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1. Ltr The value displayed is per litres USB data actly Average per Day The value displayed is the average per day based on the last 7 days usage Average per Week The value displayed is the average per week based on the last 14 days usage Posh Davs to Empi The value displayed is the estimated number of days of oil remaining in the tank It is computed by y P Y dividing the volume of usable oil left in the tank by the current daily average use Fuel cost Avg day Fuel cost Avg week Fuel cost Last 30 days Fuel cost Last 365 days Last 30 Days The value displayed is the estimated usage over the last 30 days The Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor will automatically return to the CURRENT information screen after 30s with no key presses within the Last 365 Days The value displayed is the estimated usage over the last 365 days HISTORICAL information screens CURRENT fuel remaining HISTORICAL Fuel Avg day HISTORICAL Cost Avg day HISTORICAL Carbon Avg day CURRENT fuel remaining mui co N 5c Oo cb HU e Td gii Average per day 3 PRODUCT INFORMATION A Definitions Glossary The distance from the Tankalert Smart Probe to the surface of the liquid in the tank The connection point from which oil is drawn from your tank to feed to your boiler It is typically located 8 cm above the bottom of your tank in one of the sidewalls Oil below the outlet level is not usable For Top Discharge tanks the feed point
2. is typically located at 8 cm above the bottom of the tank A small chimney like feature on the top of your tank It allows the air within the tank to be released Vent Oe arte when the tank is being filled Normally 95 of the brimful capacity This is the maximum amount to which your tank should be filled according to OFTEC and EN standards The nominal capacity of the tank minus the amount of oil that is below the outlet or discharge point If the oil level falls to the level of the outlet your tank is effectively empty Matching The process of uniquely matching the Tankalert Smart Transmitter with the Tankalert Smart Monitor DTE is calculated based on the your recent usage patterns from the Tankalert Transmitter using RF transmissions Setup Mode Setup mode is used to configure the Tankalert Smart Monitor for your oil tank Learn mode is used to match the Tankalert Smart Transmitter with the Tankalert Smart Monitor Normal mode is for day to day use of your Tankalert Smart In this mode it displays current and historical Normal Mode information Current Information Screens in Normal mode that display information about the current status of the amount of oil remai Screens ning in your tank in Litres as a and the DTE Historical Information Screens in Normal mode that display information about your historical usage of oil in terms of litres Screens cost and environmental impact B Technical Specifications Tank Size Minimum De
3. using your domestic oil heating system you may unplug the Tankalert Eco Oil and store it until you wish to use your heating again Its back up battery and internal clock keep track of the days as they pass Cont d across D General Product Safety Care and use Guide Lines eTo ensure that you use your product correctly and safely please read the warnings safety precautions and notes below regarding use of and caring for your Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor and Transmitter e Do not use this product where the use of radio frequency products can cause malfunction in the control devices of other equipment i e hospitals aircraft etc e Do not subject the product to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity e The LCD panel behind the display lens is made of glass and may break if the unit is dropped impacted or subjected to shock Take special care when handling a damaged display as the liquid crystals can be harmful to your health Keep the product away from heat sources i e radiators Stoves heaters etc When you next use it on starting to use your heating again the Tankalert Eco Oil will continue monitoring your oil usage and calculating the financial cost and environmental impact When the Tankalert Eco Oil has been unplugged and is plugged in again it will start up in Lrn mode Simply press any key to exit When you are receiving an oil fill the Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter cannot receive
4. 8 TROUBLESHOOTING lf the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor does not receive or cannot understand the RF signal from the Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter an error message will be displayed on the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor The error message appears as an alternating screen showing Err and E 0 where Is a number INPRO ROOM TEMPERATURE mee cu INVESTIGACION Y PRODUCCION S L User Manual TANKALERT ECO OIL Error codes are listed on a label on the rear of your Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor Error Description To Rectify 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Tankalert Eco Oil Heating Oil Energy Monitor This revolutionary home energy monitoring system allows today s energy and environmentally conscious consumers to monitor and track their heating oil consumption its costs and the heating systems environmental impact through carbon emissions on a daily weekly monthly and annual basis The Tankalert EcoOil consists of the Tankalert EcoOil Transmitter and the Tankalert EcoOil Moni tor The Tankalert EcoOil Transmitter is easily installed on your oil storage tank to measure the level of the oil It transmits the oil level information wirelessly to the Tankalert EcoOil Monitor which may be Received Check the probe is vertical on the tank reading is inconsistent Check positioning of the probe ensure the transmitter is not too close to the tank sides or internal obstructions Ensure that the probe i
