rioECO HCJ100T User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
rioECO Ceramic Core Energy Efficient Smart
Electric Radiator

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning of electric shock hazard
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Do Not Cover
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on, above, in front of or below the device, due to risk of overheating and fire hazards.
Hot surface
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operation. Do not touch the surface when in use or cooling down due to danger of burns.
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installing and using the radiator.

CONTENTS
1. Warnings & Precautions
2. Technical Specifications
3. Installation
4. Operating Instructions
- Power Switch
- LCD Display
- Modes
- Settings
- Child lock
- Reset to defaults
- Standby mode
5. Connecting to WiFi
- Downloading the App
- Connecting to the App
- Troubleshooting
6. Using the App
- Home overview
- Control interface
- Choose mode
- Setting the programme
- Device settings
7. Maintenance
8. Information Requirements for electric space heaters
9. Disposal

1. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully before using or installing the radiator. Failure to
follow the warnings or instructions could result in electric shock, fire, serious injury or all of
the above. Always store the instruction manual in the immediate vicinity of the radiator or
its site of use.
Warning
• This appliance must only be operated by adults. Children should always be supervised
when in the vicinity of the radiator.
• To avoid overheating, do not cover the radiator.
• Ensure the appliance is fitted according to the installation instructions, obeying the
minimum safety distances from walls and objects.
• Some parts of this product can become very hot with use and cause burns. Do not touch
the surface when in use. Particular attention must be paid where children and vulnerable
adults are present.
• The appliance is for indoor use only. It must be kept a minimum distance of one metre from
flammable objects and materials e.g. curtains.
• Do not use this appliance with a programmer, timer, separate remote control or any
device that automatically switches the heater on, due to risk of fire or damage.
• Do not use the appliance if you detect any damage to the mains plug or power cable. In
the event of damage to the supply cord, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a
service agent or a similarly qualified person only.
• The appliance must be installed in a fixed, upright position in accordance with national
installation rules. Ensure the power cable is kept away from all hot parts of the appliance.
• All repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified professional. Repairs must be
completed by the manufacturer, a service agent or a similarly qualified person.
• Do not locate the appliance immediately below an electrical socket outlet.
• The heater must not be used in the immediate surrounds of a bath, shower, swimming pool,
or any other water container, due to risk of electric shock. The device must not be used with
wet or damp hands.
• This device is not weight-bearing. Do not sit on it. Never insert fingers or any other object
into the device due to risk of injury or electric shock.

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Heating Element
Ceramic core
Power
230V~ / 50 Hz
Wattage
1000W, 1500W, 2000W
Temperature Setting
- Range
- Minimum temperature setting value
7 – 30 °C
0.5 °C
Appliance Class
Class II
3. INSTALLATION
Before installing the radiator, please ensure that all fixings are supplied, as per diagram below. Only
fixings provided by the manufacturer should be used to mount the device to the wall.
CAUTION: Appliance must be correctly and securely fixed to the wall before being switched on.
1. Decide where to mount the radiator on the wall, ensuring that it is positioned in accordance with
the required minimum distances from surrounding walls, ceilings or fixed objects shown in the
diagram below. I.e. at least 10cm from the floor, 20cm from the top, 20cm from the sides and with
at least 60cm space in front. Failure to adhere to these distances could cause the device to overheat
or result in damage to surrounding objects and surfaces.

2. Place the template against the wall and mark the locations of the 5 drill holes required for your
product size. Before drilling, ensure there are no pipes, electric cables or other hazards. Once drilled,
fit the wall plugs into the 5 holes and fix the brackets in place with the wall mounting screws, as
shown in the diagram below.
3. Now it is time to mount the unit into place. Carefully lift the appliance and slide the struts of the
upper brackets into the grooves, then lower the appliance so it locks into the lower bracket on the
wall.

4. Now feed the locking screws into the upper brackets, to secure the unit in place, as pictured below:
4. OPERATING INTRUCTIONS
1. Power Switch
Before first use, the radiator must be switched on at the mechanical switch at the back of the
unit. This switch must be kept in the ON position for the radiator to remember its set times
and programmes.

