Intelligent Radiator Thermostat Instruction Manual

SECURE radbot 1 Intelligent Radiator Thermostat

What’s in the box?

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully before you begin the installation

Secure meters will not be liable for any damage or loss arising from incorrect installation or use of the device or components.

• Take care when installing and using Radbot 1 as radiators and pipes may be hot if your heating is on.
• Radbot 1 is for indoor use only and must be protected from humidity.
• Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the device in any way.
• The battery cover must only be removed to replace the batteries.
• Batteries should be kept away from small children.
• We recommend to fix any pre-existing problems with your radiators, valves or pipework prior to installing Radbot 1.

Dispose of responsibility. Do not throw electrical equipment and batteries into the household waste. The product is regulated under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Compatibility

The device is compatible with most wet central heating systems that use radiators, including:

• Combi, system, and heat-only boilers
• District heating with individual radiators
• Heat pumps (with flow temps >45 C)
• Radbot 1 will not work with electrical heating systems or electric radiators.

Getting started
This guide provides instructions to install, set up and use Radbot 1. More information on the product including How to videos, FAQs and customer support details, can be found at www.securemeters.com.

About Radbot 1

Radbot 1 lets you to control the heating of your rooms by regulating the flow of hot water through the radiator they are fitted onto. With intelligent in- built logic, it senses the temperature and occupancy status in a room and automatically adjusts the heating to provide you the desired comfort. This ensures each room is warm when you are using it and that you are not wasting energy in heating empty rooms.

Get to know your Radbot 1

Installing Radbot 1

Finding the ideal location

Where to install
Radbot 1 can be installed on any radiator that already has an existing thermostatic radiator valve. However, ensure that the device has a free flow of air to sense the temperature and predict occupancy.
If any of your radiators have manual valves you will first need to replace these with thermostatic valves. We recommend using a qualified plumber for this job.

Where not to install
Do not cover the thermostat behind curtains, radiator panels or furniture. Radbot 1 must not be installed in the same room as your main thermostat. This can cause your heating to be permanently on if the thermostat is set to a higher temperature than the radiator valve.

Removing the old thermostat

Loosen the retaining ring at the base of the valve and lift off the old thermostat. Tip – Replace leaking or corroded valves before you install Radbot

1. Get advice from a plumber if you are unsure how to do this.

Fitting the correct adaptor

Adaptor selection

1. Study the adaptor selection diagram.  Different adaptors are provided to enable Radbot 1 to be fitted to the majority of radiators found within the UK and Europe.

2. Slide the adaptor over the radiator valve and check if it is the correct size – it should fit securely around the valve.
   Note: If required, try fitting each adaptor until you find the ideal match.

3. Secure the adaptor to the metal valve by screwing it clockwise (M30x1.5, M30x1.0 & M28x1.5) or use a small screw driver to tighten the locking screw (RA & RAVL).

Installing the batteries
After securing the correct adaptor on the radiator valve, insert the batteries as shown.

Note: If the batteries are properly fitted, the LED should give one long red flash to indicate the device is active.

Fitting Radbot 1
After you insert the batteries, it is important NOT to press the boost button or turn the temperature wheel until the device is installed onto the radiator.

1. Using the retaining ring, tighten Radbot 1 on the adaptor, while rotating the unit to ensure the temperature dial is facing towards you in a position where it can be easily read.
2. Hand tighten the retaining ring ensuring the device is securely fixed on the radiator valve.
3. The device is now ready for first use.

Pressing the boost button or turning the temperature wheel prior to installation can move the valve plunger from its factory set position making it difficult to install Radbot 1. If this happens accidentally, remove the batteries for ~ 2 minutes, reinsert and wait 60 seconds then restart the process.

Using Radbot 1

Setting the temperature

• Rotate the control wheel to set the temperature.
• The temperature dial has five settings to adjust the temperature according to your comfort. The mid point is set at 19°C on scale 3.
• Rotate the dial from 1 to 5 in a counterclockwise direction to increase the temperature. Rotate it from 5 to 1 in clockwise direction to decrease the temperature.
• Each click on the dial changes the set point by 1°C, each full number by 2°C.

Additional temperature settings

Temperature set back
Radbot 1 saves energy by setting back the temperature in a room when it detects the room is not being used. In works to save energy. As the dial is turned towards the cold end of the scale, the maximum allowed energy-saving temperature setback will be increased, and vice versa.

