Owner`s Manual & Installation Guide
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1. NSTAR High Resolution Touch Screen Digital Thermostat CAUTION Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding Set the thermostat mode to OFF prior to changing settings in setup or restoring Factory Defaults FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator pursuant to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference in radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Notice Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or2. Turn Daylight Savings Time on or off e Daylight Savings Time OFF Adjust when Daylight Savings Time begins e Start Schedule 2nd Adjust when Daylight RICHES pr SavngsTimeent ay e Month March J gt after making a change e Stop Schedule gt to a selection i e Ends On ast p gt S or the Home button e Month November gt when finished Main Menu Buttons Schedule ill Schedule e View My Schedule gt e Edit My Schedule p gt Main Menu Buttons Schedule This thermostat features up to four programmable time periods per 24 hour day Morning Day Evening and Night The start time for each time period is Schedule adjustable The stop time for each time period is the start time for the next period e View My Schedule gt Press a day of the week to view its settings This may be repeated for each day e Edit My Schedule gt Press and select days to program Select individual days or Select groups of days Then press NEXT Continued gt Main Menu Buttons Schedule e Edit My Schedule p gt Continued Press and select a Time Period Morning Day Evening or Night to edit Adjust Mode StartTime and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired settings The Time Period may also be Enabled or Disabled Un check the Enabled box forTime Periods you don t want to use Press DONE when finished Mod ia Heat and Cool Setpoints Enable Disabl
3. 2nd Stage Heat 3rd Stage Heat 1st Stage Cool 2nd Stage Cool Fan GAS EL Mod HP o Haai B GAS My ELEC Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Heat Pump Systems 5 Wire 1 Stage Cooling 1 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial Heat Pump with O Reversing Valve R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B Reversing Valve Y1 1st Stage Compressor Cool or Heat G Fan GAS EL OK HP o Eh B GAS M ELEC 7 Wire 2 Stage Cooling 3 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial Heat Pump with O Reversing Valve R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B Reversing Valve W2 3rd Stage Heat Y1 1st Stage Compressor Cool or Heat 2nd Stage Compressor Cool or Heat G Fan Y2 GAS EL og HP O LO BERN B GAS ay ELEC Number of Compressor Stages set to 2 54 6 Wire 1 Stage Cooling 2 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial Heat Pump with 0 Reversing Valve R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B Y1 Reversing Valve 1st Stage Compressor Cool or Heat W2 Aux Heat G Fan GAS EL OK HP o Hofa B GAS td ELEC 8 Wire 2 Stage Cooling 4 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial Heat Pump with O Reversing Valve R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B Reversing Valve W2 3rd Stage Heat W3 4th Stage Heat Y1 1st Stage Compressor Cool or Heat 2nd Stage Compressor Cool or Heat G Fan Y2 GAS EL og HP O LO BERN B GAS p ELEC Number of Compressor Sta
4. ben ref pur teach Perey Every time the user runs the Colorlouch Assistant software it automatically connects to Venstar Colorlouch website in the background and updates the software and firmware the operating system for ColorTouch at no cost The ColorTouch Assistant allows you to use your computer to e Upload photos for e Upload dealer and service background and slideshow contact information and images company logo e Program a time period e An alternative method to schedule update thermostat firmware e Configure installation settings 43 The ColorTouch Assistant Uploading Photos and Settings to your thermostat When you are finished adding and editing photos and settings click on Save to SD When prompted remove the SD card from the SD card reader on your computer Save to SD NOTE A 2GB SD card is recommended At the thermostat Insert the SD card into the SD Card Slot press BASUN then AE Next press mj p Press SD Card p gt Then press Import Settings from SD Card P Select the items to import into your thermostat then press Your thermostat will automatically save your new photos and settings in it s internal memory When finished you may remove the SD card It is not needed for normal thermostat operation 44 Installation Instructions Remove and Replace the old thermostat To install the thermostat properly please follow these step by step instructions If you a
5. date or simply try reinserting the SD card e Delete Custom Images gt Press to delete the custom photos you uploaded to the thermostat e Calibrate Clock 0 mins gt If needed the clock may be calibrated up to 10 to 10 minutes per month e Factory Defaults Press to reset the thermostat back to the factory settings e Restart Thermostat If needed press here to restart the thermostat 41 Main Menu Buttons Emergency Heat The Emergency Heat function 1 is only available if your thermostat is set to control a Heat Pump Emergency Heat To initiate the Emergency Heat feature Press the Emergency Heat button During Emergency Heat operation the thermostat will turn on the fan and auxiliary stages of heat when there is a demand for heat The 1st stage of heating and all stages of cooling will be unavailable To exit Emergency Heat press the Emergency Heat button Confirm Enable Emergency Heat want to lum 42 The ColorTouch Assistant ColorTouch Assistant may be downloaded at no charge at www venstar com thermostats colortouch assistant Mar y yrke Eanflgurater Click here to s rt mra F itrsastal pr raia set the Latest f open Existing CTA Configuration E here in bosd n suivti mg herria conige an ae I an ee TITRE Help ick herr po fed Opa be be ssooemlul ili Ehe Cobo Tourh Ausland App lralior Kader taph ee dere nl haa ull gt V Barr rm mene Fa mane a ampere
6. outdoor supply return sensor connections IMPORTANT This thermostat requires both R 24 VAC Return and C 24 VAC Common be connected to the backplate terminals 51 Installation Instructions Explanation of Thermostat Dip Switches Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat GAS EL EEE HP o Ho aad B GAS fc Mid ELEC GAS EL HP GAS EL HP GAS ELEC GAS ELEC This dip switch configures the thermostat to control a conventional gas electric system or a heat pump If your system is anything other than a heat pump leave this switch set for GAS EL For some commercial heat pumps this switch may need to be set for GAS EL Consult the commercial heat pump literature When the GAS EL or HP dip switch is configured for HP this dip switch O or B must be set to control the appropriate reversing valve If O is chosen the W1 0 B terminal will energize in cooling If B is chosen the W1 0 B terminal will energize in heating 1 When GAS EL or HP is set for GAS EL This switch GAS or ELEC controls how the thermostat will control the Fan G terminal in heating mode When GAS is chosen the thermostat will not energize the Fan G terminal in heating When ELEC is chosen the thermostat will energize the fan in heating 2 When GASJEL or HP is set for HP This switch GAS or ELEC defines the Aux Heat type When GAS is chosen the auxiliary heat will not be allowed to run during heat pump operation When u
