Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

In the event of a malfunction, fuses and electrical connections should be checked for
condition and security.
In the event of a malfunction, the heater will shut down in its "fault lock-out" mode, no
visual indication will occur on the display of the timer.
Before consulting an authorised Webasto dealer, try to deactivate the fault lock-out
condition.

Telestart T70
Thermo Top and Thermo Top T
Tele Thermo Top T

Webasto Thermosysteme International GmbH

Postfach 80 - D-82132 Stockdorf - Hotline (01805) 93 22 78
Hotfax (0395) 55 92-353 - http://www.webasto.de

General Information

The following malfunctions can be eliminated by the owner:

Dear Webasto Customer !

Fault description

Possible cause

Remedy

Heater turns itself off

automatically
(= fault lock-out)

Combustion is neither established during the start-up

sequence nor during the
repeated start-up; flame
extinguishes during operation

Turn off heater and then back

on again (max. 2 times)

We assume that the workshop / service center that carried out the installion explained to
you the operation and principle of functioning of your new heater to your complete
satisfaction. With these operating instructions we would like to provide you with an
overview of the use of the Thermo Top, Thermo Top T and Tele Thermo Top T heaters as
well as the hand-held transmitter Telestart T70.

Heater fails to turn on

No power is supplied
to heater

Check power supply to heater

as well as earthing terminals

Heater overheats due to

lack of coolantl

Top up coolant in accordance

with manufacturer's directions

Heater turns off during

heating operation
(= fault lock-out

Maintenance and Safety Information

Within the scope of the StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing Act) "General Design Approvals"
laid down by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic exist for the Thermo Top water heaters.
The installation of the units must be carried out in accordance with the enclosed
installation instructions. The installation must be checked in accordance with the Legal
Provisions for Installation. For details refer to the installation instructions.
The year of the initial operation must be durably marked on the heater's nameplate by
removing the non-applicable years.

Fault lock-out deactivation

ON

1
2
3

ON
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Interrupt voltage
Reinstallation of
supply by removing fuse
the 15A fuse (blue)
in the heater wiring
harness

SE
T

wait
ca.
3 sec.

Briefly press the ON

button on the left of the
transmitter, or press the
button on the digital
timer.

at filling stations and tank farms.

in locations where flammable vapours or dust may

accumulate (e.g. in the vicinity of fuel-, coal-, sawdust or
grain depots).

in enclosed spaces (e.g. garages). This should also be

considered when pre-setting heater operating times or
using the Telestart remote control.

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A 1
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Interrupt voltage
supply by
removing the 15A
fuse (blue) in the
heater wiring
harness

Reinstallation of
fuse.
The heater will
be turned on.

Note:
The heater will start operating as soon as the fuse is replaced!

If this action does not correct the malfunction, consult your authorised Webasto dealer

Danger of explosions
and asphyxiation
3/0008

T6
D FW

or
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A

wait
ca.
3 sec.

B
Z G10
T 480 8

Ident-Nr. 9000825A

wait
ca.
3 sec.

The heater must be switched off:

The heater must not be

exposed to temperatures greater than 120C (storage

temperature). Exposure to such temperatures may cause
damage to the electronic components.

operated without a minimum level of 20% of good quality

antifreeze in the water of the heating circuit.

The heater must:

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Liability claims:

Setting the Operating Time

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be operated with the fuel specified on the namplate.

In the case of a severe build-up of smoke, unusual

combustion noises or fuel smell, the heater is to be put out
of operation by removing the fuse and may only be
restarted after it was inspected by Webasto-trained
personnel.

be operated at least once a month for 10 minutes, with the

vehicle engine cold and at the lowest fan setting. The
heater should be checked annually by a qualified expert,
preferably prior to the heating season commencing.

Press the OFF button to call up the next operating time.

To store the setting:
- do not actuate any button for 10 seconds, or
- actuate the ON button.

Returning to the Default Setting

Press the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously for approx. 10
seconds until the LED extinguishes.
Default setting: heating mode, 30 minutes.

Webasto will not assume any liability if the installation

instructions and the notes contained therein are not
observed. The same applies to improperly performed
repairs or those where others than genuine replacement
parts have been used. In those cases, the heater's General
Design Certification and thus the General Operating Permit
(homologation) will be invalidated as a consequence.

Checking the Batteries

Press the ON or OFF button.

or

Notes:
After an operating period of 30 minutes the fuel supply of the heater will be exhausted.
Allowing the vehicle engine to run for two minutes will replenish the fuel supply.
Thermo Top T heaters are equipped with an additional thermostat control resulting in
a higher water outlet temperature during the heating-up phase.
Application: Vehicles with a cubic capacity of more than 1800 cm.

Operation

Depending on the type of heater control installed, the heater can be operated by a digital
timer or Telestart.
Prior to switching on the heater, the vehicle's heating system is to be turned to "warm".
In the case of 3-speed blower fans, the vehicle's blower fan is to be set to the lowest
speed, in the case of 4-speed blowers to the second speed. In the case of infinitely
variable fans adjust to at least 1/3 of the fan capacity.

NOTE:
We recommend that the heating time be set in accordance with the driving time.
heating time = driving time
Example: With a driving time of approx. 20 minutes (one way), we recommend
setting an operating time of 20 minutes.

