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Braeburn 2020 Universal Thermostat Detailed User Manual

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Braeburn 2020 Universal Thermostat

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Specifications

This thermostat is compatible with:

  • Single-stage heat / cool conventional and heat pump systems
  • Conventional systems up to 2 heat / 2 cool (2220 only)
  • Single compressor heat pump systems with an auxiliary heat stage (2220 only)
  • 250 – 750 millivolt heat-only systems

Electrical and control specifications:

  • Electrical Rating: 24 Volt AC
  • 1 amp maximum load per terminal
  • AC Power: 18 – 30 Volts AC
  • DC Power: 3.0 Volt DC (2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries Included)
  • Control Range: 45° – 90° F (7° – 32° C)
  • Temperature Accuracy: +/- 1° F (+/- .5° C)

Terminations

  • 2020 – Rc, Rh, O, B, Y1, W1, G, C
  • 2220 – Rc, Rh, O, B, Y1, Y2, E/W1, G, W2, C

About Your Thermostat

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  1. Room Temperature………….Displays the current room temperature
  2. Day of Week…………………..Displays the current day of the week
  3. Program Event Indicator….Indicates the current program event
  4. Time of Day……………………Displays the current time of day
  5. Low Battery Indicator……..Indicates when batteries need to be replaced
  6. Fan Indicator………………….Indicates when the system fan is running
  7. Hold Mode Indicator……….. Displays if in HOLD mode
  8. System Status Indicator…Displays information about system status
  9. Set Temperature……………..Displays the current set point temperature
  10. Service Filter Indicator……Displays service/maintenance remindersBraeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 2
  11. Reset Button.……….. Resets thermostat back to factory defaults
  12. System Switch……..Selects system preference
  13. PROG Button…………Selects programming mode
  14. HOLD Button…………Enters/Exits the HOLD mode (program bypass)
  15. RETURN Button……..Returns to normal from program or setting modes
  16. DAY/TIME Button…..Used to set the time and day of week
  17. Quick Reference Instructions………….Stored in the slot at the top of the thermostat
  18. Arrow Buttons………Used to increase or decrease settings
  19. Fan Switch…………… Select the system fan mode

Battery Compartment……Located in the back of the thermostat

Installation

Warning: Disconnect power before beginning installation.

Thermostat Location

Install the thermostat approximately 5 feet (1.5m) above the floor in an area that has a good amount of air circulation and maintains an average room temperature. Avoid installation in locations where the thermostat can be affected by drafts, dead air spots, hot or cold air ducts, sunlight, appliances, concealed
pipes, chimneys, and outside walls.

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Install your new Braeburn thermostat in 5 basic steps:

  1. Install the Sub-Base
  2. Provide Power
  3. Connect Your Wires
  4. Set Installer Switches
  5. Attach Thermostat to Sub-Base
  • Install the Sub-Base:

    • Remove the sub-base from the body of the thermostat.
    • Mount the sub-base as shown below:Braeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 4

NOTE: After sub-base installation, you may insert the quick reference card into the slot on the top of the base.

  • Provide Power

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    • For 24 Volt AC power, you must connect the common side of the transformer to the C terminal on the thermostat sub-base.
    • For primary or backup power, insert the 2 supplied “AA” type alkaline batteries into the battery compartment located in the rear housing of the thermostat. Make sure to position the Positive (+) and Negative (-) sides of the batteries correctly with the +/- symbols in the battery compartment.
  • Connect Your Wires

Wiring Terminations

TerminalFunctionDescription
RcInput24 Volt AC Cooling Transformer (Dual Transformer Systems Only)
RhInputPower Connection (24 Volt AC Heating Transformer or Millivolt Power Source)
OOutputReversing Valve (Cool Active)
BOutputReversing Valve (Heat Active)
Y1OutputCompressor Relay
GOutputFan Control
W1OutputConventional Heat Relay
CInput24 Volt AC Transformer Common

Additional Terminations (2220 only)

TerminalFunctionDescription
W1/EOutput(W1) 1st Stage Conventional Heat

(E) Emergency Heat Relay

Y2Output2nd Stage Conventional Cooling Compressor
W2Output2nd Stage Heat / Auxiliary Heat

Conventional Systems

Typical Wiring Configurations
NOTE: The “Installer Switch” option will be configured in the next step.