7. pi The Screensaver allows you to create custom slideshows Screensaver e Screensaver OFF e Screensaver Setup gt e Screensaver Turn On Delay 6m P gt How long after a button press for the Screensaver to appear 1 3 5 or 30 minutes e Screensaver Type Slideshow gt Slideshow Digital Clock Analog Clock e Change Image After 15 30 seconds 1 5 or 10 minutes e Use Theme Images OFF p Slideshow uses included Theme Images Off or On e Randomize Slideshow OFF p gt Shuffles slideshow photos in random order e Show Clock OFF Shows the time and date every 5 photos Off or On e Home Screen Info OFF Shows the mode setpoints and temperature after every 10 photos Off or On e Screensaver Preview Press this button to preview your screensaver operation before returning to the Home Screen After the preview press anywhere on the screen to return to the sub menu 14 Main Menu Buttons Alerts e View Current Alerts e Reset Alerts e Reset Air Filter Alert e Reset UV Lamp Alert e Set Edit Reminders e Service Call OFF p gt e Days Until Service Call 0 days P e Air Filter Reminder OFF p e Set Max Filter Runtime 800 hrs P e Set Max Filter Days 0 days P gt e UV Lamp Reminder OFF p e Max UV Lamp Runtime 360 days gt e Service Information p gt 15 Main Menu Buttons Alerts A The alerts let you know when your system needs se
8. the background will change to an evening scene At 7am it will return to a daytime scene e Custom Wallpaper You may choose your own background image by selecting a photo that you have uploaded from an SD memory card e Heat Cool Indicator You may choose an enhanced indicator of the current status of the HVAC equipment e Heat Cool Indicator ON OFF e Room Temp Red Blue ON OFF e Taskbar Red White ON OFF e Mode Status Red Blue ON OFF e Sound Options e Beep OFF Turn the beep sound on or off e Beep Sound Beep gt Choose from different beep sounds 21 Main Menu Buttons Vacation Away Aa Vacation Away e Clear Vacation Schedule e Set Vacation Schedule e Start Date e Start Time e Return Date e Return Time e Settings while away e Mode e OFF e Auto e Heat e Cool e Heat Setpoint M VIVIIV IY e Cool Setpoint 22 Main Menu Buttons Vacation Away Vacation or pressing the AWAY button will use LY temporary energy saving settings without changing the regular schedule Pressing the HOME button will return the thermostat to normal comfort settings Vacation Away e Clear Vacation Schedule Removes the stored vacation schedule e Set Vacation Schedule p Set your Vacation Schedule e Start Date Tue Sep 07 200 B gt Select the day Vacation Mode _ SEPTEMBER 2010 will start Ee Then press e Start Time 9 00 AM gt Select the time Vacation M
9. y Menu Buttons Back Scrolling Button Buttons Home Button Get To Know Your Thermostat Dropdown Dashboard The Dropdown Dashboard displays temperature humidity and other readings It will also show the high and low readings of the day Drop Down Dashboard Button Dropdown Dashboard The contents of your Dashboard may vary a Room Outdoor f 82 F Day 78 79 Day 81 82 A Press the HOME button to Room Tem p return to the Home Screen Outdoor Temp if optional outdoor sensor is installed 2 Get To Know Your Thermostat Care and Use of Your Thermostat Pencils pens and other sharp objects should never be used on your thermostat these may damage your touchscreen Only use your finger tip to press the touchscreen buttons Use a soft damp cloth to clean the screen DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CLEANERSTHAT CONTAIN SOLVENTS DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING DIRECTLY ONTO THE THERMOSTAT Quick Start Temperature Modes amp Fan Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode Press Me or peis to adjust temperature Cool Setpoint The Heat or Cool Setpoint is the temperature the room has to reach before heating or cooling will turn on Fan Without regard to deadband EN or the MODE Icon HEAT will allow only heat operation COOL will allow only cool operation AUTO will allow both Heat and Cool operation OFF heating and cooling systems are turned off A
10. 10 edit 10 Screen Cleaning 17 Screensaver turn on off 13 setup 13 preview 13 SD Card 29 33 2nd stage turn off temperature 30 Security 25 Service alerts 15 16 information 15 28 Set Clock see Clock Setpoint balance point 38 cool 4 heat 4 limits 29 vacation 22 Settings 29 Simple Thermostat 29 34 Smart Fan 11 Smart Recovery 29 34 Sound Options 21 Stages 29 35 Terminals see Backplate Test Outputs 40 Thermostat Sensor calibrate 56 Three Stage Heat 37 Themes 20 Time see Clock Timers 30 35 Time Delay compressor lockout 37 cycles per hour 37 1st stage to 2nd stage 38 2nd stage to 3rd stage 38 3rd stage to 4th stage 38 Time schedule see Schedule Touch Calibration 19 Upgrade Firmware 41 User Interface Themes 20 UV Light resetting 15 runtime see Runtime setting see Runtime Vacation 22 modes 24 schedule 24 setpoints 24 W1 54 W2 54 W3 54 Wallpaper 21 Warranty 61 Wiring 46 dual fuel 55 free cooling 55 gas electric 52 55 heat pump 54 55 Y1 53 Y2 53 60 Warranty One Year Warranty This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship If it appears within one year from the date of original installation whether or not actual use begins on that date that the product does not meet this warranty a new or remanufactured part at the manufacturer s sole option to replace any defective part will be provide
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12. ISABLED P Turns on Heat Pump Lockout e HP Lockout Outdoor Temp 65 gt Heat Pump will not run below this temp 20 75 deg F e Aux Heat Lockout DISABLED p gt Turns on Aux Heat Lockout e Aux Heat Lockout Temp 65 P gt Aux Heat will not run above this temp 0 75 deg F GAS EL or HP dip switch must be set for HP and GAS or ELEC dip switch must be set for ELEC e Dual Fuel Settings p This feature is for heat pump applications only This will only appear if the GAS EL or HP dip switch is set for HP and the GAS or ELEC dip switch is set for Gas When Dual Fuel is ON an outdoor temperature or if Change With Outdoor is set to OFF a demand for third stage heat will be used to stop running the heat pump and switch to a fossil fuel source of heat NOTE Once the change to fossil fuel is made the heat demand must finish with fossil fuel Additional heat demands within 10 minutes will also use fossil fuel regardless of outdoor temperature or stage demand e Dual Fuel ON OFF Changeover With Outdoor ON OFF ON Uses an outdoor sensor for changeover OFF Uses a third stage heat demand for changeover Adjust Balance Point Choose the temperature for changeover to fossil fuel 0 60 deg F 38 e AUX Output Settings gt Main Menu Buttons Settings Continued e Fan Off Delay Os p gt Runs the fan for a short time after Cooling or electric strip heat turns off to increase system efficie
