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Installation and Owner's Manual WIRED PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT DRSTAT101 Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Installing Contractor Company Name: Capture relevant information about your Durastar mini-split equipment before it is installed and write it above for future reference. DURASTAR.COM...
COMPATIBILITY CHART This chart shows the compatibility and connection method of the DRSTAT101 with various indoor units. MODEL TYPE COMPATIBILITY CONNECTION METHOD DRAW_F1A DRAW_F1B XYE/12V via DRPDRAWMFB1 DRAC_F1A, 4-pin cable DRAC_F1B DRAL_F1A 4-pin cable DRAF_F1A 4-pin cable DRAS12F1A, DRAS12F1B DRAD_F1A...
• The troubleshooting section at the end of the manual may solve common problems. Contact a trained service provider if errors persist. • Visit us on the web at www.durastar.com to download product guides and up-to-date information. • If you need warranty service, our friendly customer service representatives are available via email at questions@durastar.com...
• DO NOT operate the unit with wet hands, as this could lead to electrical shock. • DO NOT remove the cover or touch the interior parts of the remote control. • DO NOT use sharp or pointed objects to press the remote control buttons. DURASTAR.COM...
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A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause INTERNAL CHEMICAL BURNS in as little as 2 hours. KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body. DURASTAR.COM...
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• Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children. DURASTAR.COM...
If interference does occur, you are encouraged to try relocating the antenna or receiver and increasing the distance between the antenna and the equipment. NOTE This device complies with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) for sale in Canada. DURASTAR.COM...
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Street Address: 751 Lakefront Commons City, State: Newport News, VA Postal Code: 23606 Telephone number or internet contact information: Durastar.com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES The following items are included in the kit: ACCESSORY NOTES Installation and Owner's ---- Manual DRSTAT101 Thermostat ---- M4 x 25 Mounting Screws Used to mount the thermostat Wall Anchors ---- Plastic Screw Bars ---- Battery Optional (used for the clock)
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• DRPDRAWMFB1 (if installing with a DRAWxxF1B indoor unit) Optional Accessories The following installation accessories are optional and can be purchased separately. • Putty Tools Needed The following tools are required for installation. • Phillips screwdriver • Flat head thermostat screwdriver • Drill DURASTAR.COM...
(21mm) 4-3/4”(120mm) 1-13/16” (46mm) 2-3/8” (60mm) INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Before installing the thermostat, consider the following requirements. DO mount the thermostat: • On a wall without water or drainage pipes • At a height approximately 48 in. from the floor. DURASTAR.COM...
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CAUTION Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or improper operation. Improper wiring or installation may damage the thermostat. Check to make sure wiring is correct before proceeding with installation or turning on unit. DURASTAR.COM...
Embedded Electrical Box Wiring Surface Mounting Through The Wall Embedded Switch Box Wiring Wiring Through The Wall Wall Hole and Wiring Hole Diameter of Wall Hole Φ3/4in (2cm) Wiring Hole Wiring Hole Diameter of Wall Hole: Φ 2cm DURASTAR.COM...
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Be careful not to break the tabs on the cover and do not pry up and down with the screwdriver. Back cover Slots WARNING Over-tightening the screw will cause deformation to the rear cover and LCD damage. DURASTAR.COM...
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3. Thread the wire through the wall hole and wire the thermostat depending on your connection method. See Wiring the Thermostat. NOTE In order to prevent water or condensation getting into the thermostat, we recommend making a loop with the wire or using putty. DURASTAR.COM...
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Make sure to match polarity symbols. When the unit is operational, set the correct time. The battery will keep the time, even if the wired power fails. If the time displayed after a power failure is incorrect, the battery is dead and needs to be replaced. Battery DURASTAR.COM...
Non-Polar 2-Conductor Wire Gauge 16 AWG - 20 AWG* HA/HB Non-Polar 2-Conductor 65 ft (20m) to first unit in Wire Max Length series, 65ft between units *On new installations or if you experience communication interference, it is strongly suggested to use 16 AWG stranded, shielded wire. DURASTAR.COM...
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Reference the chart on page 3 to determine which method to use. NOTE Only two additional 20' DRPDRSTATEXT1 can be linked to the cable provided for a maximum length of 65' (20m). 2-3/8” Wiring hole (60mm) DURASTAR.COM...
