User Guide Heated Bat Roost Box (BBH)
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1. B92 OHS UK Telephone 44 0 1675 442299 Fax 44 0 1675 442544 Web site www nestbox co uk Email mail nestbox co uk OF This publication and certain of our products and designs are Copyright 2014 The Nestbox Company Limited and protected by UK Patent 2420242 FSC www fsc org MIX Wood from responsible sources FSC C007915 All our products are tested for compliance with the relevant directives and carry the CE Mark WEEE Producer Registration Number WEE HA3702UR2. it uses a Temperature Difference Value The controller will switch the heater on when the temperature at the sensor drops to the Target Temperature less the Temperature Dif ference Value It will then switch the heater off when the tempera ture at the sensor rises to the point at which it is equal to the Target Temperature Because of the thermal inertia of the Bat Box and the fact that the sensor is at a distance from the heater you may notice that the temperature in the Bat Box keeps rising for a few minutes after the heater has switched off This is perfectly normal To Set the Target Temperature 1 Press Set Button for 3 seconds until Set indicator comes on and F1 is displayed 2 Release Set Button 3 Press Set Button to show currently set temperature 4 Press Set Button at the same time as Up or Down Buttons to set new Target Temperature 5 Press and release the On Off Button to save the new value Page 6 To Set the Temperature Difference Value The Temperature Difference Value can be set between 0 3 C and 10 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Set Button for 3 seconds until Set indicator comes on and F1 is displayed Release Set Button Press Up and Down buttons to move to a display of F2 Press Set Button to show currently set temperature Differ ence Value Press Set Button at the same time as Up or Down Buttons to set new Temperature Difference Value Press and release the On Off Button to save the
3. age 4 Display In Normal mode display shows temperature in C at Sensor Press Up to display Target Temperature Press Down to display Difference Value Errors and Alarms 3 4 Disconnection Alarm Display shows EE and sounds alarm Cable to Bat Box dis connected Press any button to stop alarm sounding and then check the connectors and cable to Bat Box Once the cable is reconnected the Temperature Controller will resume normal operation Excess Temperature Alarm Display shows HH and sounds alarm Temperature at 100 C or higher Switch off power until Bat Box has cooled down Self Checking Alarm Display shows Er Error in self checking Press any button to clear and then check that the Target Temperature is correctly set Switching On and Off Mains Whenever the power supply to the plug is switched off or inter rupted the safety plug will need to be reset by pushing the or ange button to switch back on To switch off at the plug press the red reset button Page 5 3 5 Temperature Controller To switch on press and hold the on off button for 1 second To switch off press and hold the On Off button for 3 seconds Setting Temperature Values How the temperature is regulated The Temperature Controller regulates the temperature inside the Bat Box by reference to the Target Temperature To avoid the heater being repeatedly switched on and off very quickly sometimes called jitter
4. ed at 3A If you need to replace the fuse located in the plug it should be replaced by another 3A fuse Specifications Warranty etc The specifications of the product described and the contents of this User Guide are subject to change without notice as part of our con tinuous improvement process Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this docu ment we realise that it may still be possible to improve it If you find any errors omissions or points which are not clear please let us know by email at mail nestbox co uk We will endeavour to deal with the problem to your satisfaction and learn from it for fu ture versions The contents of this document may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for your personal use The Nestbox Company Limited warrants all its products against defects in materials and manufacture for 6 months from the date of purchase If a defect is discovered the Nestbox Company will re pair or replace the product at its option free of charge provided it is returned to the address in this User Guide at the customer s ex pense Page 8 The Nestbox Company Limited is not able to accept any responsi bility for any loss damage or loss of data suffered by any customer or third party as a result of use misuse or malfunction of the prod uct or this User Guide In particular whilst the product has been extensively tested we are unable to warrant that is free of defects If you have a
5. further technical or user question relating to the prod uct please email it to us at mail nestbox co uk Care for the Environment The Nestbox Company cares deeply about the Environment We have adopted an Environmental Policy designed to demonstrate our commitment to operating our business in harmony with the natural and man made environments If you wish to see the full policy it is available to read on our web site Our products are developed to be economical with natural re sources both in manufacture and use We comply with all the rele vant laws and regulations including those relating to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances known as RoHS and Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment WEEE The wood used in our products comes from responsibly managed forests as part of our commitment to the FSC When you have finished using this product please dis i pose of it responsibly We would suggest using your local household recycling and waste treatment facility In particular all the electrical and electronic parts of the product should be disposed of at a collection point for electrical and electronic equipment or returned to us for disposal Heater Extension Cable A80 Available from our web site this accessory extends the distance from Bat Box to Temperature Controller Please see our web site for details Page 9 The Nestbox Company Limited Eastcote House Barston Lane Eastcote Solihull West Midlands
