Hive Radiator Valve Manuel utilisateur
Hive Radiator Valve User Guide
Before you start
Hive Radiator Valve
The Hive Radiator Valve is our new smart thermostatic radiator valve (TRV). It controls the
flow of hot water into an individual radiator so you can manage your heating room by room.
And because ours is smart, you can adjust it from your smartphone or tablet through the
Hive app, whether you have the Hive Active Heating thermostat or not.
Using Hive Radiator Valves to replace TRVs
If your radiators have TRVs, fitting a Hive Radiator Valve is easy – and there’ll be no need to
drain your radiator so long as you already have a compatible valve attached. Nowadays
most radiators have TRVs (thermostatic radiator valves). If the valve on your radiator has a
numeric dial (eg 1-5), it’s a TRV.
To fit it you simply unscrew your existing TRV and replace it with a Hive Radiator Valve.
You’ll find a couple of adaptors included and this guide, as well as the app, will help you
choose the right one for your radiators.
Using Hive Radiator Valves on manual radiator valves and electric radiators
If your radiators are older they might have basic manual controls (usually marked “on / off” or
“+ / -”) instead of TRVs. If your radiators don’t have TRVs, installation is a bit more
complicated. You will need to replace your existing valves with thermostatic valve bodies
before you can install Hive Radiator Valves. A heating professional – or someone confident
in fitting and plumbing a radiator – will be able to assess what’s best for your home.
Hive Radiator Valves will not work with electric heating systems or electric radiators
(including heated towel rails that are electrically powered).
What you’ll need
All you need is a Hive Hub, which you can buy with your Hive Radiator Valves. Plus the Hive
app which is free to download.
If you have a large home or a home with thick walls, you may also need a Hive Signal
Booster to help your Hive devices talk to each other.
What’s in the box
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Important Safety Information
- Follow the installation instructions in the Hive app and in this guide.
- Take care during installation and use, as the radiator and pipes may be hot if your
heating is on.
- If you want to clean your Hive Radiator Valve, a soft dry cloth will do the trick. Don’t
use water, solvents or abrasive cleaners.
- You can remove the cover from your Hive Radiator Valve to change the batteries.
Remember to keep the batteries away from children as they can be a health hazard.
- Don’t try to open your Hive Radiator Valve. There are no parts inside that you can
service or replace.
- For configurations including a valve body: a thermostatic valve body should only be
installed by someone competent in the installation of plumbing equipment.
- Hive is not responsible, and no refund will be given, for any costs, loss or damage
that you do to your property or suffer which is caused by the removal of your old
controls or the incorrect installation of your Hive Radiator Valve.
- Hive Radiator Valves must only be installed into a properly working heating system.
- Any pre-existing problems with your radiators or valve bodies must be addressed
prior to installing Hive Radiator Valves.
Getting the best out of your Hive Radiator Valves
Don’t install in the same room as your thermostat
We recommend that you do not fit a Hive Radiator Valve to a radiator in the same room as
your main thermostat (whether a Hive thermostat or any other thermostat). Having your
thermostat and any thermostatic radiator valve in the same room can cause your heating to
be permanently on if the thermostat is set to a higher temperature than the radiator valve.
Don’t obscure them
Hive Radiator Valves use a clever algorithm to measure the temperature in the middle of
your room. They work best if they have air flowing around them to help them measure the
temperature accurately. So avoid curtains or furniture pressing up against them, if you can. If
your Hive Radiator Valves are obscured, you may find that they read higher or lower than
the temperature in the rest of the room.
Use schedules to avoid heating empty rooms
A great way to save energy is to set a schedule for each Hive Radiator Valve. That way you
only heat rooms when you expect them to be used. For example, in a bedroom, set a
schedule so the heating comes on just before you normally go to bed, rather than at the
same time as the rest of the house.
