tekmar TEK519 Use and Care Manual
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1. 15 Slab Sensor 079 Wiring 00 6 Technical Data cccccccceeeeeeeeee 15 Slab Sensor 079 Testing 7 Limited Warranty and Product Temperature vs Resistance Table 7 Return Procedure c cccceeeee 16 Thermostat Wiring c ccecceseeeees 9 Testing the Thermostat Wiring 10 User Interface ccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 HOME Screen cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Symbols Description 008 11 Getting Started Congratulations on the purchase of your new tekmar thermostat This manual will step through the complete installation programming and sequence of operation for this control At the back there are tips for control and system troubleshooting Installation Caution Improper installation and operation of this control could result in damage to the equipment and possibly even personal injury or death It is your responsibility to ensure that this control is safely installed according to all applicable codes and standards This electronic control is not intended for use as a primary limit control Other controls that are intended and certified as safety limits must be placed into the control circuit Preparation Tools Required e tekmar or jeweller screwdriver e Wire Stripper e Phillips head screwdriver A Watts Water Technologies Company 2 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Materials Required e 18 AWG LVT Solid Wire Low Volt2. Message Description SETUP Z 0 Li SETUP MENU SAVE ERROR The thermostat failed to read the Programmable Settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings The thermostat stops normal operation until all Programmable Settings are checked except to provide freeze protection SENSOR IIZ NIO Li LIN Room ROOM SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR The built in air temperature sensor has an open circuit fault Do not confuse this error with the auxiliary room sensor short circuit error This error cannot be field repaired Contact your wholesaler or tekmar sales representative for details on repair procedures ROOM SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR The built in air temperature sensor has a short circuit fault Do not confuse this error with the auxiliary room sensor short circuit error This error cannot be field repaired Contact your wholesaler or tekmar sales representative for details on repair procedures AUXILIARY SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR The auxiliary sensor has an open circuit Check for loose or damaged wires Locate and repair the problem as described in the Sensor Testing section of this brochure The error clears after the auxiliary sensor fault is corrected If the auxiliary sensor was intentionally removed power the thermostat down and up to clear the error AUXILIARY SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR The auxiliary sensor has a short circuit Check for damaged wires Locate and repair the pro
3. cost of parts and labor provided by tekmar to repair defects in materials and or workmanship of the defective product or to the exchange of the defective product for a warranty replacement product or to the granting of credit limited to the original cost of the defective product and such repair exchange or credit shall be the sole remedy available from tekmar and without limiting the foregoing in any way tekmar is not responsible in contract tort or strict product liability for any other losses costs expenses inconveniences or damages whether direct indirect special secondary incidental or consequential arising from ownership or use of the product or from defects in workmanship or materials including any liability for fundamental breach of contract The pass through Limited Warranty applies only to those defective Products returned to tekmar during the war ranty period This Limited Warranty does not cover the cost of the parts or labor to remove or transport the defec tive Product or to reinstall the repaired or replacement Product all such costs and expenses being subject to Purchaser s agreement and warranty with its customers Any representations or warranties about the Products made by Purchaser to its customers which are different from or in excess of the tekmar Limited Warranty are the Purchaser s sole responsibility and obligation Purchaser shall indemnify and hold tekmar harmless from and against any and all claims
