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INSTALLATION GUIDE

WSC43BA Thermostat

Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030

Phone 1 (866) 820-8686 • www.napoleon.com • hvac@napoleon.com

W415-4094 / 06.10.22

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Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE WSC43BA Thermostat Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 0G8 Canada / 103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030 Phone 1 (866) 820-8686 • www.napoleon.com • hvac@napoleon.com W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 2 • Do not disassemble or try to repair the unit on your own. • Do not expose the unit or its accessories to flammable liquids, gases, or other explosives. Model Product Name FCC ID IC ID Number Touchscreen 7114A- WSC43BA VA8-WSC43BA Thermostat WSC43BA Indoor PIR Temperature WSC-IS Sensor 7114A- VA8-WSC-IS...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The information throughout this manual is believed to be correct at the time of NOTE: printing. Wolf Steel Ltd. reserves the right to change or modify any information within this manual at any time without notice. Changes, other than editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the margin.
Page 4: Welcome
You can also set schedules for your thermostat, so it operates automatically based on the selected time periods and settings. in the box WSC43BA Thermostat Indoor Sensor Outdoor Sensor (WSC-IS) Label 1.
Page 5: Wiring Diagrams
wiring diagrams Below are the wiring diagrams for common HVAC equipment. Conventional Heating and Cooling System Humidiﬁer/Dehumidiﬁer Y2 W1 W2 (optional) Air conditioner Furnace For dual heat and cooling system, if applicable. Remove the jumper between Rh, Rc, or R terminals. Adjust the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to “Disconnect”...
Page 6 wiring diagrams Heat Pump (Air or Geothermal) with Auxiliary Heat Humidiﬁer/ Dehumidiﬁer (optional) W1 W2 O/B W1 W2 Y1 Y2 Air handler Heat pump For dual heat and cooling system, if applicable. Remove the jumper between Rh, Rc, or R terminals. Adjust the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to “Disconnect”...
Page 7 wiring diagrams Boiler or Radiant System with Air Handler and Conventional Cooling or Heat Pump Air handler Humidiﬁer/ Dehumidiﬁer Air conditioner or Heat pump Boiler (optional) For dual heat and cooling system, if applicable. For heat pump only. Remove the jumper between Rh, Rc, or R terminals. Adjust the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to “Disconnect”...
Page 8: Installation Guide
installation guide removing your old thermostat Step 1: Switch off your HVAC system Before you start, please switch off your HVAC system to protect you and to avoid blowing a fuse. Wait a few minutes, then try to adjust the temperature of your old thermostat to verify that the system is off.
Page 9 If you find a thick wire with wire nuts on the backplate of the old thermostat, or if the voltage of your old system is 120V or higher, it will not be compatible with WSC43BA. If none of the above is true, please proceed to the next step.
Page 10 Y1 Y2 W1W2 NOTE: If there are any jumper wires between Rh, Rc, or R terminals, do not label them. WSC43BA does not need jumpers. Remove and save them, along with your old thermostat. For unique wiring situations, see “Wiring Diagrams”...
Page 11: Connecting The Wires
installation guide connecting the wires Do you have a C-wire connected to your old thermostat? YES = See 4.2.1 NO = See 4.2.2 Y1 Y2 W1W2 RC RH G Terminal Designation Terminals What It Means 24VAC primary for cooling 24VAC primary for heating 24VAC common 1st stage primary heating relay/AUX heat 2nd stage secondary heating relay/AUX heat...
Page 12: Install The Thermostat With A C-Wire
Y1 Y2 W1W2 RC RH G Step 2: Attach the base of WSC43BA to the wall Bundle and insert the wires through the holes of the base of WSC43BA, then attach the base to the wall with screws (supplied). W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 13 installation guide Step 3: Connect the wires Connect the wires to the corresponding terminal in the base. Take a photo of the wires when you are finished. You may need to refer to it later during the setup wizard. Do you have more than one R-wire (R, RC, or RH)? R- or RC-wire into the RC terminal RH-wire into the RH terminal R-, RC-, or RH-wire into the RC terminal...
Page 14 Otherwise, switch it to the “Connect” side. RC&RH DIP switch Connect Disconnect RC&RH DIP switch Connect Disconnect Step 5: Attach the WSC43BA to the base Gently press the WSC43BA into the base until it clicks. W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 15 installation guide Step 6: Power on your system Congratulations! The installation is finished. Please power on your HVAC system. When the power is successfully energized, the thermostat’s screen will light up and go into the setup wizard. You can complete the following configuration according to section 4. Hi , Wel com e W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 16: Install The Thermostat Without A C-Wire (Optional)