13. LeE 42 COLORTOUCH ASSISTANT irnrnrrevsereeserreserreserresereesersesersesersesersesersenn 43 Installing the ColorTouch Assistant Software cscssssssesssessseeee 43 Uploading PEO OE 44 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS nrrerrrerrrrerrrrererverersesersesersesersesersenn 45 Remove amp Replace the Old Thermostat sserssvernvernvernvernvernnernnernnernn 45 MENN 46 Determining Your Existing Wiring and Equipment rrsnnornnvernnvernnvernn 47 Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required s cssccseeees 49 Making 5 Wires Work When 6 Wires Are Required 2 ccssccseees 50 The ColorTouch Thermostat Backplate ernernnvrnvrnnvrnnvernvernvernvernn 51 Explanation Of the Thermostat Dip Switches rrsvrravernernnernnernnernn 52 Sample Wiring Diagrams rssvranvennvernvernvennvennornnnennnvnsnvnsnvnsnvennvennnennen 53 TROUBLESHOOTING cssesessssessssessssecssssessseesssssseesssssessesseseesees 56 NE ee 57 Get To Know Your Thermostat Home Screen Backlit ColorTouch Display Outdoor Temperature If optional accessory is used Drop Down Sensor Button Fan Button Mode Buttons Date amp Time Home Away Button Main Menu Screen Sub Menu Screen Sub Menu Scrolling MAN MEN rage fo 2 Buttons Buttons EL Ge oo Indicates Options vn e Available la eal ae Thermostat Nome gt Alerts Dupay frelerentes ee ve mit Available Modes SD Cord gt General Setup gt
14. Re calibrate the touchscreen See Touch Calibration section of full user s manual page 19 SYMPTOM The display is blank CAUSE Lack of proper power REMEDY Make sure the power is on to the HVAC and that you have 24vac between R amp C SYMPTOM The air conditioning does not attempt to turn on CAUSE The cooling setpoint is set too high REMEDY Lower the cooling setpoint or lower the cooling set point limit See Setpoint Limits page 28 SYMPTOM The heating does not attempt to turn on CAUSE The heating setpoint is set too low REMEDY Raise the heating setpoint or raise the heating set point limit See Setpoint Limits page 28 SYMPTOM When controlling a residential heat pump and asking for cooling the heat comes on CAUSE The thermostat reversing valve dip switch is set for B REMEDY Set the reversing valve jumper for O SYMPTOM When calling for cooling both the heat and cool come on CAUSE The thermostat equipment dip switch is configured for HP and the HVAC unit is a Gas Electric REMEDY Set the equipment dip switch for Gas SYMPTOM Air handler control board fuse blows when thermostat is attached to backplate with power on but does not blow until the thermostat is placed onto the backplate CAUSE The Outdoor sensor and or sensor wiring is shorted REMEDY Check replace Outdoor sensor and or sensor wiring 56 Index Accessories 40 Active Brightness 18 Alerts 15 view cu
15. UTO CHANGEOVER MODE Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Auto mode will adjust both the heat and cool setpoints simultaneously To adjust heat and cool setpoints individually choose HEAT mode to adjust the heat setpoint and COOL mode to adjust the cool setpoint then return to AUTO mode HEAT OR COOL MODE Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Heat or Cool mode will adjust only the heat or cool setpoints Using the Fan Button Press the FAN Icon ss FAN ON fan runs constantly even in OFF Mode ON FAN AUTO fan only runs with a heating or cooling demand 4 FAN MODE Quick Start Set Time amp Date 7 o Set Time amp Date e Daylight Savings Time OFF P gt Quick Start Set Time amp Date Setting the Time Press MENU then AA to scroll down Press Set Time amp Date e Set Current Time 12 00 AM and to set the current time Press amp EX4 when finished Press Choose For 12 hour AM PM clock e Use AM PM OFF gt For 24 hour clock Press amp ELS when finished 6 Quick Start Set Time amp Date Setting the Date Press e Set Current Date 6 1 2013 gt lt N Press lt or gt to set the current month and year Press the day on the calendar Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 27 28 20 so 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 lt ra 9 Jo fa 22 23 22 jajaaj 20 30 1 Press REN cr PetsT4t syst 7 men finished e Daylight Savings Setup gt
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17. changes to the thermostat after firmware release 4 04 bod U Thermostat MUH SKYPORT2 C UL US C Tested to Comply LISTED 4795 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Industry Industrie Canada Canada with FCC Standards Glossary of Terms Auto Changeover A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the heating or cooling based on room temperature demand Cool Setpoint The warmest temperature that the space should rise to before cooling is turned on without regard to deadband Deadband The number of degrees the thermostat will wait once a setpoint has been reached before energizing heating or cooling Differential The forced temperature difference between the heat setpoint and the cool setpoint in Auto Mode Heat Setpoint The coolest temperature that the space should drop to before heating is turned on without regard to deadband Icon The word or symbol that appears on the thermostat display Mode The current operating condition of the thermostat i e Off Heat Cool Auto Non Programmable Thermostat A thermostat that does not have the capability of running Time Period Programming Programmable Thermostat A thermostat that has the capability of running Time Period Programming Temperature Swing Same as Deadband Time Period Programming A program that allows the thermostat to automatically adjust the heat setpoint and or the cool setpoint based on the time of the day Same as Schedule Table of Contents G
18. d without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor through a qualified servicing dealer THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosing repairing removing installing shipping servicing or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts Such costs may be covered by a separate warranty provided by the installer THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLYTO PRODUCTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND BECOMES VOID UPON REINSTALLATION LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SOTHE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLYTO YOU THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES MADE INTHIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED ENLARGED OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR DEALER OR OTHER PERSON WHATSOEVER ALL WORK UNDERTHETERMS OFTHIS WARRANTY SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS WHETHER NEW OR REMANUFACTURED ASSUME AS THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD ONLYTHE REMAININGTIME PERIOD OFTHIS WARRANTY THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1 Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instructions or owner s manual including filter cleaning and or replacement and lubrication 2 Damage or repairs requir
