Braeburn 140303 User manual

Premier 3-Zone Controller
model 140303
Installer Guide

CONTENTS
1 Specifications 4 Configuration
2 Suitable Mounting Locations 5 System Checkout
3 Wiring Diagrams 6 Operation
Warning
Read all of the instructions before proceeding.
Always turn off power to the heating/air conditioning system prior to installing or adjusting the
Premier 3-Zone Controller. Wire the entire panel before applying transformer power.
This controller should only be installed and configured as described in this manual. Any other use is
not recommended and will void the warranty.
1Specifications
Storage temperature: -40o–150oF
(-40o–65oC)
Operating temperature: -20o–125oF
(-30o–50oC)
Operating humidity: 5–95% RH
Voltage: 24 VAC, 60Hz
Max. damper power: 35 VA @ 24 VAC
Dimensions: See Figure 1
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8.00”
1.25”
8.00”
8.00”
1.25”
8.00”
Figure 1
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2Suitable Mounting Locations
Mount the Premier 3-Zone Controller panel near the HVAC equipment (see Figure 2). The panel can be
mounted in any orientation on a wall, stud, roof truss, or the return-air plenum. For appearance, mount the
panel level.
Remove the panel cover and use the base as a template to drill mounting holes 6.5” apart (see Figure 3).
Attach the panel with appropriate screws (not included). Use mounting anchors as needed for drywall or
plaster installations.
return air
ducts
return air
plenum
bypass
duct coil
supply air
sensor
zone dampers
electric or
barometric
bypass damper
filtration
system
furnace
typical mounting location
6.50”
Figure 3
Figure 2
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3 Wiring the Panel
Always turn off power to the heating/air conditioning system prior to installing or
adjusting the Premier 3-Zone Controller. Wire the entire panel before applying
transformer power.
Use the following general wiring instructions for all systems. Specific wiring will vary depending on the
equipment and type of system (conventional or heat pump).
3.1 Damper Wiring
Install the system dampers using the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
Connect the dampers to the zone panel as shown for
either a 2-wire or 3-wire damper.
The sum of all dampers powered by the zone panel
should not exceed 35 VA at 24 VAC. Use a slave relay if
additional damper power is required.
Max. damper VA per panel 35 VA @ 24 VAC
M
M
PO
COM
PC
Zone Panel 2-Wire Damper
M
M
PO
COM
PC
Zone Panel 2-Wire Damper
PO
C
PC
PO
COM
PC
Zone Panel 3-Wire Damper
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3.2 Thermostat Wiring
Install the system thermostats using the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
Connect the thermostats to the zone panel as shown.
Notes:
Wiring to the C terminal is required only for
thermostat power.
E terminal at thermostat 1 controls emergency heat.
See E-Heat Switch Installation Sheet 1192EHS for
wiring details.
3.3 Supply Air Sensor Wiring
Install the supply air sensor in the supply air plenum at least
2-3 feet after the heat exchanger and coil. Make sure there
are no zone dampers before the supply air sensor.
Connect the supply air sensor to the zone panel as shown.
3.4 Transformer Wiring
Install the transformer using the instructions provided
by the manufacturer. Size the transformer to the damper
requirements. The zone panel has a built-in, self-resetting
fuse. The maximum damper power per panel is 35 VA at
24 VAC.
Connect the transformer to the zone panel as shown.
Note: Additional dampers or dampers with a higher current draw will require the use of a separate
slave relay.
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E
R
Y
G
W
C
Rh
Rc
Y
G
W
C
Thermostat Zone Panel
E
R
Y
G
W
C
Rh
Rc
Y
G
W
C
Thermostat Zone Panel
SA1
SA2
SA1
SA2
24V
24C
CC
HOT
Dedicated
Zoning Transformer
Zone
Panel
24V
24C
CC
HOT
Dedicated
Zoning Transformer
Zone
Panel
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3.5 Conventional System Wiring
Note: For a heat pump system, see Section 3.6.
Connect a conventional heating system to
the zone panel as shown.
For a single stage heating and cooling
system, the 2nd stage connections are
not used.
For a system using a dual transformer,
open jumper J1 (see Configuration
section, Figure 4). Make sure the the
neutrals (common) are connected.
3.6 Heat Pump System Wiring
Connect a single or multi-stage
heat pump system to the zone panel
as shown.
A conventional thermostat may be used
with a heat pump system, however,
emergency heat will be controlled by
the panel emergency heat switch or the
optional remote emergency heat switch.
For a single-stage system, the auxiliary
heat control is not used. For a multi-
stage system, the compressor controls
are not used.
Use DIP switch 1 to select between conventional and heat pump system.
Use DIP switch 3 for heat pump reversing valve control. Setting 0 means that the O/B terminal is
active in a cooling call. Setting B means that the O/B terminal is active in a heating call.
