Digital Thermostat Owners Manual materials.

Model:KJR-25B ■ Slotted Screwdriver(s) ■ Small Philips screwdriver ■ Hammer

LCD Display:Shows Time,Day,Temperature, ■ Electric drill and 3/16” bit ■ Two1.5V (AA) size alkaline batteries Reversing
Valve
Reversing
Valve
2nd Stage
Compressor Fan Emergency Limit or Safety
Program Number,and other feature information Energized in Energized in Relay Heat Switches
as required.
(included) Cool Mode Heat,
Emergency
Compressor
Contactor
Aux
Heat
Relay TRANSFORMER
(Class Current Limited)
Mode Relay Hot

Backlight key
CAUTION: 24 VAC 120 VAC
Neutral

Up and Down Key:Key for To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment damage, disconnect
changing the Temperature
setting. Also used for increasing electric power to system at main fuse or circuit breaker box until Figure 4. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer heat pump
Measures and displays
and decreasing selections in the
heating and cooling system TEMP Time,Program,and Span
operating time for Today, functions. installation is complete. systems with NO safety circuits
Yesterday,This Week,Last
Week,or Total.
Fan Switch: Fan Before removing wires from old thermostat's switching subbase, label each
For entering Time TIME ENER
SYSTEM FAN
switch for Automatic
Limit or
EMER Mode EMER RUN /return
COOL OFF HEAT ON AUTO
or Continuous fan
operation.
wire with the terminal designation it was removed from. Reversing
Valve
Reversing
Valve
2nd Stage
Compressor Fan Emergency
Limit or
Safety
Safety
Switches
HOT
24VAC 120VAC NEUTRAL
Energized in Energized in Relay Heat Switches
Returns display to current
time and temperature. System Switch:
1. Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is complete. Cool Mode Heat,
Emergency
Compressor
Contactor
Aux
Heat
Relay
Auxiliary The accessory relay scheme
Mode Relay Heating is required when safety
Selector switch for Transformer
Heat,Cool,and Off. Ensure that electrical power is disconnected. COMMON
Limit or
(Class
Current Limited)
circuits ezist in both systems

Safety Limit or Safety

Switches HOT
Front Door:
Cover keys Open with one finger from left or right.
2. Remove Old Thermostat: A standard heat/cool thermostat consists of COMMON
Switches
24 VAC 120 VAC NEUTRAL

Heat Pump Transformer

three basic parts: (Class Current Limited)

