Salus Optima S User manual

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Optima!S!Thermostat!
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User!Manual!

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SAFETY'INSTRUCTIONS'
Please read these instructions carefully before installing and using
the Optima S Thermostat. This manual is meant to be used as a
reference guide for the installation, configuration and maintenance of
your device.
• Follow all local and electricity supplier regulations regarding the
installation or replacement of a thermostat. An authorized,
qualified installer may be required.
• Do not connect any of the terminals to the 110/220 VAC
supply. The Optima S Thermostat uses two AA batteries or a 24
VAC power source.
• Do not cover any of the vents on the thermostat.
• Do not install this unit at an altitude of over 2000 meters.
• Do not place the unit in a bathroom or area of excessive moisture.
• Do not allow the unit to get wet. This device serves as a
temperature control system only in dry, closed living and office
spaces.

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• Do not expose the unit to temperatures below 5°C or above 40°C,
humidity above 80%, or pollution above level 2.
• Do not expose the unit to voltage fluctuations more than +/- 10%.
• Do not use solvents or aggressive cleaning agents. A dry, soft
cloth is recommended.
The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage
caused by not following these instructions.
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CONTENTS'
IN#THE#BOX# 1!
CONTROLS#AND#DISPLAY# 2!
BUTTONS! 2!
INDICATORS! 3!
HOME!SCREEN! 6!
INSTALLING#THE#THERMOSTAT# 7!
TOOLS! 7!
TURN!OFF!POWER!TO!HVAC!SYSTEM! 8!
DETERMINE!WIRING!CONFIGURATION! 8!
REMOVE!OLD!THERMOSTAT!10!
INSTALL!MOUNTING!PLATE!10!
ATTACH!WIRING!11!
CHECK!THE!BATTERIES!12!
INITIAL!CONFIGURATION!12!
ATTACH!THERMOSTAT!TO!MOUNTING!PLATE!14!
TURN!POWER!BACK!ON!TO!THE!HVAC!SYSTEM!14!
CONFIGURE!THERMOSTAT!15!
USING#THE#THERMOSTAT#HOME#SCREEN#15!

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CHANGING!THE!SET!POINT!TEMPERATURE!15!
HOLDING!A!SET!POINT!TEMPERATURE!16!
CHANGING!THE!OPERATING!MODE!17!
TURNING!ON!THE!FAN!18!
CONFIGURING#THE#THERMOSTAT#18!
CONFIGURATION!SCREENS!19!
SETTINGS/FUNCTIONS!21!
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SPECIFICATIONS#26!
TROUBLESHOOTING#27!
SALUS#WARRANTY#28!
APPENDIX#A#–#WIRING#DIAGRAMS#30!
TERMINAL!DEFINITIONS!30!
CONVENTIONAL!SINGLE!TRANSFORMER!HEAT!AND!COOL!SYSTEM!31!
CONVENTIONAL!TWO!TRANSFORMER!HEAT!AND!COOL!SYSTEM!32!
FLOOR!HEATING!SYSTEM!33!
SINGLE!TRANSFORMER!HEAT!PUMP!SYSTEM!34!
TWO!TRANSFORMER!HEAT!PUMP!SYSTEM!35!
APPENDIX#B#–#REGULATORY#STATEMENTS# 36!
FCC!STATEMENTS!36!
FCC!AND!INDUSTRY!CANADA!37!
INDUSTRY!CANADA!37!
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IN'THE'BOX'
Thermostat with
Mounting Plate
Wall Plate
2 x Wood Screws,
2 x Wall Anchors, and
2 x Locking Pins
Wire Labels
2 x AA alkaline
batteries
User Manual
Setup
Instructions

