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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

The air conditioning does 
not attempt to turn on.

The compressor timer 
lockout may prevent 
the air conditioner from 
turning on for a period of 
time

Adjust the Compressor 
Min. Off Time to “None”.

The display is blank.

Lack of proper power.

Make sure the power is on 
to the furnace and that 
you have a 24vac between 
R&C.

The air conditioning does 
not attempt to turn on.

The cooling setpoint is set 
too high.

Lower the cooling setpoint 
or lower the cooling 
setpoint limit.

The heating does not 
attempt to turn on.

The heating setpoint is set 
too low.

Raise the heating setpoint 
or raise the heating 
setpoint limit.

When using a residential 
heat pump the heat comes 
on instead of the air 
conditioning.

The thermostat reversing 
valve dip switch is set 
incorrectly.

Set the reversing valve dip 
switch to ‘O’.

When calling for air 
conditioning both the heat 
and cool come on.

The thermostat equipment 
dip switch is configured 
for “HP” and the HVAC 
unit is a gas/electric.

Set the equipment dip 
switch for “gas”.

First Alert

 Onelink

 Limited Warranty

Troubleshooting

Use the following troubleshooting guide to diagnose common problems.  

If you are still having problems or are unsure please visit  

www.firstalert.com/thermostats or call customer service at 800-323-9005.

PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

  

BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of Onelink™ and First Alert™ brand products warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), this product will be free from defects in material and 
workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period. Replacement or repair will be made with a new or remanufactured product 
or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser only from the 
date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. In order to obtain warranty service, you must keep the original sales receipt and proof of purchase in the form of the UPC code from the package. BRK dealers, service centers, 
or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS  

Parts and Labor: 1 year limited (warranted parts do not include bulbs, LEDs, and batteries) This warranty does not apply to bulbs, LEDs, and batteries supplied with or forming part of the product. This warranty is invalidated if non- 
BRK accessories are or have been used in or in connection with the product or in any modification or repair is made to the product. This warranty does not apply to defects or damages arising by use of the product in other than 
normal (including normal atmospheric, moisture and humidity) conditions or by installation or use of the product other than in strict accordance with the instructions contained in the product owner’s manual. This warranty does 
not apply to defects in or damages to the product caused by (i) negligent use of the product, (ii) misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, repair or improper installation of the product, (iii) electrical short circuits or transients, (iv) usage 
not in accordance with product installation, (v) use of replacement parts not supplied by BRK, (vi) improper product maintenance, or (vii) accident, fire, flood or other Acts of God. This warranty does not cover the performance or 
functionality of any computer software included in the package with the product. BRK makes no warranty that the software provided with the product will function without interruption or otherwise be free of anomalies, errors, or 
“Bugs.” This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or software installed on your computer. BRK reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements 
in its products without incurring any obligations to modify any product which has already been manufactured. BRK will make every effort to provide updates and fixes to its software via its website. This warranty does not cover 
any alteration or damage to any other software that may be or may become resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided. This warranty is in lieu of other warranties, expressed or implied, and BRK 
neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of the product. In no event shall BRK be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from 
the use of the product or arising from the malfunctioning or non-functioning of the product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to any cause beyond its control. BRK does not make any claims or warranties of 
any kind whatsoever regarding the product’s potential, ability, or effectiveness to prevent, minimize, or in any way affect personal or property damage or injury. BRK is not responsible for any personal damage, loss, or theft related 
to the product or to its use for any harm, whether physical or mental related thereto. Any and all claims or statements, whether written or verbal, by salespeople, retailers, dealers, or distributors to the contrary are not authorized 
by BRK, and do not affect this provision of this warranty. BRK’s responsibility under this, or any other warranty, implied or expressed, is limited to repair, replacement or refund, as set forth above. These remedies are the sole 
and exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty. BRK is not responsible for direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory including but not limited 
to, loss profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering, reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with a system containing the product 
accompanying software. BRK does not warrant the software will operate with any other software except that which is indicated. BRK cannot be responsible for characteristics of their party hardware or software which may effect 
the operation of the software included. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above Warranty Period. 
Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to 
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

OBTAINING SERVICE  

If service is required, do not return the product to your place of purchase. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday 
through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling. After contacting the Consumer Affairs Division and it is 
determined that the product should be returned for Warranty Service, please mail the product to: BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122.

NOTE:

 For all limitations and warning, please download the full users manual at www.firstalert.com/thermostats. 

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Summary of Contents for Onelink THERM-500

Page 1: ...Model THERM 500 Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...t Onelink Wi Fi Thermostat is easy to install easy to use and can help save you money on your heating and cooling costs A typical installation takes only 20 30 minutes If you have any problems or ques...

Page 3: ...ncluding gas electric oil forced air variable speed heat pump and radiant It can control Heating one two and three stages W1 W2 W3 Cooling one and two stages Y1 Y2 Heat pump with auxiliary and emergen...

Page 4: ...Step 1 Power Off Current System 1 Go to your home s circuit breaker panel and switch the furnace and air conditioner breakers off 2 To confirm power is off adjust the temperature on your current therm...

Page 5: ...erminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those on the new thermostat refer to sample wiring diagrams in full user s manual at www firstalert com thermostats Wire from the Install on th...

Page 6: ...r the anchor 4 Pull wires through opening in base and secure to the wall using provided screws TIP Use a level to ensure thermostat is properly aligned before marking screw locations Drywall Plaster S...

Page 7: ...systems TIP Use pliers to straighten wire before inserting into new base Be sure to cut any excess wire where the insulation extends to the terminal block when the wire is installed properly to the t...

Page 8: ...ated for C common then the G or F fan wire can be used instead Connect your G or F wire to the common terminal of the thermostat This G or F wire will then also need to be moved to the common terminal...

Page 9: ...l when heating When GAS is chosen the thermostat will not energize the Fan G terminal the HVAC will take over the fan control When ELEC is chosen the thermostat will energize the fan in heating 2 When...

Page 10: ...r to create an account and access your thermostat remotely for control away from the home Step 9 Switch Breakers Back On Turn your furnace and air conditioner breakers back on at your breaker panel Di...

Page 11: ...e free of anomalies errors or Bugs This warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of any product or software installed on your computer BRK reserves the right to make change...

Page 12: ...ser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conn...

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