Trane TZEMT500AB32MAA Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

Thermostat

Model TZEMT500AB32MAA

Installation Instructions

NOTE:  

This thermostat is not compatible with dual 

fuel systems (heating system with both heat pump and 
gas or oil furnace), unless the system is controlled with 
a dual fuel accessory relay kit.  

1

WARNING

Voltage hazard. Can cause electrical shock or equipment damage. Disconnect power to 
heating and cooling equipment before beginning installation.

2

Remove the existing thermostat cover from the wall plate.

Leave wires attached.

Consult instructions that came with existing thermostat as needed.

Wall plate

Thermostat cover

The look of the existing 

thermostat may vary

Physical Installation and Wiring

1

NOTE:  

A 24 Volt common and hot wire 

MUST be 

connected to the TZEMT500 for operation.

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MERCURY NOTICE

When this control is replacing an old control that contains mercury in 

a sealed tube, do not dispose of your old control in the trash.  Dispose 

of properly.  Contact your local waste management authority for 

instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal of the old control.

A listing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesalers that 

participate in the Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s recycling 

program are available at www.thermostat-recyle.org .

The TZEMT500 Thermostat 

is compatible with single and 

multistage forced air systems, including:

 

• 

Gas furnace systems

 

• 

Oil furnace systems

 

• 

Electric furnace systems

 

• 

Heat pump systems

 

• 

Air conditioning systems

The TZEMT500 Thermostat 

may be compatible with some 

other system types, including:

 

• 

Boiler systems

 

• 

Geothermal systems

 

• 

Multi-zoned systems

The TZEMT500 Thermostat 

is not compatible with the 

following system types:

 

• 

Radiant floor systems

 

• 

Wall heating systems

 

• 

Propritary HVAC Communication Protocols

The TZEMT500 Thermostat 

is not compatible with dual 

fuel systems (gas or oil furnace & heat pump combined) 
without adding a special kit.  See Note below.

Schlage LiNK

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 Customer Service: (877) 288-7707

Table of Contents
Physical Installation and Wiring

Pages 1-11

Field Wiring Diagrams

Pages 7-9

Remote Temperature Sensors

Page 10

System Settings at Thermostat

Pages 12-13

Perform System Checkout

Pages 14

Enroll Thermostat into Schlage LiNK

TM

 System

Pages 15-16

Product Specifications

Page 17

Operation

Pages 18-19

Menu Maps

Page 20

User Settings

Pages 21-28

Installer Settings

Pages 29-31

Schedules

Pages 32-34

LED Reference

Page 34

Summary of Contents for TZEMT500AB32MAA

Page 1: ...and air conditioning wholesalers that participate in the Thermostat Recycling Corporation s recycling program are available at www thermostat recyle org The TZEMT500 Thermostat is compatible with sing...

Page 2: ...o ensure proper heating and cooling system operation Indoor Unit Type System Type Gas Furnace Single Stage Gas Furnace 1 Stage Cooling Multi Stage Gas Furnace 1 Stage Cooling 2 Stage Cooling Electric...

Page 3: ...re G G W R C Connect wire G c Find the 24 VAC common terminal identified with the letter C X B or COM iThis terminal may already have a wire connected to it but it may not be a wire that is connected...

Page 4: ...rane American Standard Weathertron or York COM C B R RC RH E X2 W W1 W2 Y AUX O G Y Y1 Y2 Other Brands COM C X R RC RH E X2 W W1 W2 Y AUX O B G F Y Y1 Y2 Lennox C X R RC VR V RH E X2 W W1 W2 Y AUX O R...

Page 5: ...er of wall plate a Locate the new wall plate over existing opening b Mark two holes with pencil c Use a level to verify that the two hole locations are level d Correct hole locations as needed e 24C 2...

Page 6: ...a Use 1 8 blade screwdriver to secure wires in terminals b 24C 24RC 24RH W1 W2 0 G Y1 Y2 RS1 RS1 RS2 RS2 CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Improper wiring can lead to equipment damage Follow the Termin...

Page 7: ...Heating with 1 or 2 Stage Cooling Fan G Heat Stage 1 W1 Compressor Stage 1 Y1 24VAC Return R 24VAC Common B C Compressor Stage 2 Y2 BK Heat Stage 2 W2 RED GREEN WHITE YELLOW O R A N G E B R O W N BLUE...

Page 8: ...Replaces internal sensor RS2 not connected Indoor sensor connected to RS2 Averages temperature with internal sensor RS1 not connected Indoor sensors connected to RS1 and RS2 Averages RS1 and RS2 senso...

Page 9: ...ssor Stage 2 BK YLO Outdoor Unit Compressor Stage 1 Y1 24VAC Return R 24VAC Common B Compressor Stage 2 Y2 Note 4 Note 6 Note 2 Note 3 Note 4 R1 OIL BURNER PRIMARY Note 6 For 2 Step Cooling outdoor un...

Page 10: ...ages temperatures with the internal sensor Use ZZSENSAL0400AA See Figure B If RS2 is set to indoor location IN Default selection in the thermostat installation set up menu and a sensor is attached to...

Page 11: ...gh the installation steps and look for problems Pay special attention to steps 3 4 and 6 14 Route the wires per label on the mounting plate and attach the thermostat face to the wall plate Tuck wiring...