Heat Only or Millivolt

Set the Installer Switch to CONV

RhPower Connection
WHeat Relay (appears as W1/E on 2220)
GFan Relay [note 4]
C24 Volt AC Transformer Common [note 1]

1 HEAT / 1 COOL Single or Dual Transformer

Set the Installer Switch to CONV

Rh24 Volt AC Power (heating transformer) [note 2]
Rc24 Volt AC Power (cooling transformer) [note 2]
W1Heat Relay (appears as W1/E on 2220)
Y1Compressor Relay
GFan Relay
C24 Volt AC Transformer Common [note 1, 3]

2 HEAT / 2 COOL Single or Dual Transformer (2220 Only)

Set System Type to CONV

Rh24 Volt AC Power (heating transformer) [note 2]
Rc24 Volt AC Power (cooling transformer) [note 2]
W1Heat Relay Stage 1
W2Heat Relay Stage 2
Y1Compressor Relay Stage 1
Y2Compressor Relay Stage 2 [note 4]
GFan Relay
C24 Volt AC Transformer Common [note 1, 3]

NOTES – Conventional Systems

  1. If batteries are installed the 24 Volt AC common connection is optional
  2. Remove factory-installed jumper for dual transformer systems
  3. In dual transformer systems, the transformer common must come from the cooling transformer
  4. If needed for the system. Provide disconnect and overload protection as required.

Heat Pump Systems

Typical Wiring Configurations
NOTE: The “Installer Switch” option will be configured in the next step.

1 HEAT / 1 COOL – No Auxiliary Heat

Set Installer Switch to HP

Rh24 Volt AC Power
RcConnected to Rh with supplied Jumper Wire
O or BChangeover Valve [note 2]
Y1Compressor Relay
GFan Relay
C24 Volt AC Transformer Common [note 1]

2 HEAT / 1 COOL – Including Auxiliary Heat (2220 only)

Set Installer Switch to HP

Rh24 Volt AC Power
RcConnected to Rh with supplied Jumper Wire
O or BChangeover Valve [note 2]
Y1Compressor Relay (1st stage heating/cooling)
W2Auxiliary Heat Relay (2nd stage heating) [note 3]
EEmergency Heat Relay [note 3]
GFan Relay
C24 Volt AC Transformer Common [note1]

NOTES – Heat Pump Systems

  1. If batteries are installed the 24 Volt AC common connection is optional.
  2. Select O for cool active or B for heat active.
  3. Install a field-supplied jumper between the W2 and E terminals if there is no separate emergency heat relay installed. Provide disconnect and overload protection as required.
  • Set Installer Switches

The Installer switches are located on the back of the thermostat and must be properly configured for this thermostat to operate properly.

Switch

Factory DefaultSetting Options

Comments

CONV / HPCONVCONVSelect for conventional systems
HPSelect for heat pump systems
F / CFFSelect for fahrenheit temperature scale
CSelect for celsius temperature scale
HE / HGHGHGSelect for gas heat
HESelect for electric heat

NOTE: Installer switches are located on the back of the thermostat. The reset button must be pressed after making any changes to these switches.

  • Attach Thermostat to Sub-Base

  1. Line up the thermostat body with the sub-base.
  2. Carefully push the thermostat body against the sub-base until it snaps into place.
  3. Insert a quick reference card into the slot on top of the thermostat.Braeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 6
  • System Testing

Warning Read Before Testing

    • Do not short (or jumper) across terminals on the gas valve or at the heating or cooling system control board to test the thermostat installation. This could damage the thermostat and void the warranty.
    • Do not select the COOL mode of operation if the outside temperature is below 50º F (10º C). This could possibly damage the controlled cooling system and may cause personal injury.
    • This thermostat includes an automatic compressor protection feature to avoid potential damage to the compressor from short cycling. When testing the system, make sure to take this delay into account.

