Steffes 2106 Owner & Installers Manual - Manual (Page 6)

rOOm TemPerATure COnTrOl
The room temperature set point is adjusted by pressing the up arrow to increase or the down arrow to decrease the
set point. When the heater senses a heat call, the variable speed blower is energized and circulates room air through
the brick core. This heated air is discharged into the room to maintain the desired temperature. In an effort to keep
the room temperature constant, the blower automatically adjusts to the appropriate speed and may continue to
operate after the set point has been reached.
If the owner prefers to monitor room temperature at a point away from the heater, an optional remote room
temperature sensor is available. A remote room sensor also provides more even heat distribution in an area where
more than one heater is installed. It is recommended to use the optional remote room sensor in applications where
the right side panel has less than a 12" clearance or where the right side of the heater is exposed to abnormal
temperature conditions such as drafts from a door or window.
STArTIng THe SYSTem
On start-up, odors and/or small volumes of smoke relating to first time operation of the heating components may
occur. There also may be an odor associated with dust accumulation if the heater is shut down for an extended period
of time. Allow the heater to charge to its highest heat storage level (full core charge) to expel these odors. Refer also
to maintenance and cleaning section of this manual.
Turning the heater "OFF" suspends all functions of the heater. To turn the heater "OFF", use the down arrow to
decrease the room temperature set point until "OFF" is displayed on the faceplate. To turn the heater "ON", use the
up arrow to adjust room temperature set point to the desired temperature.
The heater MUST remain "ON" if being used to supply a peak control signal to other
controlled loads.
BrICK COre CHArge COnTrOl
The amount of heat stored in the heater’s brick core can be regulated by automatic or manual charge control. The
heater is factory preset for automatic charge control regulation. If manual charge control is desired, the heater must
be reconfigured at the time of installation.
AutomAtic chArge control
With automatic charge control, the brick core charge level is regulated automatically in relation to outdoor
temperature and the heating requirements. An optional outdoor sensor or Steffes power line carrier (PLC) system
is required. The outdoor sensor or PLC system monitors outdoor temperature and provides this information to the
heater. The heater responds by storing heat in the brick core accordingly. No user interface is required to adjust the
brick core charge level.
mAnuAl chArge control
If manual charge control is being used, the brick core charge level must be regulated by the user. During the heating
season, the user needs to periodically adjust the brick core charge level setting in relation to outdoor temperature and
the heating requirements of the area. To configure the heater for manual charge control, refer to the Configuration
Menu (Page 2.10).
Adjusting the Brick core charge level (manual charge control)
Step 1 Press and release the M button until "CORE" is displayed.
Step 2 Press the up or the down arrow button to adjust the brick core charge level set point. The charge level to
be targeted can be set to any value from 0 to 100 percent.
Step 3 Once the desired charge level is set, press the M button once to return to normal display mode.
Operation 1.02 2100 Series