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ZebraStat

Operation Manual

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Model ZS-2

Summary of Contents for ZebraStat ZS-2

Page 1: ...ZebraStat Operation Manual Model ZS 2...

Page 2: ...e 16 17 Circuit Protection 18 Avoiding Problems 19 Warranty Back Cover Your ZebraStat will give you longer life if you treat it carefully like any other sensitive tool Maximum Input Voltage 28 Volts M...

Page 3: ...8 Volts Maximum Current Through Unit 5 Amps NEVER connect any lead to nor allow any unconnected lead to touch Line Volt age or any voltage higher than 28 Volts Do not perform an activation that a norm...

Page 4: ...des are Continuity This mode tests that the wires that you connect to electrically go some where For instance the wire that you con nect to the FAN lead normally goes through a fan relay and the conti...

Page 5: ...kup of Zebra Stat s leads is the same for all modes First connect the component lead s alligator clips to their re spective wires at the equipment Common uses of wire colors are listed below the compo...

Page 6: ...id state circuit breaker This circuit breaker is set to trip at 3 Amps providing a safe alternative to repeatedly replacing fuses while looking for the cause Here s how it works Remove the blown fuse...

Page 7: ...ow on one of these boards is a shorted thermostat wire Diagnosing which wire is accomplished much easier with a ZebraStat Hook up the ZebraStat as described above When the Zebrastat s breaker trips re...

Page 8: ...are likely to arise especially if the line voltage drops a few percent because of high demand say on a hot afternoon The ZebraStat has a built in voltage monitor section that makes it easy to tell if...

Page 9: ...ZebraStat and notice that the OK LED isn t fully lit you may want to check the voltage level at the component that is farthest away from the sys tem transformer while under load The volt age drop from...

Page 10: ...10 Feature Identification Mode Switch Voltage Monitor Lower Trip LED Lead Compartment Magnet on back Quick Reference ZebraStat Model ZS 2 Upper Trip LED Red...

Page 11: ...on Hanging Hook Component Switches Leads Component Displays Velcro Strap 2 Continuity LED s 6 Green Activation LED s 6 Yellow Wire Color Codes 11...

Page 12: ...relay on the other end of the wire 1 Turn all thermostat functions to OFF 2 Turn all the ZebraStat s component switches to OFF and put the Mode Switch in the ANALYZE position 3 Attach the ZebraStat s...

Page 13: ...ircuits might possibly be activated while testing in Continuity Mode For instance don t test continuity on equip ment if your hand is near the fan It could start during this test Ditto for the condens...

Page 14: ...of a problem For instance you turned the FAN switch on at the thermostat but the fan does not start Observing a lit yellow LED in the FAN section of the ZebraStat connected to the equipment would tell...

Page 15: ...are currently re ceiving power Technicians often use this fea ture to troubleshoot a cross wired thermo stat wires for instance if the condensing unit starts when the fan switch is activated on the t...

Page 16: ...the thermostat is located 1 Turn all thermostat functions to OFF 2 Turn all of the ZebraStat s component switches to OFF and put the Mode Switch in the ANALYZE position 3 Attach the ZebraStat s compon...

Page 17: ...e Mode Switch to ACTIVATE 6 Turn on component switches as appropri ate Use care to activate components logically for instance do not turn on BOTH a heating and a cooling stage at the same time Like wi...

Page 18: ...8 Volts 150VA If you inadvertantly hook up the ZebraStat s power input leads using an incorrect polarity and attempt to use the Activation Mode or if you allow a loose hot lead to touch ground you wil...

Page 19: ...by having one of the ZebraStat s component switches ON Leave all six switches OFF for testing in either of these two modes 3 In the CONTINUITY or ACTIVATE modes all thermostat switches should be OFF...

Page 20: ...hange or repair of a defective unit at our option This war ranty does not apply to units that have been exposed to voltages and or currents that are higher than those specified in this manual abuse or...

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