NOTE: The compressor delay can be bypassed by pressing the reset button on the front of the thermostat. All user settings will be returned to factory default.

  1. Move the SYSTEM switch to HEAT mode.
  2. Press ∧ to raise the set temperature a minimum of 3 degrees above the current room temperature. The system should start within a few seconds. With a gas heating systemhttps://manualslibraryy.com/intertek-heat-pure-1500-infrared-heating-system-user-manual/, the fan may not start right away.
  3. Move the SYSTEM switch to the OFF mode. Allow them to fully shut down.
  4. Move the SYSTEM switch to the COOL mode.
  5. Press ∨ to lower the set temperature a minimum of 3 degrees below the current room temperature. The system should start within a few seconds (unless compressor short cycle protection is active – See note above).
  6. Move the SYSTEM switch to the OFF mode. Allow the cooling system to fully shut down.
  7. Move the FAN switch to the ON mode. The system fan should start within a few seconds.
  8. Move the FAN switch to the AUTO mode. Allow the system fan to turn off.
    NOTE: Installer switches are located on the back of the thermostat. The reset button must be pressed after making any changes to these switches.
  • Setting User Options

Advanced User Options

User options allow you to customize some of your thermostat’s features. Most users will not need to make any changes to the settings in this section. To enter the User Options menu, hold down the RETURN button for approximately 3 seconds until the screen changes and displays the first User Option.

Press the ∧ or ∨ button to change the setting for the displayed User Option. After you have made your desired setting, press RETURN to advance to the next User Option. The thermostat will return to normal mode after your last user option is made or after no keys have been pressed for 15 seconds.

Table of User Options

 

No.

User OptionsFactory DefaultSetting Options 

Comments

11st stage differential0.50.5, 1.0

or 2.0

Select a 1st stage temperature differential of .5˚, 1˚ or 2˚F (.2˚, .5˚ or 1˚C)
22nd stage differential (2220 Only)2.01.0, 2.0,

3.0, 4.0,

5.0 or 6.0

Select a 2nd temperature differential of 1˚, 2˚, 3˚, 4˚, 5˚ or 6˚F (.5˚, 1˚, 1.5˚, 2˚, 2.5˚ or 3˚C)
3Extended Hold PeriodLNGLNGSelects long (permanent) hold mode
24HRSSelects 24 hr. (temporary) hold mode
4Filter Service Monitor 

OFF

OFFDisables filter service monitor feature
30, 60, 90,

120, 180,

365

Selects a number of days before the thermostat will flash a Service Filter reminder in the display.
5Adaptive Recovery Mode(ARMTM) 

OF REC

OF RECDisables adaptive (early) recovery mode
ON RECEnables adaptive (early) recovery mode

Detailed Explanation of User Options:

Temperature Differential (User Options 1 and 2)
The differential setting is the temperature control range that your thermostat will provide. The smaller the setting, the tighter your range of temperature control and comfort will be. The 2nd stage differential is only for system with a second stage of heating (auxiliary heat).

Extended Hold Period (User Option 3)

The Extended Hold Period lets you select the period your thermostat will hold the temperature when the HOLD mode is activated (See “Temperature Adjustment”). When LNG is selected the thermostat will hold your temperature indefinitely. When 24HR is selected, the thermostat will hold your temperature for 24 hours and then return to the current program at that time.

Service Filter Monitor (User Option 4)

The Service Filter Monitor is a user-selectable service monitor that will display a reminder for a required air filter replacement by flashing the SERVICE FILTER segment in the display. When the selected interval has been reached, and required cleaning or replacement has been performed, touch the RETURN button to reset the timer and reset the service monitor. Select OFF or a set number of days before the reminder will appear.Braeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 7

Adaptive Recovery Mode (early recovery) (User Option 5)

During Adaptive Recovery Mode (ARM™), room temperature is recovered gradually by turning on the heating or cooling before the end of the set back period. The set point temperature is changed to that of the upcoming program temperature.