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XYE/12V Connection Method for DRAW_F1B High Wall Indoor Units (DRPDRAWMFB1 purchased separately) and DRAW_F2A High Wall (DRPDRAWMFB1 included) Adaptor board DRPDRAWMFB1 DRAW Display Board Display board DRPDRSTATADPT1 4-core wire The connection cable D The connection cable A DRPDRSTATEXT1 X Y E 5V/12V White Yellow Brown Shield Wire DURASTAR.COM...
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• 7-wire branching cable (7-pin plug to a 3-pin plug and 4-pin plug) Wiring Diagram CN18 CN32 MAIN BOARD 4(8) DISPLAY BOARD CN40 CN43 MULTI FUNCTION CONTROL BOARD CN45 CN46 CN42 CN41 E 12V/5V To DRSTAT100 To Remote Alarm To Remote Switch RS485 Wire-controller DURASTAR.COM...
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5. Plug the 2-wire cable provided into the 2-pin (yellow/brown) wire coming from port CN32 on the main board and then into port CN43 on the multifunction board. 6. Feed the wires through the channels on the indoor unit to avoid crimping the wires when closing the front cover. DURASTAR.COM...
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Wire Specifications chart. Connect the HA/HB ports on the thermostat to the HA/HB ports on the indoor unit depending on your chosen application. The HA/HB ports do not have polarity. One Thermostat Controlling One Indoor Unit Indoor Unit HA HB Wired Controller DURASTAR.COM...
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Thermostats with wireless capability do not have this function. NOTE Only one DRSTAT101 is included. A second will need to be purchased. The address (Adr) of the thermostats will need to be changed. Refer to the Changing the Thermostat Address section.
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HA HB Wired Controller 1 NOTE The suggested length between the DRSTAT101 and indoor unit 1 is 19ft (6m). The maximum is 65ft (20m). The maximum between each successive unit is 65ft (20m). For the best communication, use 16 AWG stranded shielded wire, grounding the shield as seen above.
Follow me feature Gentle Delay off Turbo feature ECO feature Filter reminder SLEEP feature Weekly/Daily Timer Clock GEAR feature Rotation Active Clean FAN SPEED HORIZONTAL SWING Electric heating VERTICAL SWING Main unit and secondary unit HIGH Secondary unit AUTO DURASTAR.COM...
NOTE Please note that not all features are available on every indoor unit. Refer to your unit's owner's manual for unit specific features. The thermostat will default to show the applicable features of the indoor unit BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS DURASTAR.COM...
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For Setting the temperature: The temperature range will differ in cool, heat, and dry modes, depending on the unit setting. You can increase or decrease the set temperature in 1°F (1°C) increments, using the up and down buttons. DURASTAR.COM...
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Press to return to the previous step, for some functions. 11. DELETE Button Press to Delete settings, for some functions. 12. CHILD LOCK Button The child lock button locks all buttons on thermostat. If locked, you cannot operate the remote control. DURASTAR.COM...
Press the up and down arrow buttons to set the current time. Press repeatedly to adjust the time in one (1) minute increments or hold the button down until the desired time is reached. ex.Monday 11:20 DURASTAR.COM...
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FAN SPEED buttons simultaneously for three (3) seconds. Turning On/Off the Child Lock To activate/deactivate the Child Lock function, press the FUNCTION and SWING buttons simultaneously for three (3) seconds. When the lock is activated, the mark appears. DURASTAR.COM...
• Set your desired temperature using the up and down arrowbuttons. Cool Mode • Press the MODE button and select COOL. • Set your desired temperature using the up and down arrow buttons. • Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed: AUTO, LOW, MED or HIGH. DURASTAR.COM...
Fan Mode • Press the MODE button and select FAN. • Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed: AUTO, LOW, MED or HIGH. • Press the ON/OFF button to start the unit. DURASTAR.COM...
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The unit will operate in heating when the indoor temperature reaches 46°F (8°C). When this function is enabled, Follow Me , SLEEP, Turbo and Daily Timer features are cancelled. DURASTAR.COM...
You must press the SELECT button to activate functions. If the function is active, its icon will stop flashing. Deactivating/Exiting Functions Press the FUNC button. The function icon will flash again. Press the Select button to deactivate/exit the function. The icon will disappear. DURASTAR.COM...