FEATURES a. The cover, which may be either a snap-on or hinge type. Figure 5. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer heat pump
Structure of thermostat and explanation for the keypads b. The base, which is removed by loosening all captive screws. systems with safety circuits in BOTH systems
c. The switching subbase, which is removed by unscrewing the mounting Heat Pump Terminal Outputs
For entering Time Measures and displays
heating and cooling system screws that hold it on the wall or adaptor plate. Refer to equipment manufacturers' instructions for specific system wiring
operating time for Today,
TIME ENER
Yesterday,This Week,Last 3. Remove the front cover of the old thermostat. With wires still attached, information. You can configure the thermostat for use with the following heat
Week,or Total.By monitoring
your energy usage,you can
EMER RUN
program the thermostat to remove wall plate from the wall. If the old thermostat has a wall mounting pump system types: HEAT PUMP TYPE 1 1. Single stage compressor
optimize energy savings.
plate, remove the thermostat and the wall mounting plate as an assembly. system; gas or electric backup. This thermostat is designed to operate a
EMER Mode Returns display to current time and temperature.
4. Identify each wire attached to the old thermostat. single-transformer system. If you have a two-transformer system, cut and
We are pleased you have selected one of our broad line of wall thermostat. 5. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat one at a time. DO NOT LET tape off one transformer. If transformer safety circuits are in only one of the
Our products are manufactured to high quality standards and are designed WIRES FALL BACK INTO THE WALL. systems, remove the transformer of the system with NO safety circuits. If
for years of service. 6. Install new thermostat using the following procedures. required, replace remaining transformer with a 75VA Class II transformer.
Read This Before Installing Thermostat WARNING After disconnecting one transformer, the two commons must be jumpered
OPERATION Do not use on circuits exceeding specified voltage. Higher voltage will together.
YOUR THERMOSTAT REPLACES damage control and could cause shock or fire hazard. Do not short out Use the terminal output information below to help you wire the thermostat
Description KJR-25B terminals on gas valve or primary control to test. Short or incorrect properly for your heat pump system. After wiring, see CONFIGURATION
Heat Pump (No Aux. or Emergency Heat) Yes wiring will damage thermostat and could cause personal injury and/or section for proper thermostat configuration.
Heat Pump (with Aux. or Emergency Heat) Yes property damage. THERMOSTAT TERMINALS (HEAT PUMP)
Standard Heat & Cooling Systems Yes Selector Switches SYSTEM Heat Pump 1 Heat Pump 2
Two Stage Heat & Two Stage Cool Yes Electric/Gas Switch (Fan Option) L Malfunction
Standard Heat Only Systems Yes C* 24 Volt(Common)
Millivolt Heat Only Systems– Floor or Wall Yes R 24 Volt Emergency (hot)
Furnaces E/W1 Emergency Mode 1st stage
Standard Central Air Conditioning Yes W2 HP 1 and Emergency 2nd stage
Gas or Oil Heat Yes Y1 Heat and Cool mode 1st stage (compressor)
Electric Furnace Yes Y2 No output 2nd stage compressor
Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat-2 Wires Yes G Blower/Fan Energized on call for Heat and Cool
GAS

K2

Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat–3 Wires No Elec-Gas Set GAS/ELEC switch for Emergency mode
ELEC

