THERMOSTAT
THM101B
OWNER’S
MANUAL
FEATURES
Read and understand this
manual before installation or
use.
• Easy-to-read LCD display
• Easy-to-set temperature
settings
• Heat–OFF–Cool and fan
auto-on switch
This thermostat can replace common residential thermostats and it is
designed for use with most electric, oil or gas heating and air conditioning
systems that use low voltage control.
Note: 2 x “AA” batteries are required for operation. Ensure batteries are installed.
INSTALLATION
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FAN
ON
AUTO
COOL
OFF
HEAT
COOL
ON
Approximately 5’ (1.5 m) from the floor.
This thermostat should be mounted:
CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR A NEW THERMOSTAT
Near or in a frequently occupied room, preferably on an inside partitioning wall.
On a section of the wall
without
pipes or duct-work.
Near a window, on an outside wall, or next to a door leading outside.
This thermostat should NOT be mounted:
Exposed to direct light or heat from the sun, lamp, fireplace, or other heat radiating
objects which may cause false readings.
Near or in a direct airflow from supply registers and return-air grilles.
Near concealed pipes and chimneys.
In areas of poor air circulation, such as behind a door or in an alcove.
System Type
Gas - Standing Pilot
Gas - Electronic Ignition
Gas - Fire Boiler
Gas - Millivolt System
Oil - Fire Boiler
Oil - Fire Furnace
Electric Furnace
Electric Air Conditioner
Baseboard Electric Heater (120/240 V)
Heat Pump/Multi-stage equipment
Compatible with thermostat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Some models
Some models
No
No
Yes
COMPATIBILITY
Generally, equipment with
low voltage
control is compatible with the thermostat. For details
on compatibility of your particular equipment, please call technical support at 1-888-468-6876.
* NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY 120/240 V CIRCUIT.
INSTALLATION
The following tools may be required for installation:
( ) screwdriver
Masking tape
(To wrap the exposed wires temporarily and labeling the disconnected wires)
Wire stripper/cutter
(If necessary, to strip wires)
Power drill with a 3/16” bit
(If necessary, to drill holes on the wall)
Level
(If necessary, to level the thermostat)
INSTALLATION
REPLACING OLD THERMOSTAT
TURN OFF POWER to system at the furnace, or at the fuse/circuit breaker panel.
Carefully unpack your new thermostat and mounting plate; save package of screws,
instructions and receipt.
Remove cover from old thermostat. If it does not snap off when pulled firmly from the
bottom, check for a screw used to secure the cover.
Loosen screws holding thermostat to the wall and lift away the thermostat.
Disconnect wires from old thermostat or sub-base. As you disconnect each wire, use
masking tape to label it with the old terminal designation. If there are only two wires,
they don't need to be labeled.
If there is an extra wire that is not connected to your old thermostat, then you won't
need to connect it to the new thermostat.
After choosing a location for the new thermostat, you may arrange to have a
heating contractor install the control wiring for you.
Do not operate the cooling system when outside temperature is below 10
(50 ) to avoid damaging the compressor.
°C
°F
*
Test the system to make sure that your heating and cooling systems are working
properly before installation. If either does not work, contact a local heating/air
conditioning service person to fix the problem before installation.
Take care not to let the wires fall back into the wall or let the ends of the wires touch
one another.
The wires are usually designated 'W', 'Y', 'G', 'R’
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE THERMOSTAT BACK COVER
The back cover should be mounted with the large hole on the top.
Thread the existing wiring through the large hole from the back and set the back
cover flat on the wall.
Select two appropriate mounting holes and mark the locations with a pencil. If
necessary, use a level to make sure the thermostat is leveled.
Remove the back cover from the wall and drill two 3/16” holes in the marked screw
positions.
Insert the wall anchors into the holes completely. If necessary, use a hammer to
tap-in lightly.
Mount the back cover, with the two screws, to the wall. Make sure the terminals are
on the top-half of the back cover.
Carefully separate the back cover from the thermostat by disengaging the 4 latches
found at the corners on the back of the thermostat. Pull firmly but DO NOT try to pry
open with a screwdriver.
INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE WIRES TO THE TERMINALS
Depending on your heating/cooling equipment, you may
need to connect 2 to 5 wires to the thermostat.
If your old thermostat has a ‘C’ wire, please wrap it with
electrician’s tape as it is not used with this thermostat.
If you have both an ‘R’ and ‘Rc’ wire, you may connect
them together to the ‘R’ terminal of the thermostat.
If you are unsure of the connections, or for new
installation, you may refer to the wiring diagrams below.
Connect the previously labeled wires to the corresponding terminals, matching the
designations. Use a screwdriver to securely fasten the wires onto the terminals. Make sure
the wires do not short-circuit with other terminals.
