Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding.
Set the thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing
settings in setup or restoring Factory Defaults.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Thermostat T6800
Tested to Comply
c
with FCC Standards
C
F
4Z95
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Glossary of Terms
Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the
heating or cooling based on room temperature demand.
Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise
to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband).
Deadband: The number of degrees allowed past setpoint, before
energizing heating or cooling.
Differential: The forced temperature difference between the heat set-
point and the cool setpoint.
Heat Setpoint: The coolest temperature that the space should drop
to before heating is turned on (without regard to deadband).
Icon: The word or symbol that appears on the thermostat display.
Mode: The current operating condition of the thermostat (i.e. Off,
Heat, Cool, Auto, Program On).
Non-Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that does not have
the capability of running Time Period Programming.
Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that has the capability of
running Time Period Programming.
Temperature Swing: Same as Deadband.
Time Period Programming: A program that allows the thermostat to
automatically adjust the heat setpoint and/or the cool setpoint based
on the time of the day. Same as Schedule.
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Table of Contents
Get to Know Your Thermostat
Home Screen
1
1
Menu Screens
Care and use of your thermostat
2
Quick Start
Selecting your desired temperature and mode
3
Using the Fan button
3
Using the Override button
4
Setting the time
5
Setting the date
7
7
9
Daylight Savings setup
The Main Menu Buttons
Schedule
8
View My Schedule
9
Edit My Schedule
Time Period Schedule On/Off
10
Fan Settings
11
Fan On/Auto
12
Occupied Fan State
12
Preoccupancy Fan Purge
12
Preoccupancy Fan Purge Time
12
Screensaver
13
Screensaver On/Off
14
Screensaver Setup
14
Screensaver Preview
14
Alerts
15
View Current Alerts
16
Reset Alerts
16
Set/Edit Reminders
16
Service Information (Who To Call For Service)
16
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Display
17
Active Brightness
18
Idle Brightness
18
Night Dimmer
18
Maintenance
19
Preferences
20
User Interface Themes
21
Custom Wallpaper
21
Heat/Cool Indicator
21
Backdrop On/Off
21
Sound Options
21
Holidays
22
Holiday Schedule On/Off
23
Edit Holidays
23
Preset Holidays
24
26
Security
Auto Screenlock
27
Setpoint Limits
27
Information
28
My Thermostat
29
View Runtime Graphs
29
Who To Call For Service
29
Settings
30
Thermostat Name
33
Available Modes
33
SD Card (Import and Export)
33
General Setup
33
33
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
Units (F or C)
Language
Smart Recovery ON/OFF
Installation Settings
Heat & Cool Stages
Heat & Cool Stages
Compressor Stages
Aux Heat Stages
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Installation Settings (continued)
34
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
37
37
38
38
38
38
39
40
40
41
42
42
43
44
45
46
48
49
50
56
Timers & Deadbands
Heat Pump Settings
Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled
Heat Pump Lockout Outdoor Temp
Aux Heat Lockout Enabled/Disabled
Aux Heat Lockout Temp
Sensor Settings
Control Sensor
Secondary Sensor Use
Calibrate Sensors
Fan Off Delay
Test Outputs
Dealer Information
Reset To Factory Default Settings
Delete Custom Images
Upgrade Firmware
Emergency Heat
ColorTouch Assistant
Installing the ColorTouch Assistant Software
Uploading Photos
Installation Instructions
Remove & Replace the Old Thermostat
Wire Connections
The Color Touch Thermostat Backplate
Explanation Of the Thermostat Dip Switches
Sample Wiring Diagrams
Outdoor and Remote Sensor Wiring Diagrams
Troubleshooting
Index
Warranty
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Get To Know Your Thermostat
Home Screen
Backlit Color Touchscreen Display
Date
&
Time
Fan
Button
Override
Button
Main Menu Screen
Menu
Back
Button
Buttons
Scrolling
Buttons
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Sub Menu Screen
Sub Menu
Buttons
Outdoor Temperature
With high & low temps for the day
(If optional sensor is installed)
Warmer
Button
SD Card
Slot
Cooler
Button
Menu
Button
Mode
Buttons
Scrolling
Indicates Options
Available
Buttons
Home
Button
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Get To Know Your Thermostat
Care and Use of Your Thermostat
Pencils, pens and other sharp objects should never be used on your ColorTouch
thermostat; these may damage your touchscreen. Only use your finger tip to press
the touchscreen buttons.
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the screen.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN
SOLVENTS. DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING DIRECTLY ONTO THE
THERMOSTAT.
TM
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Quick Start
Temperature, Modes & Fan
Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode
WARMER
MODE
or
or the MODE Icon
Press
The Heat or Cool Setpoint is the
temperature the room has to
reach before heating or cooling
will turn on.
(Without regard to deadband)
Press
HEAT will allow only heat operation.
COOL will allow only cool operation.
AUTO will allow both Heat and Cool operation.
OFF - heating and cooling systems are turned off.
SCHEDULE RUN/STOP - turns time period schedule on or off.
AUTO-CHANGEOVER MODE - Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Auto
mode will adjust both the heat and cool setpoints simultaneously. To adjust heat and
cool setpoints individually, choose HEAT mode to adjust the heat setpoint and COOL
mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
HEAT OR COOL MODE - Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Heat or
Cool mode will adjust only the heat or cool setpoints.