Switch
This Thermostat will NOT control 110/220Volt systems. O Energized in Cool Mode
IMPORTANT B Energized in Heat Emergency mode
Figure 1. Electric/Gas Switch (Fan Option)
2, Read the entire installation section of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly
This thermostat is configured from the factory to operate a heat/ cool, fossil
before you begin to install or operate your Thermostat.
fuel (gas, oil, etc.), forced air system. It is configured correctly for any system Reversing Reversing Compressor Heat
This thermostat can be used for conventional or heat pump Valve Valve Contactor Relay
that DOES NOT require the thermostat to energize the fan on a call for heat. Energized in Energized in Stage 2 Stage 1
system, Please configure the thermostat according to Cool Mode Heat, Compressor Heat
If you system is an electric heat or heat-pump system that requires the Emergency Contactor
Fan
Relay
Relay
Configuration Menu before operation. Mode Stage 1 Stage 2
thermostat to turn on the fan on a call for heat, locate the ELEC/GAS switch
REMOVE THE MYLAR LABEL FORM THE LCD DISPLAY WINDOW.
on the back of the thermostat (see fig. 1) and switch it to the ELEC position.
INSTALLATION Figure 5. Typical wiring diagram for single transformer multi-stage
This will allow the thermostat to energize the fan immediately on a call for
3, All installation is normally performed at your thermostat. systems
heat. If you are unsure if the heating/ cooling system requires the thermostat
COMPRESSOR PROTECTION CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION
to control the fan, contact a qualified heating and air conditioning service
4，The thermostat provides a 4 minutes delay after shutting of the heating or Note:
person. When the thermostat is configured for Heat Pump, the thermostat
cooling system before it can be restarted. This feature will prevent damage To prevent static discharge problems, touch side of thermostat to
will always power the circulator fan on a call for heat in the HEAT mode. The
to your compressor caused by rapid cycling. Note that this delay also applies release static build-up before touching any keys.
ELEC/GAS switch must be set to match the type of Auxiliary heat your
to the heating system control. It does not provide a delay when there are If at any time during testing your system does not operate properly,
system uses for proper operation in the EMERgency mode.
power outages.you can select the function on or off at the configuration. contact a qualified serviceperson.
All wiring diagrams are for typical systems only. Refer to equipment
TEMPERATURE RANGE Fan Operation
manufacturers’ instructions for specific system wiring information.
5,This thermostat can be programmed between 45˚F and 95˚F (7˚C and If your system does not have a G terminal connection, skip to Heating
Attach Thermostat Base to Wall
35˚C). However, it will display room temperatures from 30˚F to 99˚F (0˚C and System.
1. Remove the packing material from the thermostat. Gently pull the cover
37˚C). “HI” will be displayed if the temperature is higher than 99˚F (37˚C), 1. Turn on power to system.
straight off the base. Forcing or prying on the thermostat will cause damage
and “LO” will be displayed if the temperature is lower than 30˚F (0˚C).This 2. Move FAN switch to ON position. The blower should begin to operate.
to the unit.
thermostat will automatically cutoff in Heat mode if the temperature rises 3. Move FAN switch to AUTO position. The blower should stop immediately
2. Connect wires beneath terminal screws on base using appropriate wiring
above 95˚F (35˚C), and automatically cutoff in Cool mode if the temperature Heating System
schematic (see figs. 2 through 4).
drops below 45˚F (7˚C). 1. Move system switch to heat mode. If the auxiliary heating system has a
3. Place base over hole in wall and mark mounting hole locations on wall
NOTE: if the thermostat measure a temperature over 99˚F(37℃), ”HI” will be standing pilot, be sure to light it.
using base as a template.
displayed on the LCD. if the temperature is below 32˚F(0℃). and ”LO” will be 2. Press to adjust thermostat setting to 1℃ above room temperature. The
4. Move base out of the way. Drill mounting holes.
displayed on the LCD. heating system should begin to operate. The display should show “STG1”.
5. Fasten base loosely to wall, as shown in fig. 1, using two mounting screws.
POWER FAILURE However, if the setpoint temperature display is flashing, the compressor
Place a level against bottom of base, adjust until level, and then tighten
6， Whenever the main power is interrupted or fails, the battery power lockout feature is operating (see Configuration menu, item 5).
screws. (Leveling is for appearance only and will not affect thermostat
retains and current time. This thermostat has permanent memory, although 3. Adjust temperature setting to 3° above room temperature. If your system
operation.) If you are using existing mounting holes, or if holes drilled are too
you will have to reset your clock when there are power outages. configuration is set at MS2, HP2 or HP1, the auxiliary heat system should
large and do not allow you to tighten base snugly, use plastic screw anchors
POWER SUPPLY begin to operate and the display should show “STG1+2”.
to secure subbase.
7，The thermostat shall be powered by 24 VAC and with batteries as backup. 4. Press to adjust the thermostat below room temperature. The heating
6. Push excess wire into wall and plug hole with a fireresistant material (such
BATTERY WARNING system should stop operating.
as fiberglass insulation) to prevent drafts from affecting thermostat operation.
8 ， Fresh alkaline batteries should provide about one year of service. Emergency System
However, when the batteries become drained, “BATT” will alternate on the EMER bypasses the Heat Pump to use the heat source wired to terminal E
display with the current time. When this message occurs, install 2 new AA on the thermostat. EMER is typically used when compressor operation is not
batteries, You have approximately 1 minute to change the batteries and keep desired, or you prefer back-up heat only.
thermostat’s clock. Once the batteries have become too low to ensure 1. Press SYSTEM switch to select Heat mode. then press EMER key..
proper operation, your system will be turned off, and the display will be “EMER” will show on the display.
cleared except for “BATT” flashing on the LCD display. Mounting 2. Press to adjust thermostat setting above room temperature. The Aux.
Mounting
Hole
CAUTION: Once only the “BATT” only display occurs, the thermostat is shut Hole heating system will begin to operate. The display will show “STG1” “EMER”
down, and your system will no longer operate. In this condition, to indicate that the Aux. system is operating.
there is no temperature control of your dwelling. NOTE: The 3. Adjust temperature setting to 2°C above room temperature. The auxiliary
backlight will not function when the thermostat is in low battery condition. heat system should begin to operate and the display should show “STG1+2”.
Figure 2. Thermostat base
NOTE: If you plan to be away from the premises over 30 days, we 4. Press to adjust the thermostat below room temperature. The Aux. heating
recommend that you replace the old batteries with new alkaline system should stop operating.
Reversing Reversing 2nd Stage
batteries prior to leaving. Valve Valve Compressor Fan Emergency Cooling System
Energized in Energized in Relay Heat
TRANSFORMER
INSTALLATION Cool Mode Heat,
Emergency
Compressor
Contactor
Aux
Heat
Relay
(Class Current Limited) 1. Move SYSTEM switch to select the Cool mode.
Mode Relay
What You Need 24 VAC
Hot
120 VAC 2. Press to adjust thermostat setting below room temperature. The blower
Neutral
This thermostat includes two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for should come on immediately on high speed, followed by cold air circulation.
Figure 3 Typical wiring diagram for single transformer heat pump
mounting. To install your thermostat, you should have the following tools and The display should show “STG1”.
systems
3. Adjust temperature setting to 2°C below room temperature. The second y Examples: Set the Thermostat to the current time of 2:16 pm on ■ All keys are locked, Any time a key is pressed, LOCK will appear on the
stage cooling should begin to operate and the display should show Saturday. display for 1 second.
“STG1+2” Refer to the Steps below. Backlighting
4. Press to adjust the temperature setting above room temperature. The STEP 1: Your thermostat has an electroluminescent lamp that backlights the display
cooling system should stop operating. TIME
y Press to enter time and day setting mode. Mon
for easy viewing in the dark.
AM