19. e Time Period Start Time Done When you are finished editing the Review Your Program four time periods press Review your program Press SAVE to keep your program Press EDIT to make further changes Edit Save 10 Main Menu Buttons Smart Fan Qo a smart Fan e Smart Fan OFF e Smart Fan Min Runtime e Start Stop Times e Days To Run Fan 11 Main Menu Buttons Smart Fan The fan may be programmed to turn on automatically for a specified Smari Fan period during the day Press to turn fan schedule on or off e Smart Fan OFF e Smart Fan Min Runtime 10m gt Set the minimum number of minutes the fan will run from the top of each hour Set runtime to 60 minutes to be on continuously from StartTime to Stop time 5 60 mins e Start Stop Times 7 00AM 9 00PM P Set when the Smart Fan schedule will start and stop For example you may not want Smart Fan to run during sleeping hours e Days To Run Fan Choose which days of the week Smart Fan will run Main Menu Buttons Screensaver LEI Screensaver e Screensaver OFF e Screensaver Setup e Screensaver Turn On Delay e Screensaver Type e Slideshow e Digital Clock e Analog Clock e Change Image After e Use Theme Images OFF e Randomize Slideshow OFF e Show Clock OFF e Home Screen Info OFF M Viiv ViiVilv e Screensaver Preview Main Menu Buttons Screensaver
20. ed as a consequence of faulty installation misapplication abuse improper servicing unauthorized alteration or improper operation 3 Failure to start due to voltage conditions blown fuses open circuit breakers or other damages due to the inadequacy or interruption of electrical service 4 Damage as a result of floods winds fires lightning accidents corrosive environments or other conditions beyond the control of the Manufacturer 5 Parts not supplied or designated by the Manufacturer or damages resulting from their use 6 Manufacturer products installed outside the continental U S A Alaska Hawaii and Canada 7 Electricity or fuel costs or increases in electricity or fuel costs for any reason whatsoever including additional or unusual use of supplemental electric heat 8 ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Patents Issued amp Pending Printed on recycled paper P N 88 1086 Rev 1 05 15
21. ges set to 2 Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Heat Pump Systems with Dual Fuel 7 Wire 2 Stage Cooling 3 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial Heat Pump with O Reversing Valve and Fossil Fuel furnace R 24VAC Power GAS EL oh HP C 24VAC Common o HWER B W1 0 B Reversing Valve mw W2 3rd Stage Heat SES ELEC connected to furnace Number of Compressor Stages Y1 1st Stage Compressor set to 2 Cool or Heat see Compressor Stages pg 33 Y2 2nd Stage C Cool EG Dual Fuel set to On G Ean see Dual Fuel Settings pg 36 Free Cooling Use 18 22 gauge thermostat wire Free Cooling Damper amp SENSOR 10K Thermistor Outdoor Sensor ACC TSEN Free Cooling utilizes the Y1 terminal for the operation of 1st stage cooling If mechanical compressor cooling is also present the mechanical cooling is connected to the Y2 terminal in this instance Free Cooling may be used with a Gas Electric or Heat Pump system Temperature Sensor ACC TSEN Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F 25C Negative Temperature Coefficient 55 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM The thermostat touchscreen buttons are not responsive CAUSE The touchscreen is out of calibration REMEDY Remove the thermostat from the backplate Push the thermostat back onto the backplate while keeping your finger pressed firmly against the center of the touchscreen until the Calibration screen appears
22. l be more than 1 wire on terminal Y When connecting the wires to the Venstar thermostat note that the wire that was previously connected to the G terminal of the old thermostat will now be required to be connected to the C terminal on the Venstar thermostat All other wires will be connected such that the connections on each end of the individual wires match terminal designations For example Connect the yellow wire on the thermostat end to the Y terminal on the thermostat The yellow wire will be connected to the Y terminal on the HVAC equipment end also 49 Installation Instructions Making 5 Wires Work When 6 Wires Are Required If you have a system that requires 6 wires and you would like to install the Venstar thermostat using only 5 wires follow the directions below You will need a screwdriver along with a 3 long piece of thermostat wire to use aS a jumper 1 2 NO os Make sure the power is off Label and disconnect wires at the thermostat Please note the color and corresponding wire designator with each color For example The R wire is red and the W wire is white and so on You will need this information handy for the next step at the HVAC equipment At the HVAC equipment end of the thermostat wires usually at the furnace locate the terminals that the wires are attached to Remove the G wire from the terminal marked G Place the G wire on terminal C Place one end of the 3 long jumper o
23. l new thermostat wire from the HVAC equipment to the thermostat so that there are at least 5 wires available 3 Purchase and install a Venstar Add A Wire accessory C Ifyou have a multi stage HVAC system comprised of a fossil fuel heater with air conditioning the Venstar thermostat will require the 5 wires mentioned above R C W Y G plus an additional wire for each additional stage of Heating or Cooling You may reduce the 5 wire requirement to 4 if you give up independent fan control following the instruction in the Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required section on page 53 or use the optional Add A Wire accessory 47 Installation Instructions If you have a heat pump without aux heat the Venstar model will require 5 wires R 24Vac C 24Vac W1 0 B Reversing Valve Y 15 Stage Compressor and G Fan If you are short 1 wire there are at least 3 options available to connect the Venstar thermostat 1 Use the available wires as instructed in the Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required section on page 56 and note that the fan will only operate with a Heating or Cooling demand 2 Pull new thermostat wire from the HVAC equipment to the thermostat so that there are at least 5 wires available 3 Purchase and install a Venstar Add A Wire accessory If you have a heat pump with aux heat the Venstar model will require 6 wires R 24Vac C 24Vac W1 0 B Reversing Valve Y 1st Stage Compres