Using the Fan Button
FAN
Press
FAN ON fan runs constantly, except in OFF or Schedule
Run Mode.
FAN AUTO fan only runs with a heating or cooling demand.
NOTE: FAN button is disabled during Program Run Mode.
or the FAN Icon
to adjust temperature
COOLER
Fan
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Override
Cool Setpoint
Heat Setpoint
Warmer
Button
Cooler
Button
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Quick Start
Override
Using The Override Button
NOTE: Override may only be
used when the thermostat is
set to Program RUN or
Holiday ON modes.
Override
Unoccupied Operation - During programmed, unoccupied periods, pressing the
OVERRIDE button will force the thermostat into Occupied 1 settings. When the OVERRIDE button is pressed, a timer screen will appear and allow the user to choose from
30 minutes to up to 4 hours of override time.
To turn off the override timer, press the OVERRIDE button and when the timer screen
appears, press CANCEL OVERRIDE.
Occupied Operation - During programmed, occupied periods, pressing the OVERRIDE button will force the thermostat into an unoccupied period for the rest of the day.
During this forced unoccupied period the OVERRIDE button will operate as described
above.
Holiday Operation - During Holiday Mode, pressing the OVERRIDE button will force
the thermostat into Occupied 1 settings.
timer screen will appear and allow the user to choose from 30 minutes to up to 4 hours
of override time. To turn off the override timer, press the OVERRIDE button and when
the timer screen appears, press CANCEL OVERRIDE.
When the OVERRIDE button is pressed, a
OVERRIDE
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Quick Start
Set Time & Date
Set Current Time
Use AM/PM - ON
Set Current Date
Daylight Savings Setup
Daylight Savings Time - OFF
Start Schedule
Starts On
Day
Month
Stop Schedule
Ends On
Day
Month
Set Time & Date
(2nd)
(Sun)
(March)
(1st)
(Sun)
(November)
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Quick Start
Setting the Time
MENU
Press
Press
Set Current Time
then
Set Time & Date
to scroll down.
(12:00 AM)
Set Time & Date
Press
Press
Press
Choose
For 12 hour AM/PM clock
For 24 hour clock
Press
hr +
and
hr -
BACK
when finished.
Use AM/PM - ON
Use AM/PM - OFF
BACK
when finished.
min +
min -
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to set the current time.
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Quick Start
Set Time & Date
Setting the Date
Set Current Date
Press
Daylight Savings Setup
Turn Daylight Savings
Time on or off.
Adjust when Daylight
Savings Time begins.
Adjust when Daylight
Savings Time ends.
Press
after making a change
to a selection.
Press
or the Home button
when finished.
or
Press the day on the calendar
Su Mo Tu We ThFrSa
27 28 29 30123
45678910
1211
13
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1234567
BACK
BACK
7/8/2010
to set the current month and year.
17161514
31302928272625
Daylight Savings Time - OFF
Daylight Savings Time - ON
Start Schedule
Starts On
Day
Month
Stop Schedule
Ends On
Day
Month
Press
when finished.
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Press
(2nd)
(Sun)
(March)
(1st)
(Sun)
(November)
BACK
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Main Menu Buttons
Schedule
View My Schedule
Edit My Schedule
Unoccupied Settings
Information
Schedule
Mode
Off
Auto
Heat
Cool
Heat Setpoint
Cool Setpoint
(Auto)
(55 )
(85 )
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The Main Menu Buttons
This thermostat features up to 3 Occupied time periods
per 24 hour day.
Schedule
Schedule
View My Schedule
Press a day of the week to view its settings. This may be repeated for each day.
Edit My Schedule
Press and select day(s) to program
Select individual day(s)
Select groups of day(s)
Then press NEXT
Press and select a Time Period
(Occupied 1, Occupied 2, or
Occupied 3) to edit.
TIP:
Occupied 2 will override
Occupied 1 and Occupied 3
will override Occupied 1 & 2.
or
Next
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The Main Menu Buttons
Schedule
Edit My Schedule
Adjust Mode, Start Time, Stop Time, and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired
settings. The Time Period May also be Enabled or Disabled. Uncheck the
enabled box for Time Periods you don’t want to use. Press DONE when
finished.
Mode
Start Time
Stop Time
When you are finished editing the
time periods press
Review your program. Press SAVE
to keep your program. Press EDIT
to make further changes.
Unoccupied Settings
Choose your Mode and Heat and Cool setpoints for the Unoccupied period.
Press
Mode
Heat Setpoint
Cool Setpoint
MODE
or the MODE Icon
On the Home Screen to select to
Run or Stop Schedule
Heat and Cool Setpoints
NEXT
Edit
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Done
(Auto)
(55 )
(85 )
(Continued)
Enable/Disable
Time Period
Save
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Main Menu Buttons
Fan Settings
Who To Call For Service
Fan - Auto
Information
Fan Settings
Occupied Fan State
On
Auto
View Runtime Graphs
Fan Purge - OFF
Preoccupancy Purge Time
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(Auto)
(15 mins)
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The Main Menu Buttons
The fan may be set to run continuously during
Heat, Cool, Auto, and Occupied modes. A Pre-
Fan Settings
Press to turn fan On to run continuously or Auto for fan to run only with heating or
cooling.
