4. To check the present state of the relay press # 2.
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This initiates a full recitation of the Status Report. At the end of
the status report, the Sensaphone will say“Number nine On/Off.”
8.1.3 Heating up your Cottage or Cabin Remotely
If you keep your cottage or cabin open all year around, or if you
do not drain your pipes and antifreeze your plumbing, you likely
keep your furnace active when you are away but at a very low
temperature. The Sensaphone will provide an invaluable service to
you by keeping you updated to any change in the status of your
furnace operation. Prior to your arrival at your cottage or cabin,
you can remotely use your phone to instruct the furnace to
increase the heat.
Most furnaces use a typical 4-wire (heat/cooling) or 3-wire (heat
only) thermostat. The Sensaphone can easily control these types
of thermostats. If your heating source consists of high voltage
electric baseboard heaters,you should consult a qualified
electrician or heating professional for proper installation of the
Sensaphone remote control facility.Electric baseboard heaters
may utilize either a low voltage (2-wire) thermostat or a direct
control high voltage thermostat. Only the low voltage thermostat
may be directly connected to the Sensaphone.
8.1.4 The Dual Thermostat Concept
When a three or four wire low voltage thermostat is used, it is
easy to connect the Sensaphone to your furnace with the addition
of a secondary thermostat. One thermostat is set to your preferred
“away” temperature and the other thermostat is set to your
preferred “home” temperature. With your Sensaphone
CottageSitter, you will be able to switch between these two
thermostats.
Ideally, the “away” thermostat would be in your pump or furnace
room. Remember that your “away” thermostat will be the only
thermostat that keeps your cottage or cabin at minimal heat while
you are away. It should not be located near a window or where
direct sunlight might warm it, near a furnace radiator or vent, or
any heat source such as a pilot light.
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