4. less than 3 8 10 mm If a thin floor covering is to be installed directly to the subfloor a groove 1 8 4 mm wide by 1 16 2 mm deep can be cut into the surface of the subfloor to accommodate the wire for the sensor Ensure that the sensor is located in such a position that the attached wire is able to reach to a suitable junction location Splices under the floor covering should be avoided to ensure trouble free operation A groove 3 16 5 mm wide by 3 16 5 mm deep by 1 3 4 45 mm long should be cut to accommodate the sensor The sensor should be located mid way between the heating elements to ensure a proper temperature reading Hardwood Thick Floor Coverings greater than 3 8 10 mm If a thick floor covering is to be installed directly to the subfloor a groove 1 8 4 mm wide by 1 16 2 mm deep can be cut into the back of the flooring material to accommodate the wire for the sensor Ensure that the sensor is located in such a position that the attached wire is able to reach to a suitable junction location Splices under the floor covering should be avoided to ensure trouble free operation A groove 3 16 Hardwood 5 mm wide by 3 16 5 mm deep by 1 3 4 45 4 mm long should be cut to accommodate the subfloor sensor The sensor should be located mid way between the heating elements to ensure a proper temperature reading ea NOTE lf it is not practical to cut a groove in th
5. liabilities and damages of any kind or nature which arise out of or are related to any such representations or warranties by Purchaser to its customers The pass through Limited Warranty does not apply if the returned Product has been damaged by negligence by persons other than tekmar accident fire Act of God abuse or misuse or has been damaged by modifications alterations or attachments made subsequent to purchase which have not been authorized by tekmar or if the Product was not installed in compliance with tekmar s instructions and or the local codes and ordinances or if due to defective installation of the Product or if the Product was not used in compliance with tekmar s instruc tions THIS WARRANTY IS INLIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH THE GOVERNING LAW ALLOWS PARTIES TO CONTRACTUALLY EXCLUDE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE DURABILITY OR DESCRIP TION OF THE PRODUCT ITS NON INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RELEVANT PATENTS OR TRADEMARKS AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH OR NON VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OR SAFETY LEGISLATION THE TERM OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY NOT HEREBY CONTRACTUALLY EXCLUDED IS LIM ITED SUCH THAT IT SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND TWENTY FOUR 24 MONTHS FROM THE PRODUCTION DATE TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIMITATION IS ALLOWED BY THE GOVERNING LAW Product Warranty Return Procedure All Products that are believed to have def
6. 1 2 5 OD x 38 mm Enclosure 316 stainless steel 10 8 m 24 AWG 300 volt PVC insulated Zipcord Approvals CSA C US Operating range 58 to 140 F 50 to 60 C Sensor NTC thermistor 10 KO 77 F 25 C 0 2 C 8 3892 A Watts Water Technologies Company 15 of 16 2013 tekmar 519 _D 03 13 Limited Warranty and Product Return Limited Warranty The liability of tekmar under this warranty is limited The Purchaser by taking receipt of any tekmar product Product acknowledges the terms of the Limited Warranty in effect at the time of such Product sale and acknowledges that it has read and understands same The tekmar Limited Warranty to the Purchaser on the Products sold hereunder is a manufacturer s pass through warranty which the Purchaser is authorized to pass through to its customers Under the Limited Warranty each tekmar Product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials if the Product is installed and used in compliance with tekmar s instructions ordinary wear and tear excepted The pass through warranty period is for a period of twenty four 24 months from the production date if the Product is not installed during that period or twelve 12 months from the documented date of installation if installed within twenty four 24 months from the production date The liability of tekmar under the Limited Warranty shall be limited to at tekmar s sole discretion the
7. 3 If the voltage on the R and C wire terminations is continuous and the thermostat display is not on the thermostat may have a fault Contact your tekmar sales representative for assistance If the thermostat display intially powers on but later shuts off intermittantly there may be a short circuit from the W wire to ground or the power supply is too small to power the load Testing the Heat Zone Output Wiring 1 Touch the A button and set the heating temperature above the current room temperature Make sure the display does not flash Max if using a floor sensor 2 When the Heat On symbol appears on the display use an electrical meter to check for voltage on the W and C wires connected to the zone valve wiring center relay or switching relay The electrical meter should read 10 to 30 V ac or dc 3 If the W and C wire have voltage check the zone valve wiring center relay or pump to determine if the heat device is operating correctly A Watts Water Technologies Company 10 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 User Interface mw UT MODE Off Heat On Symbols Description HEAT ON Heat is turned on MIN The floor is at or below the MIN floor minimum temperature Heat On MODE move OFF Off The heating system is off MAX The floor has reached the WARNING SYMBOL MAX floor maximum temperature Indicates an error is present A Watts Wa