Fan - ON
Occupancy Fan Purge schedule may also be
set.
Fan Settings
Fan - Auto
Occupied fan state
Press to turn fan On to run continuously during Occupied mode or Auto for fan to run
only with heating or cooling.
(On)
Fan Purge - OFF
Press to turn on Preoccupancy Fan Purge. This feature allows the fan to run for a
preset amount of time before Occupied 1 begins.
Preoccupancy Purge Time
The Preoccupancy Fan Purge timer may be set from 15 minutes to 3 hours in
15 minute increments.
(15 mins)
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The Main Menu Buttons
Screensaver
Who To Call For Service
Screensaver - OFF
View Runtime Graphs
Screensaver Setup
Screensaver Turn On Delay
Screensaver Type
Slideshow
Digital Clock
Analog Clock
Change Image After...
Use Theme Images - On
Show Clock - OFF
Home Screen Info - OFF
View Runtime GraphsScreensaver Preview
Screensaver
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Screensaver allows you to create custom
slideshows.
Screensaver
Screensaver
Screensaver - OFF
Screensaver - ON
Screensaver Setup
Screensaver Turn On Delay
How long after a button press for the Screensaver to appear.
1, 3, 5, or 30 minutes
Screensaver Type
Slideshow
Digital Clock
Analog Clock
Change Image After...
15, 30 seconds - 1, 5, or 10 minutes
Use Theme Images - ON
Uses the included Theme Images for the Slideshow
Show Clock - OFF
Shows the time and date every 5 photos. Off or On
Home Screen Info - OFF
Shows the mode, setpoints, and temperature after every 10 photos. Off or On.
(5m)
(Slideshow )
Screensaver Preview
Press this button to preview your screensaver operation before
returning to the Home Screen.
After the preview, press anywhere on the screen to return to the sub menu.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Alerts
View Current Alerts
Reset Alerts
Reset Air Filter Alert
Reset UV Lamp Alert
Set/Edit Reminders
Service Call Reminder - OFF
Days Until Service Call
Air Filter Reminder - OFF
Set Max Filter Runtime
Set Max Filter Days
UV Lamp Reminder - OFF
Max UV Lamp Runtime
Service Information...
Alerts
(360 days)
(300 hrs)
(180 days)
(360 days)
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The Main Menu Buttons
The alerts let you know when your system
needs service.
Alerts
View Current Alerts
View and reset current
service alerts here.
Reset Alerts
Clear and reset current service alerts.
Set/Edit Reminders
Set service alert runtimes and turn reminders on or off.
Service Call Reminder - OFF
Days Until Service Call
Air Filter Reminder - OFF
Set Max Filter Runtime
Set Max Filter Days
UV Lamp Reminder - OFF
Set Max UV Lamp Runtime
Alerts will appear
on the bottom bar
of the Home Screen.
Press to view and
reset current alerts.
(360 days)
(300 hrs)
(180 days)
(360 days)
Dealer’s
Logo
here
Alerts
Service Information...
View your service company’s contact information.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Display
Active Brightness
Idle Brightness
Night Dimmer
Auto Night Dimmer - OFF
Set Idle Brightness
Set Dimmer Schedule
Maintenance
Screen Cleaning
Touch Calibration
Display
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The Main Menu Buttons
The display brightness options may be
adjusted in this menu.
Display
Display
Active Brightness
You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is active. The
display is active for 3 minutes after last touch, it then goes Idle.
Idle Brightness
You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is idle.
(80%)
(30%)
Night Dimmer
You may dim the brightness of the ColorTouch screen at night.
Auto Night Dimmer - OFF
The screen can be set to dim automatically at night. Dimming the
display can prolong the life of the backlight.
Set Idle Brightness
Set the screen brightness for the Night Dimmer. When Night Dimmer
is On, the display will go idle after 8 seconds after last touch.
Set Dimmer Schedule
Set the schedule for the Night Dimmer.
(50%)
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The Main Menu Buttons
Display
Maintenance
Maintenance allows you to clean and calibrate the ColorTouch Screen.
Screen Cleaning
Screen Cleaning Mode disables the touch feature for 15 seconds
so the screen may be cleaned without altering any settings.
Use a soft cloth without solvents or abrasive cleaners
Touch Calibration
Under normal circumstances, the ColorTouch touchscreen should not
need to be calibrated.
Touch the center of the targets as they appear on the screen.
Touch Screen Calibration
FINISH
Press when done.
When calibration is complete, the thermostat will automatically restart
and return to the Home Screen.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Preferences
User Interface Themes
Custom Wallpaper
Heat/Cool Indicator
Heat/Cool Indicator OFF
Taskbar red/white OFF
Room Temp red/blue OFF
Mode Status red/blue OFF
Backdrop OFF
Sound Options
Beep - OFF
Beep Sound
Show Outdoor Hi/Lo - OFF
Preferences
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The Main Menu Buttons
You may set the type of background that
appears on the thermostat Home Screen.
Preferences
Preferences
User Interface Themes
This thermostat has several high quality background themes to choose from.
NOTE: At 7 PM, the background will change to an evening scene and the
moon will replace the sun. At 7 AM it will return to a daytime scene.
