Webasto MultiControl User manual

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EN
Operating instructions
SmartControl
MultiControl (incl. Timer-Function)
MultiControl
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SmartControl

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Contents
1 Introduction 6
1.1 The aim of the document 6
1.2 The way of handling this document 6
1.3 Use of symbols and emphases 6
1.4 Warranty and responsibility 7
2 Safety 7
2.1 Intended use 7
2.2 Safety instructions 7
3 Overview 9
3.1 Control element and menu structure 9
3.2 Symbols 9
3.3 Buttons and control 11
3.3.1 Back-function 11
3.4 Status display 11
3.5 Passive display mode 12
4 Operating and setting 13
4.1 Start display after switching on 14
4.2 Air heaters 14

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4.3 Heating set-up 14
4.3.1 Switching on the heater by means of quick start button 14
4.3.2 Switching on the heater through heating menu 15
4.3.3 Temperature set during operation 16
4.3.4 Setting heating mode during operation 16
4.3.5 Adjusting the remaining operation time during functioning 17
4.3.6 Switching off heating 18
4.4 Setting ventilation 18
4.4.1 Switching on ventilation by means of quick start button 19
4.4.2 Setting ventilation through main menu 19
4.4.3 Adjusting the remaining operation time during functioning 20
4.4.4 Setting fan speed during operation 21
4.4.5 Switching off ventilation 21
4.5 Timer programming 22
4.5.1 Creation and activation of timers 22
4.5.2 Deactivation, editing and removal of the programmed timer 26
4.6 Water heater 27
4.7 Heating set-up 27
4.7.1 Switching on the heater by means of quick start button 27
4.7.2 Switching on the heater through heating menu 28
4.7.3 Adjusting the remaining operation time during functioning 29
4.7.4 Switching off heating 30

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4.8 Setting ventilation 30
4.8.1 Switching on ventilation by means of quick start button 30
4.8.2 Setting ventilation through the ventilation menu 30
4.8.3 Adjusting the remaining operation time during functioning 31
4.8.4 Switching off ventilation 32
4.9 Timer programming 32
4.9.1 Creating and enabling timers 32
4.9.2 Deactivation, editing and removal of the programmed timer 35
4.9.3 Removing all programmed timers 36
4.10 General settings 37
4.11 Quick start settings of air heaters 37
4.11.1 Setting the heating 37
4.11.2 Setting ventilation 38
4.12 Quick start settings of water heaters 40
4.12.1 Setting heating 40
4.12.2 Setting ventilation 41
4.13 Setting the day of the week 42
4.14 Setting the time 43
4.15 Language settings 44
4.16 Setting the temperature unit 45
4.17 Setting brightness 46
4.18 Setting screen shut-off 46

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4.19 Setting day/night illumination 47
4.20 Displaying the system information 50
4.21 Displaying stored error information 51
4.22 Performing reset 52
5 Cleaning 53
6 Error message 53
6.1 Error codes 54
7 Disposal 55
8 Technical support and customer service 55
9 Technical data 55

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1 Introduction
1.1 The aim of the document
This instruction manual is a part of the device and it contains information for the
user enabling safe use of the device.
All the functions of the heater are explained in the instruction manual. The actual
availability of these functions depends on each installed heater and installed
additional devices.
If you have any questions please consult the technical support and/or customer
service (see chapter “Technical support and customer service”)
1.2 The way of handling this document
 Before starting to use this heater please read the following instruction manu-
al and heater instruction manual.
 Please pass the instruction manual on to the later owners and users of this
device.
 Only authorized and skilled personnel can perform an assembly.
 Please use only original Webasto parts.
1.3 Use of symbols and emphases
An emphasis Explanation
WARNING
Type and source of danger
Effect: Failure to follow the instruction manual guidelines can lead
to serious injuries or death
 Actions protecting against dangers
3The requirement for this operating manual.
 Operating manual
Note
Control element Name of control elements

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1.4 Warranty and responsibility
Webasto company does not take on the responsibility for defects and damaged
caused by not following assembly and instruction manual as well as tips contained
in them.
The above-mentioned liability exclusion is applicable in particular for:
■Incorrect use
■Repairs which are not performed by Webasto technical support staff
■Use of non-original parts
■Modification of the device without Webasto’s consent
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
Installed control element serves for controlling the heater.
2.2 Safety instructions
Danger of explosion in an area of flammable fumes and dust and hazar-
dous substances (e.g. on the petrol stations, nearby fuel systems, petrol
warehouses, coal, timber or corn)
 Do not turn on and operate the heater.
The danger of poisoning and suffocation caused by the exhaust fumes
in the enclosed areas
 Do not turn on and operate the heater.
Flammables or fluids in the stream of hot air pose the risk of fire
 Do not block the stream of hot air.

