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CHECK HVAC & TEST THERMOSTAT
STEP
Check that power is available to the thermostat
The PowerShift thermostat display will show the date, time, HVAC mode,
indoor temperature and setpoint if powered on. Pressing any button will
activate the screen.
If power is not evident, check for the following:
The Forced Air Unit/FAU breaker is turned back to the ON
position. To reset the breaker if tripped, turn the breaker to
the OFF position, then back to the ON position
Check that the correct 24VAC wires are connected to the
RC/RH and C terminals
Test the thermostat cooling mode
To activate cooling mode on the PowerShift thermostat, turn to cooling mode by pressing Menu->Mode->Cool.
On the home screen, press the down arrow until the cool setpoint is a few degrees lower than the indoor temperature.
Wait for the system to turn on, which could take up to 5 minutes.
Once the system is on, check any air vent for cool air coming out.
Once cooling system is confirmed to be functioning, adjust to desired setpoint close to the indoor temperature.
Your PowerShift thermostat will run on a default Cooling temperature program until you activate your account through the PowerShift portal.
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CAUTION
Important - DO NOT test cooling mode if outside temperature is below 50 degrees F.
Test the thermostat heating mode
To activate heating mode on the PowerShift thermostat, turn to heating mode by pressing Menu->Mode->Heat.
On the home screen, press the up arrow until the heat setpoint is a few degrees higher than the indoor temperature.
Wait for the system to turn on, which could take up to 5 minutes.
Once the system is on, check any air vent for warm air coming out.
Once heating system is confirmed to be functioning, adjust to desired setpoint close to the indoor temperature.
Your PowerShift thermostat will run on a default Heating temperature program until you activate your account through the PowerShift portal.
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