(Buildings)
Custom Wallpaper
You may choose your own background image by selecting a photo that you
have uploaded from an SD memory card.
Heat/Cool Indicator
You may choose an enhanced indicator of the current status of the HVAC
equipment.
Room Temp Red/Blue - ON/OFF
Mode Status Red/Blue - ON/OFF
Backdrop - OFF
The Backdrop makes numbers and words easier to read, and may be needed
on certain background images.
Sound Options
Beep - ON
Turn the beep sound on or off.
Beep Sound
Choose from different beep sounds.
(Beep 1)
*NOTE: The “Show Outdoor
Hi/Lo” button will be ‘grayed
out’ if Remote Sensor is set
for Secondary Sensor Use.
(see Sensor Settings, page 36)
Show Outdoor Hi/Lo - OFF
Choose to display or hide the high and low outdoor temperatures of the day on
the Home Screen.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Holidays
Holiday Schedule - OFF
Edit Holidays
Preset Holidays
Mode
OFF
Auto
Heat
Cool
Heat Setpoint
Cool Setpoint
Holidays
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Holiday Schedule allows the ColorTouch to
follow a fully customizable preset, weekly, monthly,
and yearly holiday program. The thermostat will
Holidays
stay in Unoccupied settings while Holiday is active.
Holidays
Holiday Schedule - OFF
Press to turn Holiday Schedule On or Off.
Edit Holidays
Start by selecting a Holiday.
You may continue to select
more holidays or you can
press the Repeat button for
recurring holidays.
Pressing a selected holiday
will deselect that holiday.
Info
Using the Repeat Button
Choose to repeat the holiday every
week, month or year. Or, press
CANCEL to go back.
If you choose to repeat the holiday
every week, you will be prompted to
confirm the day of the week to be
repeated.
Using the Info Button
Press the Info button to view how non-holidays, holidays, and exceptions
to repeating holidays will appear on the Holiday calendar.
Repeat
Next
Month
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The Main Menu Buttons
Holidays
Edit Holidays
DeselectingHolidays
You may deselect a holiday simply
by pressing on it.
Press BACK to save your changes
and return to the Holiday menu.
If you choose to deselect a holiday
that is part of a Custom Repeating
Program, the screen below will appear.
(Continued)
Marking Non-Holidays
You will now be prompted to mark this
day only as a non-holiday or edit All
repeating holidays that affect this day.
Press SAVE to mark only this day as a
non-holiday.
If you choose to edit repeating holidays
that affect this day, press NEXT and the next screen will appear.
Editing Repeating Holidays
If, for example, you choose to repeat the
holiday every month, the following screen
will appear:
You may now choose to repeat the
holiday:
On the 25th of every month
On the 4th Monday of every month
On the last Monday of every month
Press SAVE to save your changes and return to Holiday programming.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Holidays
Edit Holidays
Editing Repeating Holidays (continued)
You may now delete all repeating
custom holidays in this group by
pressing the ON box to uncheck
your selection. Press SAVE to
return to Holiday editing screens.
(Continued)
Preset Holidays
You may choose from several standard preset holidays to observe. When
the preset holidays are set to ON, they will be observed every year on that
date.
Overriding Holiday Mode
You may override Holiday Mode by pressing the OVERRIDE button and
choosing the amount of override time desired.
Turning Off Holiday Mode From The Homescreen
You may turn off Holiday Mode by
pressing the MODE button and then
pressing the Holiday STOP button.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Security
Auto Screenlock
Auto Screenlock - OFF
Set Passcode
Lock After...
Allow mode changes - OFF
Allow setpoint changes - OFF
Allow override - OFF
Setpoint Limits
Setpoint Limits - OFF
Minimum Cool Setpoint
Maximum Heat Setpoint
Security
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The Main Menu Buttons
Security settings may be set to limit or
prevent changes to your thermostat.
Security
Security
Auto Screenlock
Auto Screenlock - OFF
Auto Screenlock - ON
Set Passcode
Use keypad to enter and confirm passcode.
Press UNLOCK then enter passcode to access thermostat settings.
Lock After...
Set the t the screen will automatically lock after the last button press. ime
Allow mode changes - OFF
Choose to allow mode changes when Auto Screenlock is on.
Allow setpoint changes - OFF
Choose to allow setpoint changes when Auto Screenlock is on.
Allow override - OFF
Choose to allow use of the Override button when Auto Screenlock is on.
(code not set )
When the thermostat
is locked, the bottom
bar of the display will
show:
(5 m)
NOTE: Code must be set before
Auto Screenlock can be
turned on.
Setpoint Limits
Limits how high or low heating and cooling may be adjusted.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Information
My Thermostat
View Runtime Graphs
Last 7 Days - Cooling
Last 7 Days - Cooling
Last 7 Days - Override
Delete Runtime Data
Who To Call For Service
Information
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The Main Menu Buttons
This button contains valuable service and
system runtime information.
Information
Information
My Thermostat
View your thermostat dip switch settings, equipment status, runtimes, and
other settings.
View Runtime Graphs
Track your system’s runtime/energy usage.
Last 7 Days - Cooling
Press the information
icon to learn more
about each graph
*NOTE: The runtime graphs are
Last 7 Days - Heating
Delete Runtime Data
Press to delete your current equipment runtime information.
updated at 12:00 AM each day.