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Risk of injuries because of faulty device
 Do not use the faulty heater.
 Contact Webasto technical support.

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3 Overview
3.1 Control element and menu structure
Heating
1 Menu name
2 Menu symbol
3 Activated time settings
4 Hour
5 Quick start button with status
display
6 Control knob
The following function settings are at the disposal in the main menu: timer,
heating, ventilation and settings.
3.2 Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Timer Ventilation
Heating Settings

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Symbol Description Symbol Description
Heating-Normal Heating-Eco
Heating-Boost Fan speed (level 1-4)
Add timer Activate timer
Deactivate timer Delete timer
Delete all timers Active timer
Quick start Day of the week
Time Language
Temperature unit Day/Night
System information Error information
Reset Service required
To the left Note
Back To the right
12 hour format OK
Undervoltage ADR

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3.3 Buttons and control
Button Control and function
Quick start button with status display (backlight)
Control knob (turn/push button) for selection and confirmation of the selected
functions.
3.3.1 Back-function
Back
By means of back-function one can always leave the chosen
menu and go to the previous menu level.
3.4 Status display
Status of the heater is indicated by means of the colour backlight of the quick
start button.
Status LED backlight
Heating mode GREEN permanent
Ventilation mode BLUE permanent
Switched off heater-control element is activated WHITE permanent
Error-no heating mode RED flashing
Preprogrammed heating mode- control element in stand-by
mode*
GREEN flashing
Preprogrammed ventilation mode- control element in
stand-by mode*
WHITE flashing
* If a user does not make any entry by means of the control element for 60
seconds and the heater is switched off then the control element will go into the
stand-by mode (display and LED are switched off).

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3.5 Passive display mode
If the heater is activated by other Webasto control element (e.g. by a radio remote
control) then MultiControl/SmartControl wake up from the sleep mode and the
operation mode is shown on the display by other control element (heating, venti-
lation). Displayed information depends on the connected heater.
Display Operation mode
Heating
The passive mode can be deactivated by pressing quick start button.
The heater is switched off.
Ventilation
The passive mode can be deactivated by pressing quick start button.
The heater is switched off.
Heating and ventilation
There is a possibility of combined display of ventilation and heating
symbols depending on the connected heater.

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4 Operating and setting
WARNING
Danger of explosion caused by the fumes and dust and hazar-
dous substances
Serious burns
 Switch off the heater on the petrol stations, nearby fuel systems in
the area of petrol warehouses, coal, timber or corn.
WARNING
Inhaling poisonous gases in the enclosed rooms
Poisoning and suffocation
 Never use the heater also in the case of programmed heater in the
enclosed rooms, e.g. garages or workshops without exhaust fume
extraction system.
In order to make it possible for you to enjoy the full comfort of using Webasto
heater you are requested to make yourself familiar with the instruction manual.
Questions connected with the assembly and functioning of the device should be
addressed to the seller or the installation workshop. They will provide you with
reliable and competent advice.
You can also contact one of our oces. You can find address data in the chapter
“Technical support and customer service”.
Please keep this instruction manual.
Have a nice trip!

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4.1 Start display after switching on
The following information about the connected heater and control
element is shown in the start display:
■Name of the connected control element
■Name of the connected heater
■Software version of the connected control element
■Hardware version of the connected control element
The view returns to the main menu after 1.5 seconds.
50 Eco
MultiControl
ThermoPro
SW: 1.2.2
HW: 1.1
4.2 Air heaters
4.3 Heating set-up
Three heating modes* can be selected:
Eco (energy saving mode)
Normal (comfort heating)
Boost (rapid heating)
They differ in terms of energy consumption and time during which the set tem-
perature is reached. Eco heating programme needs the least energy. However, it
takes more time to reach the set temperature.
* depending on the installed heater.
4.3.1 Switching on the heater by means of quick start button
“Quick start” function enables heating or ventilation by simply pressing the but-
ton. In heating mode one can preset heating mode, temperature, operating time.
Instruction manual and description of the settings can be found in the chapter
“Setting the quick start”.

