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Operating Modes
There are five possible operating modes for the SC5811. Off, Cool, Heat, and Cool & Heat modes are
accessed by pressing the SYS (left) button. Program mode is accessed by pressing the SYS (left) and
FAN (right) buttons simultaneously.
OFF Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling
devices
Note: The indoor fan can be turned on manually in every operating
mode by pressing the FAN (right) button. The word FAN
shows on the display and the fan icon appears when the
fan operates.
OFF
Heat Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system. When the
heat outputs, the flame icon apprears on the display.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a four minute delay for your
compressor to restart after it has turned off. To bypass the
compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.