installation guide 4.2.2 install the thermostat without a C-wire (optional) WSC-PWRM Power Module (Not Included) Power module requires your system to have the following wires: • 4 wires: W/W1, Y/Y1, G, and R (or Rc or Rh) • Or 3 wires: Y/Y1, G, and R (or Rc or Rh) Y1 Y2 W1W2 RC RH G If you do not have these wires, your system may not be...
Page 17 installation guide Description: The C-wire is used to provide power to the thermostat. If your system does not have a C-wire, you can use the power module to power your thermostat, using the existing wires. To HVAC control board To thermostat Power module There are two sides with connections.
Page 18 installation guide Step 1: Find the HVAC terminals Find the control board of your HVAC system. Open your HVAC system’s cover and take a photo of the wires connected to the terminals of your old thermostat. You may need to reference this photo later.
Page 19 installation guide Step 3: Disconnect the wires Disconnect the W/W1, G, Y/Y1, and R wires from the control board. Control Board Control Board To thermostat To thermostat Step 4: Connect the wiring module Reconnect them correspondingly to the 4 terminals side of the power module.
Page 20 installation guide Step 5: Connect the wires Generally, the control board will have W, C, G, Y, and R terminals. Connect the pre-wired side of the power module (5 terminals) to the corresponding terminals. HVAC Control Board HVAC Control Board To thermostat To HVAC control board To thermostat...
Page 21 installation guide Step 7: Add new tags Label 1. Add new tags to the following tags to simplify your wiring: Y/Y1 Y/Y1 RH Y2 R/RC/RH -> RC G -> C Y/Y1 -> S If you have a C W/W1 W/W1 wire, you will not need the label 2 below.
Page 22 Step 9: Attach the base of WSC43BA to the wall Bundle and insert the wires through the holes of the base of WSC43BA, then attach the base to the wall with screws (supplied). Step 10: Connect the wires First, connect 3 wires as shown below.
Page 23 Adjust the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to the “Connect” side. RC&RH DIP switch Connect Disconnect Step 12: Attach the WSC43BA to the base Gently press the WSC43BA into the base until it clicks. W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 24 installation guide Step 13: Power on your system Congratulations! The installation is finished. Please power on your HVAC system. When the power is successfully energized, the thermostat’s screen will light up and go into the setup wizard. You can complete the following configuration according to section 4. Hi , Wel com e W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 25 FAQs How to pair the thermostat with Indoor & Outdoor Sensors? Click the “+” button at the top-right corner of the interface in “Menu” -> “Sensors” on the thermostat and tap “Next”. Remove the rear cover of the sensor. Press and hold the button on the back of the sensor until the indicator on the front of the sensor flashes red.
Page 26 FAQs What is the WiFi configuration if the thermostat fails? Confirm the device, mobile phone, and router are as close as possible. Confirm that the network is stable. Put the phone beside your device and ensure they are in the same network environment.
Page 27 FAQs If the network is normal but the device is still offline, please check if there are too many WiFi connections. Try restarting the router, wait for 5 minutes, and observe the status of the device. If it still does not work, it is recommended to remove the device or reset the router and then add it again.
Page 28: Technical Specifications
technical specifications Compatibility • Conventional: single-stage heat- ing, 2-stage heating, and 2-stage cooling HVAC systems • Heat pump: 2-stage heating, 2-stage cooling, 2-aux heating Compatible systems • Humidifier/dehumidifier • Supports natural gas, electric, hot water, steam or gravity, gas fireplac- es (24 volts), oil heat sources, heat pump, dual fuel HVAC Control Functions...
Page 29 technical specifications Wireless Connectivity WiFi • 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz Radio • 915MHZ Physical Specifications LCD Screen • 4.3-inch color touch screen PIR Sensor • Sensing distance 3m, angle 70° • 24 VAC, 1A carry; 5A surge Electrical Rating 50/60 HZ Max.
Page 30 technical specifications Indoor and Outdoor Sensors Battery • DC 3V (2*AAA batteries) Radio • 915MHZ • 2-color LED (red, green) • Detect occupancy • Sensing distance 5m, angle 120° • 0°C~50°C (32°F~122°F) Operating Environment (indoor only) • Humidity range: 5%~95% •...
Page 31: Home App
home app How Does It Work? • Access your appliance remotely by downloading the Home App from your app store. • In order to access the app, you will be required to create an account by following the instructions listed within the app (see below for details).
Page 32 home app Enter user information and The information entered in create a password for the Step 3 will be registered to the account. Select the country in Home App and a confirma- which the appliance is located. tion will be sent to the email provided.
Page 33 home app Adding a Device Ensure your appliance is Select “Add Device” and plugged in and turned on. accept the permissions. Your New Connect Product Your Home Wifi (SSID) Search for devices and select Select your desired WiFi and the device from the list. connect by entering the WiFi password of your home.
