CONVECTAIR OPERA Manual

Installation &
Operating Instructions
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Radiant panel heater Horizontal and Low

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INTRODUCTION :
Dear owner,
- Congratulations on the purchase of this premium electric heater from
CONVECTAIR, manufacturer of the highest quality heating product in the elec-
trical industry.
- To obtain the best results and the ultimate in performance and comfort, please
take a moment to read the installation and maintenance instructions shown
in this manual.
- Introduction page 2
- Table of contents page 2
- Safety page 3
- Installation page 6
3. - Electrical Connection page 8
- Quickstart Guide page 9
4. - How to use your heater page 10
5. - Maintenance page 25
6. - Troubleshooting page 26
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety
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Please read carefully the whole installation and use instruc-
tions (*), and in particular the following
CAUTION, HOT SURFACE
Some parts of the appliance may become hot and cause burns. A
very close attention has to be taken if children or vulnerable persons
are present.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be kept away from the appliance, unless they are
continuously supervised.
Children should neither play, nor plug, nor set, nor clean, nor maintain
the appliance.

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WARNING : DO NOT COVER
If the appliance is covered, there is a risk of overheating. The logo
reminds this risk.
Do not cover or obstruct the air inlet or outlet as this could cause
overheating and damage the appliance.
Do not insert anything in the appliance.
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disconnect power supply before any connection or repair.
Installation and electrical connections must be in accordance with
the national and local codes.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
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hazard.
The heater must not be located immediately below an electrical
socket.
Installation and connection instructions are given in sections 2 and
3 of this notice.
Heater installation
This heater must be installed in accordance with national and local codes and
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IMPORTANT :
DO NOT COVER THE HEATER

Covering the heater can result in
severe overheating.
The above logo is a warning of
this risk.
Do not cover or obstruct the air
inlet or outlet on the unit as this
could cause overheating and da-
mage the heater.
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this heater, avoid drafty areas
which can affect the thermostat.
Respect the minimum required
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tances from side walls or furni-
ture, drapes, etc). See Fig.A.
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0.2 m
0.2 m
0.2 m
1 m
0,15 m
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ex : voilages
Sol
30’’
(0,75m)
Minimum clearances
Any obstacle
ex : curtains
8’’
(0,2m)
8’’
(0,2m)
8’’
(0,2m)
6’’
(0,15m)
(*) Those instructions have been established at the moment of the appliance
manufacturing and in conformity regarding the standardization at this moment.
We reserve the right to modify those instructions at any time to respect the
evolution of the standardization.
Fig. A

INSTALLATION
Installation :
1- Free the mounting bracket by pressing and pulling
both locking tabs (Fig. B).
2- Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall using at
least 4 screws (max Ø 5.5 mm) making sure that the
levelling and height are correct.
3- Engage the lower legs into the slots at the bottom
and back of the heater. Then clip the top of the
mounting bracket.
Locking
tab
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Fig. B
Encombrement
de l’appareil
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C
Hauteur
Entaxe
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B
Fig. C
Height
Outline of
unit
Hole
Spacing
Width
Ground
Horizontal Model
Power (W) 1000 1500 2000
Hole Spacing 177mm 6,15/16’’ 319mm 12,9/16’’ 534mm 21’’
Width 637mm 25,1/16’’ 847mm 33,3/8’’ 1057mm 41,5/8’’
A230mm 9,1/16’’ 264mm 10,3/8’’ 262mm 10,5/16’’
Height 440mm 17,5/16’’ 440mm 17,5/16’’ 440mm 17,5/16’’
B258 10,3/16’’ 258 10,3/16’’ 258 10,3/16’’
C213 8,3/8’’ 213 8,3/8’’ 213 8,3/8’’
D229 9,1/16’’ 263 10,3/8’’ 261 10,3/8’’

