Congratulations on the purchase of your new tekmar thermostat.
This manual will step through the complete installation, programming and sequence
of operation for this control. At the back, there are tips for control and system
troubleshooting.
Installation
Caution
Improper installation and operation of this control could result in damage to the
equipment and possibly even personal injury or death. It is your responsibility
to ensure that this control is safely installed according to all applicable codes and
standards. This electronic control is not intended for use as a primary limit control.
Other controls that are intended and certified as safety limits must be placed into
the control circuit.
the back of the thermostat.
Use screws in the screw holes to fasten the
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Thermostat
Base
Stud
thermostat to the wall. At least one of the
screws should enter a wall stud or similar
rigid material.
3
2
/8”
(60 mm)
screwhole
Wall
Mounted on wallboard
Thermostat Wiring
The thermostat operates a single heating system zone.
Power and communication are provided to the thermostat by connecting the tN2
terminals on the thermostat to the tN2 terminals on a tN2 Wiring Center, House Control,
Zone Manager or Expansion Module. tN2 terminals are not polarity sensitive.
tN2 Manager, Module
or Wiring Center
For instructions see brochure
Use at least 65°C conductors
If the thermostat display turns on, this indicates that the thermostat is operating
correctly and there are no electrical issues. In the event that the display is off, or
the display is cycling on and off:
1. Remove the tN2 wires from the thermostat.
2. Use an electrical meter to measure DC voltage between the tN2 terminals.
If the DC voltage is 0 V (dc) for 20 seconds, then there is an open or short circuit
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in the tN2 wires.
If the DC voltage is 0 V (dc) for 10 seconds and then is 23 to 24 V (dc) for 5
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seconds, this indicates the wiring is correct.
3. Connect the thermostat to the tN2 wires connected to a zone on a House Control,
Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.
4. If the thermostat display is off, or is cycling on and off, move the thermostat to
the next available zone on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.
If the thermostat display remains permanently on, there may be a fault with the
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previously tried zone on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.
If the thermostat display continues to be off, or is cycling on and off, there may
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be a fault on the thermostat.
If a fault is suspected, contact your tekmar sales representative for assistance.
Testing the Heat Zone Output
1. Press the button and set the heating temperature below the current room
temperature. There should be no H1 symbol on the display.
2. Check that the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager zone is off.
2. Press the button and set the heating temperature above the current room
temperature. Make sure the display does not show “WWSD”.
3. When the H1 symbol appears on the display, use an electrical meter to check for
voltage on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager relay. The voltage
is 24 V (ac) for zone valves, and 120 V (ac) for zone pumps.
The thermostats’s exterior can be cleaned using a damp cloth. Moisten the cloth
with water and wring out prior to wiping the control. Do not use solvents or cleaning
solutions.
Switch Settings
527
ON
Switch Settings:
1023-01
Scene
Setback
Off
Off
1234
12 34
Lock
Unlock
Not used
Not used
Mmm YYYY
Lot # 12345
Meets Class B:
CanadianICES
FCC Part15
Switches are set to “On”
position from the factory, and
do not require changing for
most applications.
For instructions see brochure
Use at least 65°C conductors
tN21tN2
2
tNt 527
One Stage Heat
Made in
Canada
Switch
1
2
3
4
Position
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Action
SETBACK
The thermostat follows a programmable setback schedule
as a schedule member if available. Requires the installation
of a Timer 033 to use this feature.
OFF
The thermostat does not follow a programmable setback
schedule.
SCENE
The thermostat responds to changes in the scene (system
wide manual overrides). Requires the installation of a User
Switch 479 to use this feature.
OFF
The thermostat does not respond to scenes.
LOCK ACCESS LEVEL
Locked to ‘User’ access level. Set to Lock when installation
completed.
UNLOCK ACCESS LEVEL
Unlock to allow ‘User’ and “Installer’ access level. Set to
Unlock during installation process.
tekmarNet® reset control must also be set to Unlocked
(Installer access level).
The thermostat operates the heating system to maintain the Set Room Heat
temperature. The H1 symbol is shown on the display when the thermostat is
heating. The heat can cycle on and off within +/- 1.5°F (1°C) of the Set Room
Heat temperature.
Freeze Protection
The thermostat operates the heat whenever the room temperature falls below
40°F (4.5°C).
