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enphase Environ Installation And Operation Manual

enphase Environ Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Environ Smart Thermostat...
  • Page 2 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions ............................5 The Enphase Environ Smart Thermostat ............6 Other Elements in the Enphase System ....................6 How the Environ Smart Thermostat Works with the Enphase System ......... 7 Environ Installation ..................8 Location .................................. 8 Remove the Old Unit ............................9 What wires do you have? ..........................

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Be aware that only qualified personnel shall install or replace the Enphase Environ Smart Thermostat. Do not attempt to repair the Enphase Environ. It contains no user- serviceable parts. If the Enphase Environ fails, please return the unit to your distributor for maintenance. Tampering with or opening the Environ will void the warranty.

  • Page 6: The Enphase Environ Smart Thermostat

    The Enphase Environ™ will control temperature to an accuracy of ± 1° F and is designed to work with ambient temperatures from 35° F to 95° F Heating or cooling temperatures can easily be set on the large touchscreen with the +/- buttons.

  • Page 7: How The Environ Smart Thermostat Works With The Enphase System

    Environ Smart Thermostat. This capability enables Enphase Systems to not only generate clean energy, but also to monitor and control energy usage. Through Enlighten, you can manage your Environ Smart Thermostat from anywhere through the Enphase Enlighten web-based portal. Enlighten enables you to view and edit your programs and settings.

  • Page 8: Environ Installation

    You will need a small Phillips screwdriver and a drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit for wall mounts. Location Replacement installations: mount the Environ in place of the thermostat. You must have a C wire or other 24VAC power available at the Environ location. A new location will require moving your wiring.

  • Page 9: Remove The Old Unit

    Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in a corner, an alcove; behind an open door. Do not install the Environ until all construction and painting has been completed. Note: The thermostat does not require leveling.

  • Page 10: What Wires Do You Have

    IMPORTANT: C wire or 24VAC power is required for the Environ to operate. If you do not have a C wire, you can run a new wire from the HVAC to the Environ or provide 24VAC power to operate the Environ using a standard 24VAC wall transformer.

  • Page 11: Connect Wires

    1. Fan wires out as illustrated with the Environ below the wall opening. As in the example, fan out the wires so that the C wire is above the C terminal, the W above the W, and so forth. This allows the Environ to fit snugly to the wall.

  • Page 12: Mount The Environ To Wall

    2. Position the Environ for best appearance. 3. Attach the Environ to the wall with the screws provided. 4. If you are mounting the Environ to sheet rock, or if you are using the old mounting holes, use the plastic anchors provided.

  • Page 13: Set-Up For Normal A/C Cooling Systems

    Press HOME to return to the Home screen.. Set-Up for Heat Pump Systems: 1. Press ME and then press HVAC SET- 2. Press HEAT in the upper left corner of the display. 3. Press HEAT PUMP. Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 14: Check Hvac System

    Electric or Gas-Oil. NOTE: Most heat pump systems have electric heat strips for auxiliary heat. 7. Fan Control is set by the Environ (TSTAT) for heat pumps. 8. Press the HOME icon to return to the Home screen. NOTE: For heat pump system your cooling is already configured since the heat pump unit provides both heating and cooling.
  • Page 15 OFF. Congratulations, you have successfully installed your unit. Please continue to the next section to initialize the Environ. IMPORTANT: After you have labeled and connected your wires, and followed the correct HVAC set-up, if these check procedures do not operate your system call Technical Support for the thermostat at 1-888-200-8514, 8am-midnight Eastern time.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Environ

    To change LCD Screen CONTRAST 1. From the CALIBRATE screen, select CONTRAST and adjust by pressing the on-screen < and > controls for best viewing. 2. Press HOME to return to the Home screen. Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 17: Fresh Air

    Humidifier To use the Environ internal humidistat to control an external humidifier unit, connect it as shown. Connect the H terminal to the control leg of the humidifier relay. This allows H to turn the humidifier ON and OFF. Dehumidifier...

  • Page 18: Environ Interface To Envoy

    The Envoy has a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port near the LAN cable connector. To add the radio to Envoy: Find the ZigBee USB stick. This was shipped as part of the Environ kit. Plug the ZigBee USB stick into the Envoy USB port.

  • Page 19: Verify That The Envoy And Environs Have Mated

    Enlighten web page. Troubleshooting If the Environ was unable to find the Envoy during the 3 minutes after the ZigBee USB radio is first installed into the Envoy, it may be necessary to restart the mate process. On the Envoy, press and hold the menu button until the display shows Scan ZigBee Network.

  • Page 20: Operating The Environ Through Enlighten

    Instructions for programming or adjusting settings on the Environ wall- mounted device itself are provided in Appendix A. Note: The homeowner may allow his/her installer to view Environ settings in Enlighten, but only the system owner is allowed to change any settings.
  • Page 21 Current Temperature: This shows the ambient temperature where the Environ is installed. Settings: Displays the operating range of the Environ Smart Thermostat and allows you to temporarily override your current program: Grab and move the left control to set heater to heat your home to your preferred temperature during cool weather.

  • Page 22: Configuration And Programs

    Configuration and Programs Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 23: Environ Configuration

    The Environ Configuration and Programs screen lets you control your temperature and mode using the same controls as the Environ Summary; see your current programmed settings; see the status of your changes; and set, view, and edit programs. Changes made on the Environ thermostat and through Enlighten are synchronized approximately every five minutes through the Enphase Envoy communications gateway and the Enlighten portal.
  • Page 24 To save your changes, click the “Save Changes” button. Applying a Program To change the current program for an Environ, go to the Configuration and Programs screen and select the desired program in the program menu. Then click the ‘Apply Program’ button to apply the program to the thermostat.

