Venstar T5900 Operating instructions

OWNER’S
MANUAL
OWNER’S
MANUAL
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
AND
HEAT
COOL HEAT
PUMP
Compatible with
Wi-Fi Accessories
RESIDENTIAL
THERMOSTAT
T5900
HIGH
HIGH RESOLUTION RESOLUTION
Digital
Digital Thermostat Thermostat
with Humidity
with Humidity
Control
Control
Color
Color Touch Touch
Screen
Screen

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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.
Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding.
Set the thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing
settings in setup or restoring Factory Defaults.
CAUTION
C
c
F
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
Thermostat T5900
4Z95

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Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the
heating or cooling based on room temperature demand.
Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise
to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband).
Deadband: The number of degrees allowed past setpoint, before
energizing heating or cooling.
Differential: The forced temperature difference between the heat set-
point and the cool setpoint.
Heat Setpoint: The coolest temperature that the space should drop
to before heating is turned on (without regard to deadband).
Icon: The word or symbol that appears on the thermostat display.
Mode: The current operating condition of the thermostat (i.e. Off,
Heat, Cool, Auto, Program On).
Non-Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that does not have
the capability of running Time Period Programming.
Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that has the capability of
running Time Period Programming.
Temperature Swing: Same as Deadband.
Time Period Programming: A program that allows the thermostat to
automatically adjust the heat setpoint and/or the cool setpoint based
on the time of the day. Same as Schedule.
Glossary of Terms

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Quick Start
Get to Know Your Thermostat
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Table of Contents
Selecting your desired temperature and mode
Home Screen
Menu Screens
Dropdown Dashboard
Using the Fan button
Setting the time
Setting the date
Daylight Savings setup
The Main Menu Buttons
Schedule
View My Schedule
Edit My Schedule
Time Period Schedule On/Off
Smart Fan
Smart Fan Minimum Runtime
Start/Stop Times
Smart Fan On/Off
Days to allow Smart Fan operation.
Screensaver
Screensaver Setup
Screensaver Preview
Screensaver On/Off
Alerts
Reset Alerts
Set/Edit Reminders
View Current Alerts
Service Information (Who To Call For Service)
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3Care and use of your thermostat

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17 Display
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Table of Contents
Active Brightness
18 Idle Brightness
18 Night Dimmer
Preferences
Custom Wallpaper
Heat/Cool Indicator
User Interface Themes
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Vacation
Schedule
Modes & Setpoints
Vacation Mode On/Off
Security
Setpoint Limits
Mode Restrictions
Auto Screenlock
Backdrop On/Off
21 Sound Options
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Information
Who To Call For Service
View Runtime Graphs
19 Maintenance
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23 Dehumidification Settings
Humidification Settings
22 Humidity
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Settings
Available Modes
SD Card (Import and Export)
Thermostat Name

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Table of Contents
Free Cooling
Timers & Deadbands
Heat & Cool Stages
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37 Heat & Cool Stages
37 Compressor Stages
37 Aux Heat Stages
37 Installation Settings
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40 Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled
40 Heat Pump Settings
Dual Fuel Settings
Dual Fuel On/Off
Adjust Balance Point
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Aux Heat Lockout Enabled/Disabled
Aux Heat Lockout Temp
Heat Pump Lockout Outdoor Temp
Changeover With Outdoor Temp On/Off
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Test Outputs
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43 Delete Custom Images
43 Dealer Information
43 Upgrade Firmware
42 Sensor Settings
41 Fan Off Delay
41 AUX Output Settings
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General Setup
Language
Units (F or C)
Smart Recovery On/Off
Simple Thermostat On/Off
43 Calibrate Clock
43 Reset To Factory Default Settings
43 Restart Thermostat

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Table of Contents
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Explanation Of the Thermostat Dip Switches
The ColorTouch Thermostat Backplate
Wire Connections
Remove & Replace the Old Thermostat
Sample Wiring Diagrams
Troubleshooting
Index
Warranty
Installation Instructions
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45 ColorTouch Assistant
45 Installing the ColorTouch Assistant Software
Uploading Photos
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44 Emergency Heat

Home Screen
Get To Know Your Thermostat
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Sub Menu Screen
Home
Button
Sub Menu
Buttons Scrolling Buttons
Main Menu Screen
Scrolling
Buttons
Back
Button
Menu
Buttons
Indicates Options
Available
Backlit Color Touchscreen Display
Date
&
Time
Fan
Buttons
Outdoor Temperature
Cooler
Button
Warmer
Button
SD Card
Slot
Menu
Button
Mode
Buttons
(If optional sensor is installed)
Humidity Reading
Drop Down
Sensor Button

Dropdown Dashboard
Get To Know Your Thermostat
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Humidity Reading
Drop Down
Dashboard Button
Weather
Display
Humidity
Outdoor Temp
Room
Temp
Wi-Fi
Connection
Icon
The Humidity Icon will turn
from Blue to Red during an
active humidification call.
The Dropdown Dashboard displays temperature,
humidity, and other readings. It will also show
the high and low readings of the day.
Dropdown Dashboard
(The contents of your Dashboard may vary)
Press the HOME button to
return to the Home Screen
(The Skyport Wi-Fi
Key is required for
wi-fi connections.
Model # ACC0454)

Care and Use of Your Thermostat
Get To Know Your Thermostat
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DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN
SOLVENTS. DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING DIRECTLY ONTO THE
THERMOSTAT.
Pencils, pens and other sharp objects should never be used on your ColorTouch
thermostat; these may damage your touchscreen. Only use your finger tip to press
the touchscreen buttons.
TM
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the screen.