Exercising
When connected to a tekmarNet® reset control, the thermostat exercises the heat
relay for 10 seconds every 3 days. Exercising helps prevent zone valves or zone
pumps from failing due to precipitate buildup. During exercising, the thermostat
shows “TEST” on the display.
Flushing
The flushing feature is for open-loop systems that use a domestic hot water tank
as a heat source. Flushing ensures that fresh potable water is circulated through
the system once each day. If the thermostat is connected to a tekmarNet® reset
control with the Flushing feature turned on, the thermostat display will display the
“FLUSH” icon for the duration of the flushing operation.
Hydronic System Supply Pump
When connected to a tekmarNet® system control, the thermostat’s Heat Supply
Pump setting affects how the primary pump or mix pump on the system control
operates. When connected to the boiler bus, the boiler system or primary pump is
operated. When connected to the mix bus, the mix system pump is operated.
If the thermostat operates a motorized or thermal motor zone valve, the Heat Supply
Pump setting should be set to On.
If the thermostat operates a thermal motor (wax actuator) zone valve, set the Heat
Supply Pump Delay setting to On. This provides a three minute delay to allow the
zone valve to open before the primary or mix pump is turned on.
In special applications with multiple zoning manifolds, the Heat Supply Pump setting
can be set to Off. This allows a Zone Group Pump located on the Zone Manager,
or Wiring Center to operate the pump for the manifold.
When a tekmarNet® reset control is heating an indirect Domestic Hot Water (DHW)
tank, the thermostat may shut off the heating zones to allow the DHW tank to recover
quickly. This is determined by the DHW priority of the tekmarNet® reset control.
Warm Weather Shut Down
When the outdoor air temperature exceeds the Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD)
setting on the tekmarNet® reset control, the heating system is shut off.
In order to prevent heating and cooling at the same time, this thermostat can operate
together with other thermostats on a tekmarNet® system to form an air group.
In an air group, one thermostat is assigned as the air group master. The air group
master operates the cooling equipment for the group. This thermostat can be set
to be a member of the air group.
When operating as an air group, the air temperature readings of all the air group
member thermostats are communicated to the air group master and a temperature
average is determined.
When the air group master is in cooling
Air Group
operation, the air group member thermostats
do not operate the heating system for air
heating.
If the Set Room Heat temperature is adjusted
while the air group is cooling, the snowflake
icon is flashed to alert the user that the cooling
is presently on. Once the cooling shuts off,
the heating can start operation.
Master
tekmarNet Communication
MemberMember
Floor Cooling
Section C
The thermostat has the option to support radiant floor cooling when connected to a
heat pump control using tekmarNet® communication. The floor cooling setting must
be set to On and the heating system must be in Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD).
When the heat pump system control operates in cooling mode, all thermostats set for
floor cooling on the tekmarNet® bus all activate the first stage heating contact (H1)
at the same time to allow chilled water into the system. The thermostat continues
to operate the cooling until either the room temperature reaches the Set Heat
temperature plus 3°F (Set Heat+1.5°C) or reaches a minimum temperature of 74°F.
If only a floor sensor is installed, the floor cooling setpoint is 67°F (19.5°C).
Lowering the room temperature setting reduces the amount of fuel required to heat
the building resulting in energy savings.
This thermostat can follow a programmable schedule in order to automatically lower
the room temperature setting. A schedule master such as a Timer 033 is required
in order to gain programmable schedule functionality.
When operating on a programmable schedule, a
symbol is shown, as well as a
or a . The or indicates the current operating temperature.
If a symbol does not appear, there is no schedule available.
DisplayAction
Occupied temperature. No schedule.
Unoccupied temperature. No schedule.
Programmable schedule at
Programmable schedule at
occupied
unoccupied
temperature.
temperature.
When a programmable schedule is selected, there is a time delay for the temperature
to change from the temperature to the temperature.
The thermostat uses Optimum Start to predict the heat up and cool off rate of
the room. The optimum start feature allows the room to reach the set room
temperature by the time set in the programmable schedule. This applies for both
heating and cooling.
Scenes (System Override)
Section E
Scenes provide an easy way to save energy while away on vacation, or override a
pre-set schedule when plans change. tekmarNet® devices such as a User Switch
479 provide scene adjustment.