2. Display
The appliance features a lockable touchscreen control panel with backlit LCD display. The
backlight will appear when the panel is in use and will switch off after one minute of inactivity.
Image 1
To switch between different modes, press the button. This will allow you to browse
through Comfort , Eco , Anti-Freeze , Timer , Sensor and Pilot mode.
Alternatively, you can swipe the touchscreen left or right to switch between the different
modes.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Time
SENSOR MODE
Day of the week
ON/OFF
Switch Mode
PILOT MODE
/
Decrease / Increase time or
temperature
Open Window Detection
COMFORT MODE
Keypad locked (Child Lock)
ECO MODE
Device is heating
ANTI-FREEZE MODE
TIMER

3. Modes
COMFORT MODE
When the icon appears on the display screen, this denotes that the radiator is in
Comfort Mode. In this mode, the radiator will heat to a constant set temperature
e.g. 19°C (default temperature). The internal thermostat measures the room
temperature and switches the radiator on and off accordingly to maintain the
desired temperature. You can adjust the set temperature using the and
buttons on the display screen.
ECO MODE
When in Eco Mode, the icon will appear. This mode operates as above, however
the default temperature is designed to be lower – at 15.5°C – to save energy. As
with Comfort Mode, you can adjust the temperature using the and buttons
on the display screen.
ANTI-FREEZE MODE
The icon will appear on the display screen when the radiator is in Anti-Freeze
Mode. Under this setting, the radiator will turn on when the room temperature
drops below 7°C to prevent pipes from freezing. Please note: this temperature
cannot be adjusted.
PILOT WIRE MODE
The radiator is in Pilot Mode when the icon appears on the display screen. This activates
external control of the device via a pilot wire (not supplied). In this mode, there are 6
externally controlled modes available: Comfort, Comfort-1, Comfort-2, Economic, Anti-
Freeze and Power Off.
Please note: This option is tailored to the French market and is not available on UK models.
T I M ER MODE
The icon will appear on the display screen when you are in Timer Mode.
In this mode, the radiator will heat according to your set daily/weekly
programming.
To set the time and programme, follow the instructions below.
Please note: when setting the time and day of the week, the control panel will
automatically jump to the next step if no adjustments are made in 30 seconds.

Setting the time:
1. Press and hold the
button for 5
seconds until the
hours icon starts to
flash.
2. Use the or to set
the hour and press to
confirm. The minutes icon
will then begin to flash.
3. As before, use the
or buttons
to set the minutes on
the timer and press
to confirm. The
‘Day of the Week’
symbol to the right of
the minutes will then
start to flash.
4. Use the and to
set the day of the week: 1
= Monday, 2 = Tuesday, 3
= Wednesday, 4 =
Thursday, 5 = Friday, 6 =
Saturday and 7 = Sunday.
Press to confirm. The
display will then move on
to the programme setting
stage.
Setting the programme:
After setting the time (see above), P1 will appear on the screen, meaning you are ready to begin
setting your daily programmes. P1 = Monday, P2 = Tuesday, P3 = Wednesday, P4 = Thursday, P5 =
Friday, P6 = Saturday, P7 = Sunday.
Each programme is made up of 24-hourly slots. You can set the radiator to heat in either Comfort
Mode or Eco Mode . The temperature the radiator will heat to will be whatever it has been set
to on either mode.