Using the Boost function

If you are feeling cold, press the Boost button. The thermostat will temporarily increase the temperature to the maximum set point for the duration of 30 minutes. At the end of this cycle, the device will revert to the previously selected set point. Pressing the boost rather than adjusting the temperature dial is the best option for a temporary increase in heat as Radbot 1 will automatically revert to a normal temperature without anyone having to remember to turn the dial back down.  If the room temperature has already achieved the maximum temperature range supported by Radbot 1, the Boost function will not be activated.

If you press the boost by accident, you can cancel it by temporarily turning the temperature dial down and then resetting it to the normal level you want for the room.

Additional features

Valve pin maintenance cycle
Over time, radiator valve pins can become stuck if not used regularly. To keep the valve functioning correctly, Radbot 1 automatically performs a weekly cycle (Decalcination) where the valve is opened fully and then returned to its normal position.

Frost protection
If the dial is positioned to the snowflake, the device will be in FROST mode. The temperature set point will be nominally lowered to 6 °C to save energy, but high enough to prevent frost damage. If high humidity is detected the temperature set point may be raised to reduce the risk of condensation.

Replacing the batteries

Alternatively, remove the unit from the radiator, replace the batteries and repeat the installation procedure.

Note:
We recommend that new batteries should be inserted within 5 mins of removing the old batteries to ensure Radbot 1 retains its internal memory of recent occupancy events and heating schedule.

Maintenance

Batteries

• Under typical operating conditions, the batteries should last 2 years.
• The red LED will flash continually to indicate a low battery warning. This is displayed until the batteries run out.

Troubleshooting

tightened sufficiently to valve so the pin is unable to close the valve

| Replace with new batteries

Check connection and if loose, push down Radbot 1 and tighten retaining nut

Radiator will| Radbot 1 has not been| Check connection and if loose,
not turn off| tightened sufficiently to valve – pin not able to close valve| push down Radbot 1 and tighten the retaining nut
Radbot 1 will not respond to controls| Batteries depleted| Replace with new batteries

Rapid flashing LED and no other activity

| ****

Device is mal-functioning due to hardware/software fault

| ****

Check with customer support

Room temperature control seems strange.| ****

Batteries were left flat or out for an extended period, or the device was moved to a new room, and the device has to re-learn time of day and room use.

| ****

The device will re-learn over the course of a few days.

Replace batteries before they are completely exhausted

Check device is not covered by objects (e.g. curtains) and ensure adequate air circulation around device.

| The device cannot function due to obstruction or blocking.
Valve is loose on radiator.| Retaining ring has not been tightened sufficiently.

Pin was not fully retracted during installation.

| Tighten retaining ring.

If still loose remove and reinstall Radbot checking valve adaptor.

Technical specifications

• Product Description
  Electronic radiator controller incorporated control, type 1 action

• Recommended use
  Residential/similar use, indoor only

• Type code
  SCV100

• Size (including retaining ring)
  L x W x H = 90 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm

• Weight (including batteries)
  Approx 164 grams

• Power
  2 x 1.5 V (LR6) AA alkaline batteries

• Power consumption
  3 W sleep, 1.5 W peak

• Battery life (normal operating conditions)
  2 years

• Temperature range (working)
  0 to 40°C

• Temperature range (storage)
  -20 to 60°C

• Max water circulation temperature
  90°C

• Temperature set point range
  15°C to 24°C, Frost protection 6°C

• Temperature set point interval
  1°C

• Motor
  Linear motion 5.8 mm max

• Pin force
  70 N max

• Protection class
  IP30

• Pollution degree
  2

• Others
  Ball pressure test verified at 75°C

LED pattern

the device is active
Boost| On starting boost mode| Immediate long flash on releasing the Boost button, medium flash every 2s for two minutes and then flash every 8s for up to about 30 minutes if the room is not dark.
Acknowledge| Acknowledging adjustment of the dial| Single flash once the dial position has been changed
Low Battery| Low battery warning| Repeated medium flash every 2s

until battery is exhausted or replaced. Most Radbot 1 features will not operate.

Fault| When a hardware or software unrecoverable failure is detected| Continual rapid flashing, more than once per second, until battery

exhausted or replaced. Radbot 1 will not operate.

Secure Meters (UK) Ltd

• Secure House, Lulworth Close, Chandler’s Ford Eastleigh, SO53 3TL, United Kingdom
• Secure Meters (Sweden) AB Repslagaregatan 43, Box 1006, SE-611 32 Nykoping, Sweden

References

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