Building 36 B36T40HDRA User manual

Product Manual
•Smart Thermostat HD Overview
oSmart Thermostat HD Hardware
Display
Thermostat
•Button
•Status LED
•Installation Precautions
oBefore installing the Smart Thermostat HD or servicing the HVAC equipment, turn off power
to the system.
oLeave power off until you have finished installing or servicing the HVAC equipment.
oShorting the electric terminals at the control on the heating or cooling system is not
recommended. Do not test the system this way.
oWhen testing the existing system or the new Smart Thermostat HD do not run the cooling
system when it is cold outside as this may harm the compressor. Please wait for mild
temperature to test the cooling system.
oYou must follow all local codes and ordinances for wiring the system.
oThis Smart Thermostat HD should only be powered by a listed Class 2 power supply at 24
VAC (C-Wire or wall transformer).
oAn amperage higher than 1 amp to each thermostat terminal may cause damage to the
thermostat.
oVerify that the system is 24 VAC. If the old system is labeled as 120 or 240 volts or has wire
nuts, the system is high voltage. Do NOT install this thermostat on a high voltage system.
Contact a local HVAC professional for help.
oQuestions?
Visit: www.alarm.com/supportcenter or contact your service provider.
•Smart Thermostat HD Installation - Considerations
oThis Smart Thermostat HD requires 24 VAC power, it does not have the option to be battery
powered. This is supplied via a common wire, typically identified as C.
oThe Smart Thermostat HD can adapt for situations where there are not enough wires in the
bundle at the install location. For example, if you do not have C-Wire but do have 24 VAC
available at the HVAC unit, or if you have upgraded your HVAC equipment and now require
more control wires. For these scenarios, the Smart Thermostat HD may be installed in a way
that requires only 2 wires at the wall. For instructions on this install configuration and
further information, please find the Installation Guide in the separate Power Plate box.
•In the Box / Recommended Tools
oSmart Thermostat HD - Thermostat
oSmart Thermostat HD - Display
oTrim Plate
oWall Screws x2
oDrywall Anchors x2
oPhillips Screwdriver
oCamera
oPencil
oNeedle nose pliers

oPower drill – 3/16th inch (#13) drill bit
•Smart Thermostat HD Installation – Location
oIf replacing an old thermostat, the new Smart Thermostat HD can be mounted in its place. If
a new location is desired it will be necessary to move the wiring.
oNew installation and relocation should follow the accompanying guidelines to ensure the
most accurate temperature reading and ease of use.
Mount on an inside wall, approximately 5 ft (1.5m) above the floor in a frequently
used room.
Do not install in locations near appliances or devices that affect the local
temperature such as televisions, lamps, or dryers.
Avoid areas that are exposed to large temperature variances, such as: direct
sunlight, near an AC unit, above or below auxiliary heat and air vents, and drafts
from windows or exterior doors.
Be aware of what is on the other side of the wall where the install is occurring. Do
not install on walls adjacent to unheated rooms, stoves, or housing hot water pipes.
Exterior walls are also not ideal locations for installation
Damp areas will not only affect the humidity reading of the product but could lead
to corrosion and shorten the lifespan of the product.
Install in a location with good air circulation. Stagnant air will not accurately reflect
the rate of temperature change in the room.
Avoid areas behind open doors, corners, and alcoves.
Wait until construction and painting are finished before installing.
•Smart Thermostat HD Installation - Preparation
oIf adding to a z-wave network, power on the Hub or Panel and verify it is communicating.
oIf installing on a z-wave network utilizing smart start scan the QR code found either on the
Thermostat or the box.
oTest existing system
Verify that the heating and/or cooling system is operating properly before you try to
install the new Smart Thermostat HD.
!CAUTION: Do not test the system by shorting electric terminals.
!CAUTION: Do not test the cooling system if it is cold outside, as this may harm the
compressor.
oTurn off power at the HVAC unit
Turn all heating and cooling systems off. This can be done at the circuit breaker.
!CAUTION: Do not remove the existing thermostat until power has been turned off
at the circuit breaker.
oRemove existing thermostat
Remove the cover from the existing thermostat. Do not disconnect the wires yet.
Make sure the wires are identified correctly. If you have an unidentified wire, it may
be necessary to identify the wire where it connects to the heating or air
conditioning equipment.
!CAUTION: Wiring can vary for each manufacturer. Identify all wiring before
removing it from the existing thermostat.
Take a picture of the wires before you detach them from the existing thermostat for
future reference.

