Troubleshooting tips.

Problem

Solution

No display

Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display

 

is blank when 24 VAC is not present.

 

 

System fan does not

Verify that wiring is correct.

come on properly

 

 

 

All thermostat buttons

Verify that 24 VAC is present; unit

are inoperative

locks out when 24 VAC is not present.

 

 

Thermostat turns on and

Adjust temperature differential (see

off too frequently

Setting a New Temperature Differential).

 

 

Program schedule activates

Check time (AM/PM) set on

at the wrong time

thermostat (see Programming).

 

 

Thermostat does not

Verify that it is in Program mode; PROG

follow program

displays solid; check time (AM/PM);

 

check if in Hold mode (PROG flashing).

 

 

“PROG” flashes

Press Hold button to remove from

(in Hold mode)

Hold mode.

 

 

Fan runs continuously

Check Fan Auto/On switch. If set to

 

ON position, fan will run continuously.

 

 

Room temperature is

Verify that wall hole is plugged

not correct

with putty or insulation.

Compressor doesn’t run or turn off immediately when changing function or setting

There is a 3 minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the compressor when it turns on/off.

Fan doesn’t run or turn off

This is normal. On some models, the

immediately when changing

fan may have a 3 minute minimum

function or setting

run time/off time delay.

 

 

“LO bat” displays on screen

Replace batteries with 2 fresh “AA”

 

alkaline batteries.

 

 

Display reads “12:00 PM”

Set clock/time.

 

 

Problem not listed above

Press the Reset button once. Reset

 

button function: time, day and mode

 

changed to last saved settings (saved

 

after power loss or when exiting

20

program setup; configuration and

program settings are unchanged).

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