Press anywhere on the screen
to return to the submenu.
Who To Call For Service
Your service company’s contact
information is displayed here.
Dealer’s
Logo
here
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Thermostat Name
Available Modes
All Modes Including Auto
Heat and Cool
Heat Only
Cool Only
SD Card
Import Settings from SD Card
Export Settings to SD Card
General Setup
Units
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Language
English
Spanish/Espanol
French/Francais
Smart Recovery - ON/OFF
Installation Settings
Information
Settings
(Continued next page)
Heat & Cool Stages
Heat & Cool Stages
Compressor Stages
Aux Heat Stages
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Availability depends on
Heat Pump
settings.
}
dip switch
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Installation Settings
Timers & Deadbands
Cycles Per Hour
Min Heat/Cool Difference
Compressor Min Off Time
1st Stage Deadband
2nd Stage Deadband
2nd Stage Deadband
2nd Stage Timer
2nd Stage Turnoff Point
Deadband
3rd Stage Deadband
4th Stage Deadband
Heat Pump Settings
Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled
HP Lockout Outdoor Temp
Aux Heat Lockout - Enabled/Disabled
Aux Heat Lockout Temp
Setpoint
3rd Stage Deadband
3rd Stage Timer
3rd Stage Turnoff Point
Deadband
Setpoint
4th Stage Deadband
4th Stage Timer
4th Stage Turnoff Point
Deadband
Setpoint
Information
(Continued)
Settings
(Continued next page)
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Installation Settings
Sensor Settings
Control Sensor
Thermostat Sensor Only
Remote Sensor Only
Average remote/thermostat
Secondary Sensor Use
Use as outdoor sensor
Use as remote sensor
Calibrate Sensors
Thermostat
Secondary Sensor
Fan Off Delay
Test Outputs
Dealer Information
Dealer Name
Contact Name
Dealer Phone
Dealer Email
Dealer Website
Factory Defaults
Delete Custom Images
Information
(Continued)
Settings
Upgrade Firmware
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The Main Menu Buttons
Thermostat heating and cooling options are
found in this menu
Settings
Thermostat Name
Use keypad to name
your thermostat. The
name is displayed on
the Home Screen.
(Up to 14 characters)
Name appears here
YOUR NAME
Settings
Available Modes
Choose the modes the thermostat will use: Heat Only, Cool Only, Heat & Cool,
or Auto (All). For example, if you only have a heater, choose Heat, and only
Heat & Off modes will be available. This will simplify the operation for the user.
(all)
SD Card
Import and export files to and from the thermostat. See the ColorTouch
Assistant instructions for further details.
Import Settings from SD Card
Upload files from ColorTouch Assistant or another
thermostat.
Export Settings to SD Card
Export files from one thermostat and import them into others.
General Setup
Units
Fahrenheit (F)
Celsius (C)
(F)
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*NOTE: A 2GB SD card is
recommended. To import and
export files, the SD card must
contain the same version of the
firmware as the thermostat.
ColorTouch Assistant will keep
the firmware current.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
General Setup
Language
English
Spanish/Espanol
French/Francais
Smart Recovery - OFF
Smart Recovery - ON
Smart Recovery turns on the heat before the Morning
start time to bring the room temperature to the Morning
setpoint at the start of the Morning time period. Please
allow 4-8 days for Smart Recovery time to adjust. When
used with a heat pump, electric strip heat will be disabled
while Smart Recovery is active.
(en)
(Continued)
Installation Settings
(1h1c)
(1h1c)
(1h1c)
(1h1c)
Only available when
dip switch is set for
Heat Pump operation.
}
Heat & Cool Stages
Heat & Cool Stages
Up to 2 Stages Cooling and 4 stages Heating.
Compressor Stages
Up to 2 compressors.
Aux Heat Stages
0 to 2 stages of Aux Heating.
Timers & Deadbands
Cycles Per Hour
At 6 cycles per hour, the HVAC unit will only be allowed to energize
once every 10 minutes. The Cycles Per Hour limit may be overridden
and reset by pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons.
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, No Limit)
(6)
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The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Installation Settings
(2 )
(5m)
(2 )
(2mins )
(Deadband )
(Continued)
(2 )
Timers & Deadbands
Min Heat/Cool Difference
The minimum gap between Heat and Cool setpoints. (0 - 6 deg. F)
Compressor Min OFF Time
None, 1 minute, or 5 minutes.
The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the
thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling.
1st Stage Deadband Specifies the minimum temperature difference
between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage
of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on. For example, if the heat
setpoint is 68 and the 1st Stage deadband is set to 2 degrees, the room
temperature will need to drop to 66 degrees before the heat turns on.
1st Stage Deadband
(1 - 6 deg. F)
2nd Stage Deadband
2nd Stage Deadband
Number of degrees past 1st stage before 2nd stage turns on. (0 - 10 deg. F)
2nd Stage Timer
Number of minutes past 1st stage before 2nd stage turns on. (0 - 60 mins.)
(The 2nd stage deadband must also be met)
2nd Stage Turnoff Point
Deadband or Setpoint.
3rd Stage Deadband
4th Stage Deadband
(Continued)
3rd and 4th stage
deadband settings
are the same as
2nd stage.
