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Program Thermostat Owners Manual 

Model

PRG7372 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FEATURES 

Structure of thermostat and explanation for the keypads 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We are pleased you have selected one of our broad line of wall thermostats. Our 
products are manufactured to high quality standards and are designed for years of 
service.  

Read This Before Installing Thermostat 
OPERATION 

YOUR THERMOSTAT REPLACES 

Description PRG7372 

Heat Pump (No Aux. or Emergency Heat) 

Yes 

Heat Pump (with Aux. or Emergency Heat) 

Yes 

Standard Heat & Cooling Systems 

Yes 

Two Stage Heat & One Stage Cool 

Yes 

Standard Heat Only Systems 

Yes 

Millivolt Heat Only Systems– Floor or Wall Furnaces 

Yes 

Standard Central Air Conditioning 

Yes 

Gas or Oil Heat 

Yes 

Electric Furnace 

Yes 

Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat-2 Wires 

Yes 

Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat–3 Wires 

No 

This Thermostat will NOT control 110/220Volt systems. 

IMPORTANT 

1

.

 Read the entire installation section of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before you 

begin to install or operate your Thermostat.

   

This thermostat can be used for conventional or heat pump systems. 
Please configure the thermostat according to Configuration Menu 
before operation.

 

REMOVE THE MYLAR LABEL FROM THE LCD DISPLAY WINDOW. 

INSTALLATION 

2

.  

All installation is normally performed at your thermostat. 

ARMCHAIR PROGRAMMING 

3. You can program your thermostat before installation by inserting the batteries and 
following the instructions starting at the configuration menu. This can be done while you 
relax in your favorite chair and is a very good way to familiarize yourself with all the 
functions of your thermostat. 
The following time and temperature settings are pre-programmed into the thermostat: 

 

 

Temperature in ˚F (˚C) 

Program Number 

Time 

Heat 

Cool 

1 6:00 

am 68

˚

F(20

˚

C) 78

˚

F(26

˚

C) 

2 8:00 

am 60

˚

F(16

˚

C) 85

˚

F(29

˚

C) 

3 4:00 

pm 68

˚

F(20

˚

C) 78

˚

F(26

˚

C) 

4 10:00 

pm 

60

˚

F(16

˚

C) 82

˚

F(28

˚

C) 

COMPRESSOR PROTECTION

 

4. The thermostat provides a 4 minute delay after shutting of the heating or cooling 
system before it can be restarted. This feature will prevent damage to your compressor 
caused by rapid cycling. Note that this delay also applies to the heating system control. It 
does not provide a delay when there are power outages. You can select the function on 
or off at the configuration.   

TEMPERATURE RANGE 

5. This thermostat can be programmed between 45

˚

F and 95

˚

F (7

˚

C and 35

˚

C). 

However, it will display room temperatures from 30

˚

F to 99

˚

F (0

˚

C and 37

˚

C). “HI” will be 

displayed if the temperature is higher than 99

˚

F (37

˚

C), and “LO” will be displayed if the 

temperature is lower than 30

˚

F (0

˚

C). This thermostat will automatically shut off in Heat 

mode if the temperature rises above 73

˚

F (23

˚

C), and automatically shut off in Cool 

mode if the temperature drops below 72

˚

F (22

˚

C). 

NOTE: if the thermostat measures a temperature over 99

˚

F(37

), ”HI” will be displayed 

on the LCD. if the temperature is below 32

˚

F(0

) and ”LO” will be displayed on the LCD. 

POWER FAILURE 

6.    Whenever the main power is interrupted or fails, the battery power retains the 
current time. This thermostat has permanent memory, although you will have to reset 
your clock when there are power outages.

 

POWER SUPPLY

 

7. The thermostat shall be powered by 24 VAC and with batteries as backup. 

BATTERY WARNING

 

8. Fresh alkaline batteries should provide about one year of service. However, when the 
batteries become drained, “BATT” will alternate on the display with the current time. 
When this message occurs, install 2 new AA batteries.  You have approximately 1 
minute to change the batteries and keep thermostat’s clock and program settings. Once 
the batteries have become too low to ensure proper operation, your system will be 
turned off, and the display will be cleared except for “BATT” flashing on the LCD display. 

CAUTION: 

Once only the “BATT” only display occurs, the thermostat is shut down, and 

your system will no longer operate. In this condition, there is no temperature 
control of your dwelling.  

