Steffes 2006 - Manual (Page 5)

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General Information
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TERM DEFINITION
Automatic Charge Control Method of brick core charge regulation where a sensor monitors outdoor temperature to
automatically adjust the brick core temperature.
Brick Core Charge Level The amount of heat that is stored in the heater's brick core.
Charge Period Off-peak time in which the heater is allowed to store heat in its brick core.
Control Panel Contains the buttons to adjust and the display to indicate heater functions. Located on
the front of the heater in the upper right corner.
Control Period On-peak time in which the heater is not allowed to store heat in its brick core.
Data The specific information for heater operation which is set and stored in a location on the
heater's microprocessor. This data is accessed through the control panel. Displayed as a
"d" on the control panel when in the edit mode.
Edit Mode Process of changing or viewing the data in a microprocessor location. This is accom-
plished with the use of the M (mode) button, the
 (up arrow) button, and the 
(down arrow) button.
Location (Function) Where the specific operating information (data) of the heater is stored. These locations
are part of the heater's microprocessor and are accessed through the control panel.
Displayed as an "L" on the control panel when in the edit mode.
Manual Charge Control Method of brick core charge regulation where the owner must periodically adjust the
brick core temperature setting in relation to the outdoor temperature.
Microprocessor Device on the circuit board of the heater which stores and processes the data informa-
tion and controls the operation of the heater.
Off-peak The time during the day or night when the power company can supply electricity more
economically and may offer a special incentive such as a reduced electric rate or billing
credits for the electricity consumed during this time. Typically, electrical usage is not
controlled during an off-peak time. (The heater will provide heat to satisfy comfort
requirements during this time as well as charge or store heat in its brick core.)
On-peak The time during the day or night when the power company experiences a high demand for
electricity. To limit demand, certain appliances are controlled to avoid usage by them
and/or a premium for the electricity consumed during this time may be charged to
discourage electrical usage. (The heater is not allowed to charge or store heat in its brick
core during peak periods. Heating requirements are satisfied by only the heat it has
stored in its brick core.)
Outdoor Sensor Device that senses outdoor air temperatures and communicates this information to the
heater for automatic charge control.
Room Temperature Set The targeted room temperature at which the heater is to maintain. If the room thermo-
stat senses a temperature below this point, the heater's blowers will come on and extract
heat from the brick core.
Storage Level Set Point The targeted amount of heat that is to be stored in the brick core of the heater. If the
brick core temperature is below this set point, the heating elements will come on (only if
off-peak) and add heat to the brick core.
This manual contains terms which may need an explanation. The table below lists some of these terms and a brief
description of each.
Point (Room Setting)
(Storage Setting)
Terminology
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