  • Setting Your Program Schedule

Setting the Time and Day

  1. In normal operating mode, press the DAY/TIME button. The display will switch to the day/time
    setting mode and the hour will be flashing.
  2. Press or to adjust the hour. Press DAY/TIME.
  3. Press or to adjust the minute. Press DAY/TIME.
  4. Press or to adjust the day of the week. Press RETURN to exit.Braeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 8

Tips Before Setting Your Program Schedule

  • Make sure your current time and day of the week are set correctly.
  • When programming, make sure the AM and PM indicators are correct.

This thermostat comes pre-programmed with a default energy-saving program. The following table outlines the pre-programmed times and temperatures for heating and cooling in each of your 4 daily weekday and weekend events. If you wish to use these settings then no further programming is necessary:

5-2 Day Programming– Weekday/Weekend

Factory Settings

4 EventWeekdayWeekend

MORN

Time: 6:00 am Heat: 70˚ F (21˚ C) Cool: 75˚ F (24˚ C)Time: 6:00 am Heat: 70˚ F (21˚ C) Cool: 75˚ F (24˚ C)

DAY

Time: 8:00 am Heat: 62˚ F (17˚ C) Cool: 83˚ F (28˚ C)Time: 8:00 am Heat: 70˚ F (21˚ C) Cool: 75˚ F (24˚ C)

EVE

Time: 6:00 pm Heat: 70˚ F (21˚ C) Cool: 75˚ F (24˚ C)Time: 6:00 pm Heat: 70˚ F (21˚ C) Cool: 75˚ F (24˚ C)

NIGHT

Time: 10:00 pm Heat: 62˚ F (17˚ C) Cool: 78˚ F (26˚ C)Time: 10:00 pm Heat: 62˚ F (17˚ C) Cool: 78˚ F (26˚ C)

Programming a 5-2 Day Residential Schedule

The 5-2 day residential programming mode allows you to program Monday- Friday with one 4-event schedule and then allows you to change Saturday and Sunday with a different 4-event schedule.Braeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 9

  1. Touch the PROG button. The display will switch to programming mode. The days M, TU, W, TH,
    and F will be displayed and the hour will be flashing.
  2. Move the SYSTEM switch to either the HEAT or COOL position.
  3. Press the or to adjust the hour for the MORN (morning) event. Press PROG.
  4. Press or to adjust the minute for the MORN event. Press PROG.
  5. Press or adjust the temperature for the MORN event. Press PROG.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the DAY, EVE, and NIGHT events.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 for the weekend (S, SU) program.
  8. If needed, repeat steps 2-7 to program the opposite mode (HEAT or COOL).
  9. Press RETURN to exit.

Operating Your Thermostat

Setting the System Control Mode

The System Control has several modes of operation that can be selected by moving the SYSTEM switch to the appropriate position.

COOL Only your cooling system will operate OFF Heating and cooling systems are off

HEAT Only your heating system will operateBraeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 10

Additional Switch Position (Model 2220 Only):

EMER Operates a backup heat source (Emergency Heat) for the heat pump systems only

NOTE: If your model 2220 was configured for a conventional system (CONV) then you will not have the EMER (emergency heat) option and “NO EMER SET” will flash in the display if EMER is selected with the system switch.Braeburn 2020 Uneversal Thermostat 11

Setting the Fan Control Mode

The Fan Control has 2 modes of operation – AUTO and ON. The mode can be selected by moving the FAN switch to the appropriate position.

AUTO The system fan will run only when your heating or cooling system is running
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Temperature Adjustment
Temporary Adjustment – Press the ∧ or ∨ button to adjust the current set point temperature.
Extended Adjustment – Press the HOLD button so that HOLD appears in the display screen. Press ∧ or ∨ adjust the current set temperature (See “Extended Hold Period”, page 8).