NOTE: The backlight will not function when the 

thermostat is in low battery condition. 
NOTE: If you plan to be away from the premises over 30 days, we 

recommend that you replace the old batteries with new alkaline batteries prior to 
leaving. 
INSTALLATION 

What You Need 
This thermostat includes two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To 
install your thermostat, you should have the following tools and materials. 

 Slotted Screwdriver(s)     

 Small Philips screwdriver           

 Hammer 

 Electric drill and 3/16” bit     

 Two 1.5V (AA) size alkaline batteries (included) 

CAUTION: 
To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment damage, disconnect electric power 
to system at main fuse or circuit breaker box until installation is complete.

 

Before removing wires from old thermostat's switching subbase, label each wire with the 
terminal designation it was removed from. 
1. Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is complete. Ensure that 
electrical power is disconnected. 
2. Remove Old Thermostat: A standard heat/cool thermostat consists of three basic 
parts: 
a. The cover, which may be either a snap-on or hinge type. 
b. The base, which is removed by loosening all captive screws. 
c. The switching subbase, which is removed by unscrewing the mounting screws that 
hold it on the wall or adaptor plate.   
3. Remove the front cover of the old thermostat. With wires still attached, remove wall 
plate from the wall. If the old thermostat has a wall mounting plate, remove the 
thermostat and the wall mounting plate as an assembly. 
4. Identify each wire attached to the old thermostat. 
5. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat one at a time. DO NOT LET WIRES 
FALL BACK INTO THE WALL. 
6. Install new thermostat using the following procedures. 

WARNING 
Do not use on circuits exceeding specified voltage. Higher voltage will damage 

control and could cause shock or fire hazard. Do not short out terminals on gas 
valve or primary control to test. Shorts or incorrect wiring will damage the 
thermostat and could cause personal injury and/or property damage.   
Selector Switches

 

Electric/Gas Switch (Fan Option) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 1. Electric/Gas Switch (Fan Option) 

This thermostat is configured from the factory to operate a heat/cool, fossil fuel (gas, oil, 
etc.), forced air system. It is configured correctly for any system that DOES NOT require 
the thermostat to energize the fan on a call for heat. If you system is an electric heat or 
heat-pump system that requires the thermostat to turn on the fan on a call for heat, 
locate the ELEC/GAS switch on the back of the thermostat (see fig. 1) and switch it to 
the ELEC position. This will allow the thermostat to energize the fan immediately on a 
call for heat. If you are unsure if the heating/ cooling system requires the thermostat to 
control the fan, contact a qualified heating and air conditioning service person. When the 
thermostat is configured for Heat Pump, the thermostat will always power the circulator 
fan on a call for heat in the HEAT mode. The ELEC/GAS switch must be set to match the 
type of Auxiliary heat your system uses for proper operation in the EMERgency mode. 
All wiring diagrams are for typical systems only. Refer to equipment manufacturers’ 
instructions for specific system wiring information. 

Attach Thermostat Base to Wall

 

1. Remove the packing material from the thermostat. Gently pull the cover straight off the 
base. Forcing or prying on the thermostat will cause damage to the unit. 
2. Connect wires beneath terminal screws on base using appropriate wiring schematic 
(see figs. 2 through 4). 
3. Place base over hole in wall and mark mounting hole locations on wall using base as 
a template. 
4. Move base out of the way. Drill mounting holes. 
5. Fasten base loosely to wall, as shown in fig. 1, using two mounting screws. Place a 
level against bottom of base, adjust until level, and then tighten screws. (Leveling is for 
appearance only and will not affect thermostat operation.) If you are using existing 
mounting holes, or if holes drilled are too large and do not allow you to tighten base 
snugly, use plastic screw anchors to secure subbase. 
6. Push excess wire into wall and plug hole with a fireresistant material (such as 
fiberglass insulation) to prevent drafts from affecting thermostat operation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 2. Thermostat base

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Figure 3 Typical wiring diagram for single transformer heat pump systems 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Figure 4. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer heat pump systems with NO safety circuits 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 5. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer heat pump systems with safety circuits in 

BOTH systems 

Heat Pump Terminal Outputs 

Refer to equipment manufacturers' instructions for specific system wiring information. 
You can configure the thermostat for use with the following heat pump system types: 
HEAT PUMP TYPE 1. Single stage compressor system; gas or electric backup. This 
thermostat is designed to operate a single-transformer system. If you have a 
two-transformer system, cut and tape off one transformer. If transformer safety circuits 
are in only one of the systems, remove the transformer of the system with NO safety 
circuits. If required, replace remaining transformer with a 75VA Class II transformer. After 
disconnecting one transformer, the two commons must be jumpered together. 
Use the terminal output information below to help you wire the thermostat properly for 
your heat pump system. After wiring, see CONFIGURATION section for proper 
thermostat configuration. 

