IMPORTANT!
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installa-
tion. Save them for future reference. Before removing any wiring
from your existing thermostat, its wires must be labeled with
their terminal designations. Ignore the color of the wires since
they may not comply with any standard.
PSP511A / PSP511LA SERIES
Choose Heat or CoolSet Day and TimeInstalls Easily
Easy as
1–2–3
Complete, Easy To Read
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
COMPATIBILITY
FEATURES
WARNING: Use Energizer
®
or DURACELL
®
Alkaline Batteries Only.
Energizer
®
is a registered trademark of Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
DURACELL
®
is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company, Inc.
Thank you for your confidence in our product. To obtain the best results from
your investment, please read these instructions and acquaint yourself with your
purchase before installing your new thermostat. Then follow the installation pro-
cedures, one step at a time. This will save you time and minimize the chance of
damaging the thermostat and the systems it controls. These instructions may
contain information beyond that required for your particular installation. Please
save for future reference.
The PSP511A/PSP511LA can be used with most single stage 24 volt gas, oil
or electric heating and air conditioning systems, single stage heat pumps, or
gas millivolt heating systems. It cannot be used with 3 wire zone valves, 120
volt heating systems, or multi stage heat pumps. Ask your dealer for other LUX
thermostats to control those systems.
Heating and Cooling
Contractor Grade
Armchair Programmable
One Year Warranty
On Screen Low Battery Indicator
Default Energy Star
®
Approved
Programs
Attractive design
Exclusive LUX Speed Dial
®
5/2 Programming
Energy Star Compliant
4 Periods Per Day
Battery Free Memory For
All Programs And Settings
Temporary Temperature Override
Temperature Hold
F/C Temperature Display
12/24 Hr Clock Display
Adjustable Temperature
Differential / Cycle Rate
5/2 minute selectable minimum
Run/Off time provides short cycle
and compressor protection
System or Battery Powered
Illuminated Display (PSP511LA
only)
LUX PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054, USA
MORN
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
DOWN
UP
SET
WEEKDAY
PROGRAM
HOLD
RESET
NEXT
SET
DAYTIME
SET
WEEKEND
PROGRAM
RUN
HEAT
OFF
COOL
FAN
AUTO
ON
SIMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONS
EASY
PROGRAMMING
WITH
LUX SPEED DIAL
®
BACKLIT
DISPLAY
(PSP511LA
ONLY)
MODE
SWITCH
FAN
SWITCH
SET
TEMPERATURE
43377-05
SMART TEMP
®
ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT
INSTALLATION
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED
#1 Phillips screwdriver (small)
Drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit
Wire stripper/cutter
THERMOSTAT LOCATION
On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in place of the
old one unless the conditions listed below suggest otherwise. On new
installations, follow the guidelines listed below.
Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above the floor,
and in a room that is used often.
Do not install it where there are unusual heating conditions, such as: in
direct sunlight; near a lamp, television, radiator, register, or fireplace; near hot
water pipes in a wall; near a stove on the other side of a wall.
Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions, such as: on a wall separating
an unheated room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or window.
Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion that may shorten
thermostat life.
Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in a corner or an
alcove; or behind an open door.
Do not install the unit until all construction work and painting has been
completed.
CAUTION
The PSP511A/PSP511LA is protected against normal static electric discharges. To
minimize the risk of damaging the unit in extremely dry weather, touch a grounded
metal object before touching your thermostat.
REMOVING THE OLD THERMOSTAT
1. Switch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner
OFF; then proceed with the following steps.
2. Remove cover from old thermostat. Most are snap-on
types and simply pull off. Some have locking screws on
the side. These must be loosened.
3. Note the letters printed near the terminals. Attach
labels (enclosed) to each wire for identification. Remove
and label wires one at a time. Make sure the wires do not
fall back inside the wall.
4. Loosen all screws on the old thermostat and remove it from the wall.
MOUNTING THE PSP511A/PSP511LA
5. Strip insulation leaving 3/8 in. (9.5mm) bare
wire ends and clean off any corrosion.
6. Fill wall opening with non-combustible insu-
lation to prevent drafts from affecting the ther-
mostat.
Y
W
Y
W
R
CAUTION
Read instructions carefully before removing any wiring from existing
thermostat.
Wires must be labeled before they are removed.
Do not allow wires to touch each other or parts on thermostat.
When removing wires from their terminals, ignore the color of the wires
since they may not comply with any standard.
CAUTION
Be careful not to drop the unit or disturb elec-
tronic parts. Leave the door closed while the
body is being removed from the base.
CAUTION
Turn off electricity to the appliance before installing or
servicing thermostat or any part of the system. Do not turn
electricity back on until work is completed.