Status Indicators

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Status indicators appear in the display to let you know if your system is heating, cooling or off

HEAT ON Indicates that your heating system is running.
COOL ON Indicates that your cooling system is running.
SERVICE Indicates that a user-selectable service reminder was selected (see “Service Filter Monitor, page 8).
Additional status indicators (Model 2220 Only):
AUX Indicates that the auxiliary stage of heating is running (multi-stage systems only).
EMER Indicates that the emergency heating system is running (heat pump systems only).

Program Event Indicators
Program Event Indicators appear in the display to let you know what part of your current program is active. The 4 different program event indicators are MORN, DAY, EVE, and NIGHT. When the program event indicator is flashing, your program has been temporarily bypassed and will resume at the next scheduled event.

Note: You will not see a program event indicator while in HOLD Mode.

Resetting the Thermostat
This thermostat provides you with a reset button that will erase all of your user settings and 5-2 day programming. To reset the thermostat, use a small object such as a toothpick or paperclip and gently press the button located inside the small hole on the front of the thermostat housing labeled “reset”.

Additional Operation Features

Compressor Protection
This thermostat includes an automatic compressor protection delay to avoid potential damage to your system from short cycling. This feature activates a short delay after turning off the system compressor.

Thermostat Maintenance

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Changing the Batteries
Depending on your particular installation, this thermostat may be equipped with two (2) “AA” type alkaline batteries. If batteries are installed and they become low, a low battery indicator will appear in the display. You should change your batteries immediately when you see the low battery signal by following these instructions.

  1. Remove the thermostat body by gently pulling it from the base.
  2. Remove old batteries and replace them with new batteries.
  3. Make sure to correctly position the (+) and (-) symbols.
  4. Gently push the thermostat body back onto the base.

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NOTE: We recommend replacing the thermostat batteries annually or if the thermostat will be unattended for an extended period of time.

Thermostat Cleaning

Never spray any liquid directly on the thermostat. Using a soft damp cloth wipe the outer body of the thermostat. Never use any abrasive cleansers to clean your thermostat.

Store this manual for future reference

Limited Warranty
When installed by a professional contractor, this product is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Limitations apply. For limitations, terms and conditions, you may obtain a full copy of this warranty:

  • Visit us online: www.braeburnonline.com/warranty
  • Phone us: 866.268.5599
  • Write us: Braeburn Systems LLC 2215 Cornell Avenue Montgomery, IL 60538.

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Braeburn 2020 Universal Thermostat-FAQs

Can a Braeburn thermostat operate without batteries?

Some Braeburn thermostats require two “AA” alkaline batteries, while newer models can be powered by batteries, hardwiring, or both. Refer to your user manual for specific details.

What is the purpose of the hold button on a Braeburn thermostat?

The hold button enables extended hold, clears an extended hold, or cancels a temporary override.

How can I adjust the temperature on my thermostat?

Use the up and down buttons or a dial to set your desired temperature. For programmable models, enter the programming mode and follow the instructions to set schedules.

What modes are available on the Braeburn thermostat?

The thermostat has five modes: AUTO, COOL, OFF, HEAT, and EMER (emergency heat). You can select these by pressing the system button.

How do I change the thermostat mode?

Turn the dial to highlight “Mode,” then press the thermostat toward the wall to select it. Use the dial to choose your preferred mode and temperature setting.

How can I tell if my thermostat battery is low?

The thermostat provides warnings before the batteries are completely drained. If the screen goes blank, it indicates the batteries have run out of power.

What voltage does the Braeburn thermostat require?

The thermostat requires 24-volt AC power or two “AA” alkaline batteries for proper operation. Batteries can also serve as a backup when using AC power.

Will my thermostat work during a power outage?

Without electricity, your thermostat won’t function, leaving your home vulnerable to extreme temperatures in winter or summer.

What’s the difference between the “Run” and “Hold” functions?

The “Run” function follows preset temperature schedules, saving energy when you’re away. The “Hold” function temporarily overrides the preset schedule, allowing you to adjust the room temperature manually.

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