ICM Controls SC 3001 General instructions

Manual Changeover
7-Day Programmable
Hardwired
SC 3001
Programmable Electronic Thermostat
Installation, Operation & Application Guide
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• 7-Day Programmable
• Single Stage Heat Pump/Non-Heat Pump Systems
• Backlit Display
• Manual Changeover
• Simpleset
®
7-Day Programming
• Compatible with Gas, Oil, or Electric
• Title 24 Compliant/No Batteries Required
• Relay Outputs
(minimum voltage drop in thermostat)
• Ideally Suited for:
– Residential (New Construction/Replacement), Light Commercial

Table of Contents
CAUTION! : This thermostat should be installed by trained technicians only. Adhere to all local
and national codes. Disconnect all power to the system before installing, removing,
or cleaning.
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 1
Important Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents/Tools Required............................................................................................... 1
To Remove Existing Thermostat ................................................................................................ 2
To Install Thermostat .................................................................................................................. 2
Wiring Diagrams.......................................................................................................................... 4
Heating/Cooling ......................................................................................................................... 4
Heating Only ............................................................................................................................. 5
Heat Pump................................................................................................................................ 6
Cooling Only .............................................................................................................................. 6
Operation .................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting to Heat Pump or Non-Heat Pump................................................................................... 8
Starting the Thermostat ............................................................................................................. 8
Testing the Thermostat .............................................................................................................. 9
Operating Modes ...................................................................................................................... 10
Setting the Time and Day of the Week ..................................................................................... 11
Programming ............................................................................................................................ 12
Simpleset®Programming .......................................................................................................... 14
Factory Preprogramming .......................................................................................................... 14
Personal Program Schedule ...................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 17

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Electrical rating: • 24 VAC (18-30 VAC)
• 1 amp maximum per terminal
• 3 amp maximum total load
Temperature control ranges: 45°F to 90°F Accuracy: ± 1°F
System configurations: 1-stage heat, 1-stage cool, heat pump, gas, oil, electric
Terminations: C, RH, RC, W, Y, B, O, G
Package includes: SimpleComfort
®
3001 programmable thermostat on base, labeled thermostat cover, wiring
labels, screws and wall anchors, and Installation, Operation and Application Guide.
Tools required for installation: Drill with 3/16” bit, hammer, and screwdriver.
WARNING! : Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning, or removing
thermostat.
• This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only; do not use on voltages over 30 VAC
• Do not short across terminals of gas valve or system control to test operation; this will damage your
thermostat and void your warranty
• All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes
• Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees; this can damage your
A/C system and cause personal injuries
• Use this thermostat only as described in this manual
Important Safety Information
Package Contents/Tools Required
Specications

2
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse
or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing
thermostat.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate
circuit breaker off.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse
or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing
thermostat.
IMPORTANT: Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical
codes and ordinances.
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an
outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or duct.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate
circuit breaker off.
To Remove Existing Thermostat
To Install Thermostat

3
To Install Thermostat (continued)
2. To remove cover, insert and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the sides of the thermostat.
3. Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan to mount it (Be sure wires will feed through the
wire opening in the base of the thermostat).
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.
5. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.
6. Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill holes in the places you have marked for mounting.
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.
8. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through wire opening.
9. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.
10. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals. See “Wiring Diagrams” section of this manual
(Pages 4-6).
CAUTION! : Be sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.
11. Tighten screws on terminal block. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double check
that each wire is connected to the proper terminal. Seal hole for wires behind thermostat with non-
flammable insulation or putty.
12. Set Gas/Electric switch:
• Set to Gas for oil or gas systems
• Set to Electric for heat pumps or electric heat systems
13. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.
14. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.
15. Test thermostat operation as described in “Testing the Thermostat” (Page 9).