Do not short (jumper) across electric terminals on furnace or air conditioner to test
the system. This may damage the thermostat and void your warranty.
All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances.
The thermostat should be limited to a maximum of 1.5 amps; higher current may
cause damage to the thermostat.
Your thermostat is a precision instrument. Please handle it with care.
OFF
Y
W
CONNECTING THE WIRES
9. Loosen wire clamp screws just enough to slide wire under the
top black part of the clamp.
10. Using your label, and diagrams below determine appropriate
wiring for your system.
11. If you are unsure or need assistance, call the LUX Technical Assistance Dept.
(see TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE).
12. Slide proper wire between the brass back and black top clamp.
13. Tighten each screw securely.
8. Hold the base against the wall. Route the wires through the hole below the
terminal block. Position the base for best appearance (to hide any marks from an
old thermostat). Attach the base to the wall with the two screws provided.
These diagrams are provided for new installations
or unreferenced wires.
G
F
GYWRHBORCC
RH
R
V
5
W
H
4
G
F
HEATING SYSTEMS COOLING SYSTEMS
4- or 5-WIRE WITH ONE TRANSFORMER 5- or 6-WIRE WITH TWO TRANSFORMERS
Dashed lines are optional.
Optional common wire allows
system to power thermostat.
If "Y" and "C" are both present,
then "C" is a common wire.
Use "B" or "O" in heat pump
systems. Generally neither
are required in a
conventional system.
If a "B" wire in your system
is a common wire then connecting
it to the B terminal may cause
damage to your system.
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HEATING / COOLING SYSTEMS HEATING / COOLING SYSTEMS
RH-RC JUMPER
PROVIDED
OPTIONAL COMMON
FOR SYSTEM POWER
GYWRHBORCC
G
F
RH-RC JUMPER
PROVIDED
USE B OR O
NOT BOTH
OPTIONAL COMMON
FOR SYSTEM POWER
GYWRHBORCC
G
F
RH-RC JUMPER
REMOVED
OPTIONAL COMMON
FOR SYSTEM POWER
Y
C*
6
RC
R
V
GYWRHBORCC
RH-RC JUMPER
REMOVED
OPTIONAL COMMON
FOR SYSTEM POWER
Y
C*
6
RC
R
RH B*
RC
R
V
5
Y
C*
6
W
H
4
O
SINGLE STAGE HEAT PUMP WIRING
GYWRHBORCC
G
RH-RC JUMPER
PROVIDED
USE B OR O
NOT BOTH
OPTIONAL COMMON
FOR SYSTEM POWER
W-Y JUMPER
ADDED
RH B*
RC
R
Y O
USE B OR O
NOT BOTH
RH B*
R
V
5
W
H
4
O
7. Remove the body from the thermostat’s base by pressing the thumb latch at
the bottom center of the unit and swinging the body away.
NOTE
If you are mounting the base to soft material like plasterboard or if you
are using the old mounting holes, the screws may not hold. Drill a 3/16
in. (4.8mm) hole at each screw, and insert the plastic anchors provided.
RH-RC JUMPER
PROVIDED
G Y W RH B O RC C
TYPICAL 2 OR 3 WIRE HEAT HOOKUP
24 VAC SYSTEMS
SYSTEM
XFMR
AC LINE
OPTIONAL
SYSTEM
COMMON
OPTIONAL
FAN LEAD
GAS VALVE
OR HEATER
FAN
SYSTEM
COMMON
COMPLETING YOUR INSTALLATION
14. See Setup Options to configure jumpers.
15. Install two new Energizer or DURACELL "AA" size alkaline batteries at
this time. For instructions, see BATTERIES/MAINTENANCE.
16. Install your PSP511A/PSP511LA
on its base. To do this hang the top of
the unit by the tabs on the base, then
snap the bottom of the unit into place.
Do not use unnecessary force. If the body does not snap into place easily,
remove the body, re-hang it from the tabs and try again.
17. Turn the power back on to your heating and/or air conditioning system.
18. Verify that the system and its fan are operating properly. When set to a
high temperature, the heating system should provide warm air after a short
time. Likewise, a cooling system should provide cool air after a short time.
Usually sound from the furnace and air conditioning units can be heard
while they are running. The rush of moving air should be heard within a
short time after either has been started.
19. Your installation is now complete.
NOTE
If you have an electric system and the blower does not operate
after installation, find the electric/gas heat jumper on the back of
the body. Move the jumper to ELEC position. No reset required.
NOTE
Remove sticker from display.
