Table of Contents Installation Features System Selector Switches Connecting Wires and Mounting Thermostat Programming/Setting Clock Operation (Programming) Personal Program Schedule Reviewing Program Settings Manual Override Backlighting Trouble Shooting Guide Wiring Diagrams...
Read the entire installation section of Your Selector can be programmed this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before between 40°F and 95°F (5°C and 35°C). you begin to install or operate your Maxitrol However, it will display room temperatures Thermostat. from 32°F to 99°F (0°C and 37°C).
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CAUTION: The batteries are the only source of power used to operate your thermostat. If you do not replace the batteries, the display will dim and your system will operate on the last programmed temperature or the factory default. NOTE: If you plan to be away from the premises more than 30 days, we recommend that you replace the old batteries with new alkaline batteries prior to leaving.
Features M T W TH F SA SU 1 2 3 Display shows time, day, temperature, program number, 88 : 88 88 hold, usage and low battery indicator. LO BAT SET TEMP HOLD TEMP Individual pushbuttons for raising or lowering Display backlight for viewing in the dark.
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For entering day of week. For entering minute of day. For entering hour of day. HOUR AUTO For reviewing Changes PROG PROGRAM 12/24 HRS and changing the clock weekday or into 12 or weekend 24 hour programs (military) PROG HOLD/ mode.
Installation What You Need This thermostat comes with two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your unit, you should have the following tools and materials. Small slotted screwdriver Hammer Electric drill and 3/16” bit Two 1.5V (AA) Size Alkaline batteries...
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Mount Wallplate & Thermostat Snap open the wallplate from your thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. Position wallplate on wall and pull wire with RJ45 connector and any additional wires through large opening. Then level for appearance. Mark holes for plastic anchors provided. Drill holes with 3/16”...
Installation Selector Switches The °F/°C selector switch is located on the front. °F/°C selector (Fahrenheit/Centigrade) Your thermostat is set for °F mode from the factory. In order to change to °C mode, slide the switch to °C. Connect Wires & Mount Thermostat Cover to Wall Plate Insert RJ45 Connector.
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The LCD display indicates the current room temperature. If it shows random numbers or partial digits, press the reset button. The installation is now complete. Continue reading Owner’s Manual for complete operating instructions. Figure 3 Figure 2...
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Programming Remove mylar label covering display window. If power is interrupted the batteries will keep all programs. If “LOW BATT” indicator appears on the display, replace the batteries. Setting the Time and Day of Week When you first install the two AA batteries, the thermostat automatically sets the day and time to Monday, 12:00 a.m., shows the current room temperature and is programmed for 68°.
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Initial read-out after pressing reset EXAMPLE: 12 : 00 72 button. If the unit is Current room temperature is 72° being TEMP No indication of program number. installed at 9:15 p.m., Press once. Temperature digits Saturday, to 12 : 00 HOUR disappear, show time set mode.
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Programming Typical Suggested Programs Your thermostat is capable of holding TIME PROG # TEMP IN F° (C°) up to 4 separate programs for each day of the week. You can program all 5:00AM 68 (20) weekdays, Monday to Friday, to the 7:00AM same 4 programs as shown in the 60 (15)
Personal Program Schedule Use a pencil so you can revise your Before programming or changing the records each time you change your program, use this Personal Program temperature settings. Schedule to determine which times and temperature settings will best satisfy both your comfort and energy requirements.
Programming Programming Your Thermostat Your thermostat can be programmed in two Program different ways. Number TIME TEMP in F°(C°) 1. Auto-program method HEAT 2. Manual method 68 (20) 5:00AM MON.- Auto-program method 60 (15) 7:00AM In auto-program method, you can program 68 (20) 3:00PM your thermostat instantly for the entire week...
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EXAMPLE: NOTE: This program time is set in When setting PM time, increments of 10 minutes. make sure the “PM” The program temperature is indicator appears on the display. set in increments of 1° F. Display Reads Press Weekday Programs Normal display of time, 9 : 1 5 72 temperature, and day of the...
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Programming Programming Your Thermostat (Continued) Display Reads Press Step 4 Press once to change M T W TH F temperature to 69°F. 6 : 00 69 Weekday program 1 is complete. Press PROG to move to program 2, 3, and 4 and follow the same steps.
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Individual Day Programming To program for each individual day separately by a different set of programs, first select day by displaying the day of program, then insert the desired times and temperatures. Display Reads Press M to F are selected. M to F will M T W TH F PROG have same programs.
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Programming Individual Day Programming (Continued) T is selected. PROG Similarly W is selected. PROG Display the day to be programmed and use to enter programs. PROG HOUR NOTE: Another approach to programming is to first program all weekdays M through F and SA and SU as same programs. Then, display and change the programs of only those days which will have different programs.
Reviewing Programs You may want to review the programs to see that the settings are correct. Weekday Normal display of current time, 9 : 1 5 72 temperature, and day of week. Programs TEMP 1st weekday program is displayed. M T W TH F 6 : 00 68 Program indicator (1) appears.
Programming To Review the Current Temperature Setting: Current time and temperature. 9 : 1 5 72 TEMP 70 indicates the current setting Press of the thermostat is 70°F. 68 70 68 for 2 shows the present room seconds SET TEMP TEMP temperature as 68°F.
Temporary Manual Override In the following example, the present room temperature is 60°F and we want to raise the temperature to 70°F temporarily until the next program. Press arrow to display current set and room 68 60 temperatures. SET TEMP TEMP Continue pressing arrow.
Programming Permanent Manual Override In the event you wish to hold your manual override for HOLD 55 72 CLEAR vacation or just an extended period of time, follow the SET TEMP HOLD TEMP HOLD temporary manual CLEAR override instructions on page 23, then immediately press HOLD/CLEAR.
Other Features Backlighting The display will remain backlit for LIGHT Press approximately five (5) seconds. If another button is pushed, the five second timer will Your thermostat comes with an reset, and the light will turn off five electroluminescent lamp for easy viewing seconds after the last button is pressed.
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Troubleshooting Solution Problem SCRAMBLED OR DOUBLE DISPLAY 1) Remove clear mylar sticker. (numbers over numbers) 1) Check battery connections and batteries. NO DISPLAY 2) Press reset button once with a small pin and hold in for two seconds. ENTIRE DISPLAY DIMS 1) Replace Batteries.
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