5. Eco Oil Transmitter fat C Lt ae om DISPLAY SYMBOLS amp INDICATORS i k The Tankalert Eco Oil contains a display that conveys a variety of information during normal use and during its initial setup and configuration for use with your oil tank The display contains three sections 1 2 amp 3 as indicated in the diagram TANK LOW B E q E T er SALN papa paia PA ir Average per day Avefage p Last 7 days Last 30 days week Days to empty Last 365 days od Tank Capacity et Tank Height cm Tank Width cm 5 TANKALERT ECO OIL TANK SETUP To calculate the volume in your tank the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor needs to know the shape of your tank There are three basic shapes as illustrated Identify the shape that is closest to the shape of your tank Each Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor is supplied with the default settings as shown The Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor must then be configured to your own tank s dimensions see installation guide Minimun and maximum allowable values for tank dimensions are shown in this table Tank Tank ip 300 1000 110 000 Width 100 300 50 50 Height KD eB Tank Tank bai e C 6 TANKALERT ECO OIL LEVEL ALARMS INDICATIONS When the level in your tank is below 12 cm from the top of the tank i e bottom of the Tankalert Eco Oil Probe the main dis play will show FULL This will occur when there are 10 bars showing on the bar graph When the tank level fal
6. a reliable echo due to turbulence within the tank and may cause the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor to temporarily display some error messages Should the tank be filled above the recom mended 95 this will obstruct the transmitter signal until the oil level drops below 120 mm from the probe The transmitter will be unable to send accurate readings during this period The Tankalert Eco Oil owner should note that the first fill amount of oil into a tank will differ from the amount shown on the display This is due to the fact that the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor displays the volume of Usable oil available The Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor in its calculations makes an allowance of 8 cm of unusable oil in the bottom of the tank due to the location of the bottom outlet or the top discharge pipe e Not suitable for pressurised containers Only use on tanks vented to the atmosphere Only access the Reset Switch if instructed by customer ser vice Pressing the reset will erase all historical data Changes in temperature can result in contraction and expansion of the tank and hence can affect the tank capacity Such chang es may affect your readings e Do not use the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor in or near water or in high moisture areas i e Bathroom e Do not tamper with the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor s internal components This will invalidate the warranty Do not attempt to repair the product yourself Contact the retailer or our Customer Servi
7. cS ZJ Costs By entering the cost you pay for your oil during the setup process of your Tankalert EcoOil Monitor and subsequently when you take deliveries of oil if the price has changed the Tankalert EcoOil can present your oil usage in terms of its costs i e average cost per day and per week and the cost for the usage over the last 30 days and 365 days Days to empty Environment Similarly the Tankalert EcoOil Monitor can display your oil usage in terms of the associated produc tion of CO2 emissions as the equivalent quantity of KgCO2 emitted per day per week the last 30 days JI and 365 days The Tankalert EcoOil Probe fits into the standard 32mm aperture found on most modern oil storage tanks and is suitable for use with almost any plastic or metal tank up to 3m tall including Bunded and Single Skin Oil tanks If your tank is a bunded tank ensure that you mount the Tankalert EcoOil Probe on the inner tank Average per day 10 CONTACT INFORMATION INPRO S L 34 91 871 92 94 info inprosa net www inprogroup net SIMKA Investigacion y Produccion S L Zweigniederlassung Deutschland 49 0 6181 9587 0 info simka de www simka de As part of the installation the Tankalert EcoOil Transmitter and Monitor are synchronised together to ensure there is no interference from other nearby transmitters Easy to install The technical specifications for the Tankalert Eco Oil the contents of this manual and
8. ce Department Do not dispose of old batteries as unsorted municipal waste do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regula tions When disposing of this product do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations Do not scratch hard objects against the Tankalert Eco Oil display as this may cause damage Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere
9. his device contains a small battery to keep time during power cuts If the device is left unpowered for an extended period then the battery will deplete C Notes Please retain this product manual and the installation guide It contains practical instructions technical specifications and safety precaution warnings you should know about e The technical specifications for the Tankalert Eco Oil the contents of this manual and images herein are subject to change without notice The contents and images in this manual are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of Tankalert Europe Ltd Limited e When used according to recommendations the Tankalert Eco Oil monitors the oil level in your tank and calculates and presents figures relating to the remaining oil the historical usage and the related monetary and environmental costs The Tankalert Eco Oil must not be used as verification of a Weights and Measures certified dispensing meter e Patents pending or covered by one of the following patents S2003 0882 EP2131164 A1 US2006261966 A1 US7277020 B2 IE20030882 A2 S2008 0466 US2009 0303059 A1 The Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor is intended to be connected to a power source continuously It contains a small battery to keep time during power cuts If the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor is left unpowered for an extended period then the battery will deplete and information may be lost When you are not