RH-RC JUMPER REMOVED
G Y W RH B O RC C
TYPICAL COOL HOOKUP
24 VAC SYSTEMS
SYSTEM
XFMR
AC LINE
OPTIONAL
SYSTEM
COMMON
COMPRESSORFAN
SYSTEM
COMMON
RH-RC JUMPER
PROVIDED
G Y W RH B O RC C
TYPICAL 24VAC 4 WIRE HOOKUP
SINGLE STAGE HEAT AND COOL
SYSTEM
XFMR
AC LINE
OPTIONAL
SYSTEM
COMMON
COMPRESSORFAN
GAS VALVE
OR HEATER
SYSTEM
COMMON
RH-RC JUMPER REMOVED
G Y W RH B O RC C
TYPICAL 2 TRANSFORMER 24VAC 5 WIRE HOOKUP
SINGLE STAGE HEAT AND COOL
HEAT
XFMR
AC LINE AC LINE
COMMON 2
COMMON 1
OPTIONAL
SYSTEM
COMMON
COOL
XFMR
COMPRESSORFAN
GAS VALVE
OR HEATER
G Y W RH B O RC C
TYPICAL SINGLE STAGE HEAT PUMP HOOKUP
SYSTEM
XFMR
AC LINE
SYSTEM
COMMON
OPTIONAL
SYSTEM
COMMON
RH-RC JUMPER
PROVIDED
USE
B or O
NOT BOTH
REVERSING
VALVE
COMPRESSORFAN
W-Y JUMPER
ADDED
Dashed lines are optional.
Optional common wire allows system to power thermostat.
If "Y" and "C" are both present, then "C" is a common wire.
If a "B" wire in your system is a common wire then connecting
it to the B terminal may cause damage to your system.
Use "B" or "O" in heat pump systems. Generally neither are
required in a conventional system.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE TIME AND DAY:
Open the door on the front of the thermostat. Rotate the dial to the
SET DAY/TIME position. You should see the display pictured below with a day of
the week flashing.
HARDWARE RESET
This button will read option jumper positions, before the unit begins normal
operation. It is located inside on the rear of the unit’s circuit board. It is a small
square component with a white button at it’s center. Pressing Hardware Reset will
allow the unit to read the new jumper settings without losing your program.
Press UP to change day of week.
Press NEXT to set the time;it will flash.
Press UP or DOWN to change time of
day.
When you are finished setting the day and time, rotate the dial to RUN to return to
normal operation or to another position to continue programming.
MORN
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
AM
MO TU WE TH FR
The PSP511A/PSP511LA alternately displays the current time and the room
temperature, and the day of the week. The current program period, MORN, DAY,
EVE or NITE is indicated by an arrow at the left edge of the screen. Set tempera-
tures are indicated in the right side of the display.
With batteries installed, you can make program or setting changes with the
thermostat body on the wall, or conveniently removed from its base plate.
FAN MODES:
The fan switch has two positions; AUTO will automatically run your system’s
fan as required for heating and cooling only. ON runs your system’s fan continu-
ously.
NOTE
The FAN switch works only if your system provides a wire for the
PSP511A/PSP511LAs “G” terminal.
CHANGING TEMPERATURE AND OTHER SETTINGS:
If there are many choices for a value, usually that setting will automatically
advance by holding the Up or Down key. Some settings though, must be changed
one press at a time.
DISPLAY ILLUMINATION:
Press any key to illuminate (PSP511LA only) the display. Pressing any key will
keep the display illuminated until no button has been pressed for approximately
20 seconds.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODES:
The Mode switch has three positions HEAT, OFF, and COOL. In the winter, set
the system switch to HEAT to control your heating system. In the summer, set the
switch to COOL to control your air conditioner. In spring and fall or when the win-
dows are open, you can set the switch OFF.
UP/DOWN/CHANGE KEYS:
UP/DOWN keys are just right of the unit’s display. They are used to adjust set
temperatures and change other settings.
SOFTWARE RESET
Use this front panel RESET to return all software settings and programs to their
default values. Option jumpers will be read and operation will correspond to their
current positions. To assist in reprogramming, copy your programs into the chart
provided before using SOFTWARE RESET.
PROGRAMMING CHART
DAY
PERIOD HEAT COOL
TIME TEMP. TIME TEMP.
MON.
MORN
THRU
DAY
FRI.
EVE
NIGHT
MORN
SAT.
DAY
and
EVE
SUN.
NIGHT
PROGRAMMING
The PSP511A/PSP511LA provides two separate programs, one for heating the
other for cooling. Each program has separate settings for weekdays and week-
ends. Every day a program cycles through four independent periods. You can use
the default programs or alter them to suit your schedule.