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CONTROLS'AND'DISPLAY'
Buttons'
There are six (6) button areas on the Optima
S touchscreen display as shown on the right
and defined below. The Reset button is a
recessed button on the bottom side surface
of the device, below the logo.
Button
Definition
Home Screen
Settings Screens
Main
Home Screen button
Not used
Returns display to Home
Screen
Mode
Operating mode select
(Heat, Cool, Auto or Off)
Change operating
mode
Not used: mode icons
are displayed if needed
Fan
Fan mode select
(On or Auto)
Change Fan mode or
set Permanent Hold
Not used
Settings
Device settings
Enter Settings
screens
Move between Settings
screens
Up
Increment or confirm
changes
Increase Set Point
Increment options /
Confirm
Down
Decrement or cancel
changes
Decrease Set Point
Decrement options /
Cancel
Reset
Restore device to Home screen
Reset

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Indicators'
The following indicators are available on the LCD display.
Low Battery
Humidity
Display
Message Display
Time Display
Permanent
Hold Status Icon
Main
Temperature
Display
Auxiliary
Heat Icon
Network
Icon
Heat Icon
Mode Button
Outline
Cool Icon
Off Icon
Fan Auto Icon
Fan Icon
Permanent Hold Icon
Fan Status
Icon
Settings Icon
Fan Button Outline
Down Button
Outline
Up Button
Outline
Confirm Icon
Increment Icon
Cancel Icon
Decrement Icon

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Indicator
Description
Full or Simple
Message Display
Alphanumeric display of HVAC status and
labels
Simple and Full
Time Display
Displays time in 12- or 24-hour format if
provided by the network
Full mode only
Main Temperature
Display
Displays the room temperature or set point
as required
Simple and Full
Permanent Hold
Status Icon
Indicates whether Permanent Hold is active
Simple and Full
Network Icon
Indicates when the thermostat is connected
to a smart home system
Full mode only
Mode Button
Outline
Identifies the boundaries of the Mode button
Full mode only
Mode Icons
HVAC operating modes as follows:
Off – System is OFF
Auto – Heat or Cool as required
Cool – AC or Cooling mode
Heat – Furnace or Heating mode
EmHeat – Emergency Heat mode
(Heat Pump only)
Simple and Full
Fan Icons
Fan operating modes as follows:
Auto – Fan ON while heating or cooling
On – Fan always ON
Simple and Full

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Indicator
Description
Full or Simple
Permanent Hold
Icon
Indicates when Permanent Hold is active
Simple and Full
Fan Button Outline
Identifies the boundaries of the Fan button
Full mode only
Settings Icon
Display initial screen for device settings
Simple and Full
Down Button
Outline
Identifies the boundaries of the Down
button
Full mode only
Fan Status Icon
Indicates Fan state
– Fan ON
blank – Fan OFF
Simple and Full
Decrement Icon
Set device settings
Simple and Full
Cancel Icon
Select Down to decrement changes or reject
changes
Simple and Full
Increment Icon
Set device settings
Simple and Full
Confirm Icon
Select Up to increment changes or confirm
changes
Simple and Full
Up Button Outline
Identifies the boundaries of the UP button
Full mode only
Low Battery
Indicates when the 2 AA batteries need to be
replaced
Simple and Full
Humidity
Indicates the humidity level in your home
Full mode only

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Home'Screen'
When the device powers on, it goes into the Home Screen. Two
versions of the Home screen are available for the Optima S thermostat
– Simple or Full display mode.
In Simple display mode, the button
outlines, and network, time and
humidity displays are turned off, as
shown to the right.
In Full display mode, the button
outlines, network icon, humidity
display, and time display (if available)
can be seen on the device, as shown
on the left.

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INSTALLING'THE'THERMOSTAT'
There are five basic steps to installing the thermostat:
1. Turn off power to the HVAC system.
2. Determine the wiring configuration.
3. Install new thermostat, removing old thermostat and
mounting the Wall Plate if required.
4. Turn power back on to the HVAC system.
5. Configure the new thermostat.
Tools'
You may need the following tools to install the Optima S Thermostat:
• #1 Phillips or flathead screwdriver
• Drill with 3/16” bit (only if you cannot mount the thermostat using
the existing holes)
• Smartphone or camera to take picture of wiring for later
reference
• Small screwdriver to disconnect wires from old terminals
• Pencil

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Turn'Off'Power'to'HVAC'System'
Locate the HVAC switch or the panel breaker and turn OFF the system.
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Determine'Wiring'Configuration'
If the Optima S Thermostat is being installed in a new system, refer to
Appendix A for the proper wiring configuration and skip to the Install
Mounting Plate section.
When replacing an existing thermostat, the goal is to replicate the
wiring of the old thermostat on the Optima S Thermostat.
• Remove the old thermostat to expose the wiring terminals.
• Take a picture of the wiring for future reference.

