Carrier Comfort Zone Controller Assembly instructions

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HOME OWNER’S GUIDE
NOTE TO INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE LEFT WITH THE EQUIPMENT USER.
COMFORT ZONE
A GUIDE TO OPERATING YOUR RESIDENTIAL COMFORT ZONE SYSTEM

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9STZONE 1
OPTIONS
VACATION
ZONE 2
ZONE 4
ZONE 3
SET
TIME/TEMP
SCHEDULES
HOLD
TEMPERATURES
OFF OFFAUTO
HEAT COOL FAN EMERGENCY HEAT
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SELECT
MIN/HR/DAY
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OFF ON
ADVANCE
TIME/DAY
ONAUTO
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OFF OFFAUTO
HEAT COOL FAN EMERGENCY HEAT
AUTO OFF ONONAUTO
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TIME/TEMP
SCHEDULES
HOLD
TEMPERATURES
SELECT
MIN/HR/DAY
ADVANCE
TIME/DAY
9STZONE 1
OPTIONS
VACATION
ZONE 2
ZONE 4
ZONE 3
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INTRODUCTION
The Comfort Zone Controller is the Program Center for your Comfort Zone System. The Comfort Zone Controller pro-
vides the ability to program the System for the unique demands of each zone at different times during the day and the
week. To make programming the system easier, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the various parts of the Comfort
Zone Controller.
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1. Controller Display
— Indicates zone set points, zone temperatures, and programming information and
allows setpoint adjustment.
2. Clock Display
— Indicates the current time and day and the start times/weekly periods during programming.
3. Programming Adjustment Buttons
— Allows for programming weekly periods, start times for each
zone and set the clock for day and time.
4. System Switches
— Provides for selection of HEAT, COOL, FAN and EMERGENCY HEAT operation.
5. Zone Selector Dial
— Provides access to information and programming for each ZONE and selection of
VACATION mode. OPTION area is for use by installation or servicing technicians.

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SYSTEM SWITCHES
System Switches select the desired equipment operation.
Heat Switch
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OFF - Heat will not come on.
AUTO - Heat will turn on when any zone is more than 1.5 ° F below the desired heat setpoint.
Cool Switch
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OFF - Cooling will not come on.
AUTO - Cooling will turn on when any zone is more than 1.5 ° F above the desired cool setpoint.
Fan Switch
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ON - Fan will stay on continuously (recommended).
AUTO - Fan will come on only when heating or cooling is required.
Emergency
Heat Switch
(Heat Pump Systems
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OFF - Electric strip heat will not come on unless there is a zone more than 2 ° F below the
desired heat setpoint and comfort trend demand has been satisfied.
ON - When any zone requires heat, the electric strip heating will turn on. The compressor will remain off.
HEAT
OFF OFFAUTO
HEAT COOL FAN EMERGENCY HEAT
AUTO OFF ONONAUTO
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HEAT
FAN
COOL
HEAT
OFF OFFAUTO
HEAT COOL FAN EMERGENCY HEAT
AUTO OFF ONONAUTO
!
COOL
FAN
COOL
HEAT
OFF OFFAUTO
HEAT COOL FAN EMERGENCY HEAT
AUTO OFF ONONAUTO
!
FAN
COOL
HEAT
OFF OFFAUTO
HEAT COOL FAN EMERGENCY HEAT
AUTO OFF ONONAUTO
!
HEAT
FAN
COOL