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2°F (1°C) after one (1) hour, and will increase an additional 2°F (1°C) after another hour. • In HEAT mode, the unit will decrease the temperature by 2°F (1°C) after one (1) hour, and will decrease an additional 2°F (1°C) after another hour. DURASTAR.COM...
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Follow Me function. When the Follow Me icon " " is visible, the room temperature is detected by the thermostat. NOTE In AUX mode, only the Follow Me function is available. In addition, you cannot control fan speed. DURASTAR.COM...
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In the cooling mode, press the FUNC button and select the Gear icon. The current GEAR status will display and the GEAR icon " " is visible. DURASTAR.COM...
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In the Dry(dehumidification) operating mode, press the FUNC button and select the Humidity icon to activate/ deactivate this dual control humidity and temperature function. When the Humidity function is activated, the Humidity icon "RH" is visible and flashes. DURASTAR.COM...
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Press the GENTLE icon again to turn this feature off. This feature is only available in COOL, DRY, and FAN modes. This feature is only available on some units. This feature is not available in multiple zone configurations. DURASTAR.COM...
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The icon will be extinguished. This feature is only available on some units. Rotation and Backup NOTE This function is only availably when one DRSTAT100 is controlling two units using the 2-wire non-polar connection method. DURASTAR.COM...
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If no button is pressed for five (5) seconds, the time will remain set to the last time selected and the display will move on to setting the high temperature. • To set the high temperature, press the up and down arrow buttons. The high temperature range is 78~90°F (26~32°C). DURASTAR.COM...
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If no button is pressed for five (5) seconds, the low temperature will remain set to the last temperature selected and the display will move on to setting which machine will run first. • To chose which runs first, select A or B. DURASTAR.COM...
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, the " " mark appears. Horizontal Swing To start and stop the horizontal swing function, press the SWING button for two (2) seconds. When the horizontal swing function is activated, the " " x 2 sec mark appears. DURASTAR.COM...
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SWING button for two (2) seconds. x 2 sec For units with four louvers Vertical Airflow Direction To activate the vertical airflow function for individual louvers, press the SWING button. The " " mark will flash. (Only available on some units). DURASTAR.COM...
On Day Timer The On Day Timer function only sets the time the unit starts within a 24-hour period. Off Day Timer The Off Day timer only sets the time the unit stops within a 24-hour period DURASTAR.COM...
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Week 2 Timer The Week 2 Timer function can have different settings for mode, temperature, fan speed, and switching on/off. You can choose up to eight (8) different settings for each day and you can set different times for every day. DURASTAR.COM...
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Press the TIMER button to scroll to the On Day or Off Day timer icon. No display Press the Select button to choose the function. The Timer display will flash. DURASTAR.COM...
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Press the TIMER button to scroll to the On Day or Off timer icon. No display Press the Select button to choose the function. The "On" icon will flash. Press the up and down arrow buttons to set the duration of the On Timer first in half-hour increments. DURASTAR.COM...
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Press the TIMER button, scroll to the Week 1 timer icon, and select it. Press the up and down arrow buttons to choose the day of the week, and select it. DURASTAR.COM...
• Other days in the week can be set, by repeating steps two (2) to four (4). NOTE • The Weekly Timer can be returned to the previous step by pressing the Back button. • The time of the Weekly Timer can be deleted by pressing the Delete button. DURASTAR.COM...
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A day of the week flashes. Press the up and down arrow buttons to choose the day of the week, and select it. Press the up and down arrow buttons to set the On time, and select it. DURASTAR.COM...
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NOTE This setting is unavailable in the FAN or OFF modes. Press the up and down arrow buttons to set the fan speed, and select it. NOTE This setting is unavailable in the AUTO, DRY, or OFF modes. DURASTAR.COM...
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(2) through seven (7). Activating/Deactivating the Weekly Timer 1 or 2 To activate, press the TIMER button and choose Week 1 or 2. The timer starts automatically. To deactivate, change the TIMER mode Press the power button for two (2) seconds. DURASTAR.COM...
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Press the Copy button. "CY" will be visible on the LCD screen. Press the up and down arrow buttons to choose the day to copy to. Press the Copy button to copy the settings to the selected day. DURASTAR.COM...
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Turning the Unit Off When the Weekly Timer is Activated To turn the unit off temporarily when the Weekly timer is activated, press and release the Power button. The unit will resume operation at the next set On time. DURASTAR.COM...
