WarmlyYours TH113-R-GA User manual

400-113-024-A
TH113-R-GA
User Guide
The TH113-R-GA regulator has a built-in Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) and has been specifically designed for use with
WarmlyYours floor warming systems. The TH113-R-GA operates like
a dimmer allowing you to adjust the amount of power output by your
heating system. The ON/OFF switch is used to turn the regulator off
when the latter is not in use (e.g. in the summer).
Supplied Parts
• One (1) regulator
• Two (2) screws
• Four (4) solderless connectors for copper wires
NOTE: Special CO/ALR solderless connectors must be used for
connecting aluminum conductors.
Turn off power to the heating system at the main electrical panel
to avoid electrical shock. The installation should be carried out
by a licensed, qualified electrician and must comply with local
electrical codes.
Install the regulator on a deep 4” x 4” (double gang) electrical
box with a single plaster ring.
Do NOT install the regulator in an area where it can be exposed
to water.
For a new installation, choose a location approximately 5 ft.
above the floor.
nConnect the regulator to the power supply:
120 VAC: Connect L1 of regulator to the black wire of power
supply and L2 of regulator to the white wire of power supply.
240 VAC: Connect L1 of regulator to the black wire of power
supply and L2 of regulator to the red wire of power supply.
6/17/99
- 1/2" CONDUIT IF ONLY
ONE ROLL IS USED
- 3/4" CONDUIT IF 2 OR 3
ROLLS ARE USED
CONDUIT TO
POWER SOURCE
WARMING SYSTEM
4" x 4" DEEP SQUARE BOX
WITH SINGLE GANG MUD
RING FOR CONNECTION
TO THERMOSTAT L1
WHITE
FROM ROLL
COLORED
FROM ROLL
GROUND
THERMOSTAT
FROM POWER SOURCE
HOT
GROUND
Back
L2
HOT
GROUND
BRAIDED GROUND SHEATH
TEFLON INSULATION
STRANDED CONDUCTOR CORE
TEFLON INSULATION
nIntroduction 1.
Power Adjustment Dial
ON/OFF Switch
TEST button/light
oInstallation 2.
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oTrim any excess leads coming from the floor.
pStrip the outer insulation of the lead wires, exposing the ground
sheath. Gather the sheath wires together (TempZone Floor
Warming System only).
qStrip 1 inch of the inner insulation away from the inner
conductors of the lead wires.
rConnect the inner conductors of the lead wires to the floor
warming system to the LOAD wires of the regulator.
sConnect the ground wire or ground sheathing of the floor
warming system to the house electrical ground.
tPush the excess length of the wires into the electrical box.
uSecure the regulator to the electrical box using the provided
screws.
vApply power to the floor warming system by switching on the
power at the main electrical panel and placing the switch of the
thermostat in the ON position. Verify the installation by ensuring
that the floor warming system can be turned on and off by
turning the dial to 10 (100%) and to 0 respectively.
wTest the GFCI.
NOTE: Keep the regulator's air vents clean and free from obstruc-
tions.
The TH113-R-GA regulator operates on 15-minute heating cycles.
For example, if the dial is set halfway, the system will heat for 50% of
the cycle; it will be ON for 7.5 minutes and OFF for 7.5 minutes. The
following table shows the cycle duration based on the dial’s position:
The TH113-R-GA regulator has a built-in Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI). In the event of a ground fault, the GFCI trips and
quickly stops the flow of electricity to prevent serious injury.
4.1 Definition of a Ground Fault
Instead of following its normal safe path, electricity passes through a
person’s body to reach the ground. For example, a defective floor
heating mat can cause a ground fault.
The GFCI does not protect against circuit overloads, short circuits,
or electrical shocks. For example, you can still receive an electrical
shock if you touch bare wires while standing on a non-conducting
surface such as a wood floor.
4.2 Resetting the GFCI
When the GFCI trips, the TEST light is On (red). To reset the ground
fault protection, switch the regulator to OFF and back to ON. The
TEST light will go off.
If the TEST button illuminates during normal operation, check if the
fault has been caused by an external interference such as a halogen
light or an electric motor. In this case, reset and test the GFCI.
However, if the fault occurs again for unknown reasons, cut power to
the floor warming system from the main electrical panel and have the
installation verified by an electrician.
4.3 Testing the GFCI
To ensure the GFCI is always in working order, test it once the regu-
lator is installed and on a monthly basis thereafter.
nPlace the regulator dial at 10 (100%).
oWait for 5 seconds and then press the TEST button.
• If the TEST button does NOT illuminate, the test has failed.
Cut power to the heating system at the main electrical panel,
have an electrician verify the installation and, if necessary,
replace the regulator. (Call WarmlyYours for assistance at
[phone].)
• If the TEST button illuminates, continue the test.
pSwitch the regulator to OFF, then back to ON.
• If the TEST light goes off, the test has passed. Set the regu-
lator back to the desired position. The test is now completed.
• If the TEST light remains on, the test has failed. Continue
with the rest of the procedure.
qSwitch the circuit breaker (at the service panel) of the heating
system to off, then back to on.
rRepeat the test. If the test fails again, cut power to the heating
system at the main electrical panel, have an electrician verify the
installation and, if necessary, replace the regulator. (Call Warm-
lyYours for assistance at [phone].)
Power setting range:0 to 100%
Storage: -4°F to 120°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Size(H•W•D): 4.89 x 2.76 x 0.91 in. (124 x 70 x 23 mm)
WarmlyYours warrants this product to be free from defects in the workmanship or
materials, under normal use and service, for a period of three (3) years from the date
of purchase by the consumer. If at any time during the warranty period the product is
determined to be defective or malfunctions, WarmlyYours shall repair or replace it (at
WarmlyYours's option).
If the product is defective,
(i) return it, with a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, to the place from
which you purchased it, or
(ii) contact WarmlyYours. WarmlyYours will make the determination whether the
product should be returned, or whether a replacement product can be sent to
you.
This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not
apply if it is shown by WarmlyYours that the defect or malfunction was caused by
damage which occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer.
WarmlyYours's sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the
terms stated above. WARMLYYOURS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE OF THIS
PRODUCT. Some provinces and states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WARMLYYOURS
MAKES ON THIS PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE THREE-YEAR DURA-
TION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some provinces and states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which
vary from province or state to another.
pOperation 3.
Position and
equivalent %
I
0%
2
20%
4
40%
6
60%
8
80%
10
100%
ON 0 min 3 min 6 min 9 min 12 min 15 min
OFF 15 min 12 min 9 min 6 min 3 min 0 min
qGround Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 4.
rTechnical Specifications 5.
Supply Max. Load Wiring GFCI
120 VAC, 60 Hz 15 A (1800 W) 4w/DP 5 mA
240 VAC, 60 Hz 15 A (3600 W) 4w/DP 5 mA
;Warranty 6.
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