R470

Thermostatic head
with Clip Clap Datasheet
0112EN  11/2021

quick connection

To use heating energy only where and when it is actually

needed, the most simple, cheap and reliable independent
thermoregulation solution is to equip each radiator in
the building with valves with thermostatic option and
thermostatic heads.
Thermostatic heads serve to keep constant the ambient
temperature of the room in which they are present,
according to the set value.
The R470 thermostatic head is equipped with liquid sensor
and Clip Clap quick connection to the valve body.

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 Versions and product codes

PRODUCT CODE CONNECTION

R470X001 Clip Clap

 Operation
The temperature variation of the environment causes a consequent variation in the volume of the liquid contained in the
sensor inside the head.
This volume change causes the movement of an internal mechanism with the consequent closing or opening of the valve
and therefore with modulation of the flow of water that enters the heating element.
When the temperature in the room is approaching the required value, the head gradually closes the valve, letting through
just the minimum amount of water needed to keep the room temperature constant; this means guaranteed energy savings.

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  Technical data
• Can be installed on all valves with thermostatic option, series TG, D, F
• Temperature range in combination with the valve bodies: 5÷110 °C
• Storage temperature range: -20÷55 °C
• Max. working pressure in combination with the valve bodies: 10 bar
• Max. differential pressure in the valve: 1,4 bar (3/8”, 1/2”); 0,7 bar (3/4”)
• Min. head regulation: 8 °C in position 
• Max. head regulation: 30 °C in position 

VALVE SIZE NOMINAL FLOW RATE qmNH [kg/h] AUTHORITY “α” OF THE STOPPER

3/8” - 1/2”
(R401TG, R402TG, R403TG, R415TG, R435TG, 150 0,83
R421TG, R422TG, R401D, R402D)
3/4”
(R401D, R402D, R401F, R402F, 240 0,79
R421F, R422F)
 NOTE. The declared values refer to the installation condition of the thermostatic head on the Giacomini valve bodies of the TG, D, F series.

KEYMARK (EN215) certification

INFLUENCE OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE

DECLARED DECLARED CONTROL
PRODUCT DECLARED WATER DECLARED DIFFERENTIAL
HYSTERESIS RESPONSE TIME ACCURACY
CODE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
CH ZH CAH
WH DH

R470X001 0,4 K 1,2 K 26 min. 0,55 K 0,6 K

 Hydraulic characteristics
 NOTE. The data R470
shown are obtained according to the specifications of the EN215 Standard.
in abbinameno a corpi valvola 3/8” - 1/2” R470 in abbinameno a corpi valvola 3-4”
(R401TG, R402TG, R403TG, R415TG, R435TG, R421TG, R422TG, R401D, R402D) (R401D, R402D, R401F, R402F, R421F, R422F)
• R470 in combination with the valve
Kv s-1k = 0,27bodies 3/8” - 1/2” (R401TG, • R470 in combination with Kv the valve
s-1k = 0,41bodies 3/4”
Kv s-2k = 0,47 Kv s-2k =R422F)
0,76
R402TG, R403TG, R415TG, R435TG, R421TG, R422TG, R401D, R402D) (R401D, R402D, R401F, R402F, R421F,
Kv T.A. = 1,14 Kv T.A. = 1,68

S-1K S-2K F.O. S-1K S-2K F.O.

1000 10,0 1000 10,0
∆p [mm H2O]

∆p [mm H2O]
∆p [kPa]

∆p [kPa]

100 1,0 100 1,0

10 0,1 10 0,1
10 100 Q [l/h] 1000 10 100 Q [l/h] 1000

CURVE S-1K S-2K F.O. CURVE S-1K S-2K F.O.

Kv 0,27 0,47 1,14 Kv 0,41 0,76 1,68

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 Installation and adjustment
Allowed installation positions

 
 These positions are not recommended due to the influence of the radiator temperature on the thermostatic head.

• Thermostatic heads must be installed in the horizontal position.

• In order to prevent inaccurate temperature detections, thermostatic heads should not be installed in recesses, in curtain
boxes or behind curtains, and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. In these cases it is advisable to use the models with
remote sensor (R462/R463).

Installation on valves with thermostatic options Removal of the thermostatic head

To install the thermostatic heads on the valve body, To remove the thermostatic heads from the valve body,
proceed as follows: proceed as follows:

1) Fully open the head by

turning the handwheel to
1) Fully open the head by
position .
turning the handwheel to
Next, pull the Clip-Clap
position .
connection towards the
handwheel.

A C
2) Connect the thermostatic
head to the valve, making
sure the valve pin (A),
2) Pull the Clip Clap ring
the small slot on the
toward the handwheel.
B thermostatic head (B) and
the indicator line (C) are
aligned.
 WARNING. The correct slot for assembly is the smallest one. Do not try to
install using the largest slots.

