VIP3000 Visually Impaired Programmable Thermostat / Customer Information
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Be careful when your system's running in auto change-over. Some users, to save
money on energy, are used to significantly raising or lowering their temperature
settings. However, in auto change-over, this can inadvertently cause the system
to change from heating to air conditioning, or vice versa.
Cycle Rate and Stage
Delay
Cycle rate and stage delay settings control the frequency and time it takes the
heating and cooling system to turn on and off. These settings are default set for
normal operation. If you wish to adjust them for improved comfort or energy savings,
we strongly suggest you consult with your service company before making changes.
Quick Program Override
When running in programmable operation you can temporarily override the
preprogrammed temperature settings by pressing the
UP
or
DOWN
buttons. With
each press you’ll hear the new temperature setting. The system will now run at this
new temperature setting, until the next time period occurs; or you press the RUN
button to return to the current program setting.
(Sighted users will see the word
“OVERRIDE” on the display screen when program temperature setting is temporarily
overridden).
Low Battery Alert and Replacing Batteries
The VIP3000 is powered by four AA alkaline batteries. Under normal use the
batteries should last at least o
ne year. When the batteries are running low and it’s
time to replace them, a low battery audio alert will play when the
REPORT
button or
when the
UP
or
DOWN
buttons are pressed.
(Sighted users will see the words “LO
BATT” and “PRESS REPORT BUTTON” appear on the display screen; and the red
alert light on the case will flash).
The VIP3000’s front plate can be detached from its wall mounted sub base. To
change batteries, detach the front plate from the sub base by pressing your thumb
up on the plastic clasp located at the middle lower edge of the case. As you push
the clasp upwards, towards the ceiling, gently pull at the base of the front plate, until
it detaches from the sub base.
The batteries are located on the circuit board side of the front plate. Feel for the
battery bracket, located at the top of the circuit board. To remove the batteries from
the bracket, push them to the right, towards the spring end of the bracket, and then
lift out. Replace with four fresh double A alkaline batteries. Make sure the negative,
flat ends of the new batteries, are inserted facing the “spring” side terminals of the
battery bracket. Be careful. Installing batteries the wrong way, can damage the
thermostat. Reattach by lining up the plastic tabs, at the top of the sub base, to the
holes at the top of the front plate. Once the tabs are a lined, gently swing the front
plate down, snapping it, into place with the sub base.
