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SmartCommand Thermostat
Installation Manual
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Standard HVAC system quick test
You can do a quick test of the HVAC system by shorting across the appropriate terminals on the HVAC 
system’s thermostat connector. Use a short 6-in. wire to connect across the terminals shown in Table 1.
Heat pump system quick test
You can do a quick test for heat pump operation by shorting across the appropriate terminals on the heat pump 
system’s thermostat connector. Note that heat pumps have an additional thermostat terminal (O) for the 
changeover valve. The changeover valve determines whether heating or cooling is provided. Typical heat 
pump systems have changeover with cooling and require the O terminal to be powered to get cooling 
operation. Use a short 6-inch wire to connect across the terminals as shown in Table 2.
Note:  
If you have the CO selection incorrect, you will get cooling when you expect heating and vice versa. Change the DIP 
switch SW1-2 changeover setting to correct this problem.
Table 1.
Standard system quick test
Function test
HVAC terminals
Result
Fan
R to G
Fan should come on.
Heating
R to W
Heat cycle should start for heating.
Cooling
R to Y and G
Compressor and fan should start for cooling.
Table 2.
Heat pump system quick test
Function test
HVAC terminals
Result
Fan
R to G
Fan should come on.
Heating
R to Y and G
Compressor and fan should start and  heating occurs.
Cooling
R to Y and G and O
Compressor and fan should start. CO valve operates 
and cooling occurs.