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The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Installation Settings
Heat Pump Settings
Heat Pump Lockout - DISABLED
Heat Pump Lockout - ENABLED
Turns on Heat Pump Lockout.
HP Lockout Outdoor Temp
Heat Pump will not run below this temp. (20 - 75 deg. F)
Aux Heat Lockout - DISABLED
Aux Heat Lockout - ENABLED
Turns on Aux Heat Lockout.
Aux Heat Lockout Temp
Aux Heat will not run above this temp. (20 - 75 deg. F) GAS/EL or HP dip
switch must be set for HP and GAS or ELEC dip switch must be set for ELEC.
(Continued)
(65 )
(65 )
(Only available
when dip switch
is set for Heat
Pump operation.)
Sensor Settings
Control Sensor
When a remote sensor is connected to the thermostat, the user may choose
which sensor source is used to measure room temperature.
Thermostat sensor only
Remote Sensor only
Average remote/thermostat
Secondary Sensor Use
The secondary sensor may be used as a remote sensor or an outdoor sensor.
Calibrate Sensors
The thermostat and secondary sensor may be calibrated -7 to +7 degrees F.
(thermostat )
(remote )
(0 )
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The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Installation Settings
Fan Off Delay
Runs the fan for a short time after Cooling or electric strip heat turns off
to increase system efficiency. (0 - 120 Secs.)
(Continued)
(0s)
Test Outputs
The installer or service technician can use this feature to test the
functions without any time delays of the thermostat and heating and
cooling equipment.
With a 1st stage cooling call, Y1 and G are active
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The Main Menu Buttons
Settings
Dealer Information
The Dealer may enter their company contact information for the
customer to use when they need service. This will appear in the
“Who To Call For Service” button is pressed in the Information Menu.
Press the buttons
below and use the
keyboard to enter
your information
Dealer’s
Logo
here
Dealer Name
Contact Name
Dealer Phone
Dealer Email
Dealer Website
Please use ColorTouch
Assistant to add Dealer’s
logo. (See Page 40)
Factory Defaults
Press to reset the thermostat back to the factory settings. This will also delete all of
the custom images.
Delete Custom Images
Press to delete the custom photos you uploaded to the thermostat.
Upgrade Firmware
Press to upgrade the thermostat firmware. The SD Card must be in the thermostat
SD Card reader and contain the valid firmware. If an error message appears, confirm
with ColorTouch Assistant that firmware is up to date or simply try reinserting the SD
card.
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The Main Menu Buttons
The Emergency Heat function is only
available if your thermostat is set to
Emergency Heat
To initiate the Emergency Heat feature, Press the Emergency Heat button.
During Emergency Heat operation the thermostat will turn on the fan and
auxiliary stages of heat when there is a demand for heat. The 1st stage of
heating and all stages of cooling will be unavailable. To exit Emergency
Heat, press the Emergency Heat button.
control a Heat Pump.
Emergency Heat
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ColorTouch Assistant
ColorTouch Assistant may be downloaded at no charge at:
www.venstar.com/thermostats/colortouch/assistant/
Every time the user runs the ColorTouch Assistant software, it automatically
connects to Venstar’s ColorTouch Web site in the background and updates
the software and firmware (the operating system for ColorTouch) at no cost.
The ColorTouch Assistant allows you to use your computer to:
Upload photos for background
and slideshow images
Configure installation settings
Update thermostat firmware
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Program a time period schedule
Upload dealer and service contact
information and company logo
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The ColorTouch Assistant
Uploading Photos and Settings to your thermostat
When you are finished adding and editing photos and settings,
click on Save to SD. When prompted, remove the SD card
from the SD card reader on your computer.
Save to SD
*NOTE: A 2GB SD card is
recommended.
At the thermostat:
Insert the SD card into the SD Card Slot.
MENU
Press
Next, press
then
Settings
SD Card
Slot
Press
Then, press
Select the items to import to your thermostat then press
Your thermostat will automatically save your new photos and settings in it’s
internal memory. When finished, you may remove the SD card. It is not needed
for normal thermostat operation.
SD Card
Import Settings from SD Card
NEXT
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Installation Instructions
Remove & Replace the Old Thermostat
To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by
step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps,
call a qualified technician for assistance.
Assemble tools: Flat blade screwdriver, wire cutters and wire
strippers.
Make sure your Heater/Air Conditioner is working properly
before beginning installation of the thermostat.
Carefully unpack the thermostat. Save the screws, any brackets, and instructions.
Turn off the power to the Heating/Air Conditioning system at
the main fuse panel. Most residential systems have a separate
breaker for disconnecting power to the furnace.
Remove the cover of the old thermostat. If it does not come off
easily, check for screws.
Loosen the screws holding the thermostat base or subbase to the
wall and lift away.
Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat. Tape the ends
of the wires as you disconnect them, and mark them with the
letter of the terminal for easy reconnection to the new thermostat.
Keep the old thermostat for reference purposes, until your new
thermostat is functioning properly.
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Installation Instructions
Wire Connections
Wire Connections
If the terminal designations on your old thermostat
do not match those on the new thermostat, refer
to the chart below or the wiring diagrams
that follow.