THERMOSTAT TERMINALS (HEAT PUMP)

 

SYSTEM

 

Heat Pump 1

 

L

 

Malfunction

 

C*

 

24 Volt(Common)

 

R

 

24 Volt Emergency (hot)

 

E/W1

 

Emergency Mode 1st stage

 

W2

 

HP 1 and Emergency 2nd stage

 

Y1

 

Heat and Cool mode 1st stage (compressor)

 

G

 

 

Blower/Fan Energized on call for Heat and Cool 

Set GAS/ELEC switch for Emergency mode

 

O

 

Energized in Cool Mode

 

Energized in Heat Emergency mode

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 5. Typical wiring diagram for single transformer multi-stage systems

 

CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION

 

Note: 
To prevent static discharge problems, touch side of thermostat to release static 
build-up before touching any keys. 
If at any time during testing your system does not operate properly, contact a 
qualified service person.

 

Fan Operation 

If your system does not have a G terminal connection, skip to Heating System. 
1. Turn on power to system. 
2. Move FAN switch to ON position. The blower should begin to operate. 
3. Move FAN switch to AUTO position. The blower should stop immediately 

Heating System

 

1. Move system switch to heat mode. If the auxiliary heating system has a standing pilot, 
be sure to light it. 
2. Press to adjust thermostat setting to 2

℉(

1°C

 above room  temperature. The 

heating system should begin to operate. The display should show “STG1”. However, if 
the setpoint temperature display is flashing, the compressor lockout feature is operating 
(see Configuration menu, item 5). 
3. Adjust temperature setting to 4

℉(

2°C

above room temperature. If your system 

configuration is set at MS2 or HP1, the auxiliary heat system should begin to operate 
and the display should show “STG1+2”.   
4. Press to adjust the thermostat below room temperature. The heating system should 
stop operating. 

Emergency System

 

EMER bypasses the Heat Pump to use the heat source wired to terminal E on the 
thermostat. EMER is typically used when compressor operation is not desired, or you 
prefer back-up heat only. 
1. Press SYSTEM switch to select Heat mode. then press EMER key. “EMER” will show 
on the display.

 

2. Press to adjust thermostat setting above room temperature. The Aux. heating system 
will begin to operate. The display will show “STG1” “EMER” to indicate that the Aux. 
system is operating. 
3. Adjust temperature setting to 4

℉(

2°C

above room temperature. The auxiliary heat 

system should begin to operate and the display should show “STG1+2”. 
4. Press to adjust the thermostat below room temperature. The Aux. heating system 
should stop operating.

 

Cooling System

 

1. Move SYSTEM switch to select the Cool mode. 
2. Press to adjust thermostat setting below room temperature. The blower should come 
on immediately on high speed, followed by cold air circulation. The display should show 
“STG1”.  
3. Press to adjust the temperature setting above room temperature. The cooling system 
should stop operating. 
 

CONFIGURATION MENU 

INSTALLER/CONFIGURATION MENU 

Step

 

Press 

Button

Displayed 

(Factory Default)

Press up or down 

key to select 

Comments 

 

MS 2 

SS1, HP1,HP2 

Selects Single stage, Multi-stage, 

or Heat Pump (Single stage) 

System Configuration 

2 F  (RECO)off 

on 

Auto 

Recovery 

select 

3 F  (SPAN)2 

1,3 

Span(one 

stage) 

4 F  (BLIT)on 

off 

BackLight 

5 F  (SP2)2 

1,3 

Span(Two 

Stage) 

6 F  (TEMP)F 

Selects 

temperature 

display 

°F or °C 

HOUR(12) 

24 

Selects time format display 

12hours or 24hours 

8 F COMP(OFF) 

ON 

Selects 

Compressor 

Lockout OFF or ON 

COOL(2) 