24. n terminal G Place the other end of the 3 long jumper on terminal Y Please note that there will be more than 1 wire on terminal Y When connecting the wires to the Venstar thermostat note that the wire that was previously connected to the G terminal of the old thermostat will now be required to be connected to the C terminal on the Venstar thermostat All other wires will be connected such that the connections on each end of the individual wires match terminal designations For example Connect the yellow wire on the thermostat end to the Y terminal on the thermostat The yellow wire will be connected to the Y terminal on the HVAC equipment end also 50 Installation Instructions The Venstar Backplate NOTE The backplate does not fully cover a full size vertical junction box The ACC WPLWH Venstar Wallplate or a single gang horizontally me mounted junction box would be needed for that type of installation To remove the thermostat backplate Using the Finger Pull Areas pull the Front Housing Backplate front housing away from the backplate n 7 2 Look for these tabs to locate the pull areas Pull out with thumbs in these areas W3 mm S Stage heat circuit meme W2 mme NA stage heat ut mme or W1 0 B Ist stage heat Circult mms Y2 mm NA stage compressor relay hmmm YI St stage compressor relay nnn Gr AN LY Ro 24 VAC etU tt C 24 VAC common fe SENSOR _ remote
25. ncy 0 120 Secs e Sensor Settings e Control Sensor thermostat gt When a remote sensor is connected to the thermostat the user may choose which sensor source is used to measure room temperature e Thermostat sensor only e Remote Sensor only e Average remote thermostat e Wired Sensor Use remote gt The wired sensor may be used as follows e Outdoor sensor e Remote Sensor e Supply Sensor e Return Sensor e Calibrate Sensors O gt The thermostat and wired sensor may be calibrated 7 to 7 degrees F The integral humidity sensor may be calibrated 20 to 20 RH e lest Outputs gt The installer or service technician can use this feature to test the functions without any time delays of the thermostat With a 1st stage cooling call Y1 and G are active 40 Main Menu Buttons Settings e Dealer Information A Dealer may enter their company contact information for the customer to use when they need service This will appear when the WhoTo Call For Service button is pressed in the Information Menu Use the keyboard to enter your information Dealer s Logo Dealer Name here Contact Name Dealer Phone Dealer Email Dealer Website e Upgrade Firmware Press to upgrade the thermostat firmware The SD Card must be in the thermostat SD Card reader and contain the valid firmware If an error message appears confirm with ColorTouch Assistant that firmware is up to
26. nnnvnnnvnsnvnnnvnsnvernvennnessnesnnessnvnsnvens 28 Who to Call for Service srrrnrnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvnnennnnnnnvvneeen 28 SE TINGS snra N 29 Thermostat Name nnnnnnnnnnnvennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvevnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnveeeeer 33 Available Modes everrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvveveeneenssnnnnnnnnnns 33 SD Gard Import and Export eisveraverarerareranvrnnvrrnvernvesnvernvennnr 33 Table of Contents GENERAL SETUP agentene nGdnne 33 UNS FO i E A EI A A A O A EA T 33 D A OU AUG airi 34 Smart Recovery On Qff n rmsserenvranvrnnvennvennvesavessvernvesnnessnesnnernnernn 34 Simple Thermostat On Off ressvesnvernvernvernvrnnvernorssnensnvnsnersnvnsnven 34 INSTALLATION SETTINGS c ccccsscsssesseesstecsecseeseesseeeseesseessseseseess 35 Heat amp COO fs 0 EE 35 Heat amp Cool StageS rsrrrsneravernnernnernnernnvrnnvrnnvensvensvessvessvernvernne 35 Compressor Stages wrrsvrrsvrnnnrnnnvnnnvnsnvnnnvnsnvennvennnesnnennnesnnesnneen 35 Aux Heat Stages saniiccinnssisasscatatasnandvaentsestantnanineusaxaseianaietnresixeenne 35 Timers amp Deadbands rerenvernnvernnvennnvennnvrnnnernnvennnvesnnvesnnvernnvennnen 35 FE rn 37 Heat Pump Settings rrsnrnanrnnnvnnnvnnnvennvesnvernvennnennnesnnensnrnsnvssnvnsneen 38 Heat Pump Lockout Enabled Disabled csscssessseesees 38 Heat Pump Lockout Outdoor Temp ranernnernnvrnnvrnnvernvernvernnernne 38 Aux Heat Lockout Enabled Disa
27. nt The 3rd and 4th stage e 3rd Stage Deadband gt deadband settings have the same adjustable steps e 4th Stage Deadband P as 2nd TN 36 Main Menu Buttons Settings Continued e Free Cooling gt Free Cooling requires additional dampers and duct work to be installed Additionally the thermostat is wired in a different manner for this feature to function properly Before enabling this feature please make sure these steps are completed e Free Cooling DISABLED Turns on Free Cooling e Usable Outdoor Temp 65 D gt Free Cooling shuts off above this outdoor temperature 40 80 degrees F e Mechanical Cooling NO If you don t have a compressor set Mechanical Cooling to NO Y1 will then be used to control the Free Cooling Damper s and Y2 will be disabled If set to YES mechanical compressor cooling will be controlled by the Y2 terminal See page 67 for wiring diagram Mechanical air conditioning is turned on with a 2nd stage demand for cooling and the Free Cooling outdoor air damper is closed hud Outdoor Air Grille Supply Grilles urnace Return Air Grill Barometric Vent to Attic Return Grille AirFlow AirFlow mm To relieve building pressure Free Cooling 37 Main Menu Buttons Settings e Installation Settings B gt Continued Only available e Heat Pump Settings p gt when dip switch is set for Heat Pump operation e Heat Pump Lockout D
28. nterf rences et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter toute interf rence y compris les interf rences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l appareil En vertu des r glements d Industrie Canada cet metteur de radio ne peut fonctionner en utilisant une antenne d un type et maximale ou moins Gain approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Pour r duire les interf rences radio potentielles aux autres utilisateurs le type d antenne et son gain doivent tre choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente PIRE ne est pas plus de ce qui est n cessaire pour une communication r ussie We Venstar declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This color touchscreen has the ability to receive updates to its firmware Periodically firmware updates are released by the manufacturer to add features and or performance enhancements This manual was produced reflecting the most current firmware feature set at the time of publication firmware rev 4 04 Firmware releases after rev 4 04 may not be adequately depicted in this manual Please refer to the appropriate website or contact your place of purchase to learn about