Install them on the flow side of radiators
If you are swapping your valve bodies too, we recommend installing your new Hive Radiator
Valve on the flow side of the radiator. This will provide the most accurate temperature
control. Your Hive Radiator Valve can be mounted on the return side of your radiator, but if
your radiator is greater than 1.6m in length then temperature control may be less accurate.
Installation
Use the app
The Hive app will guide you through the install process step-by-step, including choosing the
right adaptor. If you want to install your Radiator Valve now then start by downloading the
Hive app:
Remove your old radiator control
Most radiator controls can be removed by unscrewing the valve securing ring.
If your existing control doesn't unscrew easily, set it to its highest temperature setting (eg “5”)
and try again. Be careful to only unscrew the control and not the valve body itself.
If it still doesn't unscrew, it may be stuck or might have a different locking mechanism. In
this case we recommend you contact a plumber for assistance.
If you see a few drops of water when you unscrew your old radiator control then your
existing valve body may be leaking. Valve bodies can often be tightened up, but some might
need replacing if they are leaking. We recommend fixing your valve body before installing
your Hive Radiator Valve. Get advice from a plumber if you’re unsure of how to do this.
Remember: If your radiator has manual (“+ / -”) valves rather than thermostatic valves (with a
numbered dial) then your valve body will need to be replaced before proceeding.
Finally, Hive is not responsible for any damage that you cause to your heating system while
removing your old control. If in doubt, please do get advice from a plumber!
Identifying the right adaptor: valve bodies with screw threads
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You’ll need to select the correct adaptor to fit your Hive Radiator Valve to your existing valve
body. If your valve doesn’t have a screw thread, see the next section.
If your valve does have a screw thread, use the adaptor guide included in the box to help
identify the right adaptor.
If the guide sits on top of the screw thread on your valve then you need an M30 adaptor.
If the guide slips over the screw thread and slides down, then you need an M28 adaptor.
Identifying the right adaptor: valve bodies with no screw thread
If your valve does not have a screw thread, match your valve to the pictures.
Danfoss valves require the RA adaptor.
Valves with two wings sticking out the sides require the Giacomini adaptor.
Valves with a hexagonal top and no screw thread require the Caleffi adaptor.
Hive does not provide adaptors for other valve types. In order to install Hive Radiator Valves
you will need to replace your current valve bodies with one of the standard types supported
by Hive. A plumber can help with this.
Fitting the adaptors: M30
Slip the M30 adapter over the radiator valve and screw clockwise until securely fastened.
Fitting the adaptors: RA
The RA adaptor is the only adaptor that has a screw. Slip the adaptor over the radiator valve
and use the hex key provided to securely fasten it.
Make sure you fit the adaptor the right way up, the thread should be facing upwards and the
screw should be near the bottom.
Fitting the adaptors: M28
An M28 adaptor is not included in the box. If you require one, please contact support.
To fit an M28 adaptor, slip it over the radiator valve and screw clockwise until securely
fastened.
If the M28 adaptor seems to be the right size but will not screw on, you may have an "M28
x1.0" valve body with a narrower screw thread. These bodies are sold by brands such as
Orkli, Concerto and Wessex. Hive does not have an adaptor for this valve type. In order to
install Hive Radiator Valves you will need to replace your current valve bodies with one of
the standard types supported by Hive. A plumber can help with this.
Fitting the adaptors: Giacomini
A Giacomini adaptor is not included in the box. If you require one, please contact support.
To install, first slip the Giacomini adapter over the radiator valve. Push it on firmly until it
clicks securely into place.
Then slip the M30 adapter over the Giacomini adaptor and screw clockwise until securely
fastened.
Fitting the adaptors: Caleffi
A Caleffi adaptor is not included in the box. If you require one, please contact support.
First, slip the Caleffi adapter over the radiator valve with the hexagonal side facing towards
you. Push it on firmly until it clicks securely into place, and make sure that it is correctly lined
up with the hexagonal part of the valve.
Then slip the M30 adapter over the Caleffi adaptor and screw clockwise until securely
fastened.
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