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• Note the terminals attached to each wire and attach the matching
label to the ends of the wires.
• If the terminals are unmarked on the old thermostat, you may
need to go to the furnace / air conditioner / heat pump to
determine the terminals for each wire color. Use the table
below to keep track.
HP
NON-HP
Wire Color
R
R or RH
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RC
C
Y or Y1
Y2
AUX
W or W1
O/B
W2
G
L
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Remove'Old'Thermostat'
Remove the old thermostat from the
wall, taking care not to allow the wiring
to fall inside the wall.
Install'Mounting'Plate'
Use the included wall anchors and screws to attach the Mounting Plate
to the wall, making sure the wires run through the center opening.
If there is wall space behind the old
thermostat that needs to be covered,
insert the Wall Plate between the
Mounting Plate and the wall as
shown, and mount both plates using
the same anchors and screws. The
Wall Plate can be placed vertically or
horizontally for proper coverage.
TIP:!Wrap!the! wire! ends!around!a! long!
stick,!such!as!a!pencil!to!keep!the!wires!
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If the alignment of the existing holes is horizontal, the Wall Plate can
also be used to adapt the horizontal holes to the vertically oriented
holes of the Mounting Plate. With screws, attach the Wall Plate to the
wall using the horizontal holes. Then use the Locking Pins in the
vertical holes to attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall Plate.
Attach'Wiring'
Before attaching the wires, match the
wire (using the labels) to its
corresponding terminal. Refer to the
picture of the wiring taken earlier if
necessary.
• Push the button to the right of
the terminal to be connected.
• Fully insert the desired wire into
the hole of the terminal and
release the button.
• If properly engaged, the button will remain slightly depressed
when released.

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Check'the'Batteries'
The Optima S Thermostat will
automatically draw from the AC
connection (RC to C) first. If AC power is
not available, the device will
automatically switch to the internal
batteries.
Two alkaline batteries are installed in
the back of the thermostat. To activate
them, pull the Battery Tab.
The batteries will last approximately 18 months under normal usage.
When it is time to change the batteries, a low battery icon will appear
on the display.
Initial'Configuration'
As the Optima S Thermostat starts up, it will try to pair with a network
for 10 minutes if it was not previously associated with a network. When
it finds a network, times out after 10 minutes, or pairing is canceled by
the user, the thermostat will ask for the Region information and the
equipment type.

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When configuring the thermostat, select the desired value by pressing
the Up (+) or Down (–) button, then pressing the Settings ( ) button.
Using the table below, select your country, then your type of system.
Value
Description
REGION
US
United States – Configures thermostat for use in the US
CA
Canada – Configures thermostat for use in Canada
EQPT.TYP.
HP
Heat Pump
NONHP
Non Heat Pump – Gas, electric, or oil heat
If HP: REVERS.VALVE.
O
Heat Pump with O reverse valve
B
Heat Pump with B reverse valve
If non-HP: FAN CNTL.
TSTAT
Optima S Control – Typically Electric Heat
FURNC
Furnace Control – Typically Gas or Oil Heat
After the initial configuration, the thermostat will display the home
screen, at which point it is ready to be attached to the Mounting Plate.

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Attach'Thermostat'to'Mounting'Plate'
Attach the thermostat to the Mounting Plate by
aligning the connector pins and the plastic
retention posts, then pushing the thermostat onto
the Mounting Plate.
Make sure the connector pins are not bent and that
the thermostat is fully seated on the Mounting
Plate. The thermostat will display NOT ATTACHED
if the Mounting Plate is not properly seated.
Turn'Power'Back'On'to'the'HVAC'System'
Go to the furnace switch or breaker box and turn the HVAC system
back on.
or