INSTALLATION GUIDE
FLP40-120/240GA
FLP45-120/240GA
FLP40-120/240GA - INSTINCT
FLP45-120/240GA - INSTINCT
Connect
FLEXTHERM’s programmable
INSTINCT
(FLP40-120/240 GA)
and remotely controlled
INSTINCT
Connect
(FLP45-120/240 GA)
thermostats for floor heating systems are equipped with
two sensors, which allow control by monitoring the floor or
ambient settings.
The thermostats have a built-in ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI, Class A, 5mA) and are suitable for 120V, 208V and 240V
power and a maximum resistive load of 15 A.
INSTALLATION
Installation guidelines
WARNING
: Turn off the power to the heating
system at the electrical panel before connecting the
thermostat to avoid electric shock.
The thermostat is an electrical product and must be installed
in compliance with the National and/or Local Electrical Code.
Installation must be performed by qualified personnel where
required by law.
Install the thermostat on an expanded (deep) electrical box.
Supplied parts
• One (1) thermostat (control module and power base)
• Two (2) screws
• One (1) 4.6 m (15 ft) floor sensor
1. Separate the control module (faceplate)
from the power base
Press on the clip located at the bottom of the faceplate to
separate the faceplate from the power base.
2. Connect the thermostat wires
120V / 208V / 240V
Connect the thermostat to the floor heating system by
connecting the black heating cable’s black wires to the terminals
identified "
LOAD
", and the supply conductors from the electrical
panel to the terminals identified "
LINE
" on the thermostat.
Connect the ground wire(s) (green/yellow and/or bare copper)
to the screw in the electrical box intended for this purpose.
3. Connect the floor sensor
To make sure the thermostat works properly, the sensor cable
must be separated from the supply conductors.
(When needed, the sensor cable can be extended up to 30 m (100 ft)
with conductors with a minimum size of 20 AWG).
NOTE
: Verify the sensor’s integrity using an
ohmmeter before connecting it. It must read
between 8K Ohms at 30 °C (86 °F) and
12K Ohms at 20 °C (68 °F).
• Insert the sensor wire through the opening on the power base
and connect the wires to the 2 "
Floor Sensor
" terminals (no
polarity).
• The floor sensor must be centered between two heating cables
at 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) within the heating zone. Do not
cross the probe wire over the heating cables.
• The sensor should be placed in a neutral location, representative
of the floor’s average temperature, away from any other heating
or cooling sources.
The thermostat is compatible with the following probes:
Floor probe
Thermostat
R 10 (NTC 10K)
FLP40, FLP45, FLK11, FLP11, FLP12
R 12 (NTC 12K)
FLK30, FLP30, FLP35
(If you do not use the probe provided with your thermostat, you may
have to change the probe setting with the thermostat. To do so, go
to
MENU
by pressing
for 3 seconds, and then pressing
and
at the same time for 5 seconds. You will access the sensor (SENS)
screen. Select the probe (R 10 or R 12) by pressing
or
and then
pressing
to make your choice.)
4. Complete the installation
Mount the power base over the mural electrical box using the
screws provided and carefully place the faceplate over the base
by first inserting the upper edge and then clicking it into place.
Apply power to the thermostat.
NOTE
: Keep the thermostat air vents clean and free
from obstruction.
Expansion unit
If loads of more than 15 A are required, expansion is possible
using power modules (TR1310-120/240GA).
First power-on
When power is applied for the first time, the thermostat
will require that some settings be programmed. Refer to
the
INSTINCT
(FLP40-120/240 GA) or
INSTINCT
Connect
(FLP45-120/240 GA) User Manual for information on settings,
programming and using the thermostat.
Once the settings have been been modified, if a problem occurs,
one of the following messages will be displayed:
LL
: the floor temperature is outside the reading range (too cold).
HH
: the floor temperature is outside the reading range (too hot).
E1
or
E2
: the floor sensor is not connected properly or is damaged.
NOTE
: If an error code is displayed, contact
FLEXTHERM’s Customer Service at 1 800 353-9843.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
The thermostat has a built-in ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI). In the event of a ground fault, the GFCI trips and quickly
stops the flow of electricity to prevent injury and protect the
heating cable.
While the thermostat is programmed to automatically conduct
a test every 3 hours, it is possible to do a manual GFCI test
by holding the
TEST
button on the side the thermostat for
3 seconds; you can then press the
RESET
button below when
the red light turns on.
PROGRAMMING
See the User Manual.
CLASSIFICATIONS
According to the following standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 24
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 144
UL 873
UL 943
TECHNICAL DATA
Supply: 120 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Max load: 15 A (resistive load)
Power: 1800 W to 120 VAC
3120 W to 208 VAC
3600 W to 240 VAC
GFCI:
Class A (5mA, trip level)
Settings: 5 °C to 30 °C (40 °F to 86 °F)
Storage: -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
WARRANTY
FLEXTHERM LIMITED WARRANTY
FLEXTHERM Canada Inc. warrants to the purchaser that the
FLEXTHERM THERMOSTAT, once installed in conformity with
the instructions of FLEXTHERM, shall be free of defects, in either
materials of workmanship as described in this document.
This Limited Warranty becomes effective on the date of the
original purchase of the thermostat as supplied by FLEXTHERM
and shall remain effective for a period of one 3 years (thirty-six
[36] consecutive months) from such date.
For more information about this warranty, visit our website at
www.flextherm.com
For a paper version of the warranty, contact FLEXTHERM’s
Customer Service at 1 800 353-9843.
FLEXTHERM Canada Inc.
2400 rue de la Province, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1G1 Canada
Tel.: 1 800 353-9843 (Canada) • 1 888-226-2221 (USA)
Fax: 1 877 353-9843
[email protected]
www.flextherm.com
Floor Warming and Heating Systems
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Multifunction button:
Mode selection
Menu (hold for 3 seconds)
Validation (enter)
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