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Lux Products TX9600TS Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Thank you for your confidence in our product. To obtain the best results from your investment, please read and follow the installation procedures carefully, and one step at a time. This will save you time and minimize the chance of damaging either the thermostat or possibly your heating and cooling system. These instructions may contain information beyond that which may be required for your particular installationLux Products TX9600TS Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat User Manual-1

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY:

  • The electrical rating for this thermostat is 1.5 Amps per terminal, with a maximum total combined load of 3.0A for all terminals combined.

COMPATIBLE WITH:

  • Most 24-volt heating and cooling systems
  • 1 or 2 stage Heat / 1 stage Cool: Gas, Oil or Electric systems
  • 1 or 2 stage Heat / 1 stage Cool: Heat Pump systems
  • 3-wire hydronic (hot water) zone valves
  • Gas Millivolt heaters

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH:

  • 120/240 VAC line-voltage systems (without a transformer), ask your LUX dealer for thermostats to control these systems

FEATURES:

  • 1 or 2-Heat / 1-Cool, 7-day programming
  • Universal Compatibility for all system types
  • Each day of the week can be programmed separately
  • Easy to use, touchscreen menu operation
  • User-selectable periods per day (2 or 4)
  • User-selectable programmable or non-programmable operation
  • LuxLight® EL (Electro-Luminescent) lighted display
  • Energy usage monitor
  • Programmable air filter life timer
  • Programmable keypad lockout for unauthorized users
  • Manual temperature hold
  • Adjustable vacation hold (1 to 30 days)
  • Temporary temperature override
  • Adjustable temperature differential / cycle-rate
  • Adjustable 2nd heat stage Offset setting
  • User temperature calibration
  • Adjustable heat/cool set temperature limit stops
  • Smart recovery
  • Dual-powered (battery and/or 24-volt system powered)
  • Battery-free memory storage
  • F/C temperature display
  • 12/24-hour clock display
  • 5/2-minute selectable time delay for equipment protection

MOUNTING LOCATION:

On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in place of the old one unless the conditions listed below suggest otherwise. On new installations, please follow these general guidelines:

  1. Mount the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above the floor.
  2. Do not locate the thermostat where air circulation is poor such as in a corner, alcove, or behind a door that is normally left open.
  3. Do not locate the thermostat where unusual heating or cooling conditions may be present, such as: direct sunlight, above a lamp, television, or radiator, or on a wall next to an exterior door or window.
  4. Do not locate in a damp environment, as this can lead to corrosion that may shorten thermostat life.
  5. If painting or construction work is still ongoing, cover the thermostat completely or wait until this work is complete before installation

REMOVE OLD THERMOSTAT:

  1. Turn OFF the electricity to all heating and cooling components. Do not turn the electricity back on until all work is completed.
  2. Remove the front portion of your old thermostat to expose the wiring connections.
  3. Write down the letters printed near each wire terminal that is used, and also the color of each wire that is connected to it. Self-adhesive wire labels are also enclosed.Lux Products TX9600TS Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat User Manual-2
  4. Carefully remove the wires one at a time, and bend them in a manner so that they do not fall back inside the wall. Do not allow bare wire ends to touch each other.
  5. Loosen the mounting screws for the old thermostat and carefully remove it from the wall.

INSTALL THERMOSTAT BASE

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  1. Strip wire insulation leaving only 3/8 in. (9.5mm) bare wire ends, and clean off any corrosion present.
  2. Fill the wall opening with non-combustible insulation to prevent drafts from affecting the thermostat’s normal operation.
  3. Route the wires through the opening in the new thermostat base plate, and hold the base against the wall. Try to line up the screw holes from the prior thermostat, and install the mounting screws.
  4. If the previous holes cannot be used, hold the thermostat base against the wall so that it appears straight and level (position the base for best appearance) and mark for the new screw holes. Attach the base to the wall using the screws provided (use the supplied plastic anchors if needed when mounting to a soft material such as drywall)

WIRING INFORMATION:

WIRING BASE PLATE NOTICE:

  • This thermostat model is part of a family of similar models that have the same general visual appearance. Even though this base plate may look the same as base plates from other models, the wiring connections may have different terminal letters for different purposes. Please do not interchange the back plates and/or thermostat front halves of other similar-looking models. Doing so may cause undesired heating and/or cooling operations to occur.

WIRING DIAGRAM NOTES:

(Important, please read all notes before connecting wires)

  • If the information provided in the following wiring diagrams does not clearly represent or match your system, please refer to the “TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE” section of this manual, and contact us before removing any of your existing thermostat wiring.
  • All of the dashed wires shown in the wiring diagrams are either optional or their usage depends upon your specific system type or brand. For example: Diagram #1 shows the fan wire as optional. If your system does not have a fan, then this terminal will not be used.
  • Terminal letters shown in black represent typical wiring applications. Depending upon the brand of your specific system or thermostat, your terminal letters may not match exactly. Terminal letters shown in gray represent other possible wiring designations that you might see on your existing thermostat terminals.
  • The optional “C” terminal is used for powering the thermostat by the 24-volt system, using the System Common wire. This can be used alone, or in addition to installing batteries as a backup.
    • NOTE: Connecting the System Common wire to the thermostat is not necessary for heating and cooling to function properly.
  • If your old thermostat has both a “Y” and “C” wire present, then “C” is most likely a System Common wire.
  • For Heat Pump systems, you will use either the “O” terminal or the “B” terminal on this thermostat, but not both. If your old thermostat has both an “O” and a “B” wire present, then “B” is likely a System Common wire and may be connected to the “C” terminal. Connecting a System Common wire to this thermostat’s “B” terminal may damage the thermostat, and also your heating and cooling system.
  • Some Heat Pump systems have a wire for AUX electric heat (usually W2), and also a separate wire for Emergency electric heat (usually E). This thermostat uses the W2 terminal for both AUX and Emergency Heat. Tape off your “E” wire, and confirm that all components function without it.
  • If replacing an old thermostat that has a mechanical clock, there may be two wires labeled as “C” for the clock power. Tape off these wires and do not connect them to the “C” terminal of this thermostat.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

