Venstar ACC0401 User Manual

IMPORTANT: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE SENSOR.
Read and follow the manufacturer instructions carefully. All wiring must conform to local and national
electrical codes. Improper wiring or installation may damage the sensor.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety alert symbol
equipment or in the instruction manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These words are used with the safety alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING signifies a hazard which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify
unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
The Remote Sensor measures indoor air temperature and will send this information to the thermostat. The
sensor measures temperature with a range of 32 to 99 F. The sensor also has an OVERRIDE button which will
place the thermostat into the override mode for up to four hours. For information on override operation please
consult the Owner's Manual of your thermostat.

Sensor Location

CORRECT LOCATIONS
frequently used room, preferably on an inside partitioning wall or on a section of wall without pipes or ductwork. Mount
the sensor where temperature operating limits are within 32 to 99 F and the humidity operating range is within 0 to 95%
relative humidity, non-condensing.
INCORRECT LOCATIONS
a door leading to the outside. Do not mount the sensor in a location where it would be exposed to direct light and heat
from a lamp, the sun, a fireplace, or any other temperature-radiating object which may cause a false reading. Finally, do
not mount the sensor close to or in direct airflow from supply registers or return air grilles and in areas with poor air
circulation (such as behind a door or in an alcove).

Sensor Installation

INDOOR INSTALLATION
the sensor:
1. Place the Remote Sensor wall plate on the wall. Mark the
mounting screw holes on the wall through the holes in the
wall plate.
2. Drill two 3/16-in. mounting holes in the wall at the location
marked in Step 1.
3. Mount the Remote Sensor wall plate to the wall with the
screws provided.
Sensor Assembly
Align and press the Remote Sensor circuit
board onto the wall plate as shown. Install the
button onto the circuit board.
Note: The OVERRIDE button can be disabled
by putting non-conductive tape over the
switch pad before installing the OVERRIDE
button onto the circuit board.
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REMOTE SENSOR
with OVERRIDE BUTTON

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

The Remote Sensor should be mounted approximately five feet from the floor, close to or in a
The Remote Sensor should NOT be mounted close to a window, on an outside wall, or next to
Perform the following procedures to install
RS-GND
. When the safety alert symbol is present on

GENERAL

Screw hole
Through hole
for wires
Screw hole
RS
RS+5
MODEL
ACC0401
Remote Sensor
Wall Plate
OVERRIDE
button
RS-GND
RS-GND
RS
RS+5
P/N 88-622
RS
RS+5
Rev. 1