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temperature  reading

The  temperature  sensor  encased  in  the  black  sheath  is  very  accurate.   Ministat  User  Guide
Having  set  the  desired  temperature  on  the  thermostat  and  positioned  
the  sensor  in  its  required  location  the  temperature  of  the  air  will  be  
controlled  accurately  at  the  position  of  the  temperature  sensor.

The  temperature  nearer  the  heater    (from  the  sensor  position)  will  be   IMPORTANT    -­‐  TO  ENSURE  CORRECT  OPERATION  OF  YOUR  MINISTAT  PLEASE  
hotter  and  further  away  from  the  heater  it  will  be  cooler.     READ  THE  GUIDE  BEFORE  COMMENCING  INSTALLATION
Please  note  that  when  using  a  thermometer  to  check  the  temperature  
unless  it  is  in  exactly  the  same  position  as  the  thermostat  sensor  there  
will  be  a  discrepancy  due  to  the  positioning  of  the  thermometer.

Warranty

Used  in  accordance  with  these  instructions  this  thermostat  will  give  
many  years  of  trouble  free  service.

The  thermostat  is  guaranteed  for  five  years  from  the  date  of  purchase  
against  faulty  parts  and  workmanship.    In  the  unlikely  event  of  a  
failure,  return  it  to  Microclimate  International  Ltd  together  with  a  
receipt  or  proof  of  purchase  and  a  brief  description  of  the  fault.    If  
returned  within  one  year  there  will  be  no  charge,  after  this  time  a   Ministat  100
charge  of  £5  will  be  made  for  administration  and  postage.    Please  
enclose  a  cheque  or  postal  order  made  payable  to  Microclimate   The  Ministat  100  is  designed  specifically  to  control  non  light  emitting  
International.    Cash  is  also  accepted. heat  sources  such  as  heat  mats  with  a  power  output  up  to  and  
including  100w.
No  liability  is  accepted  other  than  for  the  repair  or  replacement  of  a  
faulty  product. Ministat  300

This  does  not  affect  your  statutory  rights. The  Ministat  300  is  capable  of  controlling  any  heat  source  with  a  
Microclimate  International power  output  up  to  300w.    This  may  include  heat  mats,  bulbs  and  
Unit  3  Heath  Mill  Enterprise  Park ceramic  heaters.
Heath  Mill  Road Tel  :  01902  895351
Wombourne Fax  :  01902  897613 WARNING DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR MINISTAT MODEL BY
England
CONNECTING HEAT SOURCES WITH OUTPUTS GREATER
United  Kingdom [email protected]
WV5  8AP www.microclimate.co.uk THAN STATED ABOVE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC MODEL.
DAMAGE FROM OVERLOADING IS EXEMPT FROM
GUARANTEE. PF0014 A
Installing  your  Ministat Operating  your  Ministat

Find  a  suitable  location  for  the  Ministat  to  be  located  on  the  outside  of   The  ministat  temperature  is  factory  set  to  19  degrees  Celsius  this  is  
the  vivarium  ensuring  sufficient  cable  is  available  for  the  sensor. fully  anti-­‐clockwise  on  the  temperature  dial.

The  sensor  should  be  installed  inside  the  vivarium  at  least  225mm  (9   To  adjust  the  temperature  use  a  small  flat  bladed  
inches)  away  from  the  heat  source.    This  is  to  ensure  that  the  sensor  is   screwdriver  and  rotate  the  temperature  adjuster  
measuring  the  air  temperature.    The  sensor  should  be  in  free  air  and  not   clockwise  until  the  slot  is  aligned  with  the  required  
fixed  to  the  wall  of  the  vivarium  as  this  will  not  give  a  correct  reading  to   temperature  on  the  scale.
the  thermostat.  Ensure  the  sensor  is  at  least  10cm  from  the  side  walls  of  
the  vivarium.     A  thermometer  should  ALWAYS  be  used  to  check  the  
temperature  within  the  vivarium  and  the  thermostat  then  adjusted  to  
However  if  you  are  controlling  a  heatmat  installed  underneath  a  layer  of   give  the  required  temperature  for  your  pets  environment.
substrate  inside  the  vivarium  then  we  recommend  that  the  sensor  be  
placed  under  the  substrate  directly  on  top  of  the  heatmat.  This  allows   The  temperature  adjuster  is  recessed  into  the  unit  to  prevent  
direct  control  of  the  heatmat. accidental  temperature  change.

Connect  the  mains  cable  from  your  heat  source  to  the  heater  socket  on   The  Ministat  has  a  RED  LED  which  indicates  power  to  the  heater.    
the  thermostat  using  a  suitable  mains  plug  fitted  with  a  3  amp  fuse. When  the  Ministat  is  providing  power  to  the  heater  the  LED  with  be  lit.    
The  LED  will  go  out  when  the  desired  temperature  is  reached.    Please  
Connect  the  mains  cable  from  the  Ministat  to  your  mains  supply.    Please   note  that  this  LED  does  not  indicate  mains  power  to  the  thermostat.
note  the  mains  plug  is  fitted  with  a  3  amp  fuse.
A  vivarium  should  be  set  up  to  allow  a  temperature  gradient.    The  
The  mains  cable  fitted  to  the  Ministat  is  colour  coded  as  follows heater  should  be  at  one  end  with  the  sensor  in  the  centre  of  the  
vivarium.  This  will  allow  a  Hot  area,  Controlled  area  and  a  Cooler  area.
BROWN  -­‐  LIVE                        BLUE  -­‐  NEUTRAL                          GREEN/YELLOW  -­‐  EARTH

Heater

Sensor
Controlled
Hotter Cooler

Mains  Supply Sensor  mounted  in  Vivarium


Heat  Source

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