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RH
RC
Y1
Y2
G
G2
W1
EH
W2
O/B
C
C
HOT
1st stage
compressor
control
2nd stage
fan
control
1st stage
fan
control
1st stage
heat
control
2nd stage
compressor
control
2nd stage
heat
control
24 VAC
RH
RC
Y1
Y2
G
G2
W1
EH
W2
O/B
C
C
HOT
1st stage
compressor
control
2nd stage
fan
control
1st stage
fan
control
1st stage
heat
control
2nd stage
compressor
control
2nd stage
heat
control
24 VAC
RH
RC
Y1
Y2
G
G2
W1
EH
W2
O/B
C
C
HOT
1st stage
compressor
control
2nd stage
fan
control
1st stage
fan
control
aux heat /
E-heat
control
2nd stage
compressor
control
reversing
valve
24 VAC
RH
RC
Y1
Y2
G
G2
W1
EH
W2
O/B
C
C
HOT
1st stage
compressor
control
2nd stage
fan
control
1st stage
fan
control
aux heat /
E-heat
control
2nd stage
compressor
control
reversing
valve
24 VAC
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4Configuration
Use the following instructions to configure the Premier 3-Zone Controller.
Open J1 jumper for dual transformer installations.
Open J2 short cycle protection jumper for system test.
Note: Replace J2 when system testing is completed or leave J2 open if compressor has built in
short cycle protection.
3. Press ▲ and then press ▲ to raise or ▼to lower the Hi Temp cutout.
4. Press ▼ and then press ▲ to raise or ▼ to lower to Low Temp cutout.
▲
▲
RH
RC
Y1
Y2
G
G2
W1
EH
W2
O/B
C
HI/LOW LIMIT
CUTOUT ADJUST
J2-SHORT CYCLE
PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
Braeburn
3-Zone
JI REMOVE TO SEPARATE
RH AND RC TERMINAL
SUPPLY TEMP HI TEMP
LO TEMP
PURGE
DELAY
J2 jumper
J1 jumper
HI/LOW
temp cutout
adjustment
1.
2.
Figure 4
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5. Set the DIP switches to meet system requirements.
Switch Label Function
1 Non-HP / Heat Pump Conventional or heat pump control of W/Y
2 Normal / Dual Fuel HP 1st stage lockout on 2nd stage call
3 Rev Valve B/O O/B terminal active in heating (B position) or cooling (O position)
4 Fan Gas / Elec & HP Fan controlled by HVAC system or panel
5 Opp Call 20 / 15 Opposite call answer time in minutes
6 Lockout None / Active 2nd stage lockout without 2 zones calling
7 Priority All / Zone 1 Changeover priority zone 1 or first call
8 G2 W/2-Zones / 2 Stages 2nd stage fan activation requires 2 zones or 2 stages
5System Checkout
After the wiring and configuration is complete, use the following checklist to verify the panel operation is
correct.
[ ] Make sure the Emergency Heat Switch is in the Off (right) position.
[ ] Open jumper J2 by moving cap from both pins to only one pin.
[ ] Use table and diagram in section 4 of this installer guide or inside the zone panel cover to
verify DIP switches are set properly.
[ ] Make sure the supply temp sensor is wired to terminals SA1 and SA2. The zone dampers
will not close if the supply sensor is missing.
[ ] Make sure no zones are calling by turning off all thermostats.
[ ] Apply 24 VAC power to the panel.
HEAT PUMP
DUAL FUEL
O
ELEC/HP
15
ACTIVE
ZONE1
2-STAGES
NON HP
NORMAL
REV VALVE B
FAN GAS
OPP CALL 20
LOCKOUT NONE
PRIORITY ALL
G2 W/2-ZONES
HEAT PUMP
DUAL FUEL
O
ELEC/HP
15
ACTIVE
ZONE1
2-STAGES
NON HP
NORMAL
REV VALVE B
FAN GAS
OPP CALL 20
LOCKOUT NONE
PRIORITY ALL
G2 W/2-ZONES
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[ ] Verify green power LED near 24 VAC terminals is lit.
[ ] Verify green heartbeat LED in middle of panel is pulsing.
[ ] Verify all 3 zone LEDs near damper terminals are green.
[ ] Verify supply temp display shows current plenum temperature.
[ ] Switch zone 1 thermostat to heat mode, and call for heat in zone 1 by raising set
temperature above room temperature.
[ ] Verify zone 1 damper LED stays green (open) and zone 2 and 3 damper LEDs change
to red (closed).
[ ] Verify heating system is operating, air is moving out zone 1 vents, and zone 2 and 3
vents have minimal airflow.
[ ] Verify supply temp display on zone panel shows a heat change in supply air.
[ ] Switch zone 2 thermostat to heat mode, and call for heat in zone 2 by raising set
temperature above room temperature.
[ ] Verify zone 1 damper LED stays green (open) and zone 2 damper LED changes to
green (open).
[ ] Verify heating system is operating and air is moving out into zone 1 and zone 2.
[ ] If installed, switch zone 3 thermostat to heat mode, and call for heat in zone 3 by raising
set temperature above room temperature. Verify air is now flowing to zone 3.