Page 34 home app Your New Connect Product Once the appliance has been You are now connected! connected to the access point, it can be given a nickname for recognizability. W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 35: Meet Your Thermostat
meet your thermostat device overview Main Page • Date & Time • Set Point Temperature • Low Sensor Battery Icon • Decrease Temperature • Outdoor Temperature • System Mode • Humidity Status Indicator • Menu & Control Access • Hold Mode •...
Page 36 meet your thermostat System Mode • Heat: Heating only Cool: Cooling only • • Auto: Automatic control of heating and cooling based on ambient temperature Off: Turn the system off • W415-4094 / 06.10.22...
Page 37 meet your thermostat Weather Click the weather icon to display the real time outdoor weather condition and temperature for the current day in your home location. Fan Mode On: Runs continuously • Auto: Automatically adjust fan according to the system •...
Page 38 meet your thermostat Humidifier/Dehumidifier • Humidity indicator & temperature control access • + for humidifying • - for dehumidifying • Tap icon to switch between humidity and temperature views • Outdoor humidity (only when viewing humidity controls) • Increase humidity level if humidifier is connected •...
Page 39 meet your thermostat Heating Options Heat Source • Furnace • Heat Pump Note: The below settings are only applicable when the heat source selected is Heat Pump: • Min. Heat Pump Outdoor Temperature: When the outdoor temperature is below this temperature, the Heat Pump will not be used.
Page 40 meet your thermostat Hybrid Mode When Hybrid heating is selected in Menu > System > Heating Options > Heat Source, the heat source used by the system is controlled by the values in the corresponding modes’ switching table. The switching tables can be accessed in Menu > Hybrid Heating.
Page 41 meet your thermostat on according to the ‘Compressor Stage2 Temp Delta’ (non adjustable) and ‘Compressor Stage1 Max Runtime’ (adjustable) and second stage furnace heating will be turned on according to ‘Aux Heat Stage 1 Max Runtime’ in Menu > Settings > Installation > Advanced setting. Green: The values in your green switching table are •...
Page 42 meet your thermostat Hold Mode There are 3 hold modes you can select: Follow Schedule: Follow the settings of schedule to adjust • the temperature, fan, or hybrid mode (if enabled). When you remove hold, the mode will turn to “Follow Schedule”. Permanent Hold: This will always hold the current target •...
Page 43 meet your thermostat Hold temperature until next schedule. Vacation Mode If you are away for a long time, you can set the thermostat to vacation mode in “Menu” -> “Vacation”. You can set the time of departure and return, as well as the highest and lowest temperatures during this period.
Page 44 meet your thermostat Display Here are some changes on the screen and what they mean: When you turn on the compressor frequently, there will be a time countdown to protect the compressor. This will occur in the following case: Heat pump: heating, cooling Conventional: cooling You can set the time countdown in “Menu”...
Page 45 meet your thermostat When the outdoor temperature is below the “Compressor Min Outdoor Temp” you set, the icon on system mode will display and the compressor will be turned off automatically. The thermostat is connected to the router, but the router is not connected to the network.
Page 46 meet your thermostat Menu System • HVAC: Switch system mode (Heat/Cool/Auto/Off) • Fan: Switch fan mode (ON/Auto/Cir) Weather Weather conditions of the real time in your home location. Sensors Add multi-sensors to balance the current temperature throughout the home. Schedule Set schedule to change the temperature automatically.
Page 47 meet your thermostat Lock Multi-level keypad lockout to avoid others tampering with the settings. After locking, the corresponding function is not available and the corresponding settings icon will go dim. An icon with a small lock will appear on top of the main page.
Page 48 meet your thermostat • Advanced Settings 1. Heat/Cool Dissipation Time This is the amount of time the fan will continue to run once the heat/cool is turned off. It will circulate any heated/cooled air remaining in the vents. 2. Compressor Protect Time A timed countdown to protect the compressor from starting too frequently.
Page 49 meet your thermostat Hybrid Heating Set mode to low-cost, comfort, green, or night (see “Hybrid Mode” section for more details). Equipment Reconfigure your wiring setting on thermostat. Equipment Test Test whether the corresponding function of the equipment can run normally as required. •...
Page 50: App Overview
app overview Control Page Thermostat Mode: Displays • the current system mode. Tap Thermostat to switch. • Fan Mode: Displays the current fan mode. Tap to switch. • Hold Mode: Displays the current hold mode. Tap to switch. Schedule: Set a schedule •...
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Page 52 FCC Warning Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.