Thermostat Installation - Verdant VX Series Installation Manual

HVAC Controller Installation
For Installation on PTAC Units;
Mount the HVAC Controller inside of the HVAC unit.
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Set the unit to "External Thermostat" (Class 2) mode. Consult the HVAC
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unit documentation to determine how to set the PTAC unit to "External
Thermostat" mode.
For other units;
Consult the HVAC manufacturer's documentation or use a voltmeter to
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determine the voltage output (24V).
For Fan Coils;
Ensure the HVAC controller is installed outside of the fan coil's metal
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enclosure. The HVAC controller will not communicate properly inside of any
metal enclosure.
Ensure to adhere to all applicable electrical codes.
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IF THE HVAC UNIT VOLTAGE OUTPUT IS MORE THAN 30VAC, YOU WILL REQUIRE A
HIGH VOLTAGE HVAC CONTROLLER (VX-HV-CC).*
PLEASE VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS, CEASE INSTALLATION
IMMEDIATELY AND CALL VERDANT TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1 877 318 1823.
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Thermostat Installation

Mounting the Thermostat to the Wall
Select the appropriate installation location for the thermostat, taking into
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account the following;
THE THERMOSTAT'S OCCUPANCY SENSOR SHOULD FACE THE BED AREA OF
THE ROOM OR THE AREA WHERE THE OCCUPANT WILL SPEND THE MOST
TIME.
THE THERMOSTAT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE VICINITY OF METAL
STRUCTURES OR SURFACES INCLUDING METAL AIR DUCTING THAT MAY BE
IN THE WALL.
METAL STRUCTURES AND SURFACES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE RANGE
OF THE WIRELESS SIGNAL.
With the faceplate removed, place the thermostat on the wall in the
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installation location and mark location for drilling holes for the two (2)
mounting screws;
Drill two (2) 3/16" holes in the wall and insert the two (2) supplied wall
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anchors;
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BACK PLATE TO THE WALL. FOR UNEVEN
SURFACES, CONSIDER INSTALLING A WALL PLATE.
Use the two (2) supplied screws to securely mount the thermostat to the wall;
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Insert two (2) AA-cell batteries (not supplied) into the thermostat battery
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compartment.
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