Once all wires are identified and a picture is taken, disconnect all of the wires and
remove the existing thermostat. Remember to secure the wires so they do not fall
into the wall.
oPrep wires if needed
Follow these guidelines for safe and secure wire connections:
•Ensure the wires are a proper gauge between 16-24 AWG (1.5 – 0.5 mm2)
•Make sure wires have exposed straight ends of the appropriate length.
!CAUTION: Verify that the system is 24 VAC. If the old system is labeled as 120 or
240 volts or has wire nuts, the system is high voltage. Do not install the thermostat
on a high voltage system. Contact a local HVAC professional for help.
•Smart Thermostat HD Installation – Thermostat Install
oLevel and mount the Thermostat to the wall with the supplied hardware
oIf additional support is necessary, drill holes with a 3/16’’ (#13) drill bit and tap in the
drywall anchors.
oMount trim plate prior to securing the Thermostat to the wall if required to cover up any
marks or holes left from the old thermostat.
oInsert the used wires into the designated wire terminals
Terminal
Description
Rc
Cooling Power
Rh
Heating Power
W2
Heat/Aux Stage 2
W
Heat/Aux Stage 1
C
Common wire from transformer for Rh
Z1
Configurable: W3, Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Vent
Z2
Configurable: W3, Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Vent
Y
Cool/Pump Stage 1
Y2
Cool/Pump Stage 2
G
Fan
O
Heat Pump Reversing Valve (Energized in COOL mode)
B
Heat Pump Reversing Valve (Energized in HEAT mode)
!IMPORTANT If you only have one R wire, insert it into Rh.
!CAUTION Do not insert more than one wire into a wire terminal as this will damage
the wire terminal.
!CAUTION If you only have one R wire, there is no need to physically jump Rh and
Rc, the thermostat will internally jump the two.
oOnce all wires are inserted into the wire terminals, return power to the HVAC system.
This will supply 24 VAC power to the Thermostat
oCheck the Status LED, which will indicate the Thermostat has power.
If the Status LED is off, it indicates the Thermostat does not have 24 VAC power
•Visually verify both Rh and C are securely inserted into the appropriately
labeled terminals.
•Verify the HVAC system has power, this may be identified at the unit.
•Verify the circuit breaker was appropriately turned back on.

•Smart Thermostat HD Installation – Display Install
oConnect the Display to the Thermostat
oOnce attached the Display will turn on
If the Display does not power on after 30 seconds, verify 24 VAC power is
appropriately supplied to the Thermostat from the HVAC system.
•Smart Thermostat HD Installation - Setup
oFollow the onscreen setup wizard to setup the Smart Thermostat HD and connect it to a z-
wave network.
o!NOTE Questions during setup? Please find the on screen help sections identified by a ? at
each setup step for more information on each part of the setup.
•Post Installation - Test
o!CAUTION: Do not test the AC during cold weather. Wait for mild weather to fully test the
system.
oAfter successfully installing and setting up your new Smart Thermostat HD, please test the
Smart Thermostat HD and HVAC system.
oIf the Smart Thermostat HD will control a heating system, test the heat by changing the
mode to HEAT, and adjusting the setpoint to be higher than the current room temperature.
Verify the heating system turns on and that the room is starting to warm up.
oIf the Smart Thermostat HD will control a cooling system, test the cool by changing the
mode to COOL and adjusting the setpoint to be lower than the current room temperature.
Verify the cooling system turns on and that the room is starting to cool down.
•Post Installation – Further Configuration
oWhile the default settings will be appropriate in most cases, you also have the option to
change all configuration settings via the Display. These configurations can be found:
o! CAUTION: Be careful when changing advanced configuration settings. These configuration
settings should only be changed by those familiar with heating and cooling systems’
parameters. Contact your local HVAC professional for help.
•Troubleshooting
Problem
Causes
Tips
Heating or Cooling does not
turn on when the setpoint is
above or below the room
temperature.
To prevent damaging the
compressor, the Smart
Thermostat HD inserts a delay
when cycling the compressor.
This delay is only a few minutes
long.
•Change the setpoint to
2 degrees beyond the
current setpoint and
wait 5 minutes, at
which point the system
should turn on.
•If this does not work,
contact your local HVAC
professional.
Heat pump is “cooling when it
should be heating” or “heating
when it should be cooling”.
Some heat pumps use the O
terminal, while others use the B
terminal for their reversing
valve. Your heat pump may be
the opposite type from how
your thermostat is wired.
•Try physically swapping
the O or B wire to the
opposite. To do this first
turn of power to the
HVAC system at your
circuit breaker, then

