TreeGreen energyEGG Manual
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SO WHAT IS THE energyEGG®?
The energyEGG® is a wireless appliance controller. It makes switching of
appliances in a room - or around the home - simple. It automatically
switches of electrical equipment after you leave the room - saving energy,
time and reducing electric bills.
It has 3 main functions :
ROOM ON/OFF
Pressing the Power Button (see Figure 1) switches
ON appliances. Pressing and holding the Power
Button for 2 seconds switches OFF appliances
connected to the Control Adaptor(s) (see Figure 3)
in a room.
Auto Room OFF
When a room is empty for a preset time the
energyEGG® (Figure 2) automatically switches
OFF connected appliances.
HOME OFF
Pressing and holding the Power Button for 5 seconds,
while appliances are ON, switches OFF all connected
appliances around a home. Please note that the
maximum range of the energyEGG® may vary
depending on the building it is being used in .
Figure 3 Control Adaptor
Power Button
LED Indicator
Battery Compartment
Smart Motion Sensor
Adjustable Timer on Base
Figure 1 The energyEGG®
Figure 2 Timer Dial
Timer OFF
Setting
Dial
energyEGG®
Figure 4: Positioning your energyEGG®
100º
2.5m
3.5m
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS (ROOM CONTROL)
STEP 1
Plug the Control Adaptor into a mains socket, making sure
that the wall socket is switched on. The LED on the Control
STEP 2
Insert the battery into the energyEGG®. Press the Power
Button to signal the Control Adaptor. The LED on the
successfully linked with the energyEGG®. Test the Control
Adaptor by switching it ON and OFF using the energyEGG®
Power Button.
STEP 3
When the energyEGG®
it detects movement. Place your energyEGG® (See Figure 4)
up to 2.5m from where you usually sit, around 1m from the
Figure 1) facing you.
Test the energyEGG® position by waving your hand and
checking that the energyEGG®
energyEGG®
works best when it is not placed in direct sunlight.
STEP 4
Plug in an appliance or power strip to the Control Adaptor.
Switch OFF appliances by pressing and holding the button
for 2 seconds - the energyEGG® will beep twice to indicate
that you can release the button. The 2 second button delay
helps prevent accidental switch OFF.
STEP 5
To connect an additional Control Adaptor to the energyEGG®,
simply repeat these steps. Experiment with the best position
for the energyEGG® to signal all Control Adaptors.
Note :
To connect an extra energyEGG® to a control adaptor, press
and hold the button on the Control Adaptor until the light
Now press the button on the energyEGG® to connect it.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS CONTD...
STEP 6
Set the timer on the base of the energyEGG®. Remember
to give yourself enough time to leave the room, make a
cup of tea, and return. This will ensure your appliances are
not inconveniently switched OFF. If you do not want the
energyEGG® to automatically switch of your appliances
set the Timer Dial to the ‘TIMER OFF’ setting (See Figure 2).
TreeGreen recommends using a power strip instead of
severalControl Adaptors when connecting multiple
appliances
Note : If you connect your computer to the energyEGG® ensure
that the computer is set to go into sleep mode 5 minutes
before the energyEGG® timer setting. So if your computer
is set to go into sleep mode after 10mins, set the energyEGG®
dial to 15mins. TreeGreen takes no responsibility for
wrong setup or lost data. TreeGreen recommends that you
regularly save and back up your data.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Auto
Your energyEGG® automatically turns OFF appliances
OFF
when you forget. It detects when a room is empty and
sends a switch of signal to the Control Adaptor(s) after a
preset time (between 5 and 30 mins). Turn the dial to your
preferred time delay using the intervals on the base as
a reference.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES CONTD
AUTO OFF The energyEGG® will alert you 1 minute before it switches
Alert
anything OFF by beeping and fashing the green light.
This gives you an opportunity to prevent the AUTO OFF
by moving or coming back into the room.
Feedback When the energyEGG® automatically switches appliances
OFF it lets you know by beeping the next time you enter
the room and then fashing the LED green for 1 minute.
HOME OFF Switch of Control Adaptors in diferent rooms using a
single energyEGG® - by pressing the energyEGG® button
for 5s. To set up the HOME OFF function frst ensure that
the energyEGG® is in ON mode (fashes when it detects
movement). Then put each control adaptor you want to
respond to HOME OFF into ‘learn mode’. Now press and
hold the Power button on the energyEGG® for 5 seconds
and release.
Timer OFF If you wish to deactivate the Auto Room OFF of the
energyEGG® and have manual button control only, simply
rotate the dial to the OFF’ setting (see Figure 2).
Battery
If your energyEGG® begins to run out of battery power, it
Replacement will beep intermittently for around 5 minutes when
Alert
you switch it on. If it starts to beep during operation
and a detected movement does not stop the beeping
then you need to replace the battery.
Reset Control To disconnect a Control Adaptor from all energyEGGs®,
Adaptor press and hold the button on the Adaptor until it fashes
slowly, then fashes quickly.
