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• Recording a setpoint temperature for the    (ECONOMIC) setting 

Select chosen setpoint temperature by using 

and 

buttons. 

Keep pressing on the     button (2 to 3 seconds) until icon appears
on display.

NOTE:

When the temperature setting used is     or   , you can still

use the     or 

buttons to change the setpoint temperature without

changing the recorded temperature.

• Recalling stored setpoint temperatures

Once stored, both setpoint temperatures can be recalled simply by
selecting the     or    button.

CHOOSING THE TEMPERATURE SCALE IN °C (CELSIUS) 
OR °F (FAHRENHEIT) TO APPEAR ON DISPLAY.

To choose the temperature scale, press the 

button while pressing

and releasing the RESET button. Then release the 

button.

CHARACTERISTICS

Model:

500500-120 (120 VAC)

Supply:

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Load:

16.0 A maximum (resistiveonly)

Power:

1920 W at 120 VAC

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI): Class A (5 MA TRIP LEVEL)

Approvals:

CSA NRTL/C 

Display range:    

0° to 60°C (32°C to 99°F)

Setting range:     

10° to 50°C (50°C to 99°F)

Default setting:

30°C (86°F)

Default setting: 

10°C (50°F)

Storage:             

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 120°F)

Temperature regulation:

1°C (2°F)

Precision: 

±0.5°C (1°F) (1920 W)

WARR
ANTY

WATTS RADIANT, INC. ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted against material defects and workmanship
innormal use for a period of one year, from the date of the original
purchase from authorized dealers. During this period, Watts Radiant,
Inc. will repair or replace the product with a new or of equivalent 
quality at Watts Radiant, Inc. option, without charge, any product
proven defective in normal use.Warranty does not cover transpor ta-
tion costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or 
accidental damage. This warranty does not cover the cost of installa-
tion, removal or reinstallation.

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, obligations or
liabilities expressed or implied by the company. In no event shall
Watts Radiant, Inc. be liable for consequential or incidental damages
resulting from installation of this product. Some states or provinces
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which var y from state to state.

The defective product and the original sale receipt must be returned
to the original dealer or shipped pre-paid, insured, and addressed to:

Watts Radiant, Inc.
3131 W. Chestnut Expwy.
Springfield, MO 65802

If you have any questions concerning the installation or programming
of this product, please call technical assistance at 417-864-6108.

POWER UP

To power up thermostat:

When power is applied for the first time, the display must show the
floor temperature. Other information might show up on the display if
installation is defective or does not comply with the instructions. The

warning light (GFCI) must be off.

The message L0 will appear on the display 
if the temperature sensor is not hooked up,
is in default or the temperature is below 0°C
(32°F). Also, the heating indicator will be
present on display and the relays will be
close (current going in the load).

The message E1 will appear on the display 
if the temperature sensor is shor t-circuited.
The message HI will appear on the display 
if the temperature is higher than (99°F).

If anything else appears on the display,
press the     button as you press and
release the RESET button.

CHECKING GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

Adjust the setpoint temperature
until heating indicator (     )
appears on display. Press TEST
button. The test is conclusive if
the warning light (GFCI) on the
thermostat is ON and power to
the load is cut-off. If these
events do not occur, check the
installation. Press on RESET 
button to reset the GFCI.

If the GFCI test fails:

Check the load wires. The ther-
mostat must be in heating mode
to carr y out the test (heating
indicator ON).

The GFCI test should be carried
out monthly. If the test fails, 
cut off the electric power to the
heating system and call cus-
tomer ser vice or return the 
thermostat to your supplier for
verification. If the warning light
comes on during normal opera-
tion, cut off power to the heating
system and have an electrician
verify the installation.

OPERATION

The thermostat has 4 different buttons to control the floor temperature.
The

and  

buttons increase or decrease the setpoint temperature.

The       and      buttons are used to store and recall two temperature
settings.

• Default values

To erase the recorded setting temperatures (     and    ) and replace
their values by the default ones,     30°C (86°F) and    10°C (50°F)
press the     button while pressing and releasing the RESET button.
Then release the     button.

• Setting a setpoint temperature

Press once the   or    button to see the setpoint temperature on 
display. Ever y subsequent press will change the setpoint temperature
by one degree.

• Recording setpoint temperature for     (COMFORT) and    (ECO-

NOMIC) settings

By recording two setpoint temperatures you will be able to go from
the     setting to the    setting by simply pressing the     or    button.

• Recording a setpoint temperature for the     (COMFORT) setting

Select chosen setpoint temperature by using 

and 

buttons. 

Keep pressing on the     button (2 to 3 seconds) until icon appears
on display.

02/01/2003

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