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Quick Start
Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode
AUTO-CHANGEOVER MODE - Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Auto
mode will adjust both the heat and cool setpoints simultaneously. To adjust heat and
cool setpoints individually, choose HEAT mode to adjust the heat setpoint and COOL
mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
HEAT OR COOL MODE - Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Heat or
Cool mode will adjust only the heat or cool setpoints.
Cool Setpoint
Warmer
Button
Fan Cooler
Button
Heat Setpoint
Press
to adjust temperature
or
The Heat or Cool Setpoint is the
temperature the room has to
reach before heating or cooling
will turn on.
HEAT will allow only operation of the heating system.
COOL will allow only operation of the cooling system.
AUTO will allow operation of the heating and cooling
systems.
OFF - heating and cooling systems are turned off.
Using the Fan Button
FAN ON fan runs constantly even in OFF Mode.
Press or the FAN Icon
FAN AUTO fan only runs with a heating or cooling demand.
Temperature, Modes & Fan
MODE
Press or the MODE Icon
(Without regard to deadband)
FAN
WARMER
COOLER

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Set Current Time
Use AM/PM - ON
Set Time & Date
Set Current Date
Daylight Savings Setup
Quick Start Set Time & Date
Daylight Savings Time - OFF
Start Schedule
Starts On
Day
Month
Stop Schedule
Ends On
Day
Month
(2nd)
(Sun)
(March)
(1st)
(Sun)
(November)

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Quick Start
Setting the Time
Set Current Time (12:00 AM)
hr +
hr -
min +
min -
Press and
to set the current time.
Press when finished.
Press then to scroll down.
Press
Use AM/PM - ON
Use AM/PM - OFF
For 12 hour AM/PM clock
For 24 hour clock
Choose
Press when finished.
Set Time & Date
Press
Set Time & Date
BACK
BACK
MENU
NOTE: If the Skyport Wi-Fi Key
is installed on the thermostat, the
Time and Date settings will not be
accessible.

Quick Start
Setting the Date
Set Current Date
Daylight Savings Setup
6/1/2013
Press
or
to set the current month and year.
when finished.
Press the day on the calendar
27 28 29 30 123
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
17161514
13
1211
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
31302928272625
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Press
Set Time & Date
Press
BACK
Daylight Savings Time - OFF
Daylight Savings Time - ON
Start Schedule
Starts On
Day
Month
Stop Schedule
(2nd)
(Sun)
(March)
Ends On
Day
Month
(1st)
(Sun)
(November)
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Turn Daylight Savings
Time on or off.
Adjust when Daylight
Savings Time begins.
Adjust when Daylight
Savings Time ends.
after making a change
to a selection.
Press
BACK
or the Home button
when finished.
Press
BACK

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The Main Menu Buttons Information
Time Period Schedule - OFF
The Main Menu Buttons
Schedule
View My Schedule
Edit My Schedule
Schedule

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Schedule
Time Period Schedule - OFF
Time Period Schedule - ON
This thermostat features up to four programmable
time periods per 24 hour day: Morning, Day, Evening,
and Night. The start time for each time period is
adjustable. The stop time for each time period is
the start time for the next period.
Press to turn Schedule On or Off
Press a day of the week to view its settings. This may be repeated for each day.
View My Schedule
Press and select days to program
Then press NEXT
Edit My Schedule
Continued
The Main Menu Buttons Schedule
Select individual days
or
Select groups of days

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Review your program. Press SAVE to
keep your program. Press EDIT to
make further changes.
NEXT
When you are finished editing the
four time periods press
Press and select a Time Period (Morning, Day, Evening, or Night) to edit.
Edit My Schedule
(Continued)
Adjust Mode, Start Time, and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired settings.
Save
Edit
Next
The Main Menu Buttons
The Time Period may also be Enabled or Disabled. Un-check the Enabled
box for Time Periods you don’t want to use. Press DONE when finished.
TIP:
For a simpler schedule that only uses 2
time periods, un-check Enabled for Day
and Evening Time Periods.
Schedule
Mode
Start Time
Done
Enable/Disable
Time Period
Heat and Cool Setpoints

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Who To Call For Service
View Runtime Graphs
The Main Menu Buttons Information
Smart Fan - OFF
Smart Fan Min Runtime
The Main Menu Buttons
Smart Fan
Who To Call For Service
View Runtime Graphs
Start/Stop Times
Days To Run Fan
Smart Fan

Smart Fan
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Smart Fan - OFF
Smart Fan Min Runtime (0m)
The Main Menu Buttons
Start/Stop Times
Days To Run Fan
The fan may be programmed to turn on
automatically for a specified period
during the day.
Press to turn fan schedule on or off
Set the minimum number of minutes the fan will run from the top
of each hour. Set runtime to 60 minutes to be on continuously
from Start Time to Stop time. (5 - 60 mins.)
Set when the Smart Fan schedule will start and stop. For example,
you may not want Smart Fan to run during sleeping hours.
Choose which days of the week Smart Fan will run.
(7:00AM - 9:00PM)
Smart Fan
Smart Fan - ON

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The Main Menu Buttons Screensaver
Who To Call For Service
View Runtime Graphs
Screensaver - OFF
Screensaver Setup
Screensaver Turn On Delay
Change Image After...
Show Clock - OFF
Screensaver Type
Screensaver
Home Screen Info - OFF
View Runtime GraphsScreensaver Preview
Slideshow
Digital Clock
Analog Clock
Use Theme Images - On