Wire from the
old thermostat
terminal marked
G or FFanG
Y1, Y
W1, W or H
C
O/B
W2
Y2Y2
OUT +
S1
S2
Function
CoolingY1
Heating
PowerRh, R, M, Vr, AR
Common
Rev. Valve
2nd Stage Heat
2nd Stage Cooling
3rd Stage Heat
Outdoor Sensor
Outdoor Sensor
Remote Sensor
Remote Sensor
Install on the
new thermostat
connector marked
W1/O/B
C
W1/O/B*
W2
W3W3
REMOTE/OUTDOOROUT -
REMOTE/OUTDOOR
REMOTE/OUTDOOR
REMOTE/OUTDOOR
* O/B is used if your system is a Heat Pump.
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Installation Instructions
The Color Touch Thermostat Backplate
NOTE:
The backplate does not fully cover a
full size vertical junction box. The
ACC-WPLWH ColorTouch Wallplate
or
a single-gang, horizontally mounted
would be needed for that
junction box
type of installation.
REMOTE/
OUTDOOR
Y1Y2W1/O/B
W2
W3
CRG
To remove the thermostat backplate:
Using the Finger Pull Areas, pull the front
housing away from the backplate.
Look for these tabs to locate the pull areas
3rd stage heat circuit/2nd stage aux heat
W3
2nd stage heat circuit/1st stage aux heat
W2
1st stage heat circuit/reversing valve
W1/O/B
2nd stage compressor relay
Y2
1st stage compressor relay
Y1
Backplate
Pull out with thumbs in these areas
G
R
C
REMOTE/
OUTDOOR
IMPORTANT:This thermostat requires both
R (24 VAC Return) and C (24 VAC Common) be
connected to the backplate terminals.
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Front Housing
Fan relay
24 VAC return
24 VAC common
Remote/Outdoor
sensor connections
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Installation Instructions
Explanation of Thermostat Dip Switches
Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat
GAS/EL
O
GAS
GAS/EL
HPHP
ON
1 2 3
OB
ON
1 2 3
ON
1 2 3
GAS
ELECGAS ELEC
ON
GAS/EL
OR
OR
OR
HP
B
1 2 3
ELEC
This dip switch configures the thermostat to control a
conventional gas/electric system or a heat pump. If
your system is anything other than a heat pump,
leave this switch set for GAS/EL.*
ON
O
ON
ON
*For some commercial heat pumps, this switch may need to
1 2 3
be set for GAS/EL. Consult the commercial heat pump
literature.
When the GAS/EL or HP dip switch is configured for HP,
this dip switch (O or B) must be set to control the
appropriate reversing valve. If O is chosen, the W1/O/B
terminal will energize in cooling. If B is chosen, the
B
1 2 3
W1/O/B terminal will energize in heating.
*When GAS/EL or HP is set for GAS/EL:
This switch (GAS or ELEC) controls how the thermostat
will control the Fan (G) terminal in heating mode. When
GAS is chosen, the thermostat will not energize the
Fan (G) terminal in heating. When ELEC is chosen
the thermostat will energize the fan in heating.
1 2 3
*When GAS/EL or HP is set for HP:
This switch (GAS or ELEC) defines the Aux Heat type.
When GAS is chosen, the auxiliary heat will not be
allowed to run during heat pump operation.
When ELEC is chosen, up to two stages of auxiliary
strip heat will be allowed to run.
GAS/EL
O
ON
GASBELEC
HP
1 2 3
OUT+
OUTCR
G
Y1Y2W1-O-BW2W3
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Installation Instructions
Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions
Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems
3 Wire, Heat Only
Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Heating
with no Fan.
GAS
O
24VAC Power
24VAC Common
1st Stage Heat
ON
B
1 2 3
ELEC
R
C
W1/O/B
GAS/ELHP
4 Wire, Cool Only
Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Cooling.
R
C
Y1
G
GAS/ELHP
GAS
O
24VAC Power
24VAC Common
1st Stage Cool
Fan
ON
B
1 2 3
ELEC
5 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 1 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Cooling,
with 1 stage Gas Heat.
GAS
O
24VAC Power
24VAC Common
1st Stage Heat
1st Stage Cool
Fan
ON
B
1 2 3
ELEC
8 Wire, 2 Stage Cooling, 3 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial 2 Stage Cooling,
with 3 stage Gas Heat.
R
C
W1/O/B
W2
W3
Y1
Y2
G
GAS/ELHP
GAS
O
24VAC Power
24VAC Common
1st Stage Heat
2nd Stage Heat
3rd Stage Heat
1st Stage Cool
2nd Stage Cool
Fan
ON
R
C
W1/O/B
Y1
G
GAS/ELHP
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5 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 1 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Cooling,
with 1 stage Electric Heat.
GAS
O
24VAC Power
24VAC Common
1st Stage Heat
1st Stage Cool
Fan
HP
ON
ON
B
123
1 2 3
ELEC
1 2 3
B
ELEC
R
C
W1/O/B
Y1
G
GAS/EL
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Installation Instructions
Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions
Heat Pump Systems
5 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 1 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with
‘O’ Reversing Valve
R 24VAC Power
C 24VAC Common
W1/O/B Reversing Valve
Y1 1st Stage Compressor
(Cool or Heat)
G Fan
GAS/ELHP
GAS
ON
O
1 2 3
B
ELEC
6 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 2 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with
‘O’ Reversing Valve
R 24VAC Power
C 24VAC Common
W1/O/B Reversing Valve
Y1 1st Stage Compressor
(Cool or Heat)
W2 Aux Heat
G Fan
GAS/ELHP
GAS
ON
O
1 2 3
B
ELEC
7 Wire, 2 Stage Cooling, 3 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with
‘O’ Reversing Valve.
