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- Page 1 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 housEvolve Thermostat Module User Manual and Installation Guide...
- Page 2 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a FREEVOLVE™ product. We designed it to provide you with years of reliable service. The following setup instructions will help you get up and running quickly. While we hope all our products are self-explanatory, the enclosed user guide should cover all questions you may have.
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Page 3: Installation And Configuration
FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 Installation and Configuration The Thermostat Module is supplied with a 25ft network cable, two mounting screws and a 9V battery. -
Page 4: Installation
Copyright 2008 1. Installation • We recommend that this installation be performed by a qualified person. • The housEvolve Thermostat Module can support the following common-return, 24VAC HVAC systems: i. Standard, non heat-pump, 1-cycle heat/cool ii. Single stage heat-pump systems, with or without... - Page 5 (as you will need to connect everything the same way on your housEvolve Thermostat Module); or, change the wiring connections at the HVAC control board so that the standard mapping applies and you...
- Page 6 NOTE: This installation guide will illustrate the procedure for a standard heat/cool system. The procedure for a heat-pump system is similar. • Open the cover of your housEvolve Thermostat Module by removing the 4 retaining screws. Please identify areas of interest as shown in the image below:...
- Page 7 Network Wiring Considerations: the Thermostat Module must connect to the housEvolve Telephone Interface Module in order to provide remote monitoring and control capabilities. This involves use of the network cable provided. You...
- Page 8 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 • Plug the network cable into the NETWORK CONNECTOR securely (make sure the connector “clicks” into place): • Turn the device over again. Twist the network cable sideways and slide it completely into the surface access channel: This cable position allows the Thermostat Module to be mounted flush against the wall.
- Page 9 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 • Place the thermostat against the wall and feed the thermostat cable through the Cable Entry opening. If the network cable were mounted behind the wall, it would also feed in at this time (one of the prepared mounting holes is visible in the picture): •...
- Page 10 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 • OK, we’re ready to connect the thermostat cable. Refer to the HVAC connector detail below and note the connector grouping indicated on the board. i. The top and bottom connections are common for both types of HVAC system supported. They are COMB (Common/BLUE) and RR (Return/RED).
- Page 11 If you are using the housEvolve Thermostat Module as a stand- alone device (that is, not part of a housEvolve system), you must connect the COMB terminal. The device will not operate without it.
- Page 12 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 • Reconnect the top cover keypad and the 9V battery. Please stow the battery as shown. After a brief start-up sequence, the Thermostat Module will show the screen below: • Replace the front cover and 4 retaining screws. Turn on power to your HVAC system.
- Page 13 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 Company and purchased from the local Home Depot®), we went from this … to this, in about 15 minutes: The raceway surface may even be painted to match your wall color.
- Page 14 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 2. Configuring the housEvolve Thermostat Module The only configuration required at installation time is selecting the appropriate HVAC system type. The Thermostat Module is preconfigured for standard, non heat-pump, heat/cool systems. If your HVAC system is of this type, no configuration is necessary.
- Page 15 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 the selection markers appearing around the default main screen feature. As an example we will go through setting the clock on the main screen. The default value at startup is Wed, 12:00A. You first need to turn the thermostat on. Please remove the Thermostat Module cover.
- Page 16 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 b. Use the Up or Down button to scroll through the days of the week until reaching the desired day. c. Press the Right button to select the clock “hour” feature. d. Use the Up or Down button to increment/decrement the hour field.
- Page 17 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 • Next, navigate to “Menu” and press “Select”. The display will switch to the Menu screen. Navigate to “Setup”: • Press “Select”. The display will switch to the Setup screen. Navigate to “HVAC syst type” • Press “Select”. The display will show the current HVAC system type, which is “Standard 1H/1C”.
- Page 18 FREEVOLVE™ LLC Copyright 2008 The system sets the active changeover valve state to AC. When finished, navigate to “Done” and press Select. The system will return to the main screen and the Thermostat Module is now configured to work with a single-stage heat-pump HVAC system.
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