Eurotronic sparmatic COMET User manual

Sparmatic Comet
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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LEGAL NOTICE
Operating Instructions
Sparmatic Comet Electronic Energy-Saving Controller
Manufacturer
EUROtronic Technology GmbH
Südweg 1
36396 Steinau-Ulmbach
Germany
www.eurotronic.org
Publisher
Ingenieurbüro FORMAT GmbH
Ebertstraße 80
26382 Wilhelmshaven
Germany
www.format-docu.de
Operating Instructions
Status 2023.07
Version 1.0 / EN
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CONTENTS
These operating instructions will guide you through the commissioning and use of your Sparmatic Comet
and answer all essential questions. Read these operating instructions carefully before using your
Sparmatic Comet. Hand over all documents when passing it on to third parties.
1 Safety Information.................................................................................4
1.1 Depiction of warnings................................................................................4
1.2 Warnings............................................................................................5
2 Scope of Delivery ..................................................................................7
3 Overview..........................................................................................8
3.1 Proper use...........................................................................................8
4 Controls and Display Elements .....................................................................9
5 Putting into Operation ............................................................................10
5.1 Inserting batteries. ................................................................................. 10
5.2 Setting date and time .............................................................................. 11
5.3 Installing on radiator ............................................................................... 12
5.4 Adapter overview.................................................................................. 14
5.5 Adapting Sparmatic Comet......................................................................... 16
6 Removing Sparmatic Comet.......................................................................17
7 Operating Modes & Functions.....................................................................18
7.1 Basic operating modes............................................................................. 18
7.2 Additional functions................................................................................ 20
7.3 Resetting to factory settings........................................................................ 22
8 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................23
9 Cleaning and Storage..............................................................................24
10 Appendix.........................................................................................25
10.1 Technical data...................................................................................... 25
10.2 Support and contact................................................................................ 25
10.3 Disposal........................................................................................... 26
10.4 Simplified declaration of conformity................................................................. 27
10.5 Warranty notice.................................................................................... 27
10.6 Manufacturer...................................................................................... 27

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Safety Information
1SAFETY INFORMATION
In addition to the safety information in these operating instructions, all other available sources must also
be observed.
The areas of use defined in the written explanations of the proper use must be observed.
1.1 DEPICTION OF WARNINGS
The warnings used in these operating instructions have the following meaning:
CAUTION!:
Moderate to minor personal injury may occur if warnings with this signal word are disregard-
ed.
ÎProbability of occurrence: possible
IMPORTANT!
Material damage can occur if warnings with this signal word are disregarded.
ÎProbability of occurrence: possible
INFORMATION
Contains additional information.

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Safety Information
1.2 WARNINGS
When operating your Sparmatic Comet and its components, hazards may occur that can be avoided by
observing the following warnings.
CAUTION!:
Serious risk of injury caused by exploding batteries!
Improper handling of batteries can lead to an explosion.
ÎDo not heat batteries and do not throw batteries into open fire.
ÎDo not place batteries in direct sunlight.
ÎProtect batteries from excessive heat.
ÎDo not short-circuit the batteries.
ÎNever attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
ÎNever dismantle batteries.
ÎDo not use new and used batteries together.
ÎWhen inserting the batteries, observe the correct polarity (+/-).
ÎBefore inserting the batteries, clean the batteries and the contacts in the thermostat.
CAUTION!:
Serious risk of injury caused by chemical burns!
Leaking battery acid can cause burns.
ÎAvoid contact of battery acid with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
ÎIn case of contact with battery acid, immediately rinse the affected areas with plenty of
clean water and consult a doctor.
CAUTION!:
Serious risk of injury caused by malfunction!
Malfunctions can lead to injuries.
ÎNEVER carry out repairs to your Sparmatic Comet yourself.
ÎDo not open your Sparmatic Comet.
ÎDo not carry out any modifications or conversions on your Sparmatic Comet.
ÎIn the event of an error, contact Customer Service.