take off the display of
the Smart Thermostat
HD, hold down the
terminal to remove the
wire, remove the wire,
hold down the opposite
terminal, insert the wire
fully, place the display
of the Smart
Thermostat HD back on
the backplate, and
return power to your
HVAC system.
•If this does not fix the
problem contact your
local HVAC professional
for help.
How do I include the Smart
Thermostat HD in a Z-Wave
network or exclude it from a Z-
Wave network?
•To find the Z-Wave
settings, please use the
following steps
oINSERT STEPS
•The on-screen menu
will assist you in adding
or removing the Smart
Thermostat HD to/from
a Z-Wave network.
How do I reconfigure my Smart
Thermostat HD?
•My wiring has changed
and I need to re-
configure the
thermostat.
•I made a mistake during
the setup process and
want to start again
•If you would like to
reconfigure the Smart
Thermostat HD settings
using the setup wizard
navigate to the
following menu and use
the on-screen
instructions:
oINSERT STEPS
TO GET TO THE
RESTART SETUP
MENU OPTION
•Note: This will NOT
remove you from the z-
wave network
Can I setup local schedules?
The thermostat is setup prior to
installation on a smart home
network and schedules are
needed.
•Schedules can be setup
for the Smart
Thermostat HD before it
is connected to a smart
home network if

necessary. The setup for
these schedules can be
found here:
oINSERT STEPS
•We suggest making use
of your smart home
supplied schedules as
local scheduling is only
available when not
connected to your
smart home
How do I reset my Smart
Thermostat HD to the factory
settings?
I am moving or re-setting up my
smart home network and need
the Smart Thermostat HD reset
to it’s factory settings.
•The Smart Thermostat
HD can be reset back to
its factory settings. This
will reset all HVAC
settings, rules, and
schedules on the Smart
Thermostat HD, and it
will also remove the
Smart Thermostat HD
from the Z-Wave
network.
•To reset your Smart
Thermostat HD to
factory settings, follow
the onscreen
instructions found here:
oINSERT
INSTRUCTIONS
TO GET TO THIS
OPTION
•If you are unable to use
the Display, the
Thermostat may be
reset to factory settings
by removing the Display
and pressing and
holding the button on
the Thermostat for 30
seconds. When the
button is released the
Status LED will blink 10
times and then turn
solid indicating the
Smart Thermostat HD
has reset.

•Note: The Hub or Panel
may be unaware that
this procedure was
performed, so it is
recommended that you
remove the Smart
Thermostat HD from
the Z-Wave network
before performing this
reset.
The Display is not working.
•The Display may not be
configured to wake up
when you approach.
•The Display may not be
receiving power.
•Tap the screen which
should wake up the
Display
oNote: If you
would like your
Display to wake
up in response
to your
movement in
front of it,
please check
the settings in
the
configuration
menu.
•Ensure that the Display
is powered
oRemove the
Display from
the Thermostat
and make sure
the LED on the
Thermostat is
on, this
indicates the
Thermostat has
power and
should be able
to power the
Display.
oPut the Display
back on the
Thermostat
•!CAUTION: If the Display
is broken and cannot
communicate with the
Thermostat, or is

physically removed
from the Thermostat
your HVAC control will
not behave as expected.
Please contact your
HVAC professional to
remedy the situation as
soon as possible.
•Notices
FCC
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 of the device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY Building 36 Technologies COULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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 of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:
This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and
the body of any persons, user or bystander in a normal operation mode.