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2c – Testing the boiler
To test the receiver to boiler connection
follow these steps:
1Confirm that the receiver’s front panel is
in place and that it is safe to commission
the boiler.
2Restore power to the central heating
system - the receiver’s status light should
flash amber. This means it’s ready to
connect to the hub and thermostat.
3Test the receiver’s wiring to the heating
system by briefly pressing the Central
heating button (do not press and hold).
The green light above the Central heating
button should come on and the boiler
should fire up.
Once you’ve completed these tests leave
the receiver switched on with the status
light flashing, which means it’s ready to
connect to the hub and thermostat, and
move on to install the thermostat.
Replacing existing controllers
If there’s an existing single zone programmer or
wireless receiver, you should replace it with the
Hive receiver. Hive receivers are compatible with
a number of common boiler controllers that
may already be fitted in the home.
If the existing controller doesn’t have a compatible
backplate, remove it completely and wire in the
Hive receiver in its place. If needed, you can use
a stand-off (SLS1, supplied separately) to create
space to accommodate existing wiring, or to cover
bare wall when replacing a dual gang controller.
If the existing controller does have a compatible
backplate, simply remove the front panel of the
existing controller and snap the Hive receiver
front panel on in its place.
Single channel receiver compatibility:
WR-1 receiver, UT2 and EMT2 thermostats
Dual channel receiver compatibility:
UP2 and EMP timer programmers