3) Fully close the head by 3) Unhook the thermostatic

turning the handwheel, head with a light strength.
the Clip Clap ring will
automatically hook onto the
valve.

4) Move the thermostatic

head to the desired
adjustment position by
turning the handwheel.

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Handwheel opening limit / locking Adjusting the temperature
The handwheel limit and locking operations are carried out The correct adjustment position for thermostatic heads is
with the thermostatic head already installed on the valve body. obtained by referring to the following table, which matches
the numbering on the handwheel to the corresponding
1) Turn the handwheel to position
room temperatures.
(3) and release it by pulling it
forward. Thermostatic  1 2 3 4 
 WARNING. In order to prevent losses in head position
calibration of the thermostatic head, never Temperature
8 10 15 20 25 30
tamper with the position of the bulb. adjusted [°C]

2) Inside the handwheel there are two plastic  NOTE. The values shown in the table refer to the optimum conditions
limiters, to use them is necessary to extract obtained in a climatic chamber. In the room itself, these values may be altered
them using a small screwdriver. by factors such as the type of installation, the environmental conditions, the
Using a single limiter it is possible to partly degree of insulation in the building, and the characteristics of the radiators.
the opening or closing of the head.
Using both, it is possible to set the ends of If the radiator is positioned where there is cold air or
the adjustment range, until the thermostatic draughts, the calibration temperature will not correspond
head is locked in the desired adjustment to the average room temperature because the head sensor
position. is influenced by the local temperature and therefore
commands the closure of the valve too early or not at all.
3a) A partial opening of the thermostatic head can be In these cases, the handwheel must be repositioned with
achieved by inserting the limiter into the cam (referring to the aid of a mercury thermometer positioned in the middle
the photos): of the room.

• on the right of the number

In example: if the head is in position 3 and the room
corresponding to the maximum
temperature is lower than the 20 °C envisaged while
desired opening.
the system is working, this means the valve has been
Example: fix the limiter to the right of the
number 3. In this way, is possible to fully close prematurely closed due to local excess temperature. In this
the head, or open up to 3). case, turn the handwheel slightly until it is halfway between
number 3 and number 4. Vice versa, if the temperature is
• on the left of the number higher than the 20 °C when the head is in position 3, this
corresponding to the minimum means the it is positioned in a cold draught and therefore
desired opening. keeps the valve open. In this case, turn the handwheel until
Example: fix the limiter to the right of the it is halfway between number 2 and number 3.
number 3. In this way, is possible to fully close
the head, or open up to 3).
If the thermostatic head is installed in rooms that are not in
3b) In order to lock the adjustment use, you can ensure the best energy savings by turning the
range, position a limiter to the right handwheel to position  (corresponding to the 8 °C anti-
of the number corresponding to freeze protection temperature).
the maximum desired opening and
a limiter to the left of the number  WARNING. To avoid excessive loads on the seal gasket of the thermostatic
corresponding to the minimum bonnet (with the resulting risk of jamming and locking) during the summer
desired opening. This prevents the months, is is recommended to place the handwheel in the fully open position,
head from being either opened or as marked by the symbol .
closed.

mark
4) After the limiters have been
Bulb positioned, return the handwheel
to the initial adjustment position
(3), applying sufficient pressure.

 NOTE. On looking inside the head, near

the bulb, a black mark should be visible.
Check that this mark is always in line with
the indicator line on the head separator.

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 Dimensions

A Ø
PRODUCT CODE
[mm] [mm]

R470X001 80 49

 Product specifications
R470
Thermostatic head with liquid sensor and Clip-Clap quick connection. Adjustment positions from  to , corresponding to
a temperature range of 8÷30 °C. Possibility to block or achieve partial opening and/or closure via the limiters supplied. Can
be installed on all valves with thermostatic option, series TG, D, F. Temperature range combined with valve bodies 5÷110 °C.
Max. working pressure in combination with the valve bodies 10 bar. KEYMARK (EN215) certification.

 Safety Warning. Installation, commissioning and periodical maintenance of the product  Additional information. For more information, go to [Link] or contact our technical
must be carried out by qualified operators in compliance with national regulations and/or local assistance service. This document provides only general indications. Giacomini S.p.A. may change
standards. A qualified installer must take all required measures, including use of Individual at any time, without notice and for technical or commercial reasons, the items included herewith.
Protection Devices, for his and others’ safety. An improper installation may damage people, The information included in this technical sheet do not exempt the user from strictly complying
animals or objects towards which Giacomini S.p.A. may not be held liable. with the rules and good practice standards in force.

 Package Disposal. Carton boxes: paper recycling. Plastic bags and bubble wrap: plastic  Product Disposal. Do not dispose of product as municipal waste at the end of its life cycle.
recycling. Dispose of product at a special recycling platform managed by local authorities or at retailers
providing this type of service.

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