29. ode will start Then press Continued 23 Main Menu Buttons Vacation Away e Schedule Continued Select the day Vacation Mode FE will end SS SSS y i 40 11 Then Press lt q BACK 12 15 4 15 18 IF 18 e Return Time 3 00 PM gt Select the time Vacation Mode will end Then press 3 00 PM mi cs e Settings while away a Select the desired Mode and setpoints to be used in Vacation Away Mode e Heat Setpoint 50 gt e Cool Setpoint 85 P gt 24 Main Menu Buttons Security 5 Security e Auto Screenlock 25 Main Menu Buttons Security Security settings may be set to limit or prevent changes to Security your thermostat e Auto Screenlock NOTE Code must be set before Auto Screenlock can be turned on e Set Passcode code not set D Use keypad to enter and confirm passcode When the thermostat is locked the bottom bar of the display will Press UNLOCK then enter passcode to access thermostat setings N e Lock After 5 m Set the time the screen will automatically lock after the last button press e Allow fan mode changes NO Choose to allow fan mode changes when Auto Screenlock is on a p e Allow setpoint changes NO Choose to allow setpoint changes when Auto Screenlock is on e Allow home away changes NO Choose to allow use of the Home and Away button when Auto Screenlock is on e Setp
30. oint Limits Limits how high or low heating and cooling may be adjusted 26 Main Menu Buttons Information Information e My Thermostat p gt gt e Last 7 Days Cooling e Last 7 Days Heating e Delete Runtime Data gt e Who To Call For Service p gt e View Runtime Graphs 27 Main Menu Buttons Information This button contains valuable service and system runtime Information information e My Thermostat gt View your thermostat dip switch settings equipment status runtimes and other settings e View Runtime Graphs gt Track your system s runtime energy usage e Last 7 Days Cooling gt ir T Press the information icon to learn more about each graph NOTE The runtime p raphs are updated e Last Days Heating gt H 12 00 AM en day Press anywhere on the screen to return to the submenu e Delete Runtime Data gt Press to delete your current equipment runtime information ATTAT eA ATEA gt Your service company s contact aT information may be displayed here 1990 Main Menu Buttons Settings r e Thermostat Name e Available Modes gt All Modes Including Auto Heat and Cool Heat Only Cool Only e SD Card gt Import Settings from SD Card Export Settings to SD Card e General Setup Fahrenheit Celsius e Language p gt English Spanish Espanol French Francais e Smart Recovery ON OFF e Simple Thermosta
31. on 0 to 2 stages of Aux Heating e Timers amp Deadbands e Cycles Per Hour 6 gt At 6 cycles per hour the HVAC unit will only be allowed to energize once every 10 minutes The Cycles Per Hour limit may be overridden and reset by pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons 2 3 4 5 6 No Limit e Min Heat Cool Difference 2 p gt The minimum gap between Heat and Cool setpoints 0 6 deg F e Compressor Min OFF Time em P gt None 1 minute or 5 minutes 35 Main Menu Buttons Settings e Installation Settings pb Continued Continued The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling 1st Stage Deadband Specifies the minimum temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on For example if the heat setpoint is 68 and the 1st Stage deadband is set to 2 degrees the room temperature will need to drop to 66 degrees before the heat turns on e Ist Stage Deadband 2 gt 1 6 deg F e 2nd Stage Deadband e 2nd Stage Deadband 2 gt Number of degrees past 1st stage before 2nd stage turns on 0 10 deg F e 2nd Stage Timer 2mins gt Number of minutes past 1st stage before 2nd stage turns on 0 60 mins The 2nd stage deadband must also be met e 2nd Stage Turnoff Point eadband gt Deadband or Setpoi
32. peripherals not recommended by Venstar is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Venstar could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC INDOOR Mobile Radio Information To comply with FCC IC RF exposure limits for general population uncontrolled exposure the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This Device complies with Industry Canada License exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempts de licence standard RSS s Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d i
33. r A Power R co Cf COMMON PG O B Rev Valve W1 0 B W2 2nd Stage Heat W2 ere E pe me Para tage Heat me OUT Outdoor Sensor SENSOR OUT Outdoor Sensor SENSOR O B is used if your system is a Heat Pump 46 Installation Instructions Before you go any further determine what your existing wiring and equipment situation IS A If you have a Heating only system without Air Conditioning the Venstar thermostat will require 3 wires R 24Vac C 24Vac and W Heat Most systems that only have Heating use very simple thermostats that require 2 wires the R 24Vac and W Heat The Venstar thermostat requires 3 wires to the thermostat In this case an Add a Wire accessory will not work and it will be necessary to install another wire for the C 24Vac connection B Ifyou have a single stage fossil fuel heater with air conditioning the Venstar model will require 5 wires for independent fan control They are R 24Vac C 24Vac W Heat Y Cooling and G Fan You may connect only 4 wires as instructed in the Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required section on page 74 If there are only 4 wires present that are connected to the existing thermostat there are at least 3 options available to connect the Venstar thermostat 1 Use the 4 wires as instructed in the Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required section on page 74 and note that the fan will only operate with a Heating or Cooling demand 2 Pul
34. re unsure about any of these steps call a qualified technician for assistance e Assemble tools Flat blade screwdriver wire cutters and wire strippers Make sure your Heater Air Conditioner is working properly before beginning installation of the thermostat Carefully unpack the thermostat Save the screws any brackets and instructions Turn off the power to the Heating Air Conditioning system at the main fuse panel Most residential systems have a separate breaker for disconnecting power to the furnace Remove the cover of the old thermostat If it does not come off easily check for screws Loosen the screws holding the thermostat base or subbase to the wall and lift away Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat Tape the ends of the wires as you disconnect them and mark them with the letter of the terminal for easy reconnection to the new thermostat Additionally we recommend taking a photo with your phone of the connections for future reference Keep the old thermostat for reference purposes until your new thermostat is functioning properly 45 Installation Instructions Wire Connections If the terminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those on the new thermostat refer to the chart below or the wiring diagrams that follow Wire from the Install on the old thermostat Function new thermostat terminal marked connector marked GorF Fan G YLY Cooling Y1 EE dn a Rh R M V