10. kaging indicates that this product and its battery shall not be treated as household waste Proper disposal will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Recycling centre or the shop where you purchased the product 4 DISPLAY SCREENS 1 Used for SETUP and displays SETUP number and in normal use displays room temperature 2 Tank information including a visual bar graph of the oil level in the tank There are two types of information displayed on the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor 3 Information about the remaining usable oil in litres or as a the Days to Empty and the average and cumulative use of oil in litres cost and KgCO 2 Time is also displayed here CURRENT information screens used in normal mode to show the current status of the oil level in your tank Change between the Ltr Days to empty and Clock screens using the A and V keys Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor and Transmitter Display Symbol reference Press Aand V Tank Type Indicates the Tank Type being selected A B C are types of tank shapes see diagrams in section 5 Room Temperature The value displayed is the Room Temperature eo Numeric display Shows the Room Temperature in normal mode e g 20 J Shows the Setup mode number when in setup mode e g SETUP mode 3 cm Thevalue displayed is in centimet
11. ls to within 14 cm of the bottom of the tank the bowser f symbol will flash When the tank level is such that there is below 10 of the usable volume of oil left in the tank the CURRENT information screen alternates between showing the Ltr or or DTE and Lo If the level then drops such that there is below 5 of usable oil left e Lo is displayed constantly on the CURRENT information screens e The buzzer sounds 5 times an hour at the top of the hour i e 10 00 11 00 12 00 13 00 14 00 The RED light flashes This continues until there is an oil delivery and the level rises 7 TANKALERT ECO OIL TRANSMITTER BATTERY CHANGE If the battery in the Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter needs to be changed the display will provide ad vance warning by showing the TANK LOW BATTERY text below the bargraph Remove the Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter from the tank and take it to a safe location 38 i 5 mu C33 E z z z lt ne The battery can be accessed by removing the 4 self tapping screws from the base of the unit eG Remove the old battery noting the orientation mark facing outwards and replace it with a new battery 3V CR2450 Re locate the transmitter on the tank There is no need to re synchronise the transmitter with the monitor when the transmitter battery is changed Disposal The crossed out dustbin on the pac
12. lugged for some time In this case means that it has no recent reading from the transmitter with which to display a value Bund Alarm The 10 bars and the RED LED will also be flashing at the same time on the screen Depending on how long it has been unplugged the screen will revert to normal after a Tank Low Battery The Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter battery needs to be changad period from a few hours up to a maximum of 1 week A Flashing The remaining liquid level in the tank is at 10 or below of tank height Appears on both the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor and Transmitter HISTORICAL information screens showing Fuel usage Litres Fuel usage Cost and Fuel Usage Carbon Pressing MODE and Flashing There is a problem with the RF signal from the Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter A V accesses these screens Appears on both the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor and Transmitter The temperature is close to or below the limit of operation of the Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter the information accuracy may be affected i a The value displayed is in Sterling pounds The value displayed is in Euro The value displayed is the of usable oil remaining in the tank BIG Numeric display used to show numeric values and the time ee n A numeric value is not available to be displayed when is shown KgCO2 The value displayed is of Kg of CO2 carbon emissions Oo m The value displayed is in centimetres eaa Vee Mues
13. nce information or ullage is transmitted wirelessly to the Tankalert EcoOil Monitor Litres and fuel Once programmed with information about your oil tank s shape and size the Tankalert EcoOil Monitor 3 mts ee calculates and displays the amount of fuel remaining in your tank in litres or as a percentage of the tank capacity In addition as oil is consumed over time the Tankalert EcoOil Monitor calculates and displays usage information including the average amount of litres used per day per week over the last 30 days and over the last 365 days Check the probe is vertical and the positioning of the transmitter ensure the probe is not too close to the tank sides or internal obstructions Received l l Reading not ee communicates with the monitor by use of an FM signal and moving the monitor plug from possible metal obstruction can improve the E02 received alter 6 Aii hours Ckeck that there is no metal object such as a van truck or that there is nothing in the fabric of the building that may deflect the signal Wait for Contact Vendor This is a hardware fault and requires contact with the vendor Contact Vendor This is a hardware fault and requires contact with the vendor 9 WARRANTY This product carries a 24 month warranty from manufacturing date against any deficiency or fault in manufacture Days to Empty DTE As the Tankalert EcoOil Transmitter continuously measures and transmits the
14. oil level the Tankalert EcoOil Monitor retains this information allowing it to learn historical heating system usage patterns and so predict the Days to Empty for your home With this information you can ensure that you order your oil at the correct time not too soon and more importantly not too late E 3 i This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear damage cause by negligence accident improper use or incorrect installation Any change or modification made by the purchaser or user to the appliance will invalidate the guarantee as would any attempted repair The warranty applies only when the appliance has been operated in accordance with the instructions and connected to an electricity supply which matches that shown in the manual The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold by the end user The product must be used solely for domestic purposes INPRO GROUP s obligations are limited to the repair or at its sole discretion replacement of the unit The unit should only be returned to INPRO upon receiving confirmation from INPRO that the return will be accepted INPRO distributors should get in touch in this regard with their normal sales contact at INPRO Other parties should only return the product for warranty assess ment via the point of original purchase INPRO GROUP and its distributors shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or damage resulting from the use of this product
