SC 3801 2 Heat/2 Cool 7-Day Programmable H ardwired Programmable Electronic Thermostat • Programmable and Configurable • Single/Dual Stage Heat Pump Systems • Single/Dual Stage Heat/Cool Systems • Backlit Display • Auto Changeover • Simpleset 7 Day Programming ® • Compatible with Gas, Oil, or Electric • Title 24 Compliant/No Batteries Required • Relay Outputs (minimum voltage drop in thermostat) • Ideally Suited for: – Residential (New Construction/Replacement), Light Commercial Owners Manual For more information on our complete range of American-made products – plus wiring diagrams, troubleshooting tips and more,...
Mode of Operation The SC3801 is a programmable, auto changeover, two stage heat, two stage cool thermostat. It functions with air conditioning, heat pumps, gas, oil, or electric heat. The thermostat activates a heating appliance when the room temperature is below the set heat temperature (by the differential temperature).
Operating Modes Program Overview These are the possible operating modes for the SC3801 OFF Mode In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices. Note: The indoor fan can be turned on manually in every operating mode by sliding the Auto/On switch to ON.
Operating Mode (continued) Program Mode In this mode, the program function is on, and the thermostat will automatically be controlled by the set program. Program mode can function with Heat mode, Cool mode, Cool and Heat mode or OFF mode (for Programmable fan option only). Press the button to enter and exit program mode.
Programming Program Overview The SC3801 programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) that are customizable for each day of the week. Each period will have a start time, heat temperature, cool temperature and programmable fan. The SC3801 monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific conditions you have chosen for each period in your program.
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Programming (continued) • Set time is displayed Press the button to change set time. 10. Press the button to advance to the next screen. Note: Transitions required after 11:59 PM must be programmed in the next day’s MORN period. • Heat temperature is displayed (50°F to 90°F) 11.
Simpleset® Programming Simpleset ® programming is a convenient method of programming the thermostat. Once the entire Monday (Day 1) schedule is set, Simpleset programming will copy the Monday schedule to every day of the week. ® After the complete Monday schedule is set (see Programming on Page 5), you are at the Day 2 screen: 1.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy No display Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display is blank when 24 VAC is not present System fan does not come on properly Verify wiring is correct, check electric heat setup in configuration (see “Configuration Mode,” Page 19 in the Installation, Operation and Application Guide) Program schedule activates at the Check time (AM/PM) set on thermostat (see “Setting the Time,”...
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Seller warrants its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of manufacture. The liability of the Seller is limited, at its option, to repair, replace or issue a non-case credit for the purchase prices of the goods which are provided to be defective.