Trane TCONT800 Series User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
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TCONT800 Series Touch Screen
Programmable Comfort Control

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Contents
Features .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Home Screen ................................................................................................................................. 4
Programming Your Heating and Cooling Schedule......................................................................... 6
Operating Your Comfort Control...................................................................................................... 16
Replacing Your Batteries................................................................................................................. 23
Cleaning Your Comfort Control Screen ........................................................................................... 28
Reading Your Outdoor Temperature (Select Models)...................................................................... 29
Reading Your Remote Indoor Temperature (Select Models)........................................................... 30
Reading Your Inside Humidity Level (Select Models) ..................................................................... 34
Controlling Your Inside Dehumidification Setting (Select Models) .................................................. 35
Advanced Settings .......................................................................................................................... 40
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers ..................................................................................... 47
Limited Five-Year Warranty ............................................................................................................. 48
Customer Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 49
IMPORTANT
The comfort control has a touch screen interface. Touch keys appear, as necessary, to
complete tasks. Always press the keys with your fingertips. Sharp instruments like a pen or
pencil point can damage the comfort control.

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Features
• Large, Clear Display with Backlighting—current temperature, set temperature and time are
easy-to-read and all are displayed on the home screen.
• Menu Driven Programming—Guides you through the scheduling process, showing only
necessary information and choices on each screen.
• Ability to Select Multiple Days—allows you to easily customize the comfort control for
your unique schedule.
• Real-Time Clock—keeps time during power failure; automatically updates for daylight
savings.
• Armchair Programming—allows you to remove comfort control from wall to set the
schedule (with three AAA batteries installed).
• Precise Temperature Control (+/- 1°F)—reliable, consistent comfort.
• Multiple HOLD options—allows you to modify schedule indefinitely or for a specific time.
• Change Reminders—reminds you to service or replace the air filter, humidifier pad or
batteries.
• Programmable Fan—increases air quality when combined with a whole-house air cleaner.
• Outdoor Temperature Indication (Select Models)—shows current outdoor temperature on
the display to help you plan outdoor activities.
NOTE: The home screen may differ slightly, depending on the heating and/or cooling system you
have and the comfort control settings for your system type.

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Home Screen
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SETS A PERMANENT HOLD AND
ACTIVATES VACATION HOLD
SCREEN
LOCKS OUT THE SCREEN TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING
CLOCK
SETS THE TIME FORWARD OR BACK
UP ARROW
RAISES TEMPERATURE SETTING
DOWN ARROW
LOWERS TEMPERATURE SETTING
MORE (SELECT MODELS)
SHOWS ADDITIONAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION

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Display Description
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Programming Your Heating and Cooling Schedule
Your comfort control can control up to four different schedule periods per day:
Wake—Period when you awaken and want your home at a comfortable temperature.
Leave—Period when you are away from home and want an energy-saving temperature.
Return—Period when you return home and want your home back to a comfortable temperature.
Sleep—Period when you are asleep and want an energy-saving temperature.
NOTE: Schedule times are in 15-minute intervals.
Preprogrammed Energy Star Settings
Table 1 shows default program settings. Visit the Energy Star web site at www.energystar.gov
for additional education and resources on programmable comfort controls.

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Table 1. Energy Star Default Program Settings.
Schedule Period Time
Setpoints
Fan SettingHeat Cool
Wake 6:00AM 70°F (21°C) 78°F (25.5°C) Auto
Leave 8:00AM 62°F (16.5°C) 85°F (29.5°C) Auto
Return 6:00PM 70°F (21°C) 78°F (25.5°C) Auto
Sleep 10:00PM 62°F (16.5°C) 82°F (2°C) Auto

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Editing Schedule
1. Press Sched key.
SCHED HOLD CLOCK SCREEN
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FAN
AUTO
SYSTEM
HEAT
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Schedule
Inside Set To
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2. Press Edit key.
SCHED
SCHED
HOLD
HOLD
CLOCK SCREEN
DONE WAKE LEAVE RETURN SLEEP CANCEL
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
AM
PM
PM
FAN
AUTO
SYSTEM
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HEAT
OFF
COOL
AUTO
CANCEL
PERIOD
HEAT
COOL
Following
Schedule
Inside Set To
OK TO PICK MULTIPLE DAYS SCREEN LOCKED
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3. It is OK to pick multiple days. Select any combination of days to edit. These days are
scheduled with the same times and temperatures. Check marks appear next to days selected.
4. Press Wake key. Once pressed, Wake flashes to show it is selected.
5. Press Up and Down keys to modify time and heat and cool temperatures from this screen.
NOTE: The Fan setting can be programmed for On, Auto, or Circ for each period selected. See
Fan Schedule section for more information.
6. Press Leave key and repeat step 5.
7. Press Return key and repeat step 5.
8. Press Sleep key and repeat step 5.
DONE WAKE LEAVE RETURN SLEEP CANCEL
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
AM
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ON
AUTO
CIRC
CANCEL
PERIOD
HEAT
COOL
OK TO PICK MULTIPLE DAYS
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