R 24VAC Power
C 24VAC Common
W1/O/B Reversing Valve
W2 3rd Stage Heat
Y1 1st Stage Compressor
(Cool or Heat)
Y2 2nd Stage Compressor
(Cool or Heat)
G Fan
GAS/ELHP
(Number of Compressor Stages set to 2)
GAS
ON
O
1 2 3
B
ELEC
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8 Wire, 2 Stage Cooling, 4 Stage Heat
Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with
‘O’ Reversing Valve.
R 24VAC Power
C 24VAC Common
W1/O/B Reversing Valve
W2 3rd Stage Heat
W3 4th Stage Heat
Y1 1st Stage Compressor
(Cool or Heat)
Y2 2nd Stage Compressor
(Cool or Heat)
G Fan
GAS/ELHP
(Number of Compressor Stages set to 2)
GAS
ON
O
1 2 3
B
ELEC
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Installation Instructions
Sample Wiring Diagrams
Outdoor Sensor: ACC-TSEN Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at
77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient.
Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire.
10K Thermistor
Outdoor Sensor
ACC-TSEN
Indoor Remote Sensor with Override Button: ACC-TSENWB Temperature
Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient.
(see page 36 for sensor setup instructions)
Y1Y2W1/O/B
W2
W3
REMOTE/
OUTDOOR
CRG
Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire.
10K Thermistor
Remote Sensor
ACC-TSENWB
Y1Y2W1/O/B
W2
W3
REMOTE/
OUTDOOR
CRG
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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM: The thermostat touchscreen buttons are not responsive.
CAUSE: The touchscreen is out of calibration.
REMEDY: Remove the thermostat from the backplate. Push the
thermostat back onto the backplate, while keeping your finger
pressed firmly against the center of the touchscreen, until the
Calibration screen appears. Re-calibrate the Touchscreen.
SYMPTOM: The display is blank.
CAUSE: Lack of proper power.
REMEDY: Make sure the power is on to the furnace and that you have 24vac between R & C.
SYMPTOM: The air conditioning does not attempt to turn on.
CAUSE: The cooling setpoint is set too high.
REMEDY: Lower the cooling setpoint or lower the cooling set-
point limit. See Setpoint Limits (page 27).
SYMPTOM: The heating does not attempt to turn on.
CAUSE: The heating setpoint is set too low.
REMEDY: Raise the heating setpoint or raise the heating set-
point limit. See Setpoint Limits (page 27).
SYMPTOM: When controlling a residential heat pump, and
asking for cooling, the heat comes on.
CAUSE: The thermostat reversing valve dip switch is set for “B”.
REMEDY: Set the reversing valve dip switch for “O”.
SYMPTOM: When calling for cooling, both the heat and cool
come on.
CAUSE: The thermostat equipment dip switch is configured
for “HP” and the HVAC unit is a Gas/Electric.
REMEDY: Set the equipment dip switch for “Gas”.
SYMPTOM: Air handler control board fuse blows when thermostat
is attached to backplate with power on, but does not blow until the
thermostat is placed onto the backplate.
CAUSE: The Outdoor/Remote sensor and/or sensor wiring is
shorted.
REMEDY: Check/replace Outdoor/Remote sensor and/or sensor
wiring.
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Index
A
Active Brightness, 18
Alerts, 15
view current, 16
reset, 16
set/edit reminders, 16
See also Runtime
Aux Heat Lockout, 36
Auto
adjust temperature, 3
One-Year Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. If it appears within one year from the date of original installation, whether or not
actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or
remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will be
provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor
through a qualified servicing dealer.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosing, repairing,
removing, installing, shipping, servicing or handling of either defective parts or replacement
parts. Such costs may be covered by a separate warranty provided by the installer.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND
BECOMES VOID UPON REINSTALLATION.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES – ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY) ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTIES MADE IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED,
ENLARGED, OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, OR OTHER PERSON WHATSOEVER.
ALL WORK UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING NORMAL WORKING
HOURS. ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS, WHETHER NEW OR REMANUFACTURED, ASSUME AS THEIR
WARRANTY PERIOD ONLY THE REMAINING TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
1. Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instructions or owner’s
manual, including filter cleaning and/or replacement and lubrication.
2. Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty installation, misapplication, abuse,
improper servicing, unauthorized alteration or improper operation.
3. Failure to start due to voltage conditions, blown fuses, open circuit breakers or other
damages due to the inadequacy or interruption of electrical service.
4. Damage as a result of floods, winds, fires, lightning, accidents, corrosive environments or
other conditions beyond the control of the Manufacturer.
5. Parts not supplied or designated by the Manufacturer, or damages resulting from their use.
6. Manufacturer products installed outside the continental U.S.A., Alaska, Hawaii, and
Canada.
7. Electricity or fuel costs or increases in electricity or fuel costs for any reason whatsoever
including additional or unusual use of supplemental electric heat.
8. ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL
DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary
from state to state.
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