{"id":336,"date":"2025-08-28T17:37:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/docs\/installing-a-thermostat\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T06:30:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T06:30:26","password":"","slug":"installing-a-thermostat","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/en\/docs\/installing-a-thermostat\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing a thermostat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4e8c9e5\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4e8c9e5 \">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-8ce0d43\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-8ce0d43 \">Qilowatt supports smart thermostats that help automate heating control. To install a thermostat, it must be connected to the power supply, configured on its display, and linked with the Qilowatt app. <\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-cf7a9b2\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-cf7a9b2 \">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-695735e\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-695735e \">\u2022 Power supply must be turned off during installation<br\/>\u2022 Old thermostat is ready for removal <br\/>\u2022 New Qilowatt-compatible thermostat and temperature sensor are available<br\/>\u2022 Required tools (screwdriver, etc.)<br\/>\u2022 Optional: a Qilowatt account is created and the app is ready for linking \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/en\/docs\/creating-a-user-account\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"22\">Creating a user account<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-dc8e95c\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-dc8e95c \">Step-by-step Guide<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-37aa06a\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-37aa06a \">Installation<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-053d003\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-053d003 \"><strong>1.<\/strong> The package includes the <strong>control unit<\/strong> and a <strong>waterproof temperature sensor.<\/strong> Suitable for a standard junction box with at least 25 mm depth (see dimension diagram). <br\/><strong>2.<\/strong> Remove the thermostat screen from the frame: hold the screen and push the frame part about 5 mm downwards. Disconnect the cable connecting the two parts. <br\/><strong>3. <\/strong>Connect the wires according to the scheme:<br\/>\u2022 1 \u2013 heating element phase*<br\/>\u2022 2 \u2013 heating element neutral*<br\/>\u2022 3 \u2013 mains neutral<br\/>\u2022 4 \u2013 mains phase<br\/>(* polarity is usually not important)<br\/><strong>4. <\/strong>Pay attention to:<br\/>\u2022 Stranded wire ends must be crimped or soldered.<br\/>\u2022 For loads over 2000 W, the wire cross-section must be at least 2.5 mm\u00b2.<br\/>\u2022 The heating device must be grounded.<br\/><strong>5.<\/strong> Maximum allowed load: 16 A (approx. 3500 W at 230 V).<br\/><strong>6. <\/strong>Install the thermostat into the junction box, connect the screen cable, and press the screen back into place.<br\/><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-bb24847\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-bb24847\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ME81H_connection_schema-259x300-1.webp\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-video gs-video youtube gspb_video-id-gsbp-0f0789b\" id=\"gs-video-gsbp-0f0789b\"><div class=\"gs-video-wrapper\" itemscope=\"\"><iframe class=\"gs-video-element\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nXft_-U-9K4\" data-provider=\"youtube\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-playsinline=\"false\" data-controls=\"true\" data-loop=\"false\" data-mute=\"false\" data-overlay=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\" data-modestbranding=\"false\" data-suggested=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-80a62db\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-80a62db \">Display indicators and basic settings<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-470a653\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-470a653 \">\u2022 <strong>Time, weekday, and current temperature<\/strong> are shown at the top.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Period, target temperature, operating mode, child lock<\/strong> \u2013 indicated by icons on the display.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>The heating element indicator<\/strong> shows when the element is powered.<br\/><br\/><strong>Setting the time:<\/strong><br\/>1. Tap the clock icon \u2192 hours start blinking \u2192 adjust with arrow buttons.<br\/>2. Tap again \u2192 set minutes.<br\/>3. Tap a third time \u2192 select weekday.<br\/>4. Tap a fourth time \u2192 save the setting.<\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-b42d433\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-b42d433 \">Operating modes<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-df0f553\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-df0f553 \">\u2022 <strong>Manual mode<\/strong> (hand icon) \u2013 press M until the hand icon appears, then set the desired temperature with arrow keys.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Automatic mode<\/strong> (clock icon) \u2013 activates according to preset schedules.<br\/>To change presets: turn the device off, hold <strong>M<\/strong> and the clock button for 5 seconds.<br\/>Adjust values with arrows, move to next field with M.<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-65f34f6\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-65f34f6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-04-at-23.20.29.webp\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"966\" height=\"621\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a51e4de\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a51e4de \">Protection functions<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-f66c709\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-f66c709 \">\u2022 <strong>Anti-freeze protection<\/strong>: turns heating on below 5 \u00b0C and off above 7 \u00b0C.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Overheat protection<\/strong>: activates by default at 60 \u00b0C.<\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-bd8d7be\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-bd8d7be \">Advanced settings<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-0a770b7\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-0a770b7 \"><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Turn the device off, then hold <strong>M<\/strong> and the <strong>down arrow<\/strong> simultaneously.<br\/><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Allows adjusting device parameters and running initial setup.<br\/><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Exit the menu with the power-off button.<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-3da7a80\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-3da7a80\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-04-at-23.21.28.webp\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"991\" height=\"511\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-14652a7\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-14652a7 \">Linking the thermostat with the Qilowatt app<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-078eaa7\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-078eaa7 \">\u2022 Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.qilowatt.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qilowatt app<\/a>.<br\/>\u2022 Add the device following the guide \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/en\/docs\/connecting-the-device-to-wifi\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"23\">Connecting the device to WiFi.<\/a><br\/>\u2022 Once linked, the thermostat can be controlled remotely according to schedules and temperatures set in the app.<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-07145d1\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-07145d1 \">Result<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-0436952\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-0436952 \">The thermostat is installed and configured. It can operate in both manual and automatic modes and can be linked with the Qilowatt app for remote control. <\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-763a0f5\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-763a0f5 \">If it Doesn&#8217;t Work<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-ce588e9\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-ce588e9 \">\u2022 Check that the wires are connected correctly and grounding is in place.<br\/>\u2022 If the screen does not light up, make sure the power supply is on.<br\/>\u2022 If the Qilowatt app does not detect the device, follow the guide \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.qilowatt.eu\/en\/docs\/connecting-the-device-to-wifi\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"23\">Connecting the device to WiFi.<\/a><br\/>\u2022 If the issue persists, contact our team: <a href=\"mailto:support@qilowatt.eu\">support@qilowatt.eu<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4e8c9e5,#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-cf7a9b2,#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-dc8e95c{font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium)!important;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:10px}#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-37aa06a{font-size:18px;text-decoration:underline;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:10px}#gspb_image-id-gsbp-bb24847 img{vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;box-sizing:border-box;max-width:100%;height:auto}#gs-video-gsbp-0f0789b,#gspb_image-id-gsbp-bb24847{margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px}.gs-video{position:relative}.gs-video-wrapper{position:relative;height:inherit;max-width:100%}.gs-video-header{text-align:center}.gs-video-header .gs-video-header-title{font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 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