DEFAULT ENERGY STAR
®
TEMPERATURE PROGRAM
As supplied from the factory, the following ENERGY STAR
®
approved program
will be used for temperature control in RUN mode. This program and all other
software settings may be restored to their default values via a SOFTWARE RESET.
WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING
1. Select HEAT or COOL with the mode switch.
2. Rotate dial to SET WEEKDAY PROGRAMS.
You will see the display shown here:
WEEKEND PROGRAMMING
1. To review or change the weekend program,
select HEAT or COOL and rotate the dial to SET
WEEKEND PROGRAMS. You will see a display
similar to that shown here:
2. Use steps 4 - 10 described in WEEKDAY
PROGRAMMING to program Saturday and Sunday.
MORN
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
AM
SA SU
600
70
EDITING HEAT OR COOL PROGRAMS
You can review or change any preset times and/or temperatures to suit your
schedule for each day of the week. The four periods each day are
Morning(MORN), Day,(DAY) Evening(EVE), and Night(NITE).
MORN
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
AM
MO TU WE TH FR
600
70
Morning
Day
Evening
Night
6:00 AM 70°F (21°C)
8:00 AM 62°F (17°C)
6:00 PM 70°F (21°C)
10:00 PM 62°F (17°C)
6:00 AM 78°F (26°C)
8:00 AM 85°F (29°C)
6:00 PM 78°F (26°C)
10:00 PM 82°F (28°C)
PERIOD HEAT MODE COOL MODE
TEMPERATURE OVERRIDE
OVERRIDE allows you to change the current SET TEMPERATURE in HEAT or
COOL until the next program period without changing your temperature control
programs.
Press an arrow key once.
While the Set Temperature is flash-
ing; press an UP or DOWN key to
adjust the set temperature by one
degree in the associated direction.
Holding the key will automatically advance the setting in the associated direction.
The OVERRIDE will be canceled at the start of the next program period, and the
temperature setting will return to its programmed value.
An OVERRIDE may be terminated by rotating the dial, switching the mode to OFF,
or initiating a HOLD.
Adjusting the set temperature to
its program value will also cancel an
OVERRIDE.
TEMPERATURE HOLD
HOLD may be used for manual
temperature control. HOLD is the
simplest means to set and maintain a fixed temperature. It allows you to set and
maintain a temperature Set Point indefinitely in Heat or Cool without concern for
programming. To initiate a HOLD:
Press and release HOLD.
After the Set Temperature begins to flash, adjust temperature as desired with UP or
DOWN keys.
Temperature setting will not change until the HOLD is cancelled.
To cancel a HOLD, press and release HOLD again, rotate the dial, or switch mode
to OFF.
3. All 5 weekday abbreviations will be displayed indicating that this program will
cycle once each of these days,
4. The HEAT or COOL set temperature will be displayed on the right side of the dis-
play. The start time for the displayed period will flash to show that this may be
changed.
5. Use the Up and Down keys. One period ends at the start time of the next period.
The beginning of that period may not be any closer to the beginning of the next peri-
od than one 15 minute increment.
6. Press NEXT to accept the displayed start time and advance to edit the SET TEM-
PERATURE.
7. Use the UP and Down keys to change the flashing HEAT or COOL set tempera-
ture to the temperature you desire.
8. Press NEXT to accept the displayed set temperature and advance to edit the
start time for the next period. It will be flashing.
9. Repeat for each of the four periods. When all the periods for the weekday pro-
gram have been set, the start time for the morning will again be displayed flashing so
that it may be edited.
10. Rotate the dial back to RUN to accept all current values and end the weekday
programming session.
MORN
OVERRIDE
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
70
730
MO TU WE TH FR
MORN
HOLD
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
65
730
MO TU WE TH FR
DOWN
UP
HOLD
The table pictured below is also printed on the circuit board. The closed or shorted
position is that which covers both a jumpers pins. To prevent its loss in the open posi-
tion, a jumper may be placed over one pin only.
After jumpers have been changed, press the HARDWARE RESET button for the changes
to take effect. See HARDWARE RESET
ADVANCED FEATURES
TEMPERATURE SWING
A thermostat works by turning your heating or cooling system on or off whenever the
room temperature varies from the set-point temperature. This variation is the "swing."
Your system should cycle on about 3 to 6 times per hour. A smaller swing number
increases the number of cycles, so room temperature is more constant. A larger swing
number decreases the number of cycles, but saves energy in most cases.
SWING SETTING
1. With the Dial in its RUN position, simultaneously press NEXT & HOLD.
2. Use the UP and DOWN keys to change swing.
3. Choices are 1 through 9. The default is 1.
4. Rotate the dial to the RUN position or press NEXT to finish.
JUMPER SETTINGS
There are three jumpers and one switch. Each controls a setting corresponding to its
position.