Cooling Relay
Fan Relay
Heating Relay
WIRING DIAGRAM
Heating Relay
Heating Relay
Fan Relay
2-wire heating
4-wire heating/cooling
3-wire heating
INSTALLATION
SETTING THE FAN OPERATION JUMPER
Depending on your home’s heating system, you may need to change the jumper setting for
the fan operation. The jumper is located above the battery compartment.
HG
- Use this setting for gas or oil-fired furnaces. This setting allows the fan
operation to be controlled by the heating system; not the thermostat. This is the
correct setting for most systems.
HE
- Use this setting for electric heating systems. With this setting, the thermostat
will turn on the fan immediately with the heating system.
The jumper is pre-installed in the ‘
HG
’ position as a factory default. So there is no need to
change the jumper if this is the correct setting.
To change the jumper setting, pull out the small black rectangular block and align it to the
new position and push in fully.
INSTALLATION
BATTERY INSTALLATION
2 “AA” size batteries are required for operation. The battery symbol ( ) will flash when the
batteries are low. It is recommended that the batteries be replaced at least once a year.
Remove the back cover from the thermostat.
Insert the 2 “AA” size batteries into the battery compartment following the correct
polarity as marked.
Immediately following the battery installation, the thermostat will enter the °C/°F
selection mode. The current temperature will appear with the temperature scale
(in °C) flashing.
SELECTING THE DISPLAY IN C or F
°
°
Re-attach the back cover.
NOTE: To select the temperature display format in °C or °F, it must be done immediately
following the battery installation.
Use the
UP
or
DOWN
button to select the desired temperature scale (in °C or °F).
Otherwise, if no buttons are pressed within 12 seconds, °C will automatically be
selected, and the thermostat will go to its operation mode.
NOTE: Selecting the °C or °F display is a one-time process. Therefore, if you wish to change
it at a later time, you will need to reset the thermostat by pressing the RESET key
above the battery compartment and select °C or °F using the UP or DOWN button.
Attach the thermostat body to the back cover (that is already installed on the wall) by
carefully aligning the two pieces and firmly snapping the 4 latches at the back of the
thermostat.
ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT TO THE BACK COVER
TURN OFF POWER to system at the furnace, or at the fuse/circuit breaker before wiring.
DISPLAY / BUTTONS
button placement
UP BUTTON
DOWN BUTTON
FAN
ON
AUTO
COOL
OFF
HEAT
COOL
ON
1
2
1
2
OPERATION
“HEAT–OFF–COOL” SWITCH
OFF position:
- If the switch is to the OFF position, both the heating and cooling system controls will be
turned OFF.
If the heating or cooling system is turned ON, the “ON” icon will appear and
continue to flash.
HEAT position:
- Slide the switch to the HEAT position to control the heating system.
- The “
HEAT
” icon will light up when the switch is on the HEAT position.
COOL position:
- Slide the switch to the COOL position to control the cooling system.
- The “
COOL
” icon will light up when the switch is on the COOL position.
FAN ON/AUTO SWITCH
For automatic control of the fan, set the FAN ON/AUTO switch to the AUTO position.
In cooling, the fan starts/stops with the cooling equipment. In heating, the fan is
controlled by the heating equipment and usually starts a few minutes after the
heating equipment turns on.
To turn on the fan manually, set the FAN ON/AUTO switch to the ON position. The fan
will run continuously to improve air ventilation. To return to automatic control, set the
switch to the AUTO position.
OPERATION
TEMPERATURE SETTING
Press the
UP
or
DOWN
button once to enter the temperature setting
mode. The “ ” icon will appear, and the display will now show the
current SET temperature flashing.
1
Press the
UP
or
DOWN
button to adjust to the desired set temperature.
NOTE: Press and hold the button
down to accelerate the setting. If no
button is pressed within 12 seconds,
the display will automatically return
to the current temperature display.
2
The temperature can be set in increments of 0.5
°.
The temperature setting range is from 5
°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
OPERATION
CURRENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The current room temperature is normally displayed
on the LCD screen. The “ ” icon is lit when the
current room temperature is displayed.
The displayed temperature range is from 0°C to 60°C
(32°F to 140°F). Beyond this, the display will show
either “HI” or “LO”.
The resolution of the detected temperature is 0.1°.
VIEWING THE SET TEMPERATURE
Pressing either the
UP
or
DOWN
button
once
will
reveal the current SET temperature. The “ ” icon
will appear and the current SET temperature will be
flashing.
NOTE: There is a built-in delay action to protect the heating and cooling systems.
- When the heating system is ON, it will keep on running for at least 2 minutes even if there
is a change in the temperature setting.