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Safety Information
CAUTION!:
Risk of fatal injury and accidents to infants and children!
The Sparmatic Comet and packaging material represent a risk of choking and suffocation.
ÎNever leave children unsupervised with your Sparmatic Comet or the packaging material.
Children often underestimate the risks involved. Always keep children away from your
Sparmatic Comet and the packaging material.
ÎKeep batteries out of reach of children. Should a battery be swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
ÎYour Sparmatic Comet is not a toy.
IMPORTANT!
Material damage and malfunction possible!
Your Sparmatic Comet can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been supervised or instructed in the safe use of your Sparmatic Comet and understand
the hazards involved.
ÎChildren may not play with your Sparmatic Comet.
ÎCleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
IMPORTANT!
Material damage and malfunction possible!
Environmental influences can affect the functions of your Sparmatic Comet.
ÎKeep your Sparmatic Comet away from direct sunlight.
ÎOnly use your Sparmatic Comet in a dry, dust-free environment.
IMPORTANT!
Material damage and malfunction possible!
Damaged components and/or malfunctions will prevent your Sparmatic Comet from function-
ing properly.
ÎIf material damage and/or malfunctions occur, contact the Customer Service of Euro-
tronic Technology GmbH.

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Scope of Delivery
2SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Check the scope of delivery for completeness as well as visual and technical defects before putting your
Sparmatic Comet into operation.
•1× Sparmatic Comet
•1× Operating Instructions
•3× Adapter (Danfoss RA/RAV/RAVL)
•1× Screw for adapter
IMPORTANT!
Material damage and malfunction possible!
Damaged components and/or malfunctions will prevent your Sparmatic Comet from function-
ing properly.
ÎIf material damage and/or malfunctions occur, contact the Customer Service of Euro-
tronic Technology GmbH.
INFORMATION
The following drawings are for the purpose of illustration and are not necessarily to scale.
EUROtronic Technology GmbH reserves the right to change the design or dimensions without
prior notice.
*When using the RAV adapter, the RAV pin is required to extend the valve plunger.
RAV
RA
RAVL
RAV pin*
Sparmatic Comet
Screw
for adapter

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Overview
3OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing a product from EUROtronic Technology GmbH. Your Sparmatic Comet is a con-
figurable energy-saving controller for the radiator featuring modern, simple operation. It automatically
regulates your room temperature according to your specifications.
Your Sparmatic Comet helps you to effectively reduce your heating costs.
Development and production are 100% "Made in Germany", which guarantees premium quality and tech-
nology. These operating instructions will help you to get your Sparmatic Comet up and running quickly and
easily.
By the way…
Are you already familiar with our Progmatic programming sticks?
You can set your Sparmatic Comet manually or you can use the convenient Progmatic programming stick
to transfer your individually set heating and economy times to all energy-saving controllers with program-
ming port in your home in a matter of seconds!
Detailed information on the Progmatic programming sticks is available at:
www.eurotronic.org
3.1 PROPER USE
Your Sparmatic Comet is used to regulate a radiator valve. This makes it possible to regulate the room
temperature time-controlled. Your Sparmatic Comet moves a radiator valve to control the flow of heat into
the radiator. It can be installed on all common radiator valves. Only use your Sparmatic Comet indoors.
Any use other than that described in these operating instructions is not in accordance with the proper use
and will result in the warranty being voided and exclusion of liability. It is forbidden to complete any unau-
thorised modifications, conversions and repairs. Your Sparmatic Comet is intended for private use only.

