EPH Controls R17-RF Operating Instructions Download Page 1

CAUTION!

             

Before commencing, disconnect the 

device from the mains. There are parts that 
carry mains voltage behind the cover. Never 
leave unsupervised when it is open. (Prevent 
non specialists and especially children from 
gaining access to it.)
Never remove this product from the 
electrical baseplate. Disconnect from mains 
supply in the event of any damage to any 
buttons. Do not use sharp tools to push any 
button.

R17-RF - 1 Zone RF Timeswitch

Operating Instructions

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Lower the cover on the front of the unit. Move the selector switch to 
the PROG SET position. You can now program zone 1.
Press the 

or 

 buttons to adjust the P1 ON time. 

Press the 

or 

 buttons to adjust the P1 OFF time.

Repeat this process to adjust the ON & OFF times for P2 & P3.
When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position. 

4.  Setting the date and time

1.  Factory default settings

7. Reviewing the program settings

8.  Boost function

9.  Advance function

This function allows the user to bring forward the next switching time. 

If the zone is currently timed to be OFF and the ADV is pressed, the zone will 
be switched ON until the end of the next switching time. 

If the zone is currently timed to be ON and the ADV is pressed, the zone will 
be switched OFF until the end of the next switching time. 

Press 

   for this function.

To cancel the ADVANCE function, simply press the              button again.

6.  Adjusting the program settings

2.  Factory program settings

Program:  

5/2D 

Backlight:   

On

Keypad:  

Unlocked

Frost Protection:  

Off

Lower the cover on the front of the unit.
Move the selector switch to the PROG SET position.
By pressing           this will review each of the ON/OFF times for P1 to P3.
When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position.

This function allows the user to extend the ON period for 1, 2 or 3 hours. 
If the zone that you wish to Boost is timed to be OFF, you have the 
facility to switch it ON for 1, 2 or 3 hours.

Press              once, twice or three times respectively.

To cancel the boost function, simply press the                 button again.

3.  Resetting the timeswitch

Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press

Press
Press

     

 Contents 

1.  Factory default settings

2.   Factory program settings

3.   Resetting the timeswitch

4.   Setting the date and time

5.   ON/OFF period selection

6.   Adjusting the program settings

7.   Reviewing  the program settings

8.  Boost function

9.   Advance function

10.  Holiday mode

11.  Connect RF thermostat with the timeswitch

12.  Disconnect RF thermostat from the timeswitch

13.  Backlight mode selection

14.  Keypad lock and unlock

15.  Copy function

16.  Frost protection

17.  Master reset

This 1 zone RF timeswitch is designed to 

provide ON/OFF control for 1 zone, with 

the value added application of in built 

frost protection. 

It is necessary to press the RESET button prior to initial programming. 
This button is located behind the cover on the front of the unit. 

Lower the cover on the front of the unit. 
Move the selector switch to the CLOCK SET position.
Press the 

or 

buttons to select the day.

Press the 

or 

buttons to select the month.

Press the 

or 

buttons to select the year.    

Press the 

or 

buttons to select the hour.   

Press the 

or 

buttons to select the minute.

Press the 

or 

buttons to select 5/2D, 7D or 24H

The date, time and function are now set. Move the selector switch to the 
RUN position to run the program, or to the PROG SET position to change 
the program setting.        

AUTO 

The timeswitch operates 3 ‘ON/OFF’ periods per day.

ALL DAY  The timeswitch operates 1’ON/OFF’ period per day.  
 

This operates from the first ON time to the third OFF time.  

ON 

The timeswitch is permanently on. **ON**

OFF 

The timeswitch is permanently off. **OFF**

Lower the cover on the front of the unit. By pressing the                             button, 
you can change between AUTO / ALL DAY / ON / OFF for Zone 1.

5.  ON/OFF period selection

There are 4 modes available on this timeswitch for users to choose for their 
individual application.

ZONE

1

Boost

ZONE

1

Boost

ZONE

1

ADV.

ZONE

1

ADV.

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Important: Keep this document

RUN

CLOCK

SET

PROG

SET

RUN

CLOCK

SET

PROG

SET

Mon-Fri
Sat-Sun

5/2D

P1 ON

P1 OFF

P2 ON

P2 OFF

P3 ON

P3 OFF

6:30

8:30

12:00

12:00

16:30

22:30

7:30

10:00

12:00

12:00

17:00

23:00

All 7 days

7D

P1 ON

P1 OFF

P2 ON

P2 OFF

P3 ON

P3 OFF

6:30

8:30

12:00

12:00

16:30

22:30

Everyday

24H

P1 ON

P1 OFF

P2 ON

P2 OFF

P3 ON

P3 OFF

6:30

8:30

12:00

12:00

16:30

22:30

RUN

CLOCK

SET

PROG

SET

EPH Controls Ireland

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Cork, T12 W665, Ireland

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EPH Controls UK

Unit E4, Welland Business Park, Valley Way, Market Harborough, 
Leicestershire, LE16 7PS, United Kingdom

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