8. OFF AUTO ON SET FLOOR Set the floor minimum temperature Available when an auxiliary floor sensor is connected and the built in room sensor is on Default AUTO SET FLOOR qT IC Range OFF 40 to 122 F 4 5 to 50 0 C TYPE Device Type number Hold the A button to view the software version ESCAPE Release the A and Y buttons to return to the home screen Default 72 F 22 0 C TYPE c tt _ i ESLAPE Installer settings Press the A and Y buttons together for 5 more seconds AUXILIARY SENSOR Set the floor maximum temperature in order to protect the floor covering Suggested settings Tile 90 F 32 C Wood Floor 85 F 29 C AUX SENSR Select the type of auxiliary sensor Available when an auxiliary NONE sensor is automatically detected ee Range NONE no auxiliary sensor ROOM Indoor Default OFF Sensor FLOR Slab Sensor OUT Outdoor Sensor i ROOM SENSOR ees Select if the built in room temperature sensor is on or off a The built in room sensor can only be disabled when an LIN auxiliary room or slab sensor is connected Range ON or OFF Default ON SET FLOOR MAXIMUM SET FLOOR wo IE Lj Range 40 to 122 F 4 5 to 50 0 C OFF ESCAPE Release the Z and Y buttons to return to the home screen Default 85 F 29 5 C ESLAPE A Watts Water Technologies Company 13 of 16 2013 tekmar 519 _D 03 13 Troubleshooting Error Messages Error
9. age Connections Installation Location Choose the placement of the thermostats early in the construction process to enable proper wiring during rough in Consider the following e Interior Wall e Keep dry Avoid potential leakage onto the control Relative Humidity less than 90 Non condensing environment e No exposure to extreme temperatures beyond 32 122 F 0 50 C e No draft direct sun or other cause for inaccurate temperature readings e Away from equipment appliances or other sources of electrical interference e Easy access for wiring viewing and adjusting the display screen Approximately 5 feet 1 5 m off the finished floor e The maximum length of wire is 500 feet 150 m Strip wire to 3 8 10 mm for all terminal connections Use standard 4 conductor 18 AWG wire Removing The Thermostat Base To remove the thermostat base e Locate the tab on the bottom of the thermostat e Push the tab with either your thumb or with a screwdriver e Lift the thermostat front away from the thermostat s base A Watts Water Technologies Company 3 of 16 2013 tekmar 519 _D 03 13 Mounting The Thermostat Adapter Plate 012 Thermostat ie 5 Base 1 o Thermostat g 2 Front If a single gang box is used e Adapter Plate 012 is required sold separate
10. blem as described in the Sensor Testing section of this brochure The error clears after the auxiliary sensor fault is corrected A Watts Water Technologies Company 14 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Frequently Asked Questions Corrective Action Look for Th r ly transformer Measure voltage at pee eee not heat Display powering i may have limited VA capacity A wiring terminals R ao on and off transformer with a larger VA rating is and C recommended Thermostat does Thermostat must be in Mode Heat in Mode Off order to provide heating Technical Data Radiant Thermostat 519 One Stage Heat Ambient conditions Literature 519_C 519_D 519 _Q 519_U Control Microprocessor control This is not a safety limit control Packaged weight 0 6 Ib 290 g Dimensions 3 11 16 H x 3 W x 15 16 D 94 x 76 x 24 mm Enclosure White PVC plastic NEMA Type 1 Approvals Meets Class B ICES amp FCC Part 15 Indoor use only 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C RH lt 90 non condensing Power supply 10 to 30 V ac dc 50 60 Hz 1 8 VA standby 56 VA max fully loaded Class 2 Relay 30V ac dc 2 A Class 2 circuits Sensor NTC thermistor 10 KO 77 F 25 C 0 2 C B 3892 Included Slab Sensor 079 Optional tekmar type 070 072 073 076 077 079 084 Slab Sensor 079 10 3 m wire Dimensions 3 16 OD x 1
11. cables If the sensor wires are located in an area with strong sources of electromagnetic interference shielded cable or twisted pair should be used or the wires can be run in a grounded metal conduit The Slab Sensor 079 is supplied with 10 3 m of cable If a longer length is required 24 AWG or larger wire can be spliced onto the two wires from the sensor The splices should be properly soldered and protected in an accessible junction box Follow the sensor testing instructions given in this brochure and then connect the wires to the control A Watts Water Technologies Company 6 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Slab Sensor 079 Testing O A good quality test meter capable of measuring up to 5 000 kQ 1 kQ 10000 is required to measure the sensor resistance In addition to this the actual temperature must be measured with either a good quality digital thermometer or if a thermometer is not available a second sensor can be placed alongside the one to be tested and the readings compared First measure the room temperature using the thermometer Disconnect the Sen and Com wires from the thermostat Using an electrical meter measure the resistance of the Sen and Com wires at the thermostat location Using the temperature versus resistance table estimate the temperature measured by the sensor The sensor measurement and thermometer readings should be close If the test meter reads a very high resistance there may be a broken wi
