Steffes 2006 - Manual (Page 15)

Power Line Carrier and Automatic Charge Control
The Steffes power line carrier (PLC) control system has the capability of sending outdoor temperature informa-
tion, WIRELESS, to an unlimited number of 2000 series heater for automatic charge control. No direct wiring to
the heater is required with a PLC control system. The outdoor temperature information is transmitted through the
entire power line system in the home or building. The heater's built-in receiver will pick up the signals being
transmitted on the power line and respond accordingly. PLC control is available with the use of the Steffes PLC
Transmitter or the Steffes Comfort Control Relay Panel (CCRP). Only one PLC system is needed in an installa-
tion. If using the PLC Transmitter and installing it outdoors, an outdoor sensor may be utilized but is not re-
quired. If installing the PLC Transmitter indoors or if using the CCRP's built-in PLC system, one external
outdoor temperature sensor is required for automatic charge control. An installation procedure manual will
accompany the PLC Transmitter and CCRP. Please refer to these instructions for installation of either device.
If using a PLC signal for transmitting outdoor temperature information, Dip Switch #6 inside the
heater on its microprocessor board must be in the "OFF" position. (Refer to the Typical Con-
trol Wiring Diagrams section for more information on the heater's dip switches.)
Direct Wired Outdoor Sensor and Automatic Charge Control
An outdoor sensor can be direct wired into each room heating unit using low voltage wire. One outdoor sensor is
required for each room heating unit that is installed. An installation instruction sheet is included with the outdoor
sensor. Please refer to these instructions for installation of this device. (Order item #1302026.)
If using a direct wired outdoor sensor for transmitting outdoor temperature information, Dip
Switch #6 inside the heater on its microprocessor board must be in the "ON" position. (Refer to
the Typical Control Wiring Diagrams section in this manual for more information on the heater's
dip switches.)
Manual Charge Control
No additional devices are required for brick core charging if the charge level is to be set manually by the user.
Since the heater comes factory preset for automatic charge control, Location 19 (L19) must be adjusted to
manual control. Location 7 (L07) should also be adjusted so that both room and brick core temperature can be
adjusted after the M button is pressed for a few seconds. (The installing electrical contractor or power company
personnel will have more information on how to make these adjustments.)
REMOTE ROOM SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
All 2000 series room heating units come factory equipped with a built-in room temperature sensor. This sensor is
installed in the electrical compartment on the right side panel of the heater, near the floor. In installations where
it is desired to monitor temperature at another point in the room, a remote room temperature sensor may be used.
If a remote sensor is installed, the built-in sensor is disconnected. The remote sensor will provide the room
temperature information to the heater. With either option, current room temperature is dislayed on the heater's
face plate. An installation instruction sheet is included with the remote room sensor. Please refer to these
instructions for installation of this device. (Order item #1302024.)
INSTALLER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING HEATER
OPERATION FUNCTIONS
The heater is shipped from the factory preset with standard operating functions. The owner should not have to
make adjustments; however, if it is necessary to do so, the Advanced Heater Operation section of this manual
explains those functions that are owner accessible and how to change them. The heater also contains functions
related to power company control that are explained in a Supplemental Installer's Guide. This guide is only
available to power company officials and factory certified installers.
Installing The Heater
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