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S menu-driven touch-screen display
S equipment maintenance reminders
This thermostat supports single-stage non-heat
pump units.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Case dimensions: 3-5/16 x 4-5/16 x 7/8 in. (84 x 110
x 22mm)
Wall Plate Dimensions (H x W)
Plate dimensions: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (114 x 146mm)
Compressor Short Cycle Protection
A 5-minute compressor short cycle protection timer
begins when a compressor output is de-energized.
Also, if a power loss occurs, the system will go into
compressor protection mode and will display a snow
flake icon and the word “waiting” next to it if there is a
cooling compressor call.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser
vice or maintenance can cause property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Installation and service must be performed by a
licensed professional HVAC installer (or equiva
lent) or service agency.
CAUTION
This is a 24VAC low-voltage thermostat. Do not
install on voltages higher than 30VAC.
Do not short (jumper) across terminals on the gas
valve or at the system control to test installation.
This will damage the thermostat and void the war
ranty.
IMPORTANT
In all applications, the ComfortSense
®
Model
5500 thermostat can only be used with all resi
dential units and approved commercial split‐sys
tem matches, and those which meet the following
installation criteria:
S installation uses 18 GAUGE thermostat
wire or larger,
S thermostat wire run length DOES NOT EX
CEED 300' (91m),
S load from any thermostat connection is 1
AMP or LESS.