Hotwire HWGL2 Thermostat

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Instructions

Configuration Menu

To enter into the setting menu please follow the steps below:

  1. Turn the thermostat off by pressing the ? [Power Button].
  2. Press the ? [Program/Menu Button]. You will then see menu 1. (Press and hold the ? [Program/Menu Button] for about 5 seconds, you will see menu 12).
  3. Use the ⬆️ [Increase Button] and ⬇️ [Decrease Button] arrows to adjust the sensor selection which is Menu 1 (Air sensing; Air and Floor, or Floor only).
  4. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] to move to the next Menu and once you have all the menu options set, press ✔️ [Confirm Button] to accept and store.
Menu #FeatureExplanationAdjustment (Press up & down buttons to adjust)
1Mode/Sensor SelectionThis thermostat is a combination model which allows you to choose 3 different modes.
A mode = Air Sensing Only (Has built-in sensor)
AF mode = Air & Floor sensing (Floor probe must be installed)
F mode = Floor Sensing (Floor probe must be installed)
[Air Mode] / [Air & Floor Mode] / [Floor Mode]
2Switching differentialThe number of degrees difference before switching.
The default is 1°C which means the thermostat will switch the heating on 0.5°C below the set temperature and will turn it off 0.5°C above the set temperature. With a 2°C differential the heating will switch on 1°C below the set temperature and will switch off 1°C above the set temperature.
1 °C, 2 °C....10 °C (1 °C by default)
3Air Temp CalibrationThis is to recalibrate the air temp if required-1 °C = decrease 1 °C, 1 °C = increase 1 °C
4Floor Temp CalibrationThis is to recalibrate the floor temperature if required-1 °C = decrease 1 °C, 1 °C = increase 1 °C
5Temperature Readout (AF mode only)This gives you the option to show the Air Temp, Floor Temp or to show both Air & Floor at intervalsA = Show Air Temperature
F = Show Floor Temperature
A-F = Show Floor and Air Temperature in 5 sec intervals
6Maximum Floor Temp (AF Mode only)This is to protect the floor surface20 °C - 40 °C (40 °C by default)
7Temperature FormatThis allows the temperature to be set to show Deg Celsius or Deg FahrenheitDeg C / Deg F
8Frost ProtectionThis is to avoid your room temp going below 5 DegC[On] = activated, [Off] = deactivated
95+2 / 7 Day modeThis allows you to programme either 5 days at once, then the 2 days of the weekend separately, or a full 7 days at the same time or 7 days separately.01 = 5 + 2 Day Programming
02 = 7 Day Programming
10Auto/Manual mode selectionThis allows you to choose Auto / Manual mode00 = [Auto Mode]
01 = [Manual Mode]
11Software versionThis is for review onlyV1.0
12Minimum temperature limitThis gives you the option to change the minimum set temperature5 °C ~ 20 °C (5 °C by default)
13Maximum temperature limitThis gives you the option to change the maximum set temperature40 °C ~ 90 °C (40 °C by default)
14Sensor type selectionThis allows you to match your thermostat to different sensor10 = NTC10K (by default), 100 = NTC100K, 3 = NTC3K
15Backlit brightnessThis allows you to adjust the brightness of the back light10% ~ 100% (100 = 100% by default)
16ResetThis allows you to reset your thermostat to factory defaultPress and hold down button until you see RE on screen
17Direction of installationThis allows you to choose to install your thermostat vertically or horizontally[Vertical] = Vertical, [Horizontal] = horizontal
18Thermostat / Timer SelectionThis allows you to select this device as a thermostat or timer01 = [Thermostat Mode]; 02 = [Timer Mode]

Model Number: HWGL2

AUSTRALIA
Hotwire Heating
WWW.HOTWIREHEATING.COM.AU

NEW ZEALAND
The Heating Company
WWW.THEHEATINGCOMPANY.CO.NZ/

Programming Your Thermostat

This will help you programme your thermostat to come on and off automatically. If you want to simply turn it on and off when required skip this section.