CONFIGURATION MENU The current hour and the AM/PM indicator will When any key is pressed the display is illuminated.
The step to enter the configuration menu: system
be flashing. The display will remain illuminated for 8 seconds after the last key is pressed.
1. Set SYSTEM switch to OFF, y Press up or down to change the Hour up or This allows the light to stay on if you need to operate several keys.
cool off heat

2. Press both up and down keys for 5 seconds to enter configuration down to the current hour. NOTE: If the thermostat is in Low Battery warning condition, the backlight
menu. The display will show the first item in the configuration menu. Note the AM/PM indicator, as the display will change at 12AM and will not operate. Replace with 2 new AA alkaline batteries to restore the
12PM. Backlight function.
INSTALLER/CONFIGURATION MENU STEP 2: Low Battery Warning
y Press again to change from hour setting to Your thermostat has a two-stage lower battery warning system. When the
Displayed Press up TIME
Mon
AM

Press or down minute setting. The current minute will be batteries are first detected to be weak, the first stage low battery warning is
Step (Factory Comments
Button key to flashing. indicated by “BATT” flashing on the LCD display. At your
Default) select y Press up or down to change the Minute up or earliest convenience, you need to replace the batteries with
SS1 Single stage, down to the current minute. 2 new AA alkaline batteries.
3
HEAT

TEMP

STEP 3: When the batteries become too weak for normal operation,
MS 2 Multi-stage
Backlight y Press again to change from minute setting to the thermostat enters the second stage low battery warning
1 MS 2
Mon
TIME
Heat Pump (Single
AM

Button HP1 day setting. The current days will be flashing. which shuts down the thermostat. In this condition, “BATT”
stage)
y Press up or down to change the Day up or flashes alone on the display, and the thermostat will turn
HP2 Heat Pump (2-stage) down to the current day. your system Off. Your system will remain shut-off until the batteries are
on Recovery enable STEP 4: replaced.
Backlight
2 (RECO)off TIME y Press again to change back to the normal NOTE: The thermostat will still keep the current Set Temperature and Filter
Button off
Sat

Recovery disabled
display. run time in memory until new batteries are installed. After confirming that
PM

RUN 2

1 Span(one stage)1 TEMP

new batteries have been inserted, the thermostat will return to normal
Backlight Reviewing the Current Temperature Setting operation.
3 (SPAN)2 2 Span(one stage)2
Button Current time and temperature. Mon
Error Mode
AM