Sol
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Entraxe
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A
D
B
C
B
C
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Fig. E
Horizontal Model
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Power (W) 750 1000
Spacing 228mm 9 428mm 16,7/8’’
Width 850mm 33.15/32’’ 1060mm 41.3/4’’
A310mm 12.7/32’’ 388mm 15,1/4’’
Height 283mm 11.1/8’’ 283mm 11.1/8’’
B65mm 2.9/16’’ 65mm 2.9/16’’
C238mm 9.3/8’’ 238mm 9.3/8’’
D310mm 12.7/32’’ 315mm 13.13/32’’
Low Model
Outline of
unit
Width
Encombrement
de l’appareil
C
Entaxe
DA
B
Hauteur
Largeur
Sol
150
C
Hauteur
Hole
Spacing
Height
Width
Ground
Outline of
unit
Hole
Spacing
Height
Ground
Power (W) 1000 1500 2000
Spacing 177mm 6,15/16’’ 319mm 12,9/16’’ 534mm 21’’
Width 637mm 25,1/16’’ 847mm 33,3/8’’ 1057mm 41,5/8’’
A230mm 9,1/16’’ 264mm 10,3/8’’ 262mm 10,5/16’’
Height 440mm 17,5/16’’ 440mm 17,5/16’’ 440mm 17,5/16’’
B258 10,3/16’’ 258 10,3/16’’ 258 10,3/16’’
C213 8,3/8’’ 213 8,3/8’’ 213 8,3/8’’
D229 9,1/16’’ 263 10,3/8’’ 261 10,3/8’’

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1
The unit must be hooked up with the rectangular junction box already installed in
the wall.
1- Connect the ground wire (C) to the green wire (G) inside the connection box.
2- Connect the black (B) and red (R) leads from the heater to the electrical supply
wires (see diagrams below).
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This wire must not be used for the electrical connection.This wire will be used
only if the unit is connected to a CONVECTAIR "Programmer" control system
(Contact CONVECTAIR for more informations at 1 800 463-6478 or www.
convectair.com).
4- Carefully put back all wires inside the box, close and screw the cover.
5- Hook the CONVECTAIR unit onto the mounting bracket tabs with the unit
slightly angled towards you. Push the CONVECTAIR towards the wall until it is
engaged on both locking tabs.
CAUTION : This unit must be connected to a 240 volts or 208 volts circuit, 60
cycles. Disconnect power supply before making wiring connections to prevent
electrical shock or equipment damage.
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electrician and in accordance with national and local codes.
- A rectangular junction box must be installed in the wall, prior to electrical
hookup. The box must be of appropriate size to receive the necessary electrical
connections and the 2 3/4’’ x 4 1/2’’ (70mmx115mm) cover that is supplied with
the unit cable.
- To prevent short circuits and electrical shocks turn the power off at the main
panel before attempting the installation or any repairs.
- If the power cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an
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Please read carefully the whole installation and use ins-
tructions (*), and in particular the following

