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www.universe-thermostat.com

Register your Wi-Fi Enabled System

1

 

Check that your HVAC system is on with power to both the unit and Universe thermostat.

  

a

  Lift up the front access panel 

  

b

  Make sure the main power switch is in the up and/or on position

2

 

Ensure your wireless router is on and is connected to the internet.

3

 

Turn on your personal computer, tablet or smartphone and connect to the internet.

4

 

Please temporarily disable firewall settings that may prevent your device from   

 

  

connecting to the Wi-Fi transceiver.

5

 

Open your Wireless Network Connections on PC/Mac (where you connect to Wi-Fi)

   -

  In the list of wireless connections, 

you’ll see the SSID of your Wi-Fi-enabled  

 

 

 

VFC, select it.

 * First-time connections will be asked for the Wi-Fi enabled  

 

 

 

VFC password.

6

 

Our configuration page appears for Windows 8, Windows 10 and iOS users.  

 

** Windows 7 and Android users will need to enter uniluxvfc.com into the address bar.

   a

  You’ll see “Hello from Thermostat 192.168.4.1” in the address bar and  

 

 

 

a drop-down box will appear with the following fields for you to fill in:

      SSID:

 Choose from list SSID name of your wireless router

      Password:

 Enter your wireless router password

      Email:

 Enter your personal email address 

      Server:

 Enter thermostat.uniluxvfc.com

   b

  Once completed, you’ll see a message, “Try to Register”

   c

  Within a minute you’ll see “Device Registered”

7

 

You’ll receive an email from our web app, Universe. If you don’t see it arrive in your    

 

inbox, please check your junk folder. ***

8

 

Follow the prompts to our app, Universe (thermostat.uniluxvfc.com) to set/change  

 

your password. 

You can log in once you’ve set/changed your password. Enter your username (email address 

used) and password, then select the blue sign-in button.

If you are registering multiple thermostats in the same suite, please use the same 

wireless router and email to ensure they are associated with the same Universe account.
If the configuration page does not appear, please follow the process for Windows 7 and 

Android users.
If you do not receive an email, please visit settings and select “Forgot Password” to 

generate a new link.

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Summary of Contents for Thermostat

Page 1: ...1 info universe thermostat com www universe thermostat com THERMOSTAT USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...2 info universe thermostat com www universe thermostat com Welcome to your new home and Universe Thermostat Please refer to this user guide to help set up your thermostat ...

Page 3: ... Time and Date Setup Temperature Display Setup Schedule Setup Vacation Setup Ending Vacation Hold Setting System Operating Mode Permanent Hold Timed Hold Schedule Setback Vacation Hold Setting Fan Speeds Humidity Control Safety Sensors and Warnings Standard Sensors Clearing Safety Warnings System Resetting Wi Fi Reset Factory Reset Contact Table of Contents 4 4 4 5 6 7 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 ...

Page 4: ... Fi settings 1 Click on the gear icon to go to the settings page 2 Select system reset 3 Select Wi Fi reset 4 Press Wi Fi reset now 5 Record the SSID and password that appears on the screen 6 Press save in the top right Your wireless router SSID and pasword A personal email address for your Unilux VFC Universe account Installation Manual For installation and wiring information please refer to the ...

Page 5: ...ou ll see Hello from Thermostat 192 168 4 1 in the address bar and a drop down box will appear with the following fields for you to fill in SSID Choose from list SSID name of your wireless router Password Enter your wireless router password Email Enter your personal email address Server Enter thermostat uniluxvfc com b Once completed you ll see a message Try to Register c Within a minute you ll se...

Page 6: ...stat To logout in the web and mobile app simply select logout from the menu bar web app or on the settings page mobile app To disconnect the thermostat from either the web or mobile app visit the settings page on the app and select deregister device Note this will only disconnect the device you are on If you use both the web app and mobile app you will need to complete this process for both ...