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Only cancels the day for one (1) instance/week. To change the days of the Weekly Timer, see Setting the Weekly Timer. With the Weekly Timer icon illuminated, press the Select button. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select the day of the week you wish to cancel. DURASTAR.COM...
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Delaying Unit Turn Off When the Weekly Timer is Activated Press the Function button and scroll to the Delay Off " " button and select it. Press the Select button to scroll through the options. Only one (1) option at a time is displayed. DURASTAR.COM...
These settings should only be adjusted by a trained HVAC professional during installation or troubleshooting. Adjusting these settings could result in unit malfunctions or damage. NOTE The unit may need to be turned off depending on the setting being adjusted. Please follow the instructions for each setting below. DURASTAR.COM...
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(P.00, P.01, etc.). Press the Select button to choose the correct unit. Exiting the query function: Press the back button Press the On/Off button Do nothing (Press no keys) for fifteen seconds). DURASTAR.COM...
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Adjusting The Static Pressure: Make sure the air conditioner is turned off. Once in query, press the up and down arrow buttons to find SP and select it. Press the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the SP, then select it. DURASTAR.COM...
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This function allows you to adjust the temperature compensation based on where the thermostat is mounted in the room. Make sure the air conditioner is turned off. Press the up and down arrow buttons to find tF, then select it. DURASTAR.COM...
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Make sure the air conditioner is turned off. Press the up and down arrow buttons to find tyPE, then select it. Press the up and down arrow buttons to choose the type and select it. There are four operating mode types, shown below. DURASTAR.COM...
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OFF, and select it. Setting the High and Low Temperature Values: Make sure the air conditioner is turned off. Press the up and down arrow buttons to find tHI, then select it. : Highest value setting function. DURASTAR.COM : Minimum value setting function.
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Press the up and down arrow buttons to find Adr, then select it. The temperature zone will display "--," "A," or "B." "-" refers to the code setting of the thermostat. The code setting of the thermostat shall prevail. DURASTAR.COM...
COOL and HEAT/single mode is restored to COOL and HEAT mode. • The high and low temperature range is restored to the factory setting. • The remote control receiving function is turned On. • The address setting is reset and the address of the code switch will prevail. DURASTAR.COM...
SILENCE feature is turned off. SELF CLEAN Displays when the SELF CLEANING feature is on. FREEZE Displays when the FP feature is on. PROTECTION FORCED Displays when the FORCED COOLING mode is COOLING selected with the manual control button. See Manual Operation section. DURASTAR.COM...
In DRY mode, the FAN SPEED button is mode is selected. ineffective. The fan speed can only be changed in COOL, FAN and HEAT mode. Check whether FAN In FAN mode, the temperature cannot be temperature mode is selected. adjusted. display is off. DURASTAR.COM...
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Once the temperature increases, the unit will start COOL/HEAT operating in the previously selected mode again. mode to FAN The set temperature has been reached, at which point the unit mode turns off the compressor. The unit will continue operating when the temperature fluctuates again. DURASTAR.COM...
Covered Equipment Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of seven (7) years from the date of installation, under normal use and service. Durastar will, at its option, repair or replace any part determined by Durastar to be defective. Replacement parts carry the balance of the original parts warranty.
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(90) day registration window will be subject to the base warranty terms outlined herein. To register your Covered Equipment online, go to: www.durastar.com/warranty-registration Registered Residential Warranty: TEN (10) years Registered Commercial Warranty: FIVE (5) years FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY: Failure to register Covered Equipment does not diminish or decrease your limited warranty length.
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In addition to the other exclusions identified in this Limited Warranty, this Limited Warranty excludes: • Damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from failure to properly install, operate, or maintain Covered Equipment in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions. • Damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from misuse, accident, DURASTAR.COM...
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Covered Equipment that is not part of a properly matched system as specified by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE If you believe your Covered Equipment is defective, contact the licensed contractor who installed your mini-split system. Alternatively, contact a licensed contractor, dealer, or distributor. DURASTAR.COM...
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Customer Support, please locate your model number, serial number, and proof of purchase. These items will be required to complete any warranty service. A Durastar authorized representative will verify warranty eligibility and determine appropriate service options. Service will be provided during normal business hours.
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