If the heater is equipped with the summer/winter switch option, the switch is to be set in
accordance with the respective season. In the "winter"
position, the heater will
deliver normal heating output and in the "summer"
position only the vehicle's fan for
ventilation of the vehicle's interior will be put into operation.

Batteries

LED

Action

okay

after 1 sec.
lights up for
0.5 sec.
in red (heating) or in
green (ventilation)

low charge

after 1 sec. flashes

in orange for 3 sec.

- Warm up batteries to above 0C

- Replace batteries at the next
opportunity

discharged

after 1 sec.
lights up for
5 sec. in orange

- Warm up batteries to above 0C

- Replace batteries

Programming Telestart Transmitters

Telestart T70
OFF
for Thermo Top
and Thermo Top T optional
with Tele Thermo Top
and Tele Thermo Top T
part of the delivery volume

LED

1. Place batteries into the battery compartment of the transmitter.

2. Remove fuse 1A (black) from the heater's fuse holder (voltage interruption).
3. Wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Replace fuse in heater's fuse holder and within 5 seconds press the OFF button
on the transmitter for at least 1 second.
5. "Learning" is completed.
A second or third hand-held transmitter can be programmed in the same manner.

ON
OFF

min. 5 sec.

max. 5 sec.

min. 1 sec.

General
The wireless Webasto Telestart T70 enables Webasto heating units
- Thermo Top, Thermo Top T, Thermo Top Z/C and Thermo Top E or the vehicle fan to be switched on and off from a distance of up to 600 m.
To switch on the vehicle fan for ventilating the vehicle interior requires a mode change on
the transmitter to be carried out.
The receiver limits the operating time once the heater has been switched on by the
transmitter. The maximum range can be achieved in open country. In built-in areas the
range is likely to be reduced.

NOTE:
A minimum distance of 2 m must be maintained between the Telestart
hand-held transmitter and the antenna in the vehicle in the following
cases:
- teaching the codes of the Telestart hand-held transmitter
- switching the heater on and off
- switching the vehicle fan on and off.
Or else, cover the antenna at the hand-held transmitter with your hand
during the transmitting operation.

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Checking the Mode

Simultaneously depress and hold down the ON and OFF buttons.
LED illuminates:
in red: heating mode
in green: ventilating mode
LED extinguishes:
- when the buttons are released, or
- after 10 seconds

Mode setting
Depress the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously twice within
one second.
Upon the second actuation, the LED will change its
colour and illuminate until the buttons are released.
The newly selected mode (heating or ventilation) will be set in
the receiver the next time a signal is transmitted.

antenna

min. 2 m

2x

Switch on heater or ventilation

Digital Timer with 3 Time Settings

Hold the hand-held transmitter with the antenna in upright

position and push the ON button for 1 to 2 seconds.

Heater operation
indicator

NOTE:
In the 'heating' mode, the vehicle's heating system is to
be set to "warm" prior to leaving the vehicle.
In the 'heating' and 'ventilation' modes, the vehicle's fan
switch is to be turned to position 1 in the case of 3speed blower fans, and to position 2 in the case of 4speed blowers. In the case of infinitely variable fans
adjust to at least 1/3 of the fan's capacity.

Display illumination

1
2
3

Symbol for
setting/
viewing
the time

Program
number
display
Clock button

Note:
Be sure to take
into account the
switching from
summer time to
winter time (and
vice versa).

SET

Switch off heater or ventilation

with hand-held transmitter:
Hold the hand-held transmitter with the antenna in upright
position and press the OFF button for 1 to 2 seconds.

Instant heat Reverse Program selection Forward

with digital timer:

instant heat button to be pressed twice.

General

The start of the heating operation can be precisely preset anywhere

between "1 minute" up to "24 hours". Three starts may be
programmed only one of which, however, can be activated.

Switching the
heater on

Manually: by pressing the "instant heating" button

Automatically: by programming the heater starting time
The program number is shown on the display and the display is
illuminated.

Switching the
heater off

Manually: by pressing the "instant heating" button

Automatically: after the programmed operating time has elapsed
The display field is no longer illuminated.

Checking and Setting the Operating Time

The operating time of the heater or the vehicle's fan can be preset on the transmitter in
increments of 10 minutes. The operating time is factory-set at 30 minutes.

NOTE:
In the case of Thermo Top and Thermo Top T heaters, an operating time of 20 or
30 minutes has to be set in the 'heating' mode.
Example: The vehicle is used for travelling to work and back.
With a driving time of approx. 20 minutes (one way), we recommend setting an
operating time of 20 minutes.

Checking the Operating Time

3x

Simultaneously actuate the ON and OFF buttons within one

second three times in rapid succession.

3
30 min.

or

button

display.
If a different program number is required, press the SET button.

The LED flashes in accordance with the preset operating

time.
2
20 min.

button and subsequently "Forward"

Programming Press the SET button

heater starting Within 10 sec. press the "Forward" or "Reverse" button until the
time
desired time for the start of the heating operation is shown on the

NOTE:
The first coded flashing signal that is emitted
immediately upon the third actuation of both
buttons has to be included into the count.

No. of coded flashing signals

1
Operating time
10 min.

Press the "Clock"

Setting the
time of the day "Reverse" .
Viewing
Press the "Clock"
the time

4
40 min.

5
50 min.

6
60 min.

Erasing proBriefly press the SET button.

grammed times
Selecting
Press the SET button within 10 sec. periods until the program number
preset starting associated with the desired preset time is displayed
time