35. rnace dip switch 52 General Setup 33 Heat 1st stage deadband see Deadband emergency heat 42 minutes of runtime 33 2nd stage deadband see Deadband electric strip heat see Aux Heat minutes of runtime 33 3rd stage deadband see Deadband 4th stage deadband see Deadband timer 35 turnoff point 55 electric heat pump 38 mode 4 program see Schedule runtime see Runtime setpoint 4 Heat Cool Indicator 21 Heat Pump aux heat 31 aux heat lockout 36 emergency heat 42 heat pump lockout 31 dip switch setting 54 55 multi stage 47 58 Idle Brightness 18 Information 27 Installation Settings 29 32 35 Installation 45 Keypad 26 33 Language 29 34 Lock see Security Logo 41 43 Index Main Menu 1 8 Maintenance 17 19 Manual changeover 38 cool 4 heat 4 Mode 1 4 Mode Restrictions 35 Morning Warm up see Smart Recovery MultiStage Operation 72 Night Dimmer 18 Non Programmable Thermostat ii O Reversing Valve 48 Off Mode 4 Outdoor calibrate 56 high and low temp 1 sensor 31 51 55 viewing temp 2 Passcode 25 26 Photos 14 41 44 Preferences 20 21 Program daily schedule 9 Reset alert messages 15 thermostat settings see Factory Defaults runtime fan filter 15 UV light 15 Reversing Valve 48 Runtime resetting see Reset service filter 15 UV light 15 viewing 15 32 59 Schedule turn on off 10 view
36. rrent 15 reset 15 set edit reminders 15 See also Runtime Auto adjust temperature 4 changeover 4 fan 4 mode 4 Auto Screenlock 25 26 Aux Heat Lockout 38 Available Modes 38 B Reversing Valve 52 54 Backlight 18 Backplate 51 Balance Point 31 Beep 20 Buttons Back 1 Cooler 1 4 Fan 1 4 Home 1 Mode 1 4 Menu 1 6 Warmer 1 C 50 Calibration 17 19 56 Celsius 29 Cleaning 17 Clock Display 1 Setting 6 ColorTouch Assistant 43 Cool 1st stage deadband see Deadband 2nd stage deadband see Deadband Minutes of runtime 30 Custom Wallpaper 21 Cycles Per Hour 30 Daylight Savings 7 Deadband 1st stage 30 2nd stage 30 3rd stage 30 4th stage 30 Dealer Information 32 41 43 57 Delay Fan off see Fan Time between stages see Time Delay Differential Heat and cool 54 Dimmer 17 18 Dip Switches 52 ELEC 52 electric heat 52 GAS EL 52 GAS 52 HP 52 heat pump 52 O 52 B 52 Disabled Buttons see Security Display 20 21 Dual Fuel changeover balance point 38 control two heat sources 38 operation 38 outdoor sensor 38 80 Electric Heating Aux heat 35 Dip switch setting 52 Lockout 38 Emergency Heat 42 Index Factory Defaults resetting 32 41 Fahrenheit 33 Fan button function see Buttons off time delay 34 40 on during heat see Electric Heat runtime 12 2nd stage heat see Emergency Heat Free Cooling 30 37 Gas Electric Fu
37. rt files from one thermostat and import them into others e General Setup gt e Fahrenheit F e Celsius C 33 Main Menu Buttons Settings e General Setup Pb Continued e Language en gt e English e Spanish Espanol e French Francais e Smart Recovery OFF Smart Recovery turns on the heat before the Morning start time to bring the room temperature to the Morning setpoint at the start of the Morning time period Please allow 4 8 days for Smart Recovery time to adjust When used with a heat pump electric strip heat will be disabled while Smart Recovery is active e Simple Thermostat OFF Turn on Simple Thermostat for the most basic user interface When Simple Thermostat is on alerts will appear in the top bar of the main screen Press on the top yellow alert bar to view alerts _ Warmer Button Room Single Temperature Setpoint _ Cooler Button Press P Press P Menu for ress for ress Button Heat to Cooling tO turn Fan Off On or Auto Note When using the Simple Thermostat Home Screen the program schedule along with the HOME and AWAY features are unavailable 34 Main Menu Buttons Settings e Installation Settings gt e Heat amp Cool Stages Ihle gt e Heat amp Cool Stages Ihle gt Up to 2 Stages Cooling and 4 stages Heating e Compressor Stages Mio Pj Y only available when Up to 2 compressors dip switch is set for e Aux Heat Stages Chic gt Heat Pump operati
38. rvice Alerts e View Current Alerts p gt View and reset current service alerts here Alerts will appear on the bottom bar of the Home Screen Press to view and reset current alerts 4 BACK Corrent Alerts e F 7 e Reset Alerts pp Clear and reset current service alerts e Set Edit Reminders p gt Set service alert runtimes and turn reminders on or off e UV Lamp Reminder OFF e Set Max UV Lamp Runtime 300 days e Service Information p gt View your service company s contact information 16 Main Menu Buttons Display Ea Display e Active Brightness p gt e idle Brightness p gt e Night Dimmer p gt e Auto Night Dimmer OFF p gt e Set Idle Brightness p e Set Dimmer Schedule p e Screen Cleaning p gt e Touch Calibration 17 Main Menu Buttons Display kal The display brightness options may be adjusted in this menu Displa e Active Brightness 80 P gt You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is active The display is active for 3 minutes after last touch it then goes Idle e Idle Brightness 30 P gt You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is idle e Night Dimmer You may dim the brightness of the screen at night e Auto Night Dimmer OFF The screen can be set to dim automatically at night Dimming the display can prolong the life of the backlight e Se
39. s Outdoor Sensor Use as Remote Sensor Use as Supply Sensor Use as Return Sensor Calibrate Sensors F Thermostat Wired Sensor Continued next page Main Menu Buttons Settings er Settings e Installation Settings p gt Continued e Test Outputs l e Dealer Information Dealer Name Contact Name Dealer Phone Dealer Email Dealer Website e Upgrade Firmware e Delete Custom Images e Calibrate Clock e Factory Defaults e Restart Thermostat 32 Main Menu Buttons Settings Thermostat heating and cooling options are found in this menu Use keypad to name your thermostat The name is displayed on the Home Screen Up to 14 characters Name appears here e Available Modes all p gt Choose the desired modes the thermostat will use Heat Cool Heat amp Cool or Auto All For example if you only have a heater choose Heat and only Heat amp Off modes will be available This will simplify the operation for the user e SD Card Import and export files to and from the thermostat See the ColorTouch Assistant instructions for further details NOTE A 2GB SD card is e Import Settings from SD Card P gt recommended 10 import and export files the SD card must Upload files from ColorTouch Assistant or contain the same version of the another thermostat firmware as the thermostat ColorTouch Assistant will e Export Settings to SD Card p gt keep the firmware current Expo
