Testing the Thermostat
Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.
CAUTION!: Do not energize the air conditioning system when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. It can result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Cool Test
1. | Slide Mode switch to Cool mode. |
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2. | Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature. | Cool Off Heat |
3. | Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds. Status indicator may come on. |
4.Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees above the room temperature and the A/C should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: There is a five minute time delay to protect the compressor after it turns off. To temporarily bypass the five minute delay, slide the Mode switch to OFF for 2 seconds and then back to Cool.
Heat Test
1. | Slide Mode switch to Heat mode. |
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2. | Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature. | Cool Off Heat |
3. | Heat should come on within a few seconds. Status indicator may come on. |
4.Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room
temperature and the heat should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a five minute time delay to protect the compressor after it turns off. To temporarily bypass the five minute delay, slide the Mode switch to OFF for 2 seconds and then back to Heat.
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