QUICKSTART GUIDE
- Turning ON/STANDBY the heater :
-
Tu
rning ON/STANDBY the heater :
Tu
rning ON/STANDBY the heater :
Press the key to turn the heater ON or STANDBY..
- To set the temperature
- The MODE selector
-
To
set the temperature
To set the tem
pe
rature
To set the desired temperature, press or .
-Open Window detector»
-
Open Window detector»
Open Window detector»
To enable or disable this function, Press the key to
enable or disable this function .
- Ideal Temperature «°C idéal»
-
Ideal Temperature «°C idéal»
Ideal Temperature C idéal»
%ULHÀ\SUHVVWKHU key to reset the standard
operating mode (factory settings)
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Th
e MODE selector
Press repeatedly on
the Mode key :
YOU WISH PRESS USE THE
FONCTION
SREEN
DISPLAY
To maintain the room at the
desired comfort temperature. COMFORT
To maintain the room at the desi-
red setback temperature.. SETBACK
To maintain the room at frost
protection temperature.
FROST
PROTECTION
An automatic setback
during your absence. ABSENCE
DETECTOR
Before activating any programming mode, please refer to paragraph 4.7
(Setting the time and date).
To apply the settings sent
by your central programming
system or power management
system
« AUTO »
PROGRAMMING
To apply a preset or
customised programme « PRESET »
PROGRAMMING
AUTO
Mode
P2
P2
3s*
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
*Pressing on the Mode key for 3 se-
conds toggles between the AUTO and
PRESET programming modes.
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Turning ON/STANDBY the heater :
To turn the unit on, press . The screen will dis-
play the Comfort temperature.
To turn STANDBY the heater, press , The screen
turns off.
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Heating ON/STANDBY key
Heating
indicateur
Press both key to :
- Programme the
heater
- Set the time
Reset to ideal
temperature
values
« Open Window»
function
Temperature
setting keys
Mode selection key
Consumption
indicator
Programme
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- Custom (P4/P5/P6)
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Location of the
programming
cassette
(optional).
HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER
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The heater retains the current settings in memory,
even during a power outage.
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2.2 - Comfort Mode / Setting the desired temperature: :
Press the or keys to raise or lower the desi-
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Press repeatedly on the Mode key.
2.3 - The MODE selector :
The Mode selector enables selecting 6 functions :
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YOU WISH PRESS USE THE
FUNCTION
SCREEN
DISPLAY
To maintain the room at the
desired comfort temperature. COMFORT
To maintain the room at the
desired setback temperature. SETBACK
To maintain the room at frost
protection temperature.
FROST
PROTECTION
An automatic setback during
your absence.
ABSENCE
DETECTOR
Before activating any programming mode, please refer to paragraph 4.7
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To apply the settings sent
by your central programming
system or power manage-
ment system
« AUTO »
PROGRAMMING
To apply a preset or
customised programme
« PRESET »
PROGRAMMING
Mode
AUTO
Mode
3s* P2
P2
*exemple P2
*
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
To ensure that the temperature stabilises at the desired
temperature, the doors of the room should be closed.
*Pressing on the Mode key for 3 seconds toggles between the AUTO and
PRESET programming modes.
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2.4 - AUTO Programming mode
Press successively on the Mode key until the
AUTO symbol is displayed
COMMANDS SENT
OVER PILOT WIRE
SCREEN
DISPLAY
RESULT
Heating OFF Heating is immediately turned
off.
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The temperature is lowered
by 3.5°C compared to the
Comfort setting, or as desi-
red.
Frost Protection The temperature is maintai-
ned at about 7°C.
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Mode
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Note : Pressing on the Mode for 3 seconds toggles between the AUTO and PRESET
programming modes
This mode enables automatic operation of the heater (over
pilot wire) from a central programming system or power
management system.
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Selected
functions
Central Programming System
or Energy Rate Management System
Command over pilot wire:
Frost Protection
Command over pilot wire :
Heating OFF
19,0°C
ECO
HG
AUTO
AUTO
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PROG
2.6 - Times display :
3UHVVEULHÀ\RQ and keys to display the
current time.
2.5 - &RQWUROVORFN :
This function disables any operations from the control
panel in any operating mode to prevent the settings from
being changed, for example, by children.
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Simultaneously press the and keys.
Then, if you press any key on the keypad,the
screen will display «NON».
The keypad is locked and no operation is possible.
To unlock, press simultaneously the + and – keys.
In Comfort, Economy and Frost Protection override mode, Frost Protection and
Heating OFF commands sent by the central programming or energy rate mana-
gement systems will have priority. This is indicated by a blinking AUTO symbol.
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2.7 - Setting the time and date :
A- Setting the time :
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set the time and date of your heater (factory default 00:00).
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also reset the time on your device.
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The «Pr» symbol is displayed.
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function in the drop-down menu : «Hr»
Change the hour setting using the and keys
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B - Setting the weekday :
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using the and keys.
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To exit, press the Mode key until the Exit option
appears in the drop-down menu.
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to exit
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Press the and keys for 3 seconds
to access the programming menu.
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Mode
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or keys.
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Press the or keys until obtaining the desired ECO temperature.
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Press successively the Mode key until the Setback
Mode (ECO) is displayed.
It is recommended to use this mode for temporary absences between 2 and 24 hours,
or overnight. This mode lowers room temperature by approximately 3.5°C relative to
the Comfort temperature set point.
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Press successively on the Mode key until the symbol
is displayed.
2.8.3 - Absence detector :
The Absence Detector mode offers three detection
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Press successively on the Mode key until the Frost
Protection mode (HG) is displayed.
2.8.2- Frost Protection Override Mode (HG) :
For maximum energy savings, in case of longer term
absence (24 hrs. or more), it is recommended to use
this setting, which will maintain the room temperature
at about 7°C.
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Note : in all cases the orders Frost Protection and Heat OFF from the pilot wire
are priority.
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Priority to energy savings
Movement detection mode
and programming
Gradual transition
to ECO (in 1:30 hr)
Immediate switch
to Comfort
ECO Mode
ECO Mode
Result
Prio
Detection
absence
movement
Priority to comfort
gs
Res
ult
ECO
Comfort
ECO
Comfort
Px
Command over Pilot Wire
or interne programming
P1
or P2
...P6
or
AUTO
P1
or P2
...P6
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standby off, press si-
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and keys for 10
seconds until detection
option 1, 2 or 3
appears.
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detection option using
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Eco order from internal pro-
gramming or pilot wire is
prioritary even if detector is
on.
Option 1 :
(default mode) :
Option 2 :
Eco order from program-
ming is not prioritary. In
case of detection appliance
goes on comfort mode.
Option 3 :
Appliance doesn’t follow or-
ders from programming.