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  • NOTE: THE BLACK TERMINAL LETTERS ARE TYPICAL, GRAY TERMINAL LETTERS ARE BRAND-SPECIFIC

HARDWARE SETUP OPTIONS:

  • On the thermostat’s circuit board, there is a row of DIP switches, labeled #1 through #8. The position of these switches will change how the thermostat operates, and also how information is conveyed to you on the LCD display screen. If you make any changes to these options, the changes are not recognized unless you either: change the position of the HEAT/OFF/COOL mode switch, or press the “HW RST” (Hardware Reset) button on the circuit board. The use of this button is further described in the “ADVANCED FEATURES” section of this manual.
  • These option switches are very small and should be moved carefully using objects such as an eyeglass screwdriver, fine-point pen, toothpick, or similar. The listing below describes the available choices for each option switch:Lux Products TX9600TS Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat User Manual-11
  • SWITCH #1 (SYSTEM): [OFF/RIGHT = FURN, default] This setting is used for the majority of all heating systems that are not heat pumps. Examples for
    this setting would be: a natural gas furnace, hot water baseboard heat, and oil heat. [ON/LEFT = HP] Use this setting if you have a heat pump unit (which
    looks just like an outside air conditioning unit, but is used for both cooling and heating).
  • SWITCH #2 (TYPE): [OFF/RIGHT = PROG, default] The thermostat controls the room temperature by following temperature program periods that you set
    up based on your daily routine. [ON/LEFT = MAN] The thermostat operates manually just like a mechanical or non-programmable model. This method of operation is very basic and only shows the room temperature and set temperature; there are no temperature programs, days of the week, or clock times.
  • SWITCH #3 (PERIODS): [OFF/RIGHT = 4, default] The thermostat uses four temperature program periods in both heating and cooling (MORN, DAY, EVE, and NITE). Each period has a separate start time and a set temperature. [ON/LEFT = 2] The thermostat operates in the same manner as above, however, there are only two temperature program periods for heating and cooling (DAY and NITE). This may be more convenient if you are typically home during the day, and only need the set temperature to be different while you are sleeping.
  • GAS / ELEC SLIDE SWITCH (FAN OPERATION): This switch is a physical component by itself on the circuit board and is much larger than the DIP switches are listed above. [DOWN = GAS, default] This setting lets the heating system control the blower fan automatically by itself. Systems that would typically use the “GAS” setting would be: natural gas, propane, or oil furnaces. This setting has no effect upon Cool mode operation. [UP = ELEC/HP] This setting runs the system’s blower fan when heat is called for, and is required for heating systems that do not control their own fan while the thermostat is in HEAT mode. Heat pump systems and units with an electric heating element typically require this setting.Lux Products TX9600TS Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat User Manual-6

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Lux Products TX9600TS Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat-FAQs

Why is the fan always running on my Lux thermostat?

If the fan runs continuously, check the Fan switch and move it from “ON” to “Auto”. If the issue persists, remove the “G” wire. If the fan still runs, the issue may be with the wiring or the HVAC system rather than the thermostat itself.

Why is the heat light flashing on my Lux thermostat?

A flashing heat icon simply indicates that the thermostat has sent a heating command to the system. This is normal operation and nothing to worry about.

Should I set my Lux thermostat fan to “Auto” or “On”?

1. Auto: The fan runs only when heating or cooling is active.
2. On: The fan runs continuously.
3. IAQ: The fan cycles periodically to improve indoor air quality.
If a filter life value is set, you can check the remaining filter life in the Fan menu.

Why does my fan run even when the thermostat is off?

This can happen due to:
1. Incorrect thermostat settings
2. A malfunctioning fan limit switch
3. Faulty wiring
Try adjusting your settings first. If the issue persists, you may need professional assistance.

How do I program a thermostat schedule?

1. Select the day of the week.
2. Set the time and temperature for the first period of the day.
3. Continue setting periods throughout the day.
4. Some models allow you to copy schedules from one day to another.

What is the lock code for a Lux thermostat?

The default lock code is 0000, but you can set a custom 4-digit code by using the Up/Down and Next buttons.

What are the best energy-saving thermostat settings?

1. Winter: Set your thermostat to 68°F–70°F when home and lower it while asleep or away.
2. Summer: The closer your indoor temperature is to the outdoor temperature, the more you save on cooling costs.

What does “FR” mean on my thermostat?

“FR” stands for Friday and simply indicates the current day of the week. It may appear next to your active return home program, making it look like “FR Return.”

Why is my thermostat blinking on and off?

A blinking display usually indicates an interrupted power supply. Many modern thermostats use blinking codes to signal specific issues. Refer to your user manual for troubleshooting.

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