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NORMAL OPERATION
When set for normal operation (alternate display not ON), the Comfort Zone Controller display shows the current zone
temperature setpoints and allows the adjustment of these setpoints using the setpoint buttons.
If the alternate display feature is turned on (see Toggles Section), the controller display alternates between
displaying the zone setpoints and zone temperature every 2 sec.
Cooling Setpoint Buttons Heating Setpoint
Press to raise or lower Press to raise or lower
Cooling Setpoints Heating Setpoints
Cooling Setpoint Heating Setpoint
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By pressing the upper and lower HEAT or COOL setpoint buttons simultaneously, the controller display will freeze
display showing indoor zone temperature. Push again to release.
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Press both Press both
to toggle to toggle
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Setpoints are:
Cooling - 72
Heating - 68
Temperature
displayed
is 71.8
° F
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ZONE SETPOINTS
To view the setpoints for each zone, turn the Zone
Selector Dial to the ZONE No. you wish to view.
The setpoints for the selected zone will be
displayed in the controller display.
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Example Setpoints
Sat., Start Time - 7:00 AM
ZONE 1 - Family and Living Rooms
ZONE 2 - Kitchen and Laundry
ZONE 3 - Bedrooms
ZONE 4 - Home Office
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PROGRAM SCHEDULES
Each zone has 3 different weekly periods (Weekdays, Saturday and Sunday), and up to 4 different
possible combinations of heating and cooling setpoints that can be programmed to provide
automatic climate control depending upon the day of the week and the time of the day. Each zone can
be programmed independently.
Example
Weekly Schedule
- Zone 1, Family and
Living Rooms
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A chart similar to the 1 in the example above has been provided in the back of this manual to assist you in
programming. Complete the chart for Zones, Week Periods, Start Times, and Setpoints, then use the chart to
program the controller.
NOTE: If no program schedules are desired for a particular zone, leave all times and temperatures in the factory
default position. (i.e. Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday — 8:00 a.m. — 75/68)
9STZONE 1
OPTIONS
VACATION
ZONE 2
ZONE 4
ZONE 3
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ZONE 1 ZONE 2
ZONE 3 ZONE 4
WEEKDAYS
6 AM
8 AM
72 70
5 PM
10 PM
85 65
70 68
85 65
SATURDAY
7 AM
10 AM
72 68
2 PM
11 PM
85 65
70 68
85 65
SUNDAY
WEEKLY PERIOD
START TIME
COOLING
SETPOINT
HEATING
SETPOINT
8AM
10 AM
72 70
7 PM
10 PM
85 65
70 68
85 65

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VACATION MODE
Vacation mode displays the current vacation temperature setpoints and allows the adjustment
of these setpoints using the setpoint buttons. These setpoints control all zones until the
selector dial is returned to 1 of the zone selection positions, then normal independent zone
operation will resume.
This mode can also be used to maintain the entire building at 1 constant temperature.
NOTE: If the FAN switch is set to ON, the fan will continue to run in vacation mode.
To enter vacation mode, turn the selector dial to vacation. The word “VACATION” will appear
on the controller display whenever the system is in vacation mode.
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9STZONE 1
OPTIONS
VACATION
ZONE 2
ZONE 4
ZONE 3
8
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SETTINGTHE CLOCK
The Clock Display will normally show the hr,
minutes, AM or PM, and the day.
Clock Display
Follow these steps to adjust the clock settings.
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1. Set the Minutes
Press the SELECT MIN/HR/DAY button once.
Press the ADVANCE TIME/DAY button to scroll to the proper minutes.
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2. Set the Hour
Press the SELECT MIN/HR/DAY button once again.
Press the ADVANCE TIME/DAY button to scroll to the proper hr, AM or PM.
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SETTINGTHE CLOCK
3. Set the Day
Press the SELECT MIN/HR/DAY button once again.
Press the ADVANCE TIME/DAY button to scroll to the proper day.
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4. Return to Normal Operation
Press the SELECT MIN/HR/DAY button once again. The newly programmed time and day will be displayed.
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PROGRAMMINGTHE SYSTEM
NOTE: See programming chart in rear of owner guide.
1. Enter Program Mode
Press the SET TIME/TEMP SCHEDULES button to enter program mode.
The program mode and the current zone will be shown on the controller display.
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2. Select a Zone
Turn the Selection Dial to the ZONE to be
programmed.
Choices are ZONE 1, ZONE 2, ZONE 3, or ZONE 4.
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TEMPERATURES
SELECT
MIN/HR/DAY
ADVANCE
TIME/DAY
SET
TIME/TEMP
SCHEDULES
HEAT
PROGRAM
COOL
9STZONE 1
OPTIONS
VACATION
ZONE 2
ZONE 4
ZONE 3
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HEAT
PROGRAM
COOL HEAT
PROGRAM
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HEAT
PROGRAM
COOL HEAT
PROGRAM
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ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4

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PROGRAMMING
3. Select a Weekly Period
The clock display will show “MTWTHF.”
Pressing the ADVANCE TIME/DAY button selects
the weekly period to be programmed.
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Pressing the ADVANCE TIME/DAY button 1 time
will change the clock display from “MTWTHF”
to “SA.”
A second press will change the display to “SU.”
A third press returns the display to “MTWTHF.”
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4. Program Time Periods
There are 4 start times that can be programmed
in each weekly period.
Press the SELECT MIN/HR/DAY button to program
the start times for the selected weekly period.
Pressing the SELECT MIN/HR/DAY button 1 time shows
the first program start time on the clock display and the
setpoints, with the word “PROGRAM” for this start time
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on the controller display.
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SCHEDULES
HOLD
TEMPERATURES
SELECT
MIN/HR/DAY
ADVANCE
TIME/DAY
MTWTHF
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TIME/TEMP
SCHEDULES
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TEMPERATURES
SELECT
MIN/HR/DAY
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TIME/DAY
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