CONVECTAIR Apero Wall-Mount Controller User manual

Z000 - 900 - 002
(To be read and kept by user)
Apéro Wall-Mount Controller (AWC)

Dear consumer,
- Congratulation on the purchase of your new CONVECTAIR Apéro Wall-
Mount Controller (AWC).
- CONVECTAIR designs and manufactures high quality products for the
electrical industry.
- For maximum comfort and utmost efficiency of your heater, please read
the installation and operation instructions contained in this manual.
Foreword :
2.
2.
1. - Quick start
2. - Description
3. - Installation
4. - Operation
5. - Troubleshooting
6. - Technical Specifications
7. - Warranty
page 3
page 6
page 7
page 10
page 17
page 19
page 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick start
Set temperature and
modes display
Setting the
temperature
Units of measure
Celsius/Farenheit
Heat indicator
Daily repetition
indicator
Mode
The Apéro Wall-Mount Controller (AWC) replaces a wall thermostat using
the existing wires. It makes it possible to remotely adjust the temperature of
one or more CONVECTAIR Apéro Digital heaters (model 7359).
Power supply : 240 V
Disconnect power at circuit breaker panel prior to installation.
Warning
!
The Apéro Wall-Mount Controller works ONLY with
CONVECTAIR Apéro Digital heaters (model 7359). See
restrictions on page 6.
3.
1

To change mode
Installation and connection
See diagrams on pages 6 and 8
Start-up
Setting the temperature
Once the connections are made, restore power to the breaker.
The AWC will show 21 °C and the installation will be functional in
Comfort mode (page 12).
and increases or decreases the desired temperature (page
13).
4.

Select unit of temperature °C or °F
Lock or unlock the controls
Troubleshooting
Contact CONVECTAIR
In Stand-by mode, simultaneously press
and for 3 seconds
(page 12)
In the desired mode, simultaneously press and for 3
seconds (page 16)
(page 17).
(page 20).
5.

2
The Apéro Wall-Mount Controller (AWC) makes it possible to control the
thermostat of one or more Apéro 7359 electric heaters located in the same
room.
The Apéro Wall-Mount Controller (AWC) should never be used as a control
center for the entire house. It can control up to four heaters and has a
maximum capacity of 4000 W (240V).
Description
WARNING :
No more than 4 Apéro per AWC
No more than 4000 W per AWC
Connect purple wire with black wire
Figure 1
6.

Choosing the location of the Apéro Wall-Mount Controller :
The Apéro Wall-Mount Controller must replace an existing wall thermostat in
the same room as the Apéro 7359 electric heaters. It should be installed on
a wall at a height of approximately 1.5 m (5 feet) above the floor.
Fastening and connecting the Apéro Wall Controller :
1. There is a risk of damage to the product if power is not
disconnected before installation.
2. To prevent electric shock, disconnect power to the
conducting wires at circuit breaker panel prior to
installation. CONVECTAIR recommends that the devices
be installed by a qualified electrician, in accordance with
national and local codes.
3. Make sure that the Apéro Wall Controller air vents are free from
obstructions.
Installation
7.
3

4-wire installation :
2-wire installation :
P
R
RB
B
P : Purple B : Black R : Red
4. Make the appropriate connections according to the figures below,
depending on the type of installation (2-wire or 4-wire), using the provided
wire connectors. For an aluminum wire connection, be sure to use CO / ALR
connectors. The Apéro Wall-Mount Controller wires have no polarity and
the direction of the connection has no effect.
USA : Use White wire instead of Red.
WARNING :
It is imperative to connect the purple and black wires of the Apéro device
together, otherwise the device will not respond to the Apéro Wall-Mount
Controller.
8.

5. Slightly unscrew the captive screw
and slide the front of device upward to
remove it.
6. Using two supplied screws, secure
the bottom of the Apéro Wall-Mount
Controller to the junction box.
7. Replace front of the device and
tighten the screw.
8. Make sure the Apéro is/are connected according to the diagrams on page
8 and turn on the power.
9. When an Apéro heater is connected to
the Apéro Wall-Mount Controller, it can
only be controlled by it. To check the
temperature setting, press a key on the
Apéro. The screen will show «AU» and
the set temperature, which is the same as
displayed on the Apéro Wall-Mount Controller.
10. Adjust the Apéro Wall-Mount Controller to your preferences (see next
section)
9.

Operation
Set temperature
and modes
display
Units of measure :
Celsius/Fahrenheit
Heat indicator
Daily repetition
indicator
Temperature
setting
Mode
10.
4