  • Page 25: Smartphone Access

    Smartphone Access The Summary and Configuration function above may be accessed via the smartphone version of the Enlighten Environ interface. Use your smartphone’s web browser to navigate to Enlighten. Log in, and the Enlighten system will automatically detect your smartphone device and display a mobile version.

  • Page 26: Environ Local Interface

    Note: The touchscreen stylus is stored on the left side of the Environ, near the top. To remove the stylus, firmly grasp the top of the stylus, which protrudes slightly beyond the side edge of the Environ case, and pull straight out to the left. For your convenience, it may also be stored in the corresponding location on the right side of Environ.

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    COOL, HEAT, AUTO, or OFF. Press HOME when done. Set the time by pressing the hour or minute and the +/- buttons to change. Your Environ is now controlling your HVAC. Manual Screen The Manual Screen control screen is where you can make temporary changes to your Environ’s operation.

  • Page 28: Menu Screen

    Fresh Air - If you have a fresh air baffle connected to the EX terminal, the Environ will use this outside air source as the 1st stage of heating or cooling. This feature is useful in desert climates where outside air temp can change very quickly or just to freshen indoor air quality.

  • Page 29: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Program Settings The Environ is designed for fast and easy programming with a simple, on-screen interview. Just answer the questions and the Environ takes care of the rest. A calendar option is also available for fine-tuning. HEAT and COOL are programmed separately.
  • Page 30 Interview mode. To create a whole new program: With the Environ in HEAT or COOL mode, press MENU and then press PROGRAM in the upper left of the screen. 2. Press the CALENDAR icon on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 31 0.5° to 2.0° F (.25° to 1° C). For example, if HVAC CYCLING is set to 2.0° F and the Environ is set to 70°F, the heat cycle will not activate until the room temperature drops to 68°.
  • Page 32 <W/ HEAT>. DE-HUMID BY A/C: The Environ’s humidistat can also control the Air Conditioner for dehumidifying. To set a maximum humidity level (using the air conditioner): 1.
  • Page 33 4. Press HOME to return to the Home screen. When the Run Time for a given item reaches the limit you have set, the Environ will show you a reminder in the message area of the Home screen. Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010...
  • Page 34 Take care to correctly set-up the Environ. Incorrect set-up can result in damage to your HVAC system. IMPORTANT: Make sure the Environ is powered up and is in the OFF mode before set-up. (To turn your thermostat OFF, press the Power button and select OFF.) Heating and cooling...
  • Page 35 NOTE: Most heat pump systems have electric heat strips for auxiliary heat. 7. Fan Control is by the Environ (TSTAT) for heat pumps. Press HOME to return to the Home screen. NOTE: For heat pump system your cooling is already configured, the heat pump unit provides both heating and cooling.
  • Page 36 RANGE +/- and use the +/- buttons to adjust up and down. FULL: No changes can be made. Once locked, the Environ will respond to a limited set of manual commands. To UNLOCK 1. Press MENU, press and hold the LOCK icon for 10 seconds.

  • Page 37: Save Energy Button

    FRESH: If your HVAC system has a fresh air baffle, press FRESH to use fresh air with HVAC. This works with AUTO or ON. The fresh air baffle must be connected to the EX terminal on the Environ. ON: To manually turn ON the fan, press the FAN icon and then press The FAN icon will begin turning and the fan will run continuously until switched to AUTO.

  • Page 38: Hvac Status

    HEAT-FAN and BLUE-GREEN indicates COOL- FAN. Reset Button The RESET button re-boots the Environ processor. It does not affect the user programs that have been stored in permanent memory. Network The NETWORK button allows you to identify the network you are connected with and further manage your settings.
  • Page 39 If not a Trane product tape off B. Lennox Heat Pump V or VR or R RH Power for HEAT M or Y Y or W or W2 F or G R or O OX or X2 or C Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 40: Zoned Systems Wire Reference Chart

    Y or G or 6 (the A (heat OFF) wire) 3 wire Zoned Hot Water, Solenoid Driven Valves RH (power) A (heat ON) Y or G (the 3 W (heat OFF) wire) Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Warranty") covers defects in workmanship and materials of the Environ Smart Thermostat ("Defective Product") for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase of such Environ Smart Thermostat at point of sale to the originally-installed end user location (the "Warranty Period"). During the...
  • Page 42 Thermostat or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. The Limited Warranty does not apply to, and Enphase will not be responsible for, any defect in or damage to any Environ Smart Thermostat: (1) that has been misused, neglected, tampered with, altered, or otherwise damaged, either internally or externally;...
  • Page 43 To the extent any implied warranties are required under applicable law to apply to the Environ Smart Thermostat, such implied warranties shall be limited in duration to the Warranty Period, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Some states and...
  • Page 44 Enphase Energy Inc. 201 1 Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: 707-763-4784 TOLL FREE: 877-797-4743 Fax: 707-763-0784 www.enphaseenergy.com info@enphaseenergy.com YOUR ENPHASE DISTRIBUTOR SOLIGENT 800-967-6917 www.soligent.net Copyright Enphase Energy Inc. 2010 141-00010 Rev 01...

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