This model must select 1 

10 

FACT(0) 

1,2 

Select 1,all the settings will 

go back to factory default 

The configuration menu allows you to set certain thermostat operating characteristics to 
your system or personal requirements. Set SYSTEM switch to OFF, then simultaneously 
press up and down keys to enter configuration menu. The display will show the first item 
in the configuration menu. The configuration menu table summarizes the configuration 
options. An explanation of each option follows. Press F key to change to the next menu 
item. To exit the menu and return to the program operation, press Hold/Run Key. If no 
keys are pressed within fifteen seconds, the thermostat will revert to normal operation. 
1) Single Stage, Multi-stage or Heat Pump System Configuration   
This control can be configured for Heat Pump or two stage heat/one stage cool 
multi-stage operation. The display indicates “MS 2” (default for multi-stage mode). The 
Multi-stage configuration can be toggled to “SS1”, or “HP1” by pressing the up or down 
key. In Multi-stage configuration, EMER mode is useless. The “HP2” is no use. 
2) Select Energy Management Recovery OFF or ON

 

Your thermostat is set from the factory to gradually recover the room temperature from 
an energy saving program to your comfort program. Therefore, the thermostat may turn 
your system on several minutes prior to your programmed time.   
3) Fast or Slow Cycle Selection (one stage) 
4) Select Backlight function OFF or ON 
5) Fast or Slow Cycle Selection (two stage) 
6) Select °F or °C Readout. When you change this parameter the programming resets 
back to the default settings.    All previous programming will be lost. 
Changes the display readout to Centigrade or Fahrenheit as required 
7) Selects time format display 12hours or 24hours 
8) Select Compressor Lockout COMP OFF or ON 
Selecting COMP ON will cause the thermostat to wait 4 minutes before turning on the 
compressor if the heating and cooling system loses power. It will also wait 5 minutes 
minimum between cooling and heating cycles. This is intended to help protect the 
compressor from short cycling. Some newer compressors already have a time delay 
built in and do not require this feature. Your compressor manufacturer can tell you if 
the lockout feature is already present in their system. When the thermostat compressor 
time delay occurs it will flash the setpoint for about four minutes. 
9) This model must select 1 
10) This model must select 1 to back factory Default 
 

Setting Time And Day 

Remove the mylar label covering the LCD display window before operating thermostat. 

 Initial display after power-up. The temperature will 

   update after a few seconds.  

EXAMPLE: Set the Thermostat to the current time of 9:43 a.m. on 

  Saturday Refer to Figure at right 

 During time and day setting mode, the temperature 

   and program display will go blank.  

 Press and hold to rapid advance to the current hour. 

    Tap to advance one hour at a time. Note the AM /PM 

indicator, as the display will cycle through 24 hours.   

 Press and hold to rapid advance to the current 

minute

.

 

  Tap to advance one minute at a time. 

 Tap to advance one day at a time. 

 When finished press to return to normal mode. 

    After 15 seconds, the thermostat will return to normal       
automatically. 
 

Auto Programming    

Studies conducted by the Department of Energy estimate that 
setting your thermostat back 10

˚

F (6 ) for two 8

-hour periods 

during winter can reduce your fuel bill by as much as 33%. By 
setting your thermostat up 5

˚

F (3

) for two 8-hour periods during 

summer you can reduce your fuel bill up to 25%. 
Your thermostat is capable of holding up to 4 separate programs   
for each day of the week. You can program all weekdays, Monday 
to Friday, to the same 4 programs as shown in the table, or each 
weekday can have a different set of 4 programs. Similarly 
weekend programs, Saturday and Sunday, can be the same 4 
programs or each weekend day can have a different set of 4 programs. 
Your thermostat is pre-programmed to meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy 
efficiency. Note that it is easier to modify these programs than it is 
to program the thermostat manually. 

 Press once. During Auto Programming, the 

display will change as shown.   

 The thermostat will be programmed for all 7 days 

of the week as shown below. 

 Temperature 

in 

˚

F/

 

Program Number 

Time 

Heat 

Standard 

1 6:00am 

68 

˚

F  (20

) 78 

˚

F  (26

2 8:00am 

60 

˚

F  (16

) 85 

˚

F  (29

3 4:00pm 

68 

˚

F  (20

) 78 

˚

F  (26

4 10:00pm

60 

˚

F  (16

) 85 

˚

F  (29

    Refer to Manual Programming entering or changing the programs. 