12. e il surface covering follow the installation method used for thin floor coverings A Watts Water Technologies Company 5 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Retrofit Installations Tile Floor Coverings If a Slab Sensor 079 is to be installed into an existing tile floor with sufficiently large grout lines the sensor and wire can be installed in one of the grout lines between the tiles Select a low traffic area of the floor that is mid way between the heating elements for the sensor location Ensure that the sensor is located in such a position that the attached wire is able to reach to a suitable junction location Splices within the grout should be avoided to ensure trouble free operation Remove the appropriate grout line and place the sensor and wire in the floor Re grout the area Installing the Sensor to the Bottom of a Subfloor lf the sensor is to be installed to the bottom of a subfloor cut a piece of 1 25 mm thick rigid insulation into a 6 150 mm by 6 150 mm Subfloor square A groove 3 16 5 mm wide by 3 16 5 mm deep by 1 3 4 45 mm long should be cut into the insulation to accommodate the sensor Place the sensor in the groove and sandwich the sensor between the insulation and the subfloor Use a suitable fastening method to affix the insulation to the subfloor Slab Sensor 079 Wiring i Caution Do not run sensor wires parallel to telephone or power
13. ects in workmanship or materi als must be returned together with a written description of the defect to the tekmar Representative assigned to the territory in which such Product is located If tekmar receives an inquiry from someone other than a tekmar Representative including an inquiry from Purchaser if not a tekmar Representative or Purchaser s customers regarding a potential warranty claim tekmar s sole obligation shall be to provide the address and other contact information regarding the appropriate Representative t k Product design software and literature are Copyright 2013 by tekmar Control Systems Ltd e mar A Watts Water Technologies Company Head Office 5100 Silver Star Road Vernon B C Control Systems Canada V1B 3K4 250 545 7749 Fax 250 545 0650 Web Site www tekmarControls com All specifications are subject 16 of 16 519 D 03 13 LK to change without notice T
14. g Zone Valve Install field jumper wire BAOREN Slab Sensor 079 E 24 V ac Transformer amp 009 Wiring Center 315 or 316 Install field jumper wire aMMa Slab Sensor 079 Wiring Center 315 or 316 fe al P Relay 003 Install field jumper wire aaledals Slab Sensor 079 0 tekmar Pon 519 i i N Se NLG Transformer 115 V ac 009 i A Watts Water Technologies Company 9 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Thermostat Wiring Switching Relay Slab Sensor 079 ee Zone2 Zone3 Switching Relay Zone1 Zone2 Zone3 Class 2 x x H N H N H N N H Transformer Do VDeEWalWe NL Pump Testing the Thermostat Wiring Testing the Power If the thermostat display turns on this indicates that the thermostat is operating correctly and there are no electrical issues In the event that the display is permanently off 1 Remove the thermostat front 2 Use an electrical meter to measure voltage between the R and C wiring terminals For AC power supplies the voltage should measure between 10 to 30 V ac For DC power supplies the voltage should measure between 10 to 30 V dc
15. ly e Feed the wiring through the hole in the adaptor plate and the thermostat base e Fasten the adaptor plate to the gang box e Fasten the base of the thermostat to the adaptor plate e Terminate wiring to the wiring strip e Push the thermostat front onto the thermostat base Thermostat Base Thermostat Front If mounting directly to the wall e Drill holes and install the wall anchors e Feed the wiring through the large hole in the thermostat base e Fasten the thermostat base to the wall using the wood screws to the wall anchors e Terminate wiring to the wiring strip e Push the thermostat front onto the thermostat base A Watts Water Technologies Company 4 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Slab Sensor 079 Installation New Installations Thin Set or Thin Pour Applications If the floor covering is to be installed over either a thin set or thin pour material of sufficient depth the 079 slab sensor can be placed directly into either the thin set material or the thin pour material and covered over Ensure that the sensor is located in such a position that Thin set the attached wire is able to reach to a suitable l junction location Splices within the thin set or amp setric thin pour should be avoided to ensure trouble A Lp free operation The sensor should be located a mid way between the heating elements to ensure 1 G a proper temperature reading l Tiles Thin Floor Coverings