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Heating/Cooling
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
4 or 5-Wire, Single Transformer 5-Wire, Two Transformer*
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
120 VAC
HOT
Transformer
24 VAC 120 VAC
HOT
24 VAC
(Heating)
Transformer
120 VAC
HOT
24 VAC
(Cooling)
Transformer
Heating
Control
Fan
Control
Cooling
Control
Heating
Control
Fan
Control
Cooling
Control
Pre-Installed Jumper Remove Pre-
Installed Jumper
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
* Both transformers must be in phase.
Wiring Diagrams

5
Heating Only
120 VAC
HOT
24 VAC
Transformer
120 VAC
HOT
24 VAC
Transformer
Remove Pre-
Installed Jumper
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
Heating
Control
Fan
Control
Heating
Control
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
4-Wire, Single Transformer 3-Wire, Single Transformer
Pre-Installed Jumper

6
Heat Pump Cooling Only
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
T
H
E
R
M
O
S
T
A
T
C
RH
W
G
RC
Y
B
O
Pre-Installed
Jumper
Pre-Installed
Jumper
Remove Pre-
Installed Jumper
120 VAC
HOT
24
VAC
Transformer
Reversing
Valve
Fan
Control
Compressor
Contactor
120 VAC
HOT
24
VAC
Transformer
Fan
Control
Cooling
Control
Reversing
Valve
Fan
Control
Compressor
Contactor
Cool Active
Reversing Valve
Heat Active
Reversing Valve 4-Wire, Single Transformer
120 VAC
HOT
24
VAC
Transformer
Note: Place jumper between “W” and “Y” terminals.

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Operation
The SimpleComfort®3001 thermostat has buttons that are used to:
• Adjust the set points of the thermostat
• Set to program or non program operation
• Program the schedule
• Enter or exit vacation hold
Setting the Room Temperature (Setpoint Temperature)
1. With the Cool/Off/Heat switch in Heat or Cool, the current temperature setpoint displays.
2. Press the or button until the desired temperature setting displays.
Note: Holding down either the or button will scroll the temperature display.
3. The new temperature setting is automatically saved into memory.
Setting a New Temperature Differential
IMPORTANT: The default temperature differential is factory set at 1°F. When your room temperature
varies by 1°F, the thermostat turns your system on. If you notice your system turning on and
off too frequently, increase the temperature differential accordingly.
1. Place the Cool/Off/Heat switch in Off position.
2. Press both and buttons simultaneously.
3. Press the or button to adjust the temperature differential up or down.
4. When finished, move Cool/Off/Heat switch to Heat or Cool position to lock setting into memory.

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Note: The factory default setting is non-heat pump.
1. Place the Cool/Off/Heat switch in Off position.
2. Press both and buttons simultaneously. Differential setting displays.
3. Press button. Heat pump ON/OFF displays.
4. Press the or button to configure the heat pump setting.
5. When finished, move Cool/Off/Heat switch to Heat or Cool position to lock setting into memory.
CAUTION! : Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This
can damage your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.
1. Move the Fan Auto/On switch to the Auto position.
2. Move the Cool/Off/Heat switch to Cool or Heat, depending on the season.
OFF Indicator
Time
Room Temperature
Setting to Heat Pump or Non-Heat Pump
Starting the Thermostat

9
Note: Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.
CAUTION! : Do not energize the air conditioning system when the outdoor temperature is below
50 degrees. It can result in equipment damage or personal injury.
1. Move the Fan Auto/On switch to the Auto position.
Cool Test
1. Slide Cool/Off/Heat switch to Cool position. Cool mode screen is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature.
3. Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees above the room temperature and
the A/C should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: There is a four-minute delay to protect your compressor.
Heat Test
1. Slide Cool/Off/Heat switch to Heat position. Heat mode screen is displayed.
2. Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room temperature
and the heat should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a four-minute delay to protect your
compressor.
(Testing continued on Page 10)
Testing the Thermostat

10
(Testing continued from Page 9)
Fan Test
1. Slide Fan switch to On position. 3. Slide Fan switch to Auto position.
2. Indoor fan turns on. 4. Indoor fan turns off.
OFF Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices (manual fan can operate)
• OFF mode is also used to access setup and the program modes
Cool Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system
• Press the Mode button to enter/exit the program cool mode
• In program cool mode (PROG displays), the thermostat will follow the
program schedule that is stored in memory
Heat Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system
• Press the Mode button to enter/exit the program heat mode
• In program heat mode (PROG displays), the thermostat will follow the
program schedule that is stored in memory
Hold Functions
When in programmable cool or programmable heat (PROG displays), you can lock in the present settings
indefinitely by pressing the Hold button once (PROG flashes). Press Hold button again to leave hold mode
(PROG solid). For a temporary hold period, raise or lower set temperature to desired set temperature. The
thermostat will automatically return to programmed set temperature after 2 hours.
Operating Modes
PROG
PROG
OFF