5MIN/2MIN MINIMUM RUN TIME - JP3
The position of J3 sets the minimum length of time that the thermostat must remain
with Heat or Cool either on or off before it will automatically switch to the alternate On or
Off state. This feature prevents short cycling and provides compressor protection for
cooling units. Choices are 2 or 5 minutes.
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY FORMAT °F/C - JP2
The position of this jumper controls whether temperature is displayed in degrees or
TIME DISPLAY FORMAT 12/24 HR CLOCK - JP1
The position of this jumper controls whether time is displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour
Military Time format.
REPOSITIONING JUMPERS
To change a setting, the jumper must be repositioned and a HARDWARE RESET must
be performed. Note that as long as you press the Hardware Reset button (inside) and not
the Software Reset button (front), you will change settings and not lose your
program.These jumpers are located inside the thermostat on the rear of its circuit board.
To access them, remove the unit from the wall by pressing up on the thumb latch at the
bottom of thermostat and swinging the body out and away.
GAS/ELECTRIC SWITCH
This switch controls whether the thermostat requests the system fan to run when it is
in HEAT mode with the fan set to AUTO. Then with the switch set to GAS the fan is con-
trolled by the heating system itself and the terminal will remain inactive. With the gas
switch set to Electric (ELEC), the fan is controlled by the thermostat.
SETUP OPTIONS
C RC O B RH W Y G
JP3
JP1
JP2
GAS/ELECTRIC
SWITCH
THERMOSTAT
WITH BACK
COVER REMOVED
JUMPERS
GAS
ELECT
CLOSE
5MIN
F
12HR
OPEN
2MIN
C
24HR
JP3
JP2
JP1
Dial must be in the RUN position
Press together
MORN
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
4
To change swing
Press to set.
NEXT
NEXT
HOLD
UP
DOWN
BATTERIES AND MAINTENANCE
INSTALLING BATTERIES/ MAINTENANCE
When battery powered, your PSP511A/PSP511LA requires battery replacement at
least once a year or when the battery “LO BATT” indicator is visible in the display.
1. Switch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner OFF.
2. To access your units batteries : Open the door.
3. Using the groove at its top dead center, remove
the battery holder by rotating it outward from the top.
4. Remove the used batteries from the rear.
5. Install two new Energizer
®
or DURACELL
®
"AA" size ALKALINE batteries in the battery
compartment. Observe the polarity marking
shown in the compartment.
6. Place the notches at the battery door’s bottom into the corresponding tabs inside the
battery compartment
7. Rotate the battery holder back into the thermostat body, snapping it into place.
8. Turn the power back on to your heating and/or air conditioning system. If this is the first
time you are installing batteries, the thermostat will display "SUN 12:00 AM". Within 90
seconds the thermostat will begin to display the room temperature alternately with the time.
To correct the display, see "Setting the TIME and DAY," after you set the programs.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
If you have any problems installing or using this thermostat, please reread the instruc-
tions carefully or visit our online technical support at www.luxproproducts.com.
Technical assistance is available through our Technical Service Number. If you require
assistance, please call our office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard
Time, Monday through Friday. The number is (856) 234-8803.
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty: If this unit fails because of defects in materials or workmanship
within one year of date of original purchase, LUX will, at its option, repair or replace it.
This warranty does not cover damage by accident, misuse, or failure to follow installation
instructions. Implied warranties are limited in duration to one year from date of original
purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you. Please return malfunctioning or defective units
to the participating retailer from which the purchase was made along with proof of pur-
chase. Please refer to “Technical Assistance” before returning your thermostat.
Purchaser assumes all risks and liability for incidental and consequential damage result-
ing from installation and use of this unit. Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. Applicable in the U.S.A. only.
WARNING
Use Energizer
®
or DURACELL
®
Alkaline Batteries Only.
REPLACE BATTERIES WHEN INDICATOR
APPEARS
MORN
DAY
EVE
NIGHT
DOWN
UP
SET
WEEKDAY
PROGRAM
HOLD
RESET
NEXT
SET
DAYTIME
SET
WEEKEND
PROGRAM
RUN
HEAT
OFF
COOL
FAN
AUTO
ON
SIMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
When replacing batteries, you have approxi-
mately 1 to 2 minutes before time and day set-
tings will be lost. All other settings will remain in
memory.
With the batteries installed, this thermostat is “armchair
programmable.” You can make any program or setting changes with the
thermostat body off or on the wall thermostat base.