Here’s a list of Source1 Product Manuals for your downloading pleasure. (PDF Format)
USB Programmer Software Manual
LX Commercial Owners & Installation Manual
LX Residential Owners & Installation Manual
Manual Source1 S1-THEC11NSManual Source1 S1-THEC11P5S
Manual Source1 S1-THEH21NS
Manual Source1 S1-THEH21P5S
Manual Source1 S1-THEM22P7S
Manual Source1 S1-THEU21P7S
Manual Source1 S1-THEU22P7S
S1-LXRFM Thermostat RF Module Owner’s Manual
S1-LXRFTS RF Temp Sensor Owner’s Manual

Here are the Venstar Product Manuals for download in PDF format.

Venstar T5800 Manual
Venstar TSTATEZ Manual
Venstar TIB-515 Trane Interface Board
Venstar T2900SCH Manual
Venstar T2900 Manual
Venstar T2800 Manual
VenstarT2700 Manual
Venstar T1900 Manual
Venstar T1800 Manual
Venstar T1700 Manual
Venstar T1119RF Manual
Venstar T1100RF Manual
Venstar T1100REC Manual
Venstar T1100FS Manual
Venstar T1050 Manual
Venstar T1045 Manual
Venstar T1035 Manual
Venstar T1010 Manual
Venstar T1000FS Manual
Venstar T0140 Manual
Venstar T0130 Manual
Venstar ACC0435 Manual
Venstar ACC0434 Manual
Venstar ACC0433 Manual
Venstar ACC0431 Manual
Venstar ACC0432 Manual
Venstar ACC0430 Manual
Venstar ACC0410 Manual
Venstar ACC0401 Manual
Venstar ACC0400 Manual
Venstar ACC0365-ACC0366 Manual

Where to buy: www.venstaroutlet.com

Source1 has some very intuitive and flexible thermostats for both residential and commercial equipment. One of their newest thermostat series is the LX series. This boasts some of the most interesting features out of all the thermostats we carry. Here are some of the Key features of the Commercial thermostat:

• Programmable
• Backlit display
• Adjustable backlight intensity
• Customizable scrolling marquee
• Customizable service alerts and error messages
• Switchable manual and auto changeover
• Morning, day, evening, and night time periods
• Outdoor sensor ready
• Programmer compatible
• Wireless accessories
• Fault input
• Service filter reminder
• UV lamp replacement reminder
• Aux heat indicator
• Random start
• Dual units (F or C)
• 3 configurable outputs for maximum flexibility
• Heat pump compatible
• Backlit, color-coded keys and legends
• Large, easy to read backlit display
• Configurable programmable or non-programmable
• Configurable manual or auto changeover
• LED indicator glows green or red to indicate cooling or heating
• Service filter and UV light indicators
• Fahrenheit or Celsius display
• Non-volatile memory
• Keypad lock

This thermostat is really one of the most flexible thermostats I’ve come across.  It’s capable of running single stage to four stages of heat and running one to two stages of cool.  It has humidity control and monitoring built into the thermostat and options of outdoor and indoor temperature sensors.

ACCESSORIES

With the wireless module you can have up to one outdoor sensor and up to eight indoor sensors for temperature averaging. Or for remote temperature monitoring and control, one sensor.

An additional add-on feature that the Wireless RF Module allows is the Comfort Call. With the Comfort Call plugged into a land line you are able to remotely control your system from any phone. This feature will unlock even more features if you have an X-10 Powerflash Interface.  Connecting the X-10 24v control module to the auxiliary output of the thermostat will allow you to control items in your home or business like wall switches, lamps, appliances, security systems, and more.

One of the more attractive add-ons, for contractors, for this device is the USB Programmer.  Using the USB Programmer Module allows you to quickly setup thermostats settings and functions on your computer, download the information to the USB Programmer, and then simply upload it to each thermostat. This woks out really well in scenarios where there are multiple thermostats throughout the building that you’ve installed. It’s a HUGE time saver and will increase your productivity and profit margin exponentially. It also has a feature to allow you to insert your company name and telephone number when the thermostat detects any issues with the unit.

Overall, I think this is a great thermostat. It’s flexibility, usability, and cost effectiveness puts it at the top of my list for thermostats to own.

