Goodman GT4273 Touchscreen Digital Thermostat Installation Guide

Goodman GT4273 Touchscreen Digital Thermostat

CAUTION

Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding. Set the thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing settings in setup or restoring Factory Defaults.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, subpart C of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference in radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Goodman, is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by Goodman could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC – INDOOR Mobile Radio Information: To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This Device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference.
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

We, Goodman, declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference.
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This color touchscreen has the ability to receive updates to its firmware. Periodically firmware updates are released by the manufacturer to add features and/or performance enhancements. This manual was produced reflecting the most current firmware/feature set at the time of publication, firmware rev. 4.04. Firmware releases after rev. 4.04 may not be adequately depicted in this manual. Please refer to the appropriate website or contact your place of purchase to learn about changes to the thermostat after firmware release 4.04.

Glossary of Terms

• Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the heating or cooling based on room temperature demand.
• Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband).
• Deadband: The number of degrees the thermostat will wait, once a setpoint has been reached, before energizing heating or cooling.
• Differential: The forced temperature difference between the heat setpoint and the cool setpoint in Auto Mode.
• Heat Setpoint: The coolest temperature that the space should drop to before heating is turned on (without regard to deadband).
• Icon: The word or symbol that appears on the thermostat display.
• Mode: The current operating condition of the thermostat (i.e. Off, Heat, Cool, Auto).
• Non-Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that does not have the capability of running Time Period Programming.
• Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that has the capability of running Time Period Programming.
• Temperature Swing: Same as Deadband.
• Time Period Programming: A program that allows the thermostat to automatically adjust the heat setpoint and/or the cool setpoint based on the time of the day. Same as Schedule.

Get To Know Your Thermostat

Dropdown Dashboard

• The Dropdown Dashboard displays temperature, humidity, and other readings. It will also show the high and low readings of the day.

Care and Use of Your Thermostat

• Pencils, pens and other sharp objects should never be used on your thermostat; these may damage your touchscreen. Only use your finger tip to press the touchscreen buttons.
• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN SOLVENTS. DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING DIRECTLY ONTO THE THERMOSTAT.

Quick Start

Temperature, Modes & Fan

Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode

Press or to adjust the temperature

• The Heat or Cool Setpoint is the temperature the room has to reach before heating or cooling will turn on.
• (Without regard to deadband)

Press or the MODE Icon

• HEAT: will allow only heat operation.
• COOL: will allow only cool operation.
• AUTO: will allow both Heat and Cool operation.
• OFF: heating and cooling systems are turned off.
• AUTO-CHANGEOVER MODE: Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Auto mode will adjust both the heat and cool setpoints simultaneously. To adjust heat and cool setpoints individually, choose HEAT mode to adjust the heat setpoint and COOL mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
• HEAT OR COOL MODE: Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Heat or Cool mode will adjust only the heat or cool setpoints.

Time Period Schedule

Press or the MODE Icon

• To turn on the preprogrammed time period schedule, select RUN.
• To turn off the preprogrammed time period schedule, select STOP.

Using the Fan Button

Press the FAN Icon

• FAN ON fan runs constantly even in OFF Mode.
• FAN AUTO fan only runs with a heating or cooling demand.

Set Time & Date

NOTE: When the thermostat is connected to a Skyport account, the Time & Date are automatically synchronized to the Skyport Cloud, including automatic Daylight Savings adjustments. Your time zone is selected in the Skyport web application.

Setting the Time

Setting the Date

Daylight Savings Setup

• Turn Daylight Savings Time on or off.
• Adjust when Daylight Savings Time begins.
• Adjust when Daylight Savings Time ends.
• Press after making a change to a selection.
• Press or the Home button when finished.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect to Wi-Fi (from initial start up)

When power is connected to the thermostat and it has not been configured to connect to a Wi-Fi Access point, the following message appears:

• Select the access point you wish to connect to from the list.
  
• Enter the password for the Wi-Fi Access Point and press NEXT.
  
• Select automatic setup and press NEXT.
  
• When finished, a dialog box will appear confirming the successful connection to the local Wi-Fi Access Point.
  
• Select OK, then the Wi-Fi status page will appear. Upon closing of the Wi-Fi status page, you will be asked to join the thermostat to a Skyport account.
  
• Select YES and follow the onscreen instructions to create a new Skyport account or to add the thermostat to an existing account.

Connect to Wi-Fi (from menus)

Press Wi-Fi Setup

• Select the access point from the list that you want to connect to.
  
• Enter the password for the Wi-Fi Access Point and press NEXT.
  
• Select automatic setup and press NEXT.
  
• When finished, a dialog box will appear confirming the successful connection to the local Wi-Fi Access Point.
  
• Select OK, then the Wi-Fi status page will appear. Upon closing of the Wi-Fi status page, you will be asked to join the thermostat to a Skyport account.
  
• Select YES and follow the onscreen instructions to create a new Skyport account or to add the thermostat to an existing account.

Although there is more than one way to create a Skyport account, the steps below illustrate creation from a browser. If the thermostat is connected to the local Wi-Fi Access Point, but not yet joined to a Skyport account, you may join the thermostat to an account by doing the following:

• Select MENU from the thermostat’s home screen.
  
• Scroll down
  
• Select Skyport
  
• Select Skyport Account and follow the onscreen instructions.

Skyport Account

1. Open your browser to: https://goodman.skyportcloud.com
2. Select “Create account now”
   • Create Account Now
3. Follow on screen instructions to create an account and add a thermostat to the Skyport account.

Main Menu Buttons

Schedule

This thermostat features up to four programmable time periods per 24 hour day: Morning, Day, Evening, and Night. The start time for each time period is adjustable. The stop time for each time period is the start time for the next period.

View My Schedule

• Press a day of the week to view its settings. This may be repeated for each day.

Edit My Schedule

• Press and select days to program
• Press and select a Time Period (Morning, Day, Evening, or Night) to edit.
• Adjust Mode, Start Time, and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired settings.
• The Time Period may also be Enabled or Disabled. Un-check the Enabled box for Time Periods you don’t want to use. Press DONE when finished.
• When you are finished editing the four time periods press NEXT.
• Review your program.
• Press SAVE to keep your program.
• Press EDIT to make further changes.

Smart Fan

The fan may be programmed to turn on automatically for a specified period during the day.

Press to turn fan schedule on or off

• Set the minimum number of minutes the fan will run from the top of each hour.
• Set runtime to 60 minutes to be on continuously from Start Time to Stop time. (5 – 60 mins.)

• Set when the Smart Fan schedule will start and stop. For example, you may not want Smart Fan to run during sleeping hours.

• Choose which days of the week Smart Fan will run.

Screensaver

The Screensaver allows you to create custom slideshows.

Screensaver Turn On Delay (5m)

• How long after a button press for the Screensaver to appear. 1, 3, 5, or 30 minutes

Screensaver Type (Slideshow)

• Slideshow, Digital Clock, Analog Clock

Change Image After…

• 15, 30 seconds – 1, 5, or 10 minutes

Use Theme Images – OFF

• Slideshow uses included Theme Images. Off or On

Randomize Slideshow – OFF