15. pth 0 5m Maximum Depth 3m Display Multi function LCD display including e 10 bar graph level indication on both Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor and Transmitter e Display of various current and historical values Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor only Display control with five control buttons Red LED for low level indication at 5 or less of usable fuel remaining Audible alarm sounds every hour on the hour when the tank level is low Max communication distance Typically 150 m in normal line of sight conditions Power Supply Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter 3V LiMn cell CR2450 Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor Receiver 5V DC 40 mA Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor Back up battery 3V Li Mn cell CR2450 Mains Power Supply included for Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor 150V 240 V 50 60 Hz meets EN60950 1 Battery Life Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter 5 years estimated life Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor Receiver memory back up battery 3yr if device is not plugged in Wireless com 433MHz FM transmission EN300 220 Dimensions Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter 140 m x 70 m x 40 m Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor 120 m x 90 mx 50 m Max and Min Operation Transmitter Operating temperature range 10 C to 60 C Operating Humidity 0 95 non condensing Hole size for fitting Probe 32 mm diameter The Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter and Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor bar graph displays may differ see Display symbol reference table T
16. res Cd Setup Setup mode is active H Thevaluedisplayedisthetankheight o W Thevaluedisplayedisthetankwidth For approximately 1 week after the Tankalert Eco Oil is installed it collects data so that the Average FF Tankalert aos Oil MONING Spey per day value may be calculated During this period the screen will flash when showing Days to z Bargraph indicador of liquid level each bar represents 10 of tank height empty In the picture flashing is indicated by the red circle i Tankalert Eco Oil Transmitter Display Tanks 1 m in height or greater each bar represents 1 10th of the top meter of the tank Days to empty a 5 ot Hl After the 1 weel period has passed the display may continue to show but not flashing This indicates that a meaningful value could not be calculated This may occur in periods when there is no or extremely low usage The may be displayed in any of the HISTORICAL information screens under these conditions Hl z Tanks less than 1m in height each bar represents 1 10th of a metre Ful Indicates the Full level of the bargraph indicator Liquid Level Indicates the bargraph is showing the liquid level Empty Indicates the Empty level of the bargraph indicator When flashing there has been a leak into the Bund double skinned tanks Days to empty The screen may also show if the Tankalert Eco Oil Monitor had been unp
17. s not too tightly attached to the tank Ensure that the tank is not overfilled and that the bottom of the probe is clean Check the transmitter is within range of the monitor Try and relocate the monitor to a position that is nearer a window remember that the an hour to see if you have a new reading Received Reading received but void Received Reading greater Ensure the monitor is not too close or obstructed by other electrical appliances Check positioning of the probe ensure the probe is not too close to the tank sides or internal obstructions Ensure that the probe is not too tightly attached to the tank Ensure the bottom of sensor in clean If a bund tank ensure the probe is located on the inner tank Check the tank height and ensure this information is correct on the monitor press the A and V keys together to view your tank configuration If hogh is incorrect enter the setup mode b pressing SETUP for 3 sec press ENTER until ou reach screen 5 and adjust the height usin A and V keys Press ENTER to save Press SETUP to exit Setup mode Await 3 hours for updated readings Current pin settings are orsel located in a convenient location inside your home The Tankalert EcoOil Transmitter uses ultrasonic technology to measure the distance from the Probe on top of the tank to the surface of the liquid in your oil tank As the amount of oil in your tank decreas es the distance measured increases accordingly The dista
18. the images herein are subject to change without notice The contents and images in this manual are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of Customer Name 8 1 2 TANKALERT ECO OIL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 16 3 A gt 4 _ 13 k 10 Ee 1i gt 7 m lt gt 15 12 14 Tankalert Eco Oil features Tankalert Eco Oil Key Functions MODE When in Normal mode press MODE to move between the current and the historical information screens Press UP to move between screens when in NORMAL mode Use it to increase a setting when in SETUP mode The ENTER key is used only in SETUP mode It is used to save the setting shown on the display and then ENTER l move automatically to the next SETUP number Press DOWN to move betwenn screens when in NORMAL mode Use it to decrease a setting when in SETUP number O OSEP Press SETUP for 3 seconds to enter SETUP When in SETUP press SETUP to ext fom SETUP mode SETUP for 3 seconds to enter SETUP When in SETUP Press SETUP for 3 seconds to enter SETUP When in SETUP press SETUP to ext fom SETUP mode SETUP to exit from SETUP mode ar pe in NORMAL mode by pressing together and releasing the screen will flash the current tank configuration for 20 seconds Press any key to return to NORMAL mode LED The red light above the ENTER key flashes when there is an Alarm condition see section 6 and on receiving an RF signal from the Tankalert

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