6. ldings so please take particular care of your per sonal safety when working at height up a ladder or platform as the bat box is heavy There are mounting holes in the corners of the box and these are designed for screws or nails but you could drill additional holes in the flanges above and below the box if required Run the cable one end of which is attached to the Bat Box down the wall etc and into the building to the point where the Temperature Controller is to be situated If you need to run it through the wall of a building we suggest drilling a 20 22 mm diameter hole The flexible conical grom met which is already fitted to the cable is designed to be fitted from the outside to the hole through the wall to ensure the cable is a snug fit and stop draughts rain etc Slide it along the cable to fit If you don t need to use the grommet it can be cut off and discarded but please be careful not to damage the cable itself 3 2 Install the Temperature Controller Find a suitable location such as an accessible shelf and then connect it to the Bat Box by plug ging the connector on the end of the cable coming from the Bat Box into the socket on the side of the Temperature Controller Lock the connectors together by twisting the collar in a clockwise direction The Temperature Controller is designed for interior use only It is potentially dangerous to use it outside or in a damp location Insert the
7. mains plug with integrated circuit breaker into a con venient and properly earthed mains power point and switch the power point on We suggest you carry out the following simple safety test procedure each time before switch ing on the system Press the RESET button to show the orange indicator which should then re main visible Press TEST button and the orange indi cator should disappear DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM IF THE ORANGE INDICATOR REMAINS but contact us or a qualified electrician Switch on the system by pressing the reset button The box is now fully working You don t need to do anything else unless you prefer to read on or adjust the settings yourself Page 3 The system will now be active and the display on the Tempera ture Controller will light up After a few seconds it will settle to display the temperature at the sensor inside the Bat Box and to indicate whether the heater is switched on The Target Temperature is factory set to 26 5 C although differ ent parts of the Bat Box are likely to be at different tempera tures either above or below the temperature at the sensor You can use the system with the factory settings or change them as described below 3 3 Display and Buttons on Temperature Controller Indicator Lights Set On In Setting Mode Cool On or Flashing Actual Temperature above Target Temperature Heat On Heater in Bat Box switched on Buttons P
8. new value To Calibrate Adjust the Temperature Sensor in the Bat Box An adjustment of between 10 C and 10 C can be applied to the sensor if desired 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Set Button for 3 seconds until Set indicator comes on and F1 is displayed Release Set Button Press Up and Down buttons to move to a display of F4 Press Set Button to show currently set temperature adjust ment Press Set Button at the same time as Up or Down Buttons to set new temperature adjustment Press and release the On Off Button to save the new value Safety Precautions This product operates on mains electricity and the heater reaches high temperatures Mains voltages which can be dangerous are present in the Bat Box the Temperature Controller and the power cord and cables Page 7 Although the product is fitted with several safety features to protect users whether human or bats please observe the following pre cautions when using this product Switch the power off when opening the Bat Box running ca bles or connecting disconnecting the cable Do not open the Temperature Controller there are no ser viceable parts inside Do not use the Temperature Controller outside or in damp conditions e Do not position the Bat Box under running water or in an ex cessively damp location Ensure the outer sheath of the cable and power cord are not damaged e Do not touch the heater when hot This product is fus
9. p We NESTBOX COMPANY LTy User Guide Heated Bat Koost Box BBH Section ie 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 5 6 7 Contents Topic Introduction Contents of Your Product Setting Up Your Equipment for Operation Install the Bat Box Install the Temperature Controller Display and Buttons on Temperature Controller Switching On and Off Setting Temperature Values Safety Precautions Specifications Warranty etc Care for the Environment Heater Extension Cable A80 Page OO ON DO oO fF W ND PD 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing one of the Nestbox Company s family of products We hope you and the resident bats will enjoy many years of successful roosting with this Heated Bat Roost Box 2 Contents of Your Product The Heated Bat Roost Box consists of 2 main components 1 Bat Box with internal electric heater tem perature sensor and cable to connect to Tem perature Control Unit 2 Temperature Control Unit with mains cord and mains plug with inbuilt RCD Circuit Breaker Page 1 3 Setting Up Your Equipment for Operation lt is easy to put the system together and connect it up safely by follow ing these step by step instructions 3 1 Page 2 Install the Bat Box Put up the bat box in the selected location Whilst most users will be erecting it outside the box will operate just as effectively inside Bat boxes are normally sited high up on trees or on the walls of bui
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