PROGRAMMING   

Before programming or changing programs, use this Personal 
Program Schedule to determine which times and temperature 
Settings will best satisfy both your comfort and energy saving requirements.  Use a 
pencil so you can revise yours records each time you change your temperature settings.                 

AUTO

PROG

DAY

H O U R

MIN

HOLD

/ RUN

K2

Elec-Gas

Switch

GA
S

EL
E

C

Mounting
Hole

Mounting
Hole

Mon  

AM

4

TEMP

                                          Sat 

AM

                                          Sat 

AM

TEMP

 Sat  Sun

 

AM

2

HEAT

TEMP

Mon  Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri  

Mon  Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun

 

AM

PM

1 2
3 4

Reversing 
  Valve 
Energized in 
Cool Mode

Reversing 
  Valve 
Energized in
 Heat, 
Emergency 
  Mode

Fan
Relay

Emergency
Heat
Relay

Compressor
Contactor

Aux 
Heat
Relay

Limit or
 Safety
 Switches

Limit or
 Safety
 Switches

HOT

120 VAC

   Heat Pump Transformer
(Class     Current Limited)

24 VAC

Limit or Safety
 Switches

COMMON

HOT

120VAC

Auxiliary
 Heating 
Transformer
(Class 
Current Limited)

24VAC

Limit or
 Safety
 Switches

      NEUTRAL

      NEUTRAL

COMMON

     

The accessory relay scheme 
is required when safety
circuits exist in both systems

Reversing 

  Valve 

Energized in 
Cool Mode

Reversing 

  Valve 

Energized in

 Heat, 

Emergency 

  Mode

Fan
Relay

Heat
Relay
Stage 1

Compressor
Contactor
Stage 1

Heat
Relay
Stage 2

    

II

Hot

120 VAC

 

 

   

  

TRANSFORMER

24 VAC

Emergency
Heat 
Relay 

Aux
Heat

Relay

Fan
Relay

Compressor
Contactor

Reversing
Valve 
Energized in
Heat 
Emergency
Mode 

(Class Ⅱ Current Limited)

Reversing
Valve 
Energized in
Cool Mode

Reversing 

  Valve 

Energized in 
Cool Mode

Reversing 
  Valve 
Energized in
 Heat, Emergency 
  Mode

Fan
Relay

Emergency
Heat
Relay

Compressor
Contactor

Aux 

Heat
Relay

Hot
120 VAC
Neutral

    TRANSFORMER
(Class  

Current 

Limited)

24 VAC

      

Limit or Safety
 Switches

Reversing
Valve 

Energized in
Heat 
Emergency

Mode 

Compressor
Contactor

Overrides energy-

saving program

For entering 

hour of day.

For entering 

minute of day.

Enters Program Mode

for reviewing and changing

weekday, weekend,or daily

programs.

Measures and displays

heating and cooling system

operating time for Today,

Yesterday,This Week,Last

Week,or Total. By monitoring

Automatically programs the

thermostat to its built-in

Selects the day or days to

review or change in Program

Mode.

Provides permanent temperature setting

by overriding stored programs. It also

Returns display to current

time and temperature.

For entering day of week.

HOME

HOUR

MIN

ENER

AUTO

PROG

DAY

PROG

PROG

DAY

TODAY

temperatures while

you are at home

for the day.

your energy usage, you can

program the thermostat to

optimize energy savings.

ENERGY STAR    compliant

program setting.

R

returns the thermostat to current program

control from manual override or Home

Today mode.

EMER

HOLD

/ RUN

EMER Mode.

Emergency 

Mode 

TEMP

LCD Display: Shows Time,Day,Temperature,Program Number,and 
other feature information as required.

Temperature Keys:
Keys for raising or lowering
temperature setting.

Reviews filter usage

in hours and minutes.

Also resets filter

counter to zero.

Front Door: 

         Cover keys Open with one finger from left or right.

Soft touch programming

buttons (see below)

Fan Switch: Fan
switch for Automatic
or Continuous fan
operation.

System Switch:
Selector switch for
Cool,Off,Heat or auto.

heat 

off

cool

auto

FAN

SYSTEM

ON

AUTO

System Switch: 
Selector switch for 
Cool, Off, Heat or Auto 

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