Where to buy: www.venstaroutlet.com

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1. DO NOT hire an electrician. While electricians wire many things and will be more than happy to charge you to install a thermostat, they are not who you should call to install a thermostat.

2. Call an HVAC company. One who services HVAC equipment (i.e. Furnaces, Air Conditioners, AHU’s, etc).

3. When setting up your appointment ensure that you are getting a Licensed Journeyman HVAC Service Technician, from a reputable HVAC company, to come install your thermostat. While almost anyone can install a thermostat, we’ve discovered that there are several “HVAC Technicians” out there that claim to know what they are doing but in reality they do not and end up costing you money and time in the long run. So, don’t use a friend of a friend.

4. Be aware… A lot of HVAC companies out there do not like the idea of the consumer buying a thermostat from outside of the company that they represent and only calling on them to do the labor. They would rather sell you one of their thermostats. So, they may claim that the thermostat that you have purchased is not compatible with your system to try to schmooze you out of more money. While this is a possibility, the likely hood of this actually being the case is slim, VERY slim. Most standard thermostats are compatible with the majority of your equipment. If you’ve purchased from us, every thermostat that VenstarOutlet.com carries are considered a standard thermostat. Same applies if you were to purchase from a place like Home Depot or a Lowes. They are kind of like Universal Remotes for your HVAC equipment, they’ll work with 99% of the standard residential/commercial HVAC units.   If the technician says that your new thermostat, from any one of our stores, is incompatible with your system, verify with us. There is a good chance they are trying to work you for more money. We will be happy to walk the technician, or consumer, through the process of installing their new thermostat. Don’t let them take your money.

5. DIY - really the whole purpose of purchasing a thermostat from us or a hardware store is to save yourself some money. Not only through energy conservation, with a programmable thermostat, but also to save you the expensive service fees. Thermostats are not difficult to install, and in a lot of cases it’s just a matter of matching your current thermostat wire terminations to the new thermostat base. If you’ve purchased a thermostat from us, and the thermostat doesn’t work after you’ve installed it on your first try, call us, we’ll walk you through it for FREE.

Click the link below to follow a step by step guide to installing a thermostat:

Installing a Thermostat

This blog is for informational purposes only. Doing any of the following steps is at your own risk. HVAC-Outlet, LLC cannot be held responsible for any mishandling of your equipment during the maintenance suggestions listed in this blog.

Winter is fast approaching and now is the time to start thinking about getting your heating system ready for the long winter. Here we will list several things to check and to do to make sure your system makes it through the winter without a hitch.

Lets get started:

Tools you MAY need:

• Screwdriver (Phillips and Flat/blade)
• 5/16″ or 1/4″ nut-driver
• Vacuum (preferably a shop-vac with “blow” feature) OR compressed air from either a compressor or in a can.
• Paper Cup or Magnet (sounds weird now but it will all make sense shortly)
• Damp Rag
• Sand Paper or Emery Cloth (Advanced steps only)
• Zip Ties
• Flashlight
• Safety glasses
• Gloves

*The 5/16″, 1/4″, Phillips, and Flat can be found with a 6-in-one tool.

First, let’s turn the units power off. Failure to do so can cause damage to the unit or to the person working in the unit.

Change your filters! I cannot stress this enough. If you haven’t done this during the summer now is the time. Most of your common furnace (and AC) problems can be tracked back to a clogged filter.  Clogged filters can wreak havoc on your equipment. It can cause less serious issues, like a tripped safety, to cracked heat exchangers (carbon dioxide poisoning), or even fire (if the safeties fail). We don’t want any of these things to happen, obviously, so let’s spend the 5-15 dollars, and ten to fifteen minutes, on some Merv 8 Pleated filters.  For most home systems I would NOT suggest going with any higher Merv rating. The reasoning behind this is that most home furnaces are not made for the higher Merv rating. The higher the Merv rating the more particulates it will catch but it will also cause a greater restriction in your airflow which can cause other problems. If your unit is set up to accept these higher Merv filters, disregard the suggestion.