When you see this screen,
it means you are choosing a
mode for midnight on
Monday morning.
Press to select Comfort
Mode or for Eco
Mode
The bars at the bottom of the
screen will change to reflect
your choice, and the display will
advance to P1 01 – which
means 1am on Monday
morning. Continue pressing
or to select your mode for
the rest of the day.
Press to save and move on to
Tuesday and repeat.
If you want Tuesday’s
programme to be the same
as the previous day, press
and hold until the bars
change to match. Or, repeat
the previous steps to
customise your mode for
each hour.
Press to confirm and
repeat the process for each
day of the week until your
programme is set.
When all 7 days have been
set, press to return to
the main display screen.
SENSOR MODE
When the icon is displayed on screen, it means the radiator is in Sensor Mode. The motion sensor
within the radiator detects whether the room is occupied, and heats accordingly in Comfort Mode –
with the icon flashing when it detects a presence.
If no presence is detected – after set intervals of your choosing e.g. 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes – the
radiator will lower the temperature incrementally, before switching to Eco Mode . The radiator will
remain at this temperature for 24 hours, before switching to Anti-Freeze Mode, provided no presence
is detected in the room during this time. If the motion sensor detects a presence at any point during
this cycle, it will revert to its previous state, eventually switching back to original Comfort Mode if it
continues to detect a presence in the room.
SETTINGS
To enter the settings menu, press the icon to put the radiator into standby mode, then press and
hold down the for five seconds. To switch modes press the , or swipe left or right on the display
touchscreen.
The settings menu enables you to activate, disable and configure the following functions:
• Temperature compensation (F0)
The default temperature is 0°C. Use the or to increase or decrease the
temperature (within a range of -5 to 5 °C). Press to confirm changes.

• Sensor Mode (F1)
This setting determines the length of time the radiator will wait to reduce its temperature
after a presence is no longer detected in a room. The default time is 15 minutes. To
customise, press the to scroll through the settings menu until F1 appears on the screen
and use the or buttons to select either 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Confirm your
changes by pressing the icon.
• Open Window Detection (F2)
This energy-saving feature will turn off the radiator if it detects a window has been
opened. The will appear on the display screen if the ambient temperature suddenly
drops by 2°C or more within 5 minutes. At this point, the radiator will switch to Anti-Freeze
Mode. This setting allows you to set the time the radiator waits before reverting back to
the full set temperature, disabling the Open Window Detection function by default.
• WiFi function (F4)
This setting allows you to enable or disable the radiator’s connection to WiFi. Disabling the
connection is temporary: if you have already added the radiator to your app account,
disabling the connection will not remove it. You will be able to control via the app as soon
as you re-enable the connection.
• Press to put the radiator into standby mode and hold down for 5 seconds to
enter the settings menu.
• Press to skip through the settings until F4 appears on the screen, followed by the
current setting. Default is “oF” – disabled.
• Use the and keys to adjust. Select “oN” to enable and “oF” to disable
• Press to confirm and move onto the next setting.
• CHILD LOCK
To activate the Child Lock function, press and hold the and buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds until you see icon appear on screen. This means the child lock has been activated,
with all keys locked except for the standby button. To release, press and hold down and
for five seconds until the disappears.
• RESET TO DEFAULTS
In the event you need to reset your radiator, press and hold the button for 10 seconds. This
will restore the device to the original default settings.

5. Connecting to WiFi
| Downloading the App
The rioECO Ceramic Core Energy Efficient Smart Electric Radiator is designed to
work with the Smart Life app.
Scan the code below to go to the app. Press install and follow the app’s
instructions to create an account.
NOTE – The Smart Life app is a constantly evolving third party system.
This guide was correct at time of printing but may differ slightly from
future versions. The app is designed to work on Android or iOS but
older software versions may affect app presentation and performance.
| Connecting to the App
1. Ensure WiFi control is enabled in the radiator settings. If the icon is flashing,
WiFi connection is enabled and you can move onto step 2. If the icon is not flashing,
go to section F4 (WiFi function above) and follow the instructions to enable.
2. To put the radiator in pairing mode, press to enter
standby mode and hold down until the screen
switches to the connection screen. This begins a 180
second count down, giving you 3 minutes to make the
connection on the app.
3. On the home page of the app, press + or add device.
4. Select auto-scan from the top navigation.
5. The app will demonstrate that it has found the radiator. Press Next.

6. The app will ask you to enter and confirm your WiFi password.
7. The radiator will begin connecting. When it is successfully added, it will appear as
below on the app. Press to change the name of the radiator or Done to return
to the home screen.
Troubleshooting
If the radiator does not connect on the first attempt:
• Make sure both the radiator and your smart device are
in range of your router.
• Make sure you complete the connection process in 3
minutes. If the 180 seconds has reached the end of its
count, begin the process again.
• Ensure your router has a strong internet connection.
• Ensure WiFi is enabled on the radiator.
• Ensure WiFi and Bluetooth are enabled on your
smart device.
• Make sure the app has registered successfully.
• Make sure your smart device is connected to the same WiFi network as that to
which you are attempting to connect your radiator.
• Ensure you are connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi band. See instructions within the app
if you are currently connected to a 5GHz band.
• Check any local restrictions on your WiFi. WiFi networks in public places such as
hotels and airports may require extra identification steps.