3 Span(one stage)3 If the thermostat is unable to control your system due to Mon
1
AM

on ■ Press less than 1 second . an unexpected battery problem, the thermostat will enter
TEMP

BackLight on
HEAT
1

Backlight
4 (BLIT)on
HEAT

Button ■ Set Temperature is shown above current room temperature. Error Mode. In this condition, the thermostat flashes
off BackLight off
OPERATION “E1”,“E2”,”E3”or”E4”on the LCD display, and shuts off your
Mon

1 Span(Two Stage)1 System Selector Switch system. To correct this problem, replace the batteries with
AM

Backlight The System Selector Switch on the front of the thermostat 2 new AA alkaline batteries, even if you have recently HEAT

5 (SP2)2 2 Span(Two Stage)2 system

Button
determines the Operating mode of the thermostat. You may replaced them. Move the battery out, and then hold any
3 Span(Two Stage)3
select COOL , OFF , HEAT, In order to take full advantage of cool off heat key to release the rest energy. Then place the battery again. You will need
Selects temperature this thermostat’s feature. confirm normal operation.
F
Backlight display °F
6 (TEMP)F NOTE: Anytime you install or remove the thermostat form the wallplate, slide If Error Mode returns, please call us for further information.
Button Selects temperature
C the System Selector to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of a rapid Lcd display information
display °C
system On-Off. E1 Sensor Error
Selects time format
12 Fan Switch fan E2 System switch Error
Backlight display 12hours
7 HOUR(12) The Fan switch should normally be located in the AUTO E3 No use
Button Selects time format
24 position. The Fan will be turned on along with normal on auto E4 E2 memory Error
display 24hours
operation of your system. In a normal gas or oil furnace, the
Selects Compressor Warning Mode
OFF Fan will be turned on by your furnace after its warm-up
Backlight Lockout OFF If the SYSTEM MONITOR SWITCH is close show the
8 COMP(OFF) delay. For electric heat, air conditioning, and heat pump operation, the Fan
Button Selects Compressor system have wrong. the thermostat flashs “E5”on the Mon
AM

ON will turn on with the system. To run the Fan on continuously, slide the Fan
Lockout ON LCD display. 1

switch to the ON position.

HEAT

This model must select Auto Cut Off

2 Energy Monitor
Backlight 2 Your thermostat will automatically cutoff in Heat mode if the room
9 COOL(2) ENER ■ The Energy monitor feature measures and stores
Button Just use for one stage
1 temperature rises above 95˚F (35˚C). It will cutoff in Cool mode if the room
system the amount of time the heating and air conditioning H

temperature drops below 40˚F (4˚C). Note that if your system has
system operates. Usage can be display for Today
0 Display normal M
malfunctioned and no longer responds to thermostat
(since 12 am), Yesterday, This Week (since
Use for another model controls, the Auto Cut-Off will have no effect.
Backlight Monday), Last Week (last Monday through Sunday), and Total (up to
10 FACT(0) 1 to go back to factory TROUBLESHOOTING
Button default 999 Hrs). By monitoring your energy usage, you see how much the
Problem Solution
All the setting will go set-back periods are saving. To review energy usage, press to cycle
2 SCRAMBLED OR 1. Remove clear mylar sticker.
back to factory default through Today, Yesterday, this Week, Last Week, and Total. Press
again to return to normal mode, or wait 15 seconds for the display to DOUBLE DISPLAY