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In delivery condition this function is preset with the standard values.
3Quick start button is programmed for heating.
 Press quick start button.
Heating starts functioning.
Heating symbol is shown in the display as well as
initially set heating temperature.
Quick start button shows green light.
4.3.2 Switching on the heater through heating menu
3Heating symbol has been selected in the main menu.
Heating
 Press the control knob.
Heating mode is shown in the display. If only
one heating mode is available then this menu item is
not displayed.
Normal
Heating
 Turn the control knob in order to choose the
desired heating mode.
 Press the control knob in order to confirm
selection.
Heating
Heating temperature is shown in the display.
Temperature
Heating

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 Turn the control knob in order to choose the
desired temperature.
 Press the control knob in order to confirm
selection
Temperature
Heating
Heating starts functioning.
Heating symbol and selected heating temperature
are shown in the display.
Quick start button shows green light.
4.3.3 Temperature set during operation
3The heater is in the heating mode.
 Turn the control knob in order to choose the
desired temperature.
 Press the control knob within 5 seconds in
order to confirm selection.
4.3.4 Setting heating mode during operation
3The heater is in the heating mode.
 Press the control knob in order go from tem-
perature selection to heating mode selection.
 Turn the control knob in order to choose the
desired heating mode*.

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 Press the control knob within 5 seconds in
order to confirm selection.
* depending on the installed heater.
4.3.5 Adjusting the remaining operation time during functioning
3The heater is in the heating mode.
 Press the control knob in order go from tem-
perature selection to heating mode selection.
 Press the control knob in order go from
heating mode selection to remaining operation
time selection.
 Turn the control knob in order to adjust remai-
ning operation time.
By means of turning the control knob in
anticlockwise direction one can shorten remaining
operation time.
If longer remaining operation time is desired then
longer remaining operation time must be reset.
 Press the control knob within 5 seconds in
order to confirm selection.

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4.3.6 Switching off heating
3The heater is in the heating mode.
 Press quick start button.
Display shows the main menu.
Backlight of quick start button changes its colour
from green into white colour.
Heating
4.4 Setting ventilation
Ventilation function activates only the fan, heating function is still on. First
of all, it enables to cool the interior by providing fresh air during air inlet from the
outside.
There are four fan speeds available.
They differ in the strength of air flow and in how fast the air exchange takes
place.
Fan speed 1
Fan speed 2
Fan speed 3
Fan speed 4

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4.4.1 Switching on ventilation by means of quick start button
“Quick start” function enables heating or ventilation by simply pressing the but-
ton. In ventilation mode one can initially set fan speed, operating time. Instruction
manual and description of the settings can be found in the chapter “Setting the
quick start”.
3Quick start button is programmed for ventilation.
 Press quick start button.
Ventilation starts functioning.
Fan speed and operating time are shown in the
display.
Quick start button shows blue light.
4.4.2 Setting ventilation through main menu
3“Ventilation” symbol has been selected in the main menu.
Ventilation
 Press the control knob.
The set fan speed is shown in the display.
Level 2
Ventilation
 Turn the control knob in order to choose
the desired fan speed.
 Press the control knob in order to confirm
selection.
Duration flickers in the display.
Level 4
Ventilation

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 Turn the control knob in order to choose the
desired duration of “an hour”.
By means of turning the control knob in clock-
wise direction one can select and activate maximum
duration.
 Press the control knob in order to confirm
selection.
Duration
Ventilation
 Turn the control knob in order to choose
duration of “a minute”.
 Press the control knob in order to confirm
selection.
Duration
Ventilation
Ventilation starts functioning.
Fan speed and selected duration are shown in the
display.
Quick start button shows blue light.
4.4.3 Adjusting the remaining operation time during functioning
3The heater is in the ventilating mode.
 Turn the control knob in order to adjust the
desired remaining operation time.
By means of turning the control knob in
anticlockwise direction one can shorten remaining
operation time. If the longer remaining operation
time is desired then the longer operation time must
be reset.