Problem: ‘My energyEGG® switches of appliances while I am in the room’
Solution: Should the energyEGG® go into power of mode while you
are in the room, reposition the energyEGG® and ensure there
are no obstructions to the feld of view. If you use several
energyEGGs®, this may be a result of setting up the HOME
OFF function incorrectly - if so, repeat the HOME OFF set up
instructions.
Problem: ‘My energyEGG® does not switch of appliances’
Solution: Should the energyEGG® fail to switch on/of appliances:
repeat SET UP INSTRUCTIONS. Should the problem persist,
replace the battery. Also Check that the range is within 20m.
Problem: ‘My energyEGG® switches my appliances of when I leave the
room to make a cup of tea or go to the bathroom’
Solution: Should the energyEGG® switch of appliances when a room is
vacated for a short period then increase the delay setting on
the timer dial.
Problem: ‘I have energyEGGs® in several rooms switching of the same
Control Adaptor when I use the ROOM ON/OFF function.’
Solution: Reset the Control Adaptor. To do this press and hold the
button on the Control Adaptor - continue holding the button
until the LED on the Control Adaptor fashes slowly and then
begins to fash quickly. This disconnects the Control Adaptor
and puts it into Learn Mode.
For Solutions to any other Problems, please contact
[email protected]
. Read all instructions before use.
. Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use your energyEGG®.
. Place your energyEGG® away from sources of heat, liquid and out of
the reach of children.
The following safety recommendations should be followed when
using energyEGG®:
. The energyEGG® should not be used to control appliances that need
to be left on at all times.
. To protect against fre, electric shock and personal injury do not
immerse the energyEGG® unit or Control Adaptor in water or any
other liquid.
. Do not use your energyEGG® outdoors or in the bathroom.
. Do not connect your energyEGG® to any appliance with a damaged
lead or mains plug, or to damaged or faulty appliances.
. Do not disassemble or modify your energyEGG® unit.
. Using the energyEGG® to control a computer or hard drive may result
in loss of data.
Care and maintenance
. Disconnect components from the power supply before cleaning.
. To clean, use a dry cloth - do not use solvent, abrasive cleaners or water.
. Do not immerse the energyEGG® or Control Adaptor in water or any
other liquid.
up to 20m unobstructed
Power Rating (Socket)
13A, 230V
Socket Power Consumption
(in OFF mode)
<0.25W
Maximum Load (Socket)
3000W
Transmission Frequency
433.92MHz
Operating Temperature
1ºC - 40ºC
Dimensions
EGG : 109 x 65 x 56mm
Control Adaptor : 109 x 55 x 70mm
Weight
EGG: 0.101kg, Control Adaptor: 0.138kg
Battery Type
PP3 (6F22) Carbon Zinc 9V Battery
Disposal
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point,
such as an authorised collection site for recycling waste electrical and
electronic equipment. For more information about where you can
dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment, please consult
your local council, waste authority or approved WEEE scheme.
Disposal
Your energyEGG®® comes with a 12 month manufacturer's warranty as
standard. In the event of a physical defect due to material or
workmanship, please contact us, stating where and when you
purchased the device. If you discover a defect covered by this warranty
we will repair or replace the product at our discretion using new or
refurbished components.
Technical Specifcations
Warranty
This warranty covers defects in manufacturing that arise from the
correct use of the device. It is limited to defects in materials or
workmanship and does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse,
unauthorised modifcation, power surge damage or extreme heat or
cold or corrosive environments. TreeGreen is not accountable for loss
of software, frmware, data or information resulting from the use of the
energyEGG®. The warranty also does not cover the normal wear and
tear on covers, cases, housings, connectors and accessories. The
warranty does not apply to any product with missing, altered or
defaced serial numbers.
Limits of Liability
If this product fails or does not perform as warranted,please contact
TreeGreen. TreeGreen will not be liable to you or anyone else for any
damages that result from the failure of this product. These damages
include, but are not limited to, the following: lost profts, lost savings,
lost data, damage to other equipment and incidental or consequent
damages arising from the use or inability to use this product. In no
event will TreeGreen be liable for any amount in excess of your
purchase price, not to exceed the current list price of the product.
Nothing in this warranty limits liability for death or personal injury
caused by negligence or fraud. TreeGreen specifcally disclaims any
other warranties, expressed or implied.
Free 3 Year Warranty
Simply register your new energyEGG® at www.treegreen.net and
TreeGreen will extend your standard 12 month warranty to a total of
3 years from the original date of purchase.
To obtain service under the 3 year warranty contact TreeGreen at
[email protected].
Once TreeGreen verifes that you have a valid hardware problem, you
will be given guidance on returning the defective unit. You must return
the defective unit to TreeGreen in order to receive full service.
Manufacturer Details
Your energyEGG® was developed and manufactured by TreeGreen. If
you have any questions which have not been answered in this user
manual, please contact us by calling 08458675838 or emailing
[email protected] . TreeGreen Ltd. is a limited company
registered in Scotland.
For more information and tips on using your
energyEGG®, or to purchase additional EGGs® or
Control Adaptors, visit
www.treegreen.net
ENERGY EGG, EnergyEgg and Energy-EGG have been registered as a
series of four marks under No.2504839 as of 16th December 2008.