This thermostat responds to the following scenes:
SceneDisplayRoom Temperature Setting
1
2
or or
Away
Follows programmable schedule or
operates at the occupied temperature.
Away temperature.
3
Unoccupied temperature.
While in the Away scene, the room temperature cannot be changed using the or
buttons. Change the scene from Away to or to change the temperature.
Limited Warranty The liability of tekmar under this warranty is limited. The Purchaser, by taking receipt
of any tekmar product (“Product”), acknowledges the terms of the Limited Warranty in effect at the time
of such Product sale and acknowledges that it has read and understands same.
The tekmar Limited Warranty to the Purchaser on the Products sold hereunder is a manufacturer’s passthrough warranty which the Purchaser is authorized to pass through to its customers. Under the Limited
Warranty, each tekmar Product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials if the Product
is installed and used in compliance with tekmar’s instructions, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The passthrough warranty period is for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the production date if the Product is
not installed during that period, or twelve (12) months from the documented date of installation if installed
within twenty-four (24) months from the production date.
The liability of tekmar under the Limited Warranty shall be limited to, at tek mar’s sole discretion: the cost of parts
and labor provided by tekmar to repair defects in materials and / or workmanship of the defective product; or to
the exchange of the defective produc t for a warranty replacement product; or to the granting of credit limited to
the original cost of the defective product, and such repair, exchange or credit shall be the sole remedy available
from tekmar, and, without limiting the foregoing in any way, tekmar is not resp onsible, in contract, tort or strict
product liability, for any other losses, costs, expenses, inconveniences, or damages, whether direct, indirect,
special, secondary, incidental or consequential, arising from ownership or use of the product, or from defects in
workmanship or materials, including any liabilit y for fundamental breach of contract.
The pass-through Limited Warranty applies only to those defec tive Products returned to tekmar during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty does not cover the cost of the parts or labor to remove or transport the defective Product, or to reinstall the repaired or replacement Product, all such costs and expenses being subject to
Purchaser’s agreement and warranty with its customers.
Any representations or warranties about the Products made by Purchaser to its customers which are dif ferent
from or in excess of the tekmar Limited Warranty are the Purchaser’s sole responsibility and obligation. Purchaser
shall indemnif y and hold tekmar harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities and damages of any
kind or nature which arise out of or are related to any such representations or warranties by Purchaser to its
customers.
The pass-through Limited Warranty does not apply if the returned Product has been damaged by negligence by
persons other than tekmar, accident, fire, Act of God, abuse or misuse; or has been damaged by modifications,
alterations or at tachments made subsequent to purchase which have not been authorized by tekmar; or if the
Product was not installed in compliance with tekmar’s instructions and / or the local codes and ordinances; or if
due to defective installation of the Pro duct; or if the Product was not used in compliance with tekmar’s instructions.
THIS WARRANT Y IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM PLIED, WHICH THE GOVERNIN G
LAW ALLOWS PARTIES TO CONTRACTUALLY EXCLUDE, INCLUDING , WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DURABILITY OR DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT, ITS NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RELEVANT PATENTS OR TRADEMARKS, AND
ITS COM PLIANCE WI TH OR NON -VI OLATIO N OF A NY APPLI CABL E ENVIRON ME NTAL, HE ALTH OR SAFE TY
LEGISLATION; THE TERM OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY NOT HEREBY CONTRACTUALLY EXCLUDED IS LIMITED SUCH THAT IT SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS FROM THE PRODUCTION
DATE, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIMITATION IS ALLOWED BY THE GOVERNING LAW.
Product Warranty Return Procedure All Products that are believed to have defects in workmanship or materials must be returned, together with a written description of the defect, to the tek mar Representative assigned to
the territory in which such Product is located. If tek mar receives an inquiry from someone other than a tekmar
Representative, including an inquiry from Purchaser (if not a tekmar Representative) or Purchaser’s customers,
regarding a potential warranty claim, tekmar’s sole obligation shall be to provide the address and other contact
information regarding the appropriate Representative.
tekmar Contro l Systems Ltd., Canada
tekmar Contro l Systems , Inc., U.S.A .
Head O ffic e: 5100 Silve r Star Ro ad
Vernon, B.C. Canada V1B 3K4
(250) 54 5-7749 Fax. (2 50) 545 -0 650
Web Site: w ww.tekmarcont rols.c om
All specifications are subject
to change without notice