[ ] If installed, verify emergency heat remote and panel switch. Return E-Heat switches to
normal position when test is complete.
[ ] Return zone 1 thermostat to the off position. Verify zone 1 damper LED turns red and
zone 2 and 3 damper LEDs stay green.
[ ] Verify heating system is operating, air is moving out zone 2 and 3 vents, and zone 1
vents have minimal airflow.
[ ] Return zone 2 and 3 thermostats to the off position. Verify system fan shuts off at the end
of 90-second purge cycle.
[ ] Verify all zone LEDs near damper terminals are green.
[ ] If the outside temperature is acceptable, repeat the above steps in cooling mode.
Cooling will not work if E-Heat is on.
[ ] Restore thermostats and replace J2 jumper if short cycle protection at zone panel
is required.
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6Operation
The Premier 3-Zone Panel has LEDs and a built-in display to tell the installer and homeowner the current
operating mode of the panel. Refer to Figure 5 and the following descriptions of the panel LEDs for
operation information.
LED Display Panel
Supply Temp Shows the current air supply temp. Use to set Hi/Lo temp limit.
Hi Temp Press ▲to display Hi temp cutout setting. Press ▲ to raise or ▼to lower
Hi temp setting.
Lo Temp Press ▼to display Lo temp cutout setting. Press ▲ to raise or ▼to lower
Lo temp setting.
Purge System uses intelligent purge to maximize comfort and energy savings.
Delay Supply air temperature is outside the Hi/Lo temp cutout. System has turned off
the equipment except the fan.
Callout LED Description
1 Thermostats Shows what calls the thermostats are making to the zone panel. Lights
when thermostat terminal is active.
2 24V Power Lights when the panel is receiving power from the zoning transformer.
3 RH and RC Lights when the HVAC equipment transformer(s) are receiving power.
Available only when C equipment terminal is wired.
4 Equipment Lights when the zone panel is calling to the equipment. Zone panel
controls the equipment LEDs in response to thermostat calls and DIP
switch settings.
5 Emergency Heat Lights when emergency heat is active (cooling is disabled).
6 Damper Lights red when the zone damper is closed, green when the zone
damper is open.
7 Heartbeat Flashes once per second when the panel is normal.
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10
RH
RC
Y1
Y2
G
G2
W1
EH
W2
O/B
C
SA1
SA2
Z1-PO
COM
Z1-PC
Z2-PO
COM
Z2-PC
Z3-PO
COM
Z3-PC
24V
24C
R
Y
G
W
C
R
Y
G
W
C
EMERGENCY
HEAT
ON OFF
HI/LOW LIMIT
CUTOUT ADJUST
J2-SHORT CYCLE
PROTECTION
HEAT PUMP
DUAL FUEL
O
ELEC/HP
15
ACTIVE
ZONE1
2-STAGES
NON HP
NORMAL
REV VALVE B
FAN GAS
OPP CALL 20
LOCKOUT NONE
PRIORITY ALL
G2 W/2-ZONES
EQUIPMENT SUPPLY TEMP DAMPER 1 DAMPER 2 DAMPER 3
FLASHING WHEN NORMAL
Braeburn
3-Zone
JI REMOVE TO SEPARATE
RH AND RC TERMINAL
SUPPLY TEMP HI TEMP
LO TEMP
PURGE
DELAY
THERMOSTAT2 THERMOSTAT3 PWR
E
R
Y
G
W
C
THERMOSTAT1
▲
▲
4
5
6
6
1
1
1
2
3
7
6
Figure 5
LED display panel
Notes:
When no zones are calling, the panel will command all dampers to open.
For maximum energy conservation, a 90 second purge will occur at the end of each call. No calls will
be answered until the purge is complete.
Equipment staging is automatic based on time and plenum temperature.
Dampers will not close and staging will not occur if the plenum temperature sensor is not connected
and functioning properly.
No cooling calls will be answered if emergency heat is switched on.
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Warranty
Braeburn Systems LLC warrants each new Braeburn zone panel against any
defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of five
years after the original date of purchase by a professional service technician.
This warranty and our liability does not apply to merchandise or the zone panel
resulting from accident, alteration, neglect, misuse, improper installation or any
other failure to follow Braeburn installation and operating instructions.
Braeburn Systems LLC agrees to repair or replace at its option any Braeburn zone panel under warranty
provided it is returned postage prepaid to our warranty facility in a padded carton within the warranty period,
with proof of the original date of purchase and a brief description of the malfunction. This limited warranty
does not include the cost of removal or re-installation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state
or province to province. Answers to any questions regarding our limited warranty may be obtained by writing
our corporate offices.
WARRANTY FACILITY: Braeburn Systems LLC
Attn: Warranty Department
2215 Cornell Avenue
Montgomery, IL 60538
Braeburn Systems LLC
2215 Cornell Avenue • Montgomery, IL 60538
Technical Assistance: www.braeburnonline.com
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Part. No. 140303-140-001
Made in China.
5
YEAR
WARRANTY
LIMITED