4.8.4 - Open Window detector :
To enable or disable this function, press the key
.
until the symbol is displayed or disappears.
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If detection occurs, press the key to
reactivate the function.
ECO Mode
movement
Priority to comfort
Movement detection mode
and programming
Comfort Mode
Result
Detection
absence
movement
Comfort Mode
Result
Detection
absence
movement
ECO
Comfort
-
-
ECO
Result
Px
P1
or P2
...P6
or
AUTO
Priority to energy savings
Movement detection mode
without programming
Gradual transition
to ECO (in 1:30 hr)
Gradual transition
to ECO (in 1:30 hr)
Command over Pilot Wire
or interne programming
Command over Pilot Wire
or interne programming
This function automatically shuts off the heater when a drop in room temperature is
detected (such as, an open window or door).The symbol blinks, indicating that
the unit no longer heats up.
To cancel the shutdown, a short press on the key will automatically restart the unit
as needed (the function remains activated).
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2.8.7 - Ideal Temperature :
%ULHÀ\SUHVVWKH
key to reset the standard operating
mode (factory settings) :
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- Automatic return to the current operating mode.
The indicator shows that your heater is warming
up. When the desired temperature has stabilised, this
indicator turns on and off according to heating needs.
2.8.6 - Heating Indicator :
Indicateur de
consommation
It is a device behaviour indicator that allows viewing the
energy consumption status of your heater.
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This indicator allow to monitor and adjust the desired
temperature depending on its impact on consumption.
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Automatic return to the recommended temperatures:
Optimised setting :
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mode and achieve maximum savings of energy:
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- Activation of the Open Window function
- Activation of the "AUTO" programming mode .
Long press
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2.8.8 - Operating Mode
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sable programmes P4/P5/P6
If you wish to assign a daily program for each
day of the week :
- Press simultaneously for 3 seconds the
and keys.
- The screen displays «Pr».Press the Mode
key.
- Assign one of the available programs (prede-
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using the and keys to scroll through the
drop-down menu.
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displays «Pr».
- To exit, press the or keys until the «Exit»
option is displayed in the drop-down menu.
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In this mode, the heater operates in automatic daily
mode according to the Comfort set point or the
Setback set point.
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PROG
to exit
P1
P2 P3
P4
P5
P6
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+
P1
P2 P3
P4
P5
P6
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¬
+
Pr
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P5
P6
Exit
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+
P1
P2 P3
P4
P5
P6
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Mode
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Preset
programme Select Meaning
P1
7KH3SURJUDPPHVHWVWKH&RPIRUWWHPSHUD-
ture set point in the morning from 5:00 to 9:00
DQGIURPWRLQWKHHYHQLQJ
P2
The P2 programme sets the Comfort tempera-
ture set point in the morning from 5:00 to 9:00,at
QRRQIURPWRDQGLQWKHHYHQLQJ
IURPWR
P3 The P3 programme sets the Comfort tempera-
ture set point on weekends from 5:00 to 23:00.
Customisable programmes
see pages 23 and 24.
P4
P5
P6
The customisable programmes allow you to set
set point time intervals in the Comfort mode
according to your needs.
0h 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
5h à 9h 17h à 23h
{
{
du Lundi au Vendredi
P2
{
12h à 14h
0h 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
5h à 9h 17h à 23h
{
{
du Lundi au Vendredi
P1
iIf no operations using the and NH\VDUHSHUIRUPHGIRUVHFRQGVWKHGLVSOD\
returns to its original position.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESET PROGRAMMES P1/P2/P3
OR CUSTOMISABLE PROGRAMMES P4/P5/P6
20
Monday to friday
Monday to friday
5h à 23h
{
0h 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Le week end
P3
Weekend
Monday to friday