Page 7: ...ostat All selections can be made by simply tapping the screen 1 Current room humidity if applicable 2 Current room temperature 3 Temperature mode 4 Fan speed 5 Time 10 Temperature adjusment up and down 6 Wi Fi connection indication 7 Set temperature 8 System operating mode 9 Settings 10 9 7 8 5 6 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 8: ...mode puts the system into heating or cooling automatically depending on the set temperatures Turns the fan completely off Low fan speed Medium fan speed High fan speed Automatic fan speed adjusts the fan speed based on the difference between the room temperature and set temperature The further away the room temperature is from the set temperature the faster the fan speed A 0 1 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...set your time and date 1 Choose time and date setup in the top right of the settings screen 2 Choose Date a Using the up and down arrows input the current date b Press save in the top right corner 3 Choose Time a Using the up and down arrows select 12 or 24 hour time display b Using the up and down arrows input the current time c Press save in the top right corner Note If your thermostat is alread...

Page 10: ...on page 14 To setup your schedule programs 1 Select schedule setup in the top left corner of the settings page 2 Select the day of the week you would like to update the schedule for Alternatively you can choose weekdays Monday Friday or weekends Saturday Sunday 3 Select the program you would like to update These are arranged in columns from 1 4 4 Adjust the program start time using up and down arr...

Page 11: ...t date and start time a Select next in the top right corner 4 Using the up and down arrows choose your vacation end date and time a Select next 5 On the left hand side choose your operating mode Auto Heat or Cool 6 Select your temperature setting s Auto mode requires a heat and cool set point 7 Select save in the top right corner Heat mode puts the system into heating to produce hot air Cool mode ...

Page 12: ...mperature and fan speed according to your set programs You can set 4 programs per day for each day of the week to match your schedule and save energy You must set these programs in schedule setup 4 Setback uses door and window contacts to detect when a door or window is open and reverts to the setback temperature set by the initial installation In the summer this turns the air conditioning down to...

Page 13: ...ws 5 Select save in the top right Timed Hold To put the system into timed hold 1 Select the system operation mode in the bottom middle of the screen 2 Select TIMED HOLD 3 Select auto heat or cool mode on the left 4 Set your desired temperature on the right 5 Select save in the top right Heat mode puts the system into heating to produce hot air Cool mode puts the system into cooling to produce cold...

Page 14: ...et programs refer to Schedule Setup on page 10 Setback To put the system in setback 1 Select the system operation mode in the bottom middle of the screen 2 Select SETBACK a This will change the temperature to the setback temperature set by the initial installer b You can update the temperature using the up and down arrows on the right However the next time setback is engaged it will revert to the ...

Page 15: ...Select next 5 On the left hand side choose your operating mode Auto Heat or Cool 6 Select your temperature setting s Auto mode requires a heat and cool set point 7 Select save in the top right corner Heat mode puts the system into heating to produce hot air Cool mode puts the system into cooling to produce cold air Auto mode puts the system into heating or cooling automatically depending on the se...

Page 16: ...the set temperature the faster the fan speed Humidity Control Humidity control is an optional feature that some buildings may have This feature is only available when a humidifier is connected Depending on the building the humidifier may be factory installed or an aftermarket humidifier can be installed by a Unilux technician To update your humidity settings 1 Select tap the current room humidity ...

Page 17: ... It also forces the unit to run hot water through the coil to prevent the hydronic coil from freezing Clearing Safety Warnings Safety warnings will clear automatically and proper operation will resume only when the issues have been resolved To resolve safety warnings contact your property manager and an authorized service technician for your type of HVAC system Drain pan overflow sensor This step ...

Page 18: ...ge 2 Select system reset 3 Select Wi Fi reset 4 Press Wi Fi reset now 5 Record the SSID and password that appears on the screen 6 Press save in the top right Factory Reset This restores the thermostat to the factory settings This should not be performed by residents This should be performed by an authorized service provider that has the Universe installer codes For the service provider to perform ...

Page 19: ...Service Department can be reached at 905 265 2418 800 397 3680 service uniluxvfc com Our contact information can also be found on the thermostat 1 Select the gear icon to go to the settings page 2 Press the mail icon in the top left 3 Record the contact information 4 You can also use your smartphone camera to capture the QR code for our contact information ...

Page 20: ...tat com www universe thermostat com Parts Service 905 265 2418 800 397 3680 Service uniluxvfc com www universe thermostat com Office 905 851 3981 info universe thermostat com 7930 Huntington Rd Unit A Woodbridge ON L4H 4M8 ...

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