LUXPRO PSD158 Digital Thermostat Installation Manual
- October 30, 2023
- LUXPRO
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LUXPRO PSD158 Digital Thermostat
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Complete, Easy To Read Programming And Installation Instructions Inside
IMPORTANT!
Thank you for your confidence in our product. To obtain the best results from
your investment, please read this manual and acquaint yourself with your
purchase before installing
your new thermostat. Then follow the installation procedures, one step at a
time. This will save you time and minimize the chance of damaging the
thermostat and the systems it controls.
These instructions may contain information beyond that required for your particular installation. Please save it for future reference
FEATURES
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The PSD158 can be used with most 24-volt gas, oil, or electric heating systems or gas millivolt heating systems. It cannot be used with 120-volt heating systems or heat
pumps. Ask your dealer for other LUX them1ostats to control those systems. -
A large easy-to-read display shows you the tile’s current room temperature at all times.
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The PSD158 has a built-in digital control system to accurately control the temperature in your home.
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The PSD158 will learn the temperature characteristics of your home on a daily basis and customize the control to give you the best comfort possible from a digital thermostat.
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You can also select a tighter temperature control if you have a forced hot water system or closer comfort is preferred over energy savings.
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A press of either the Temperature Up or Down key will reveal the current Set Temperature.
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Two “AA” batteries (not included) are used to retain your time and temperature programs
CAUTION
- Your thermostat is a precision inst/element. Please handle it with care.
- Tum off electricity to the appliance before installing or servicing fhelTTlOStat or any part of the system. Do not tum the electricity back on until is completed.
- Do not short Or. Jmpe,) across electric tetmina/s at control on the furnace or to test the system. This will damage the thermostat and void your warranty. wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances.
- This thermostat is designed for use with 24-volt and millivolt systems. The thermostat should be limited to a maximum of 1.0 amps; higher amperage may cause damage to the thermostat. If you are in doubt, c:a/1 your utility company.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit
THERMOSTAT LOCATION On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in
place of the old one unless the conditions listed below suggest otherwise. On
new installations. follow the guidelines listed below.
- Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above the floor, and in a room that is used too.
- Do not install it where there are unusual heating conditions, such as: in direct sunlight; or near a lamp. radio. television, radiator, register, or fireplace; near hot water pipes in a wall: near a stove on the other side of a wall.
- Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions, such as: on a wall separating an unheated room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or window.
- Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion that will shorten thermostat life.
- Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in a corner or an alcove: or behind an open door.
- Do not install the unit until all construction work and painting have been completed.
- This thermostat does not require leveling.
REMOVING THE OLD THERMOSTAT
- Remove the cover from the old thermostat. Most are snap-on types and simply pull off. Some have to lock SCleWS on the side. These must be loosened. Switch the electricity to the furnace OFF; then proceed with the following steps.
- Note the letters printed near the terminals. Attach labels (enclosed} to each wire for identification. Remove and label wires one at a time. Make sure the wires do not fall back inside the wall.
- Loosen all screws on the old thermostat and remove it from the wall.
MOUNTING THE PSD158 ON THE WALL
- Press down on the button on top of the thermostat and swing the body away from the base and down to remove the body from the base.
- Strip insulation 3/8 (9.5mm) from wires and clean off corrosion.
- Fill the wall opening with non-combustible insulation to prevent drafts from affecting the thermostat.
WARNING : Use Energizer® or DURACELL® Alkaline Batteries ONLY for all Lux thermostats requiring batteries
Hold the base against the wall, with the wires coming through wherever it is convenient for wiring. Route the wires to below the terminal block. Position the base for best appearance {to hide any marks from an old thermostat). Attach the base to the wall with the two screws provided.
Caution
Do not allow wires to touch each other or parts on the thermostat. Wires must
be trapped between the black spacer and the brass terminal. Also, be sure to
tighten securely all 5 electrical terminalscrews
WIRING DIAGRAMS
These diagrams are provided for new installations or unreferenced wires.
INSTALLING BATTERIES/ MAINTENANCE
The PSD158 requires batteries to operate your furnace and retain its programming in memory and light the display. Replace the batteries when the BATT indicator appears in the display or at least once a year.
- Remove fresh batteries from their carton.
- Remove the body of the thermostat as described during installation.
- Remove the used batteries.
- Install TWO new “AA” size alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Observe the polarity marking shown in the compartment.
- Place the body back on the wall. Hook the bottom of the body onto the base, swing the body up, and snap the body onto the base. Installation is now complete. Be sure to turn the power back on to your heating. Within 90 seconds the thermostat will begin to display the room temperature.
- Press either the TEMPERATURE UP or DOWN key in order to show the current SET TEMPERATURE.
- Press the TEMPERATURE UP or DOWN keys again until your desired temperature is displayed. The display will show the current room temperature again after two seconds.
NOTE
When replacing batteries, you. have approximately 1 minute before programs are
lost.
NOTE
If you have an electric system aJX1 the blower does not operate after
installation, find ti electric/gas heat jumper on the back of the txxJy as
indicated below. the jumper from the pins oo the far right to the pins on the
far left.
- In the winter, set the system switch to HEAT to control your heating system.
- In spring and fall or when windows are open, you can set the system switch OFF.
- Setting the FAN switch to AUTO automatically runs your system’s fan during heating.
- Setting the FAN switch to ON runs your system’s fan continuously even without heating.
ADVANCED FEATURES
TEMPERATURE SWING
A thermostat heating or cooling system is on and off whenever the room number
of degrees from the set-point temperature. This variation is the “swing.·
thermostat is tuned to provide you with exceptional comfort as well as provide
you with energy savings. you desire to have the temperature control led even
more lightly il your home at the expense of increased energy savings. you can
change the Also users forced hot water systems may find these settings more
comfortable. located on the bad< of the thermostat body are three jumpTo
change horn 0.5 degrees F Marked button on the front of the thermostat with a
paper clip for the change to take effect The unit will now control your home
to 0.5
CHANGING FROM °F TO °C
- To change to Celsius -remove the jumper marked -C/F.
- Press the small unmarked button on the front of the thermostat for the changes to take effect.
MINIMUM ON TIME (5 MIN/2 MIN)
The thermostat has a built-in 5-minute minimum time to protect your system. If
you find u, this is too long for your application (a zoned system is
t)’typical example) you may change the delay to 2 minutes.
- Move the jumper mall<ed W3 to the short position. The jumper should be attached to both W3 pins.
- Press the small unmarked reset button on the front of the thermostat for the changes to take, effect.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
Do you have any problems installing or using this thermostat? please reread the instructions carefully technical Service is available through our Technical Service number. If you require assistance, please call Our offices between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. The number is (856) 234-8803.
WARRANTY
Limited VWaranty if this unit fails because of defects in materials or workmanship within one year of the date of original purchase. LUX at its option. repair or replace it. This warranty does not cover damage or accidents or misuse. or failure to follow installation instructions. implied warranties are limited in duration to one year from the date of the original purchase. SoTe states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. so the above limitation may not apply to you. Please return malfunctioning or defective units to the participating retailer from which the purchase was made. along with proof of purchase. Please refer to Technical Service Section before returning the thermostat. Purchaser assumes risk and liability for incidental and consequential damage resulting from the installation and use of this unit. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Applicable in the U.S.A. only.
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