40. sing a Dual Fuel system set this switch for GAS When ELEC is chosen up to two stages of auxiliary strip heat will be allowed to run 52 Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems 2 Wire Heat Only Residential amp Commercial 1 Stage Heating with no Fan The thermostat will not work with 2 wires Either pull new wire or purchase a model ACC0410 two wire kit GAS EL o k HP o Haki B GAS Us ELEC 4 Wire Cool Only Residential amp Commercial 1 Stage Cooling 24VAC Power 24VAC Common 1st Stage Cool Fan GAS EL HO g HP o Bo B GAS Ws ELEC 5 Wire 1 Stage Cooling 1 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial 1 Stage Cooling with 1 stage Electric Heat R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B 1st Stage Heat Y1 1st Stage Cool G Fan GAS EL Ho k HP o Haia B GAS ELEC 53 3 Wire Heat Only Residential amp Commercial 1 Stage Heating with no Fan R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B 1st Stage Heat GAS EL Meg HP o Hoki B GAS ey ELEC 5 Wire 1 Stage Cooling 1 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial 1 Stage Cooling with 1 stage Gas Heat R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B 1st Stage Heat y1 1st Stage Cool G Fan GAS EL Ho k HP o Haai B GAS We ELEC 8 Wire 2 Stage Cooling 3 Stage Heat Residential amp Commercial 2 Stage Cooling with 3 stage Gas Heat R 24VAC Power C 24VAC Common W1 0 B 1st Stage Heat
41. sor W2 Aux Heat and G Fan If you are short 1 wire there are at least 3 options available to connect the Venstar thermostat 1 Use the available wires as instructed in the Making 5 Wires Work When 6 Wires Are Required section on page 57 and note that the fan will only operate with a Heating or Cooling demand 2 Pull new thermostat wire from the HVAC equipment to the thermostat so that there are at least 6 wires available 3 Purchase and install a Venstar Add A Wire accessory 48 Installation Instructions Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required If you would like to install the Venstar thermostat using only 4 wires when 5 are required follow the directions below You will need a screwdriver along with a 3 long piece of thermostat wire to use as a jumper 1 2 yap Make sure the power is off Label and disconnect wires at the thermostat Please note the color and corresponding wire designator with each color For example The R wire is red and the W wire is white and so on You will need this information handy for the next step at the HVAC equipment At the HVAC equipment end of the thermostat wires usually at the furnace locate the terminals that the wires are attached to Remove the G wire from the terminal marked G Place the G wire on terminal C Place one end of the 3 long jumper on terminal G Place the other end of the 3 long jumper on terminal Y Please note that there wil
42. t ON OFF e Installation Settings e Heat amp Cool Stages gt Availability depends on Heat Pump dip Heat amp Cool Stages switch settings Compressor Stages Aux Heat Stages Continued next page 29 Main Menu Buttons Settings p gt Settings e Installation Settings p gt Continued e Timers amp Deadbands gt Cycles Per Hour Min Heat Cool Difference Compressor Min Off Time Ist Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Timer 2nd Stage Turnoff Point Deadband Setpoint 3rd Stage Deadband 3rd Stage Deadband 3rd Stage Timer 3rd Stage Turnoff Point Deadband Setpoint 4th Stage Deadband 4th Stage Deadband 4th Stage Timer 4th Stage Turnoff Point Deadband Setpoint e Free Cooling p gt Free Cooling On Off Usable Outdoor Temp Mechanical Cooling Yes No Continued next page 30 Main Menu Buttons Settings st Settings e Installation Settings p gt e Heat Pump Settings p Heat Pump Lockout Enabled Disabled HP Lockout Outdoor Temp Aux Heat Lockout Enabled Disabled Aux Heat Lockout Temp Dual Fuel Settings Dual Fuel On Off Changeover With Outdoor On Off Adjust Balance Point e AUX Output Settings AUX Output Usage AUX Output Polarity e Fan Off Delay B e Sensor Settings p gt Control Sensor Thermostat Sensor Only Wired Sensor Only Average Wired Thermostat Continued Wired Sensor Use Use a
43. t Idle Brightness 20 gt Set the screen brightness for the Night Dimmer When Night Dimmer is On the display will go idle 8 seconds after last touch e Set Dimmer Schedule Set the schedule for the Night Dimmer 18 Main Menu Buttons Display Maintenance allows you to clean and calibrate the touch screen e Screen Cleaning gt Screen Cleaning Mode disables the touch feature for 15 seconds so the screen may be cleaned without altering any settings Use a soft cloth without solvents or abrasive cleaners e Touch Calibration gt Under normal circumstances the touchscreen should not need to be calibrated Touch and hold the center of the targets as they appear on the screen for 3 seconds Touch Screen Calibration Press FINISH when done When calibration is complete the thermostat will automatically restart and return to the Home Screen 19 Main Menu Buttons Preferences Preferences e User Interface Themes e Custom Wallpaper e Heat Cool Indicator e Heat Cool Indicator OFF e Taskbar red white OFF e Room Temp red blue OFF e Mode Status red blue OFF e Sound Options e Beep OFF y e Beep Sound 20 Main Menu Buttons Preferences You may set the type of background that appears on the thermostat Preferences Home Screen e User Interface Themes ocean P This thermostat has several high quality background themes to choose from NOTE At 7pm
44. uedtinnievsis 16 Set Edit Reminders rrsavesnvernvernvennornnnennnvnnnvnnnvennvennvennnennnennnenee 16 Service Information Who To Call For Service Table of Contents DISPELI EEE EEE 17 Active Brightness suunenmmsemmnnssunsdnbivusmndjsnnvivnn 18 Idle Brightness srasavrarnvrarnennnnernanenvaneenanesnavnsnnnnennensnnenuanenvanenne 18 Night DIMMer wissiciissississccsiiiesssnscinasichsasasesisanasicneteaseniaenntcensxeastnetiens 18 MN 19 PREFERENCES anccoicineciasctetiritsindsionsineinntiatinausiebowolnhabiienstonostioionsderant 20 User Interface Themes rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvenenenssnene 21 Custom Wallpaper rsnvrnnvrnnvrnnvennvennvennvernnernnesnnersnvrnnvrsnvesnvennner 21 Heat Cool Indicator rverrnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvvennnnnnnnnene 21 STOLT To ODUONS EN aaa Raakaa 21 VACATION AWAY unnnnnnvvvvnnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvvvennnnnnnnevennsnnnnnnennessnsnnnvveeesnnnnnn 22 Clear Vacation Schedule rrrrvvvnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnvvneennnnnnn 23 Set Vacation Schedule rvvrrrnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvvenennnnnnnvveneenr 23 STE 0 24 MENN 24 SEN 25 Auto Screenlock srannvvennnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvenessnnnnnnee 26 SCIPO LIMITS ecasansesicctnacssanssaasvennnaeseeavanasvisoviverisnoicesieunetarcnanat 26 INFORMATION korveerrnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvvvnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnevnnsnnnnnnnevnensnnnnnneneennr 27 MINE 28 View Runtime Graphs erssoernor
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