Now, time to get your hands dirty. Go to your Furnace (or AHU, Air Handling Unit) and remove the covers.  Depending on your Furnace/AHU, you will need either a screwdriver or nut-driver to accomplish this (some lucky people have twist knobs to open their units up). As you are removing the screws place them in the paper cup or on the magnet. If you have both, place the magnet in the paper cup and throw the screws into the cup as you remove them (this way if you knock the cup over the screws wont spill all over, smart huh?). Now that you have the covers off of your unit, check to make sure all of your thermostat terminations are tight with the screwdriver. If the thermostat wire is tightened with wire-nuts, verify these are tight by twisting them clockwise.

Plug your Vacuum in. If your vacuum has the ability to “blow” place it into this mode first. Point the nozzle inside the cabinet of the AHU/Furnace and turn the vacuum to the on position. If your vacuum doesn’t have the “blow” feature simply vacuum out the cabinet. If you have the “blow” feature, begin by blowing out the burner assembly and the cabinet. Once you feel that you have blown out enough dust and dirt change the mode back to vacuum and begin to vacuum the rest of the debris out of the cabinet. Once you have done this take your damp rag and wipe the excess out.  While you are doing this be careful not to pull out any wires. If you do pull out a wire on accident, simply re-attach the wire from where you pulled it out of. If you have easy access to your fan (squirrel cage) you may want to wipe it down at this time as well.

The following step is an advanced step for gas/oil fired furnaces. If you are not comfortable with taking parts out of your furnace then skip the following step.

Advanced Cleaning (only do these steps if you are comfortable, otherwise leave for a trained professional. This step is not mandatory, only recommended).

Flame Sensor

Burner Assembly

If the flame sensor is black or brown,  disconnect the wire. Before removing the sensor take note as to where the metal end of the sensor is located. Remove  the sensor, the sensor is usually secured with either a Phillips head or a 1/4″ hex head screw. Once the flame sensor is removed take your sand paper or emery cloth and gently rub the brown/black residue off the metal rod. Once the metal shows silver around it again re-attach the sensor back into its hole. Ensure that the metal end of the sensor is back in the same position that it was before you removed it. If you can’t remember exactly where it was don’t worry. A good rule of thumb is to have it placed in front of the last burner to ensure that the flame will actually burn across the sensor allowing it to “sense” the flame. Re-attach the flame sensor wire.

Cleaning up. You’ve done well so far! Let’s start buttoning things back up. Double check to make sure nothing was knocked loose during the cleaning. If you had to pull the bundle of wires loose to release the flame sensor use the zip ties to tie them back to the gas distributor, as pictured above right. Replace the covers to your furnace/AHU. Replace any screws that you took out to take the covers off (if any).  You’re done! Turn the furnace back on and test the heat cycle with your thermostat.

This is as far as we will go into prepping your furnace for the winter. These are some simple things that most people can do without any complications and without spending hundreds of dollars for a service tech to come out and do. With a little bit of patience and time you can have your system running like a champ during the winter months. Now, this is NOT all inclusive. It does, however, take care of the basics. If your furnace is not running the way you feel it should, there is absolutely no replacement for having a professional/licensed service technician to look at it.

Thanks for reading!

Save up to 33% on your utility bills with a “Programmable Thermostat.”

A properly programmed thermostat can save you up to 33% off your utility bills.  If you don’t currently have a programmable thermostat you may want to look into purchasing one. Buying a programmable thermostat is an inexpensive investment. Usually within the first few months the programmable thermostat will pay for itself with the money you will save in your utility bills.

What a programmable thermostat allows you to do is “set it and forget it.” By programming the thermostat to “Auto mode” and for Wake, Leave, Return, and Sleep periods you allow the heating and cooling unit to cycle in a way that uses less electricity and fuel. This way it will only heat or cool when you are at home and run less frequently when you are away for an extended period of time or asleep.

Programmable thermostats range in price from approximately $20.00 to $500.00. Reasonably priced, professional grade, thermostats can be found at VenstarOutlet.com.

If you are replacing an older thermostat that only has two to four wires at the current thermostat location , consider looking at a wireless thermostat. Wireless thermostats will save you the hassle of running new wire to your current thermostat location by allowing you to install a Base station at your AHU (air handling unit) or furnace.

Programmable Thermostats.

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Over the next several weeks we’ll be making video tutorials for our Forum and Blog followers. We hope you find these tutorials helpful!

If there is any specific tutorials you would like to have in video format please let us know!

Regards,

HVAC-Outlet.com, LLC Staff