- When the heating system is OFF, it will remain OFF for at least 2 minutes before it can
come back ON.
- When the cooling system is ON, it will keep on running for at least 4 minutes even if there
is a change in the temperature setting.
- When the cooling system is OFF, it will remain OFF for at least 4 minutes before it can
come back ON.
DISPLAY AUTO-RETURN
In any setting mode, if no button is pressed within 12
seconds, the display will automatically return to the
current temperature display.
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Disengage the latches to
separate the back cover
from the thermostat
LEVEL
+
+
Mark the locations
with a pencil
Metal terminals
Back cover
Wall
Back cover
Metal
terminals
Wires
HEAT
HEAT
HEAT
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
“HEAT–OFF–COOL” SWITCH
3
FAN ON/AUTO SWITCH
4
4
3
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HG
HG
HE
HE
HG
HG
HE
HE
LCD screen is blank.
The battery symbol ( ) is
flashing.
Heat will not come on.
Heat will not come on but the
“
ON
” icon is flashing.
Air conditioning will not come on.
Air conditioning will not come on
but the “
ON
” icon is flashing.
- Check if the batteries are installed correctly.
- Check if the batteries are fresh and of the correct type.
- Press the RESET key on the back of the thermostat above the battery compartment.
- This is an indication that the batteries are running low. Replace with fresh alkaline
batteries.
- Note: We recommend to have the batteries replaced at least once a year even if the battery
symbol is not flashing.
1) Check and ensure that the thermostat is set to the HEAT mode.
2) Check and ensure that the set temperature is
higher
than the current (room) temperature.
3) You may have to wait up to 2 minutes before the heat will turn on. The thermostat has a
built-in time delay to prevent undesirable on/off sequences.
4) After a 2-minute wait, the heating should now be on. Whenever the heating system is
running, the “
ON
” icon will be flashing.
1) Check if the furnace switch and/or pilot flame is turned on, as it may have been turned off.
2) Allow several minutes for the heating system to heat up and the fan to activate. Most
heaters will heat up the system for a short while before warm air can be ventilated by the
fan. Also check that the HE/HG setting is set correctly. (Refer to page 7).
3) If the heat still does not come on, check the wiring installation again. (Refer to page 6).
1) Check and ensure that the thermostat is set to the COOL mode.
2) Check and ensure that the set temperature is
lower
than the current (room) temperature.
3) You may have to wait up to 5 minutes before the air conditioning will turn on. The
thermostat has a built-in time delay to protect the air conditioner compressor from
undesirable on/off sequences.
4) After a 5-minute wait, the air conditioning should now be on. Whenever the cooling
system is running, the “
ON
” icon will be flashing.
1) Check if the air conditioning system’s main switch is turned on, as it may have been
turned off.
2) Wait several minutes for the air conditioning system to activate. If the air conditioning still
does not come on, check the wiring installation again. (Refer to page 6).
RESET
If the thermostat shows an abnormal display or if you
wish to change the temperature scale (°C or °F), use a
pointed object to press the RESET key.
HG
HG
HE
HE
RESET
UPM warrants this product, excluding battery, to be free from defects in the materials or workmanship, under normal use and
service, for a period of one
year from the date of purchase by the consumer.
If, at any time during the warranty period, the product is defective or malfunctions, UPM shall repair or replace it (at UPM's
discretion) within a reasonable period of time.
If the product is defective,
(i) return it, with a dated proof of purchase, to the retailer from which you purchased it, or
(ii) package it carefully, along with a dated proof of purchase and a short description of the malfunction, and mail it, postage
prepaid, to the following address:
UPM Marketing Inc.
Return Goods
Unit 10B - 250 Shields Court
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9W7
This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by UPM that the defect or
malfunction was caused by damage which occurred while the product was in the possession of the consumer.
UPM's sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the terms stated above. UPM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE OF
THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation
may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY UPM MAKES ON THIS PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS
HEREBY LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.
If you have any questions concerning this warranty, please write to:
UPM Marketing Inc.
Customer Service Department
Unit 10B - 250 Shields Court
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9W7
Or call 1-888-GO-TO-UPM (1-888-468-6876), Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm eastern.
(1)
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
CURRENT TEMPERATURE MODE
LCD display
TEMPERATURE SETTING MODE
1
2
HEAT OR COOL MODE
SYSTEM “ON” INDICATOR
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
1
6
7
COOL
ON
HEAT
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
CURRENT TEMPERATURE MODE
TEMPERATURE SETTING MODE
HEAT OR COOL MODE
SYSTEM “ON” INDICATOR
4
5
6
7
TEMPERATURE SCALE (
or F)
°C
°
2
TEMPERATURE SCALE (
or F)
°C
°
3
2