return to normal mode .You can also return to normal mode at any (numbers over
The configuration menu allows you to set certain thermostat operating
time by pressing RUN. numbers)
characteristics to your system or personal requirements.
■ For example: This LCD display shows Today’s usage to be 10 Hours, NO DISPLAY 1. Check battery connections and batteries
The configuration menu table summarizes the configuration options. An
26 minutes. 2. Move the battery out, and then hold any key to
explanation of each option follows. Press ”Backlight button” to change RUN
■ Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the Energy Monitor’s release the rest energy. Then place the battery
to the next menu item. To exit the menu and return to the normal operation,
counters. again.
press RUN key. If no keys are pressed within fifteen Seconds, the
The display will blink, and counters will be cleared to zero. ENTIRE DISPLAY 1. Replace Batteries
thermostat will revert to normal operation.
NOTE: Clearing the Energy Monitor counter will also clear the Filter Monitor DIMS
1)Single Stage, Multi-stage or Heat Pump System Configuration
counter , as Filter usage and Total Energy usage are the same. Also, AUTO/FAN DOES 1. Move Elec/Gas selector to opposite position is
This control can be configured for Heat Pump or two stage heat/one stage
clearing the filter Monitor counter will clear ALL Energy Monitor counters as NOT TURN ON in the correct position.
cool multi-stage operation. The display indicates “MS2” (default for
well. 2. There may be as much as 4 minute delay
multi-stage mode) in the display. The Multi-stage configuration can be
Filter Monitor before the Heat or Cool system turns On-wait
toggled to “SS1”, or “HP1” by pressing the up or down key. In Multi-stage
Your thermostat also keeps a record of the number of and check. (Compressor protection delay).
configuration, EMER mode is useless.
hours your filter has been in use. To maximize your 3，Check your circuit breaks and switches to
2)Fast or Slow Crycle Selection(one stage)
system’s performance and energy efficiency, ensure there is power to the system.
3)Select Backlight function OFF or ON
change or clear your filter regularly. 4. Replace batteries.
4) Fast or Slow Crycle Selection(two stage)
■ When the total system run time for heat and cool reaches 500 hours, you 5. Make sure your furnace blower door is closed
5)Select F° or C° Readout.
need clean or change your system’s filter, “FILT” will continue to flash until properly.
Changes the display readout to Centigrade or Fahrenheit as required
the counter is set back to zero. 6. Check the position of the Furnace or Heat
6) Selects time format display 12hours or 24hours
■ Press to review total filter usage. The display will blink Pump selector switches: Normal/O/B.
7)Select Compressor Lockout COMP OFF or ON
“FILT”.Then show the filter Monitor counter. After H ERRATIC DISPLAY 1. Move the battery out, and then hold any key to
Selecting COMP ON will cause the thermostat to wait 4 minutes before
15seconds, the display will return to normal mode, or release the rest energy. Then place the battery
turning on the compressor if the heating and cooling system loses power. It M

you can hit RUN to exit immediately. again.

will also wait 5 minutes minimum between cooling and heating cycles. This is
intended to help protect the compressor from short cycling. Some newer The Filter Monitor will display up to 999 hours and 59 minutes of usage. In IF UNIT 1. Replace unit

compressors already have a time delay built in and do not require this this example, the counter is at 410 Hours, 26 minutes. CONTINUES

feature. Your compressor manufacturer can tell you if the lockout feature is ■ To reset the Filter Monitor counter, depress FILTER for 3 seconds. The TO OPERATE IN

already present in their system. When the thermostat compressor time delay display will blink, and the counter will be reset to zero. THE OFF POSITION

occurs it will flash the setpoint for about four minutes. NOTE: Clearing the Filter Monitor counter will also clear ALL Energy Monitor THERMOSTAT 1. Replace unit.

8) This model must select 1 counters, as Filter usage and Total Energy usage are the same. Also, PERMANENTLY

9)This model must select 1 to back factory Default clearing the Energy Monitor counters will clear the Filter Monitor counter as READS

Setting Day and Time well. “E1”,”E2”,”E3”, “E4”.

TIME y The LCD will show this information when Keyboard lock
Mon

The keyboard can be locked to prevent unauthorized

Mon
AM

batteries are first installed. The temperature AM

changes to the thermostat.

4

will update after a few seconds. TEMP

TEMP
HEAT

y During time and day setting mode, the To lock or unlock the keyboard, press and hold run Key
temperature displays will go blank. for 3 seconds. The keyboard is locked. when LOCK appears on the display.