Page 12: ...3or4to highlight the data you want to change Scroll up or down e or to make changes Press the f Set button when you are finished Press the g Done button twice to exit the menu Done Select Menu Selecti...

Page 13: ...ress the f button to change the setting Electric If Single Stage System press Done 4 times and go to step 19 If Multistage System continue with steps g through j Scroll down to g 2nd Stage Heat Press...

Page 14: ...temperature down using the scroll down button until the d new setpoint is below the room temperature Verify that the outdoor unit and the system fan come on and run e Perform System Checkout 20 FAN b...

Page 15: ...t Scroll down to d Z Wave Install and press the Select button Press the e Yes button to enroll the thermostat Observe the lights on the bridge The orange light will blink f while enrollment is taking...

Page 16: ...u have 30 seconds to complete the remainder of the steps Study the steps below before beginning Press and release the minus button on the bridge 3 Press the 4 MENU button on the thermostat Scroll down...

Page 17: ...ast Adjustable on screen Buttons 6 LEDs 4 3 green 1 red Power 24VAC from HVAC System HVAC System Type Compatible Standard gas electric or Heat Pump Multistage System Compatible Standard HVAC Systems 2...

Page 18: ...he Setpoint Up Down buttons change the heat setpoint In COOL mode they change the cooling setpoint In AUTO mode the buttons change the last call s heating or cooling setpoint The setpoints will push e...

Page 19: ...Other thermostat menus can be accessed by pressing the MENU button System Mode Used to change the system mode Off System off Heating Heating only on Cooling Cooling only on Auto Heating Cooling on as...

Page 20: ...lta Stg1 OFF Thermostat Info H Delta Stg2 ON H Delta Stg2 OFF H Delta AuxH ON H Delta AuxH OFF C Delta Stg1 ON C Delta Stg1 OFF C Delta Stg2 ON C Delta Stg2 OFF Max Heat SP Min Cool SP Min Run Time Mi...

Page 21: ...Set Clock screen Set Clock Back Set Time 11 15 AM Date 01 01 09 Day Thu Set the Clock Press the 1 MENU button Scroll to 2 User Settings and press the Select button Scroll to 3 Set Clock and press the...

Page 22: ...ilter Service and press the Select button The Filter Runtime is displayed in hours To reset the Filter Runtime counter press the 4 Reset button The Filter Runtime counter should be reset each time the...

Page 23: ...Maintenance Service Done Reset Heat Runtime 200 HRS Cool Runtime 300 HRS Service Interval 3000 HRS Change the Maintenance Service Interval Press the 1 MENU button Scroll to 2 User Settings and press t...

Page 24: ...t Press the 1 MENU button Scroll to 2 User Settings and press the Select button Scroll to 3 Screen Timeout Press the plus 4 or minus buttons to adjust the time in seconds The screen time out can be se...

Page 25: ...ation of the internal temperature sensor The temperature calibration can be changed by 7 degrees When the Sensor Calibration screen is selected the current temperature calibration is displayed In the...

Page 26: ...a lower number Backlite Display Backlite Timeout 60 Contrast 10 Done Adjust the Backlight Press the 1 MENU button Scroll to 2 User Settings and press the Select button Scroll to 3 Backlite Display and...

Page 27: ...heating and cooling runtime hours for a week Energy Saving Mode ESM Setpoints are the setpoints used when the Energy Saving Mode schedule is selected in the Schedule Mode screen Energy Saving Mode Set...

Page 28: ...00 9 ZNID 004 ZHID 01 07 37 bd System Type Standard Fan Type Gas Item Description TZEMT500AB32 Model Number Ver 01 00 10 Firmware version This number may vary ZVER 02 00 9 Z Wave version This number m...

Page 29: ...sed but no menu options may be selected The Installer Settings hidden button operation is always operational allowing Display Lock to be turned off Max Heat SP 55F to 90F 12C 32C 90F 32C Sets the maxi...

Page 30: ...ery the 4th status line will be labeled Recov Recovery works in heat or cool mode While in recovery the Aux Heat stage will never engage Maximum Smart Recovery time is one hour H C Delta 3 15 degrees...

Page 31: ...ump system 2nd Stage Cool Y or N N Enables the 2nd Stage Cool operation Fan Cycler Settings Changing these settings will affect the operation of the heating cooling system To view and edit these setti...

Page 32: ...edule Heat and Cool Preset Confort Preset Energy Star Done Select Enable Disable the Schedules Menu Because the Schedules menu is disabled by default you must first enable it before any scheduling can...

Page 33: ...eset schedule with mild setbacks designed to maintain a comfortable temperature Preset Energy Star This is a preset schedule with deeper setbacks designed to conserve energy View the Current Schedule...

Page 34: ...isplay Off Run Schedule mode is active On Hold Temperature hold is active On ESM Energy Savings Mode temperature preset is active LED 4 Red System Alert display Off None No alerts or messages On Filte...

Page 35: ...ontrol if it is damaged while in your possession including but not limited to 1 damage caused by unreasonable use of the low voltage room comfort control 2 damage from failure to properly maintain the...

Page 36: ...ions and design without notice Trane 6200 Troup Highway Tyler TX 75707 www trane com Trane has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and it reserves the right to change design an...

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