Talking Thermostats VIP 3000 User Manual

VIP3000 Visually Impaired Programmable Thermostat / Customer Information
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Large Print Customer Instructions
Visually Impaired Programmable
Talking Thermostat™
VIP 3000 Model
For 3 Stage Heat & 2 Stage Cool
Conventional & Heat Pump Systems
ongratulations on acquiring the VIP3000 “Talking Thermostat™” specifically
designed for visually impaired and blind users. The VIP is the first digital
thermostat with audio playback of day, time, indoor temperature, system settings,
temperature settings and programming instructions so visually impaired and blind
users can precisely and easily manage their indoor comfort.
SECTION 1: GETTING TO KNOW THE VIP3000
The best way to get familiar with your new VIP3000 thermostat is to pick it up and
examine it! Knowing where everything is located will help you to easily follow its
voice instructions.
To get your bearings, hold the VIP3000 thermostat in both hands. The thermostat’s
dimensions are approximately 7 inches across, 4 inches high and 1 inch deep. Feel
for the side with some rubber buttons, a display screen and a swing down panel
door. That’s the front side. Have that side face towards you. Feel along the
backside of the thermostat until you touch a flexible plastic ribbon. This ribbon
prevents the batteries from discharging during shipping. Remove this ribbon by
gently pulling until it is separate from the thermostat. The thermostat should now
have power from the batteries.
Return your hands to their original positions. Move your left thumb up along the left
side until it meets the top curved edge. Now move your thumb down about a half an
inch until you feel a small round button. This is the HELP button. Press it and you’ll
hear useful service information. If you don’t hear anything, check that the batteries
are properly installed and are not discharged. To replace batteries please refer to
“Low Battery Alert and Replacing Batteries” section, located on page 12 of this
instruction pamphlet.
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Talking Thermostats VIP 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Talking Thermostats
Model	VIP 3000
Category	Thermostat
Language	English

Summary

Getting to Know the VIP3000

Button Functions and Other Features

Inside Panel Door Buttons

Locates and describes buttons found on the inside of the front panel door for thermostat operation and setup.

External Case Buttons & Display Screen

Identifies and explains the buttons and display screen located on the exterior of the thermostat unit.

Setting Up the VIP3000

Changing the Day and Time Settings

Guides users through the process of setting the current day and time on the thermostat using the DAY/TIME button.

Manual or Programmable Operation

Explains how to switch between manual and programmable thermostat modes using the PROG button.

Changing Programmable Operation Settings

Details how to modify the pre-programmed temperature settings for weekdays and weekends.

Daily Operation

Manual Operation

Describes how to use the thermostat in manual mode for direct temperature control.

Programmable Operation

Explains how the thermostat automatically adjusts temperature based on programmed time periods.

Fan Operation

Details the different fan settings available, including Auto, On, and Indoor Air Quality modes.

Other Capabilities and Alerts

Auto Change-Over Operation

Explains the feature that automatically switches between heating and cooling based on indoor temperature.

System Configuration and Maintenance

Cycle Rate and Stage Delay

Covers settings that control the frequency and timing of heating and cooling system activation.

Quick Program Override

Allows temporary changes to programmed temperature settings without altering the schedule.

Low Battery Alert and Replacing Batteries

Provides information on low battery warnings and the procedure for replacing the thermostat's batteries.

Multi-Stage Systems

Stage Delay Settings

Explains the default eight-minute delay before activating second and third stage heating or cooling.

Second and Third Stage Temperature Differential

Describes the temperature difference calibration for cycling second or third stage heating/cooling.

Activating Emergency Heat on Heat Pump Systems

Details how to engage emergency heat mode for heat pump systems when the primary system fails.