16. re a poor wiring connection or a defective sensor If the resistance Is very low the wiring may be shorted there may be moisture in the sensor or the sensor may be defective To test for a defective sensor measure the resistance directly at the sensor location Once the test has been completed reconnect the Sen and Com wires to the thermostat Do not apply voltage to the temperature sensor terminals at any time as damage to the sensor may result Temperature vs Resistance Tabli Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Q Q 490 813 39 913 405 710 34 558 336 606 29 996 280 279 26 099 234 196 22 63 196 358 19 900 165 180 17 436 139 402 118 018 15 311 13 474 100 221 11 883 85 362 10 501 72 918 97299 62 465 53 658 8 250 46 218 6 532 A Watts Water Technologies Company 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Temperature vs Resistance Table Co Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance 120 49 3 760 185 85 1 073 125 52 3 383 190 88 983 130 54 3 050 195 91 903 135 57 2 54 200 93 829 140 60 2 490 205 96 763 145 63 2 2955 210 99 703 150 66 2 045 215 102 648 199 68 1 857 220 104 598 160 71 1 689 229 107 205 A Watts Water Technologies Company 8 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Thermostat Wirin
17. tekmar Radiant Thermostat 519 919_D 03 13 Zoning Replaces New Installation amp Operation Manual Introduction The Radiant Thermostat 519 accurately controls the room and or floor temperature for a hydronic heating zone using Pulse Width Modulation PWM technology Simple up and down buttons and a display with large type make this thermostat easy to read and use A Slab Sensor 079 is included to measure floor temperature to protect the floor from overheating and enhance comfort This easy to install thermostat is a direct replacement for the tekmar Thermostat 509 A Watts Water Technologies Company 1 of 16 Energy Saving Features e Auto Heating Cycle Additional Features Radiant Floor Heating Pulse Width Modulation Floor amp Air Temperature Control Outdoor amp Floor Temperature Display Backlight Freeze Protection Includes Slab Sensor 079 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Table of Contents g Getting Started weciccetscceshecseseceeananeaes 2 Sequence of Operation 008 12 Installation ccceecccesseeseseeeeteeeneeees 2 Heating Operation eeee 12 PreparatiOM ecasereecsueeetacee esaceseezetam 2 Programmable SettingS 08 13 Removing The Thermostat Base 3 Troubleshooting 0 cceeseeeeeee 14 Mounting The Thermostat 4 Error Messages eeens 14 Slab Sensor 079 Installation 5 Frequently Asked Questions
18. ter Technologies Company 11 of 16 2013 tekmar 519 _D 03 13 Sequence of Operation Heating Operation To change the heat temperature setting push the A or Y button to select a preferred temperature setting The Heat On symbol is shown on the display when the thermostat is heating The heat can cycle on and off within 1 5 F 1 C of the temperature setting The floor and air heating can be shut off by holding the VV button until Set Room is Off To resume heating when the Mode is Off press the A button to navigate to the Mode setting then press the A button to select Mode Heat The thermostat will resume heating at the last previously set temperature Air Temperature Only If there is only an air temperature sensor no floor sensor the thermostat operates to control your desired air temperature Floor Temperature Only If the air sensor has been disabled the thermostat will only maintain floor temperature and ignore air temperature This operation is recommended for areas such as bathrooms to ensure that tile floors are warm to the touch Floor and Air Temperature If the air sensor is turned on and a floor sensor is connected the thermostat will maintain the desired air temperature as well as a minimum floor temperature This operation is recommended for areas with large windows that allow the sun to shine into a room and keep it warm without the need for heat This can allow the floors to cool off during
19. the afternoon When the sun goes down it can take a long time for the floors to get warm again This may cause the room to cool off too much in the early evening A floor minimum setting can help with this condition by maintaining a floor minimum temperature Keep in mind the floor minimum temperature will override the air temperature and if set too high may overheat the room This operation is also recommended for rooms with hardwood floors Setting floor minimum and maximum temperatures is a way of enhancing the comfort of the living space while protecting floor coverings 90 F 82 C Suggested maximum for all floor Feels hot to the touch types other than wood 80 to 85 F 26 to 30 C Bathrooms and kitchens Suggested Feels warm to the touch maximum for wood floors 70 F 21 C Rooms with large windows preventing Feels cool to the touch l under heating in the evening 40 to 45 F 5 to 7 C Feels cold to the touch Freeze protection for garages A Watts Water Technologies Company 12 of 16 2013 tekmar 519_D 03 13 Programmable Settings Setting Display advance to the next setting User settings Press the A and V buttons together for 3 seconds to enter and MODE Select heat or off Range HEAT OFF UNITS Select the temperature units Range F or C LIGHT Select when the display back light should operate Auto operates the backlight for 30 seconds after a keystroke Range
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