11
Note: The time and day of the week must be set for your program schedule to operate correctly.
1. Slide the Cool/Off/Heat switch to the Off position.
2. Press the button in for 6 seconds. Time displays.
3. Press the or button to adjust the time.
4. Press the button while the time is displayed. The display shows the day
currently set on the thermostat (1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, etc).
5. Press the or button to set the correct day of the week that today is.
Note: Sliding the Cool/Off/Heat switch to Cool or Heat positions
will lock the values into memory.
6. Press the button to enter programming.
Setting the Time and Day of the Week
OFF

12
Program Overview
The SC3001 programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) that are customizable
for each day of the week. Each period will have a start time, heat temperature, and cool temperature. The
SC3001 monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific conditions you have chosen for each
period in your program.
1. Place Cool/Off/Heat switch in Off position.
2. Press the button for 6 seconds.
3. Press the button twice.
• Day is displayed (1-7)
4. Press the or button to change the day you want to program
(1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, etc.).
5. Press the button to advance to the next screen.
Note: You can always press the button to return to the
previous screen.
• Period is displayed (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE)
6. Press the or button to change period of day.
7. Press the button to advance to the next screen.
Programming

13
• Set time is displayed
8. Press the or button to change transition time.
9. Press the button to advance to the next screen.
• Heat temperature is displayed (50°F-90°F)
10. Press the or button to adjust heat set temperature.
11. Press the button to advance to the next screen.
• Cool temperature is displayed (45°F-85°F)
12. Press the or button to adjust cool set temperature.
13. Press the button to advance to the next screen.
Repeat steps 1-13 to program each day of the week individually or use the Simpleset®feature (see
Page 14) to program every day the same as Monday.
When programming is complete, slide the Cool/Off/Heat switch to Heat or Cool to exit the programming
mode.
Press Mode switch to enter and exit program operation. PROG displays on screen when following the
program schedule.

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Simpleset®programming is a convenient method of programming the thermostat. Once the entire Monday
(Day 1) schedule is set, Simpleset®programming will copy the Monday schedule to every day of the week.
After the complete Monday schedule is set (see Programming on Page 12), you are at the Day 2 screen:
1. Press the button once. Day 1 screen displays.
2. Press the button for 2 seconds.
• The days of the week will count down from 7 to 1 and this will lock the
settings into memory.
• Once the schedule is locked in, you can go through each day and make
any changes you require. This feature speeds up the programming of
the standard weekday/weekend schedule.
3. Slide Cool/Off/Heat switch to Heat or Cool to exit program mode.
Note: Press Mode switch to enter and exit program operation. PROG displays on screen when
following the program schedule.
Factory Preprogramming
The SC3001 comes preprogrammed with the following schedule:
MORN 6:00 AM DAY 8:00 AM EVE 6:00 PM NITE 10:00 PM
HEAT 70°F HEAT 62°F HEAT 70°F HEAT 62°F
COOL 78°F COOL 85°F COOL 78°F COOL 82°F
MONDAY
thru
SUNDAY
Simpleset® Programming

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Use the following personal program schedule to record your settings:
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
MONDAY
1
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
TUESDAY
2
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
WEDNESDAY
3
Personal Program Schedule

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MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FRIDAY
5
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
SATURDAY
6
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
SUNDAY
7
Personal Program Schedule (continued)
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
THURSDAY
4

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Symptom Remedy
No display Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display is blank when 24 VAC is not
present
System fan does not come on properly Verify wiring is correct; check Gas/Electric switch position (see Page 3,
section 12)
All thermostat buttons are inoperative Verify 24 VAC is present; unit locks out when 24 VAC is not present
Program schedule activates at the wrong time Check time (AM/PM) set on thermostat (see “Setting the Time,” Page 11)
Thermostat turns on and off too frequently Adjust temperature differential (see “Setting the Temperature
Differential,” Page 7)
Thermostat does not follow program Verify it is operating in program mode (PROG displays); check time
(AM/PM); check if in Hold mode (PROG flashes)
“PROG” flashes (in hold mode) Press Hold button to remove from hold mode
Fan runs continuously Check fan On/Auto switch, On position runs fan continuously
Temperature displayed is not accurate Plug the hole for wiring behind the thermostat with non-flammable
insulation to prevent airflow into the thermostat
Problem not listed above Press Reset button once*
* Reset Button Function Time, day and mode changed to last saved settings (saved after power loss or when exiting
program setup), configuration and program settings are unchanged.
Troubleshooting

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