  1. Press the ? [Day of Week] button and the day display will start flashing. Using the ⬆️ [Increase Button] or ⬇️ [Decrease Button] to select the day you wish to programme. (If your thermostat is set to 5+2 day programmable mode, the programming will skip to step 3).
  2. To select every day to be the same simply press and hold the ⬇️ [Decrease Button].
  3. Press ? [Program/Menu Button] and Program 1 is displayed. This is the first programme function of the day.
  4. The time is now flashing. Select the time you want the heating to come on in the morning. Then press ✔️ [Confirm Button].
  5. The temperature is now flashing. Set the temperature that you want the floor to heat to. Then press ✔️ [Confirm Button].
  6. The LCD screen will show Program 2 and the time will be flashing. This is the time that the thermostat will switch off in the morning.
  7. Use ⬆️ [Increase Button] and ⬇️ [Decrease Button] buttons to adjust the time you wish the heating to switch off in the morning on the selected day or days.
  8. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] and the temperature will start flashing. This can be used to maintain a minimum temperature. In most cases this is not required and the temperature should be set to 5.
  9. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] and the Program 3 will display. The time is also flashing. Set the time at which you want the heating to come on in the afternoon or evening. NOTE: If you do not wish the heating to come in the afternoon, simply set the "off" time for only a couple of minutes after the "on" time.
  10. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] and set the temperature required in the afternoon.
  11. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] and the LCD screen will show Program 4. This is the time that the thermostat will switch off in the afternoon / evening. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] and set the temperature. As per above we recommend 5. Then Press ✔️ [Confirm Button].
  12. Hint: If you use the default programming of 5 week days plus 2 weekend days you will now need to repeat the above steps for the weekend. You may use ⬇️ [Decrease Button] to delete time periods for the weekend schedule.

Default Programming is as follows:

ProgrammeStart TimeSetpointExplanation
01 WAKE06:0024 °CThis is the time the heating will come on in the morning.
02 LEAVE08:3016 °CThis is the time the heating will switch off in the morning. It can also be used to set a minimum temperature for the day.
03 RETURN18:3024 °CThis is the time the heating will come on in the afternoon.
04 SLEEP22:0016 °CThis is the time the heating will switch off in the afternoon / evening. If you do not require the heating in the afternoon / evening, simply set this time to a couple of minutes after the "on" time.

LCD Symbols Icon Legend

  • ? [Locked]: The buttons are locked
  • ? [Heating On]: Heating is turned on
  • ❄️ [Frost Protection]: Frost protection activated
  • ⚙️ [Manual Mode]: Manual mode
  • ?️ [Temp Override]: Temporary temperature override
  • ⚠️ [Floor Sensor Error]: The floor sensor is not being read by the thermostat
  • ? [Day of Week]: Day of the week
  • ⬆️ [Increase Button]: Increase button (for horizontal mode)
  • ⬇️ [Decrease Button]: Decrease button (for horizontal mode)
  • ✔️ [Confirm Button]: Confirmation button (for horizontal mode)
  • ? [Power Button]: Power button
  • [Time/Day Button]: Time and Day button
  • ? [Program/Menu Button]: Programme button / Menu button (short-press)
  • ? [Auto/Manual Select Button]: Auto mode / Manual mode selection button (long-press)

Setting the Clock and Day of the Week

This thermostat is fitted with a real time clock. It is essential that the clock time and day are set accurately if you require your programmed events to start on time. To set follow the steps below:

  1. Touch the [Time/Day Button] and the time will start flashing. Use the ⬆️ [Increase Button] and ⬇️ [Decrease Button] buttons to set the time. By holding these buttons down the time will change faster.
  2. Press [Time/Day Button] to move to the Day setting and use the ⬆️ [Increase Button] and ⬇️ [Decrease Button] buttons to get to the correct day.
  3. Press ✔️ [Confirm Button] to store and exit.

Setting the Programme Schedules

This thermostat has the ability to programme each individual day of the week separately, or programme 7 days of the week at once. You can also programme weekdays (5 days) to one schedule and then weekends (2 days) to a different schedule. See the Menu information for details on how to set this up (refer to Menu 9).

Installation and Wiring

Carefully separate the front half of the thermostat from the back plate by unscrewing the small screw at the bottom of the thermostat. Carefully unplug the ribbon connector which is plugged into the front half of the thermostat. Place the thermostat front half somewhere safe. Terminate the thermostat as shown in the diagrams below.

Screw the thermostat back plate onto the flush box.

Re-connect the thermostat ribbon cable and clip the two halves together.

Wiring Diagram:

The wiring diagram shows the thermostat back plate being mounted to a flush box. It illustrates the connections for power (230VAC FEED), load (16A), house neutral, floor sensor, and wires from the heating element (brown and blue). A green wire from the element should be connected to the house earth.

Dimensions (Rear View):

  • Width: 82mm
  • Height: 62mm
  • Depth: 121mm

Unit Dimensions:

  • Width: 60mm
  • Height: 45mm
  • Depth: 80mm

This product should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Manual and Auto Mode

To change between Auto and Manual mode press and hold the ? [Auto/Manual Select Button]. In manual mode, the thermostat maintains a constant set temperature manually set by the user. Simply adjust the temperature using the arrows. In Auto mode, the thermostat executes the preprogrammed schedules.

Lock the Keypad

To lock the keypad, press and hold the ? [Power Button] for 5 seconds. You will see a key symbol ?. To unlock, repeat the steps above and the key symbol will disappear.

Reset to Factory Setting

To conduct a master reset to factory settings, press the ? [Power Button] to turn the thermostat off. Press and hold the ? [Power Button] for 5 seconds. Move to menu 16 then hold the ⬇️ [Decrease Button] for 5 seconds.

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