Halo Lite RF User manual

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The code of practice for the installation, commissioning
& servicing of central heating systems

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CONTENTS
1. Kit Contents..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Halo LITE RF.....................................................................................................................................................5
3. Safety Information......................................................................................................................................5
4. Location Guidelines..................................................................................................................................6
5. Installation of the Halo Lite RF Receiver................................................................................8
5.1 Installing the Halo Lite RF Receiver into a Boiler..........................................10
5.2 Installing the Halo Lite RF Receiver into a Logic Air Heat Pump.......12
6. Installing the Halo PRT ........................................................................................................................13
6.1 Wall Mounting ..............................................................................................................................13
6.2 Desk Mounting.............................................................................................................................14
6.3 Pairing...................................................................................................................................................15
7. Halo Features and Configuration..............................................................................................16
8. Halo Lite RF Receiver LED key......................................................................................................17
9. Advanced Settings...................................................................................................................................18
10. Commissioning Checklist.................................................................................................................19
11. Trouble Shooting..................................................................................................................................... 20

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H. SAP registration label J. Screws & RawlplugsTM
F. Installation guide
G. User guide
I. 4 x AA batteries
1. KIT CONTENTS
A. Halo Lite RF PRT Front
Housing
C. Trim plate
D. Desk stand E. Halo Lite RF Receiver
B. Rear housing
Model Name:
Halo Lite RF
Model Qualier:
ErP Class V or ErP Class VI
I certify that this heat source is connected to
a compensation controller as indicated:
Halo Lite RF Enhanced Load
Compensator with OpenTherm Ideal
boiler (Class V)
Halo Lite RF with OpenTherm Ideal
Boiler and OS2 Weather Compensator
Temperature Sensor (Class VI)
Halo Lite RF and Ideal Heat Pump with
Weather Compensator (Class VI)
This product is compatible with the heat source
and provides compensation control that has
been permanently enabled. The heat source
has been commissioned in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions which have been
supplied to the householder.
Signed
Date
UIN 237462 A01

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2. HALO LITE RF
Product Code: 237423
Wireless Programmable Room Thermostat (PRT)
ERP Details:
Halo Lite RF enhanced load compensator with
OpenTherm Ideal boiler (Class V)
Halo Lite RF with OpenTherm Ideal boiler & OS2
weather compensator temperature sensor (Class
VI)
Halo Lite RF & Ideal Heat Pump with weather
compensator (Class VI)
Compatible with the following boilers :
Atlantic Combi, Classic Combi², Esprit Eco Combi²,
Exclusive Combi², Instinct Combi², I-mini Combi²,
Independent Combi², Logic Combi ESP1, Logic
Code Combi ESP1, Logic Combi², Logic Combi²
IE, Logic+ Combi², Logic Max Combi², Logic Max
Combi² IE, Vogue Gen2 Combi, Vogue Max Combi,
Vogue Max Combi IE.
Compatible with the following heat pumps:
Logic Air
For a full list of compatible products, please visit
Idealheating.com
The Ideal Halo Lite RF is a wireless PRT with a wired
receiver to the boiler or heatpump
The Halo unit is powered by 4 AA batteries and
communicates with the Halo Lite Receiver unit on
a 868MHz frequency, a local RF protocol.
3. SAFETY INFORMATION
The Halo Lite RF must be installed by a competent
person with the appropriate safety qualifications.
Please read the instructions carefully. Failure to
follow these instructions can damage the product
or cause a hazardous condition.
These instructions are applicable to the Ideal
Boiler / heat pump models stated and must not
be used with any other make or model of boiler.
This product must be installed to all applicable
standards.
Always isolate the mains supply before installing
or working on any components relating to the
boiler or heat pump electronics.

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4. LOCATION GUIDELINES
The Halo uses wireless RF communication between the control and the Reciever,
up to a maximum range of 30 metres. Occasionally house construction and materials can reduce this
communication range and it is advisable, where possible, to try and avoid directing communication through
metal frames or solid concrete walls
A. Mounted 1 m above the floor.
1 m
B. Not above radiator/heat source. C. Not in direct sunlight.
D. Away from any draughts. E. Not fitted behind curtains. F. Internal use only.

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At least 1m
G. The receiver should be mounted close to a
230 Vac fused supply.
H. The receiver should be mounted
horizontally on the wall at least 1m from
the floor.

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A. Using a suitable screwdriver turn the locking key one quarter turn anticlockwise to the [UNLOCK]
position. Remove the front panel by lifting the bottom edge first. Assemble in reverse order. Always
remember to lock the front panel to the Halo Lite Receiver. The receiver is supplied out of the box in
the [UNLOCK] position.
B. To mount directly onto the wall, mark and drill
mounting holes and fix the bracket to the wall
using suitable fixings for the wall type.
C. To mount over the electrical box, place the
bracket over the electrical box and fix into
place.
5. INSTALLATION OF THE HALO LITE RF RECEIVER
The Halo Lite RF Receiver must be installed by a competent person with the appropriate safety
qualifications. All wiring must be adequately sheathed and insulated.
Isolate any 230 Vac mains supply to the Halo Lite RF Receiver and any other linked components
before commencing works.

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D. Isolate mains supply. E. From the fuse spur wire the Live, Neutral and
Earth connections into the right hand side
connections marked L, N, (E). The wiring can
be rear entry or surface mounted.
If installing with an Ideal boiler continue to Section 5.1. If installing with a Logic Air Heat Pump go to
Section 5.2 on page 12.
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A. Make sure mains supply is still isolated B. Remove boiler front panel and swing the
control box into the servicing position.
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5.1 Installing the Halo Lite RF Receiver with a Boiler
The below refers to the Ideal logic2combi boilers. For other models, please refer to the boilers installation
manual to locate connections.
Wiring Guidelines
The Boiler connection to the Ideal Halo Lite RF receiver should only be wired into the OpenTherm low
voltage connection and should not be connected to a 230 Vac supply. If utilising existing wiring, please
ensure that the wiring is not connected to a 230 Vac supply.
Opentherm Cable Details:
• Length between receiver to boiler is 50 meters maximum
• Core diameter - 0.5 – 1.0 mm diameter should be used, multi strand should be tinned
• Should not be adjacent to any 230 Vac cabling