6. USING THE APP
NOTE – The Smart Life app is a constantly evolving third party system. The guide below
was correct at time of printing but may differ slightly from future versions.
| Home Overview
You can use the Smart Life app to control multiple devices.
All devices are displayed on the home screen with their
status.
Possible statuses:
• Online
o Heater will respond to app commands.
• Offline
o Device is turned off at wall or power switch. It
cannot be controlled by the app.
| Control Interface
Tap the heater listing to go to the control interface.
Here you can turn the radiator off and on, adjust set temperatures, choose mode and
access weekly programmer and device settings.
1. Device information
2. Device name
3. Power button
4. Selected mode (Comfort, Eco, Anti-Freeze, or
Sensor mode available)
5. Current selected temperature
6. Current room temperature
7. Temperature selector (button or scroll)
8. Set timer and programme mode
9. Device settings

| Choose Mode
Tap the mode icon on the control interface to choose mode. The
five options correspond to the five modes on the control panel.
| Setting the Program
Tap the program data icon on the control interface to configure
a program.
A program consists of 24 hourly intervals for each day,
which you can set to Comfort or Eco temperature.
Tap the interval to choose Comfort (yellow bar) or Eco (green
bar). You can drag the start and end times of each mode block to
make setting your program quick and easy.
| Device Settings
Tap the icon to view and adjust the radiator’s settings. These
correspond to the settings available through the control panel.
Tap the icon for settings that relate to the radiator’s listing on the app, including its
name, any automations it is included in, and the quality of its network connection. Note
– the limit function that appears in the settings menu is not available with this model.
7. MAINTENANCE
Warning
Always switch off and unplug the device and allow it to cool completely before carrying out
maintenance care or repair work.
Any maintenance or repair work must be carried out by the manufacturer, a service agent of the
manufacturer or a similarly qualified professional.
• Cleaning should be carried out using a damp cloth only.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.

• Do not use any solvent-based products or abrasive chemicals or materials to clean the
device.
• Never immerse the device in water or any other liquid.
• Do not expose the device to water jets.
• Do not operate the radiator when wet. If the device gets wet during cleaning, allow it to
dry completely before using.
• Never try to open the radiator even when it is not electrically powered.
8. Information requirements for electric space heaters
Model
HCJ100T
HCJ150T
HCJ200T
Heat output
Nominal heat output
(Pnom / kW)
0.7
0.9
1.4
Minimum heat output (indicative)
(Pmin / kW)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum continuous heat output
(Pmax.c / kW)
0.7
0.9
1.4
Auxiliary electricity consumption
At nominal heat output
(elmax / kW)
0
0
0
At minimal heat output
(elmin / kW)
0
0
0
In standby mode
(elsb / kW)
0.001
0.001
0.001
Item
Unit
Type of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only (select one)
manual heat charge control, with integrated thermostat
N/A
Manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback
N/A
electronic heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback
N/A
fan assisted heat output
N/A
T y pe o f heat ou t pu t / r oom t em per atu r e c on t r o l ( s e l ec t one)
Single stage heat output and no room temperature control
[no]

Two or more manual stages, no room temperature control
[no]
with mechanic thermostat room temperature control
[no]
with electronic room temperature control
[no]
electronic room temperature control plus day timer
[no]
electronic room temperature control plus week timer
[yes]
Other control options (multiple selections possible)
room temperature control, with presence detection
[yes]
room temperature control, with open window detection
[yes]
with distance control option
[yes]
with adaptive start control
[no]
with working time limitation
[no]
with black bulb sensor
[no]
9. DISPOSAL
This symbol indicates that this product contributes to the
protection of the environment by applying the WEEE
Directive 2012/19/EU. Disposal of used electrical and
electronic equipment with household waste or in the
environment is prohibited.