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Controls and Display Elements
4CONTROLS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS
The following section describes the controls and display elements of your Sparmatic Comet.
Mo Di Mi Do Fr Sa So
:
AUTO
MANU
0 246 12 18
1
Union nut
7
Setting wheel
2
Heating times
8
Battery compartment
3
Child safety lock active
9
button – Main menu/one menu back
4
Function symbols( , , , )
10
AUTO or MANU mode active
5
button - Confirm
11
Programming port*
6
button – Timer function
INFORMATION
*The programming port is intended exclusively for connecting the Progmatic programming stick. Do
not connect any other devices to the programming port of your Sparmatic Comet.
1
2
3
9
4
6
5
7
8
10
11

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Putting into Operation
5PUTTING INTO OPERATION
The following section describes the installation and initial operation of your Sparmatic Comet.
5.1 INSERTING BATTERIES
Before installation, insert the batteries supplied in your Sparmatic Comet.
1. Press the battery compartment cover upwards and remove it.
2. Insert two suitable batteries (1.5 V AA/LR6) as shown.
Pay attention to the correct polarity and do not use rechargeable batteries!
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
ÎThe battery compartment cover audibly clicks into place.
ÎYou have successfully inserted the batteries.
INFORMATION
After each battery change, stored heating programmes are retained. If necessary, check the date and
time (see  Section 5.2 Setting date and time on Page 11).
INFORMATION
Note that your Sparmatic Comet is not in the installation mode after inserting the batteries. Set the
date and time for this purpose (see  Section 5.2 Setting date and time on Page 11).

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5.2 SETTING DATE AND TIME
During initial operation, the year flashes in the display after inserting the batteries.
1. Set the year with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
2. Set the month with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
3. Set the day with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
4. Set the hour with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
5. Set the minute with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
ÎYou have set the date and time.
ÎPrEP appears in the display.
ÎThe motor retracts completely to facilitate installation.
ÎThe display shows AdAP and your Sparmatic Comet is in the adaptation mode. Do not press any
other button and continue with the installation.
INFORMATION
Your Sparmatic Comet automatically switches to summer and winter time. You can also set the date
and time at a later time using the TIME menu item. Note that your Sparmatic Comet does not switch
to the adaptation mode and the motor does not completely ramp up.

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Putting into Operation
5.3 INSTALLING ON RADIATOR
After you have set the time and date (see  Section 5.2 Setting date and time on Page 11), install
your Sparmatic Comet on the desired radiator.
The Sparmatic Comet can be installed on all known valve bodies (see adapter list at www.eurotronic.
org/service/faq).
CAUTION!:
Burns caused by hot radiator valve!
Touching can cause burns to the hand.
Avoid contact of battery acid with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
ÎAllow the radiator to cool down before installing, removing or troubleshooting your Spar-
matic Comet!
1. Open the current thermostatic head completely. Loosen the fastening and pull the thermostatic head
off the radiator.
2. Optional: Select a suitable adapter from the scope of delivery. For additional information on the adapt-
ers, please see the Section 5.4 Adapter overview on Page 14.

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3. Put your Sparmatic Comet on the radiator and turn the union nut clockwise.
ÎYou have successfully installed your Sparmatic Comet.
ÎFollowing installation, start the adaptation, see  Section 5.5 Adapting Sparmatic Comet on
Page 16.
INFORMATION
For later assembly, select the INST item in the menu with the setting wheel and confirm with the
button. AdAP is shown in the display of your Sparmatic Comet. Only install your Sparmatic Comet in
this position.

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Putting into Operation
5.4 ADAPTER OVERVIEW
The following overview contains information about the valves and the required adapters. The adapters for
Danfoss RAV, Danfoss RA and Danfoss RAVL are included with your Sparmatic Comet. When using the
Danfoss RAV adapter, the RAV pin must be inserted on the valve plunger.
RAV RA RAVLRAV pin
Valve Thread dimension Adapter
Heimeier M30 x 1.5 mm Not required
Junkers Landys+Gyr M30 x 1.5 mm Not required
MNG M30 x 1.5 mm Not required
Honeywell M30 x 1.5 mm Not required
Braukmann M30 x 1.5 mm Not required
Herz M28 x 1.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Comap M28 x 1.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Vaillant 30.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Oventrop M30 x 1.0 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Meges M38 x 1.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Ondal M38 x 1.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Giacomini 22.6 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Rossweiner M33 x 2.0 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Markaryd M28 x 1.0 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Ista M32 x 1.0 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Vama M28 x 1.0 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Pettinaroli M28 x 1.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
T+A M28 x 1.5 mm Required; not in scope of delivery
Gampper 1/2/6 M20 Required; not in scope of delivery
Danfoss RA/RAV/RAVL 25.5/30.5/30 mm Included in scope of delivery

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INFORMATION
Remove the connecting pieces of the plastic adapters completely (see illustration) before using one of
the adapters included! For Danfoss RAV and Danfoss RA, use the screw and nut provided.
CAUTION!:
Danger of becoming trapped between the adapter halves!
Carelessness when using adapters can lead to injuries.
ÎTake care not to become trapped between the adapter halves during installation!
CAUTION!:
Danger of being cut!
The adapters supplied and the plunger extension are connected by plastic bars. Fractures may
be sharp-edged.
ÎBe careful not to cut your fingers during installation!
You can purchase further metal adapters for a fee from our partners. You will find an overview of the met-
al adapters and corresponding ordering options under the following link:
https://eurotronic.org/produkte/zubehoer/metalladapter/
For assistance in identifying your valve, please refer to the "Adapter list" section under the following link:
https://eurotronic.org/service/faq

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5.5 ADAPTING SPARMATIC COMET
After successful installation, your Sparmatic Comet can begin with the adaptation. The prerequisite is that
AdAP is shown in the display of your Sparmatic Comet.
1. Press the button.
ÎYour Sparmatic Comet begins the adaptation process.
When adapting, your Sparmatic Comet adapts to the stroke of your lower valve section. For this purpose,
the valve is opened and closed several times to detect the respective end points. The process may take a
moment. After successful adaptation, your Sparmatic Comet switches to normal operation.
INFORMATION
If a new adaptation is necessary (e.g. if your radiator does not become cold in the OFF position), select
the item AdAP in the menu and carry out the adaptation again.
If a problem occurs with your Sparmatic Comet, a new adaptation is necessary. Carry out the following
steps for this purpose:
1. Open the battery compartment cover of your Sparmatic Comet.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Wait for approx. 10 seconds.
4. Reinsert the batteries.
5. Close the battery compartment cover.
ÎYour Sparmatic Comet restarts and is then in the adaptation mode.
INFORMATION
Please note that your Sparmatic Comet must be re-adapted after each battery change. Stored heating
programmes are retained. If necessary, check the date and time (see  Section 5.2 Setting date and
time on Page 11).

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Removing Sparmatic Comet
6REMOVING SPARMATIC COMET
A prerequisite for removing your Sparmatic Comet is that ADAP is shown in the display.
CAUTION!:
Burns caused by hot radiator valve!
Touching can cause burns to the hand.
Avoid contact of battery acid with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
ÎAllow the radiator to cool down before installing, removing or troubleshooting your Spar-
matic Comet!
1. Turn the setting wheel beyond the highest temperature of 28 °C.
ÎON appears in the display.
2. Turn the union nut anti-clockwise.
3. Pull your Sparmatic Comet off the valve (see illustration).
ÎYou have removed your Sparmatic Comet.

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Operating Modes & Functions
7OPERATING MODES & FUNCTIONS
The following section describes the operating modes and other functions of your Sparmatic Comet.
7.1 BASIC OPERATING MODES
MANU MODE
In the MANU mode, your Sparmatic Comet regulates according to the temperatures set manually with the
setting wheel:
AUTO MODE
In the AUTO mode, your Sparmatic Comet alternates between two temperatures according to the set
heating programme:
Comfort temperature (factory setting 21°C)
Economy temperature (factory setting 16°C)
The heating and economy times are set in the heating programme. You can set a maximum of 8 switching
points per day. Your Sparmatic Comet is set to the following default setting at the factory:
Heating time Heating to comfort temperature
(Factory setting: 1st heating time at 7 a.m.)
Economy time Reduction to economy temperature
(Factory setting: 1st economy time at 10 p.m.)
SETTING HEATING AND ECONOMY TIMES
With the Sparmatic Comet you can set 4 heating and 4 economy times per day – for each day individually
or for several days in a block.
DAY1 to DAY7 stand for the respective weekdays from Monday to Sunday. In addition, the corresponding
days are shown below the bar as abbreviations in the display.
Forming blocks
•T1–5 = same program Monday to Friday
•T1–6 = same program Monday to Saturday
•T1–7 = same program Monday to Sunday
For days that are not programmed, the factory settings remain active.

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Operating Modes & Functions
Setting individual program
Set an individual program:
1. Navigate to the menu item PrO and confirm with the button.
ÎThe display shows DAY1 for Monday.
2. Select the day/block with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
3. Use the setting wheel to set the start of the 1st heating time and confirm with the button.
4. Use the setting wheel to set the start of the 1st economy time and confirm with the button.
5. Set additional heating/economy times if required.
6. If you do not want to set any more heating/economy times, press the button twice to confirm the
-- -- display. First confirm the heating time and then the economy time (the respective symbols are
shown in the display).
ÎThe next day to be programmed appears in the display.
7. If you do not want to set another day, press the button to save the settings.
ÎProgramming is complete and the display shows the temperature.
Your Sparmatic Comet heats in the AUTO mode according to your set program.
INFORMATION
You can also overwrite individual days with different times within blocks.
Setting comfort and economy temperature
1. Navigate to the menu item TEmP and confirm with the button.
2. Set the comfort temperature with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
3. Set the economy temperature with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
ÎYour Sparmatic Comet then switches to the set heating program.
INFORMATION
If you turn the setting wheel beyond the highest temperature of 28 °C, ON is shown in the display.
The valve is completely open.
If you turn the setting wheel beyond the lowest temperature of 8 °C, OFF is shown in the display.
Frost protection is active.
Maximum energy savings are achieved at an economy temperature that is approx. 5°C below the
comfort temperature.
MANUAL OPERATION
The temperature can be changed at any time using the setting wheel. In the AUTO mode, this remains
unchanged until the next switching point. Your Sparmatic Comet then switches to the set heating pro-
gramme.

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7.2 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
VENTILATION DETECTION
If the temperature drops sharply due to an open window, your Sparmatic Comet automatically closes the
heating valve for 10 minutes to save energy. WIND appears in the display. Your Sparmatic Comet then
returns to normal operation. Set the window function individually:
1. Navigate to the menu item WIND and confirm with the button.
2. Set the desired sensitivity (HIGH = high, MId = medium, LOW = low) with the setting wheel and con-
firm with the button.
3. Set the desired time period (factory setting 10 minutes) with the setting wheel and confirm with the
button.
ÎYou have set the ventilation detection.
HOLIDAY FUNCTION
You can set a freely selectable temperature for the time you are absent. After the set time has elapsed, the
heating programme set by you runs again automatically.
1. Navigate to the menu item HoLI and confirm with the button.
2. Use the setting wheel to set the date and time for the beginning of the period of absence and confirm
with the button.
3. Use the setting wheel to set the date and time for the end of the period of absence and confirm with
the button.
4. Set the temperature with the setting wheel and confirm with the button.
ÎAs soon as the holiday period begins, the symbol appears in the display. After the set absence
period has elapsed or by pressing the button , the symbol goes out.
OFFSET (TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT)
If the temperature felt differs from the set temperature, you can perform a temperature adjustment:
1. Navigate to the menu item OFFS and confirm with the button.
ÎThe degree setting 0.0°C flashes in the display.
2. Set the desired adjustment (from -5 to +5°C) of the temperature with the setting wheel and confirm
with the button.
ÎYou have set the temperature adjustment.
BUTTON LOCK/CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
To protect against unauthorised operation, you can lock the buttons of your Sparmatic Comet:
1. Press the + buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.
ÎThe symbol is shown in the display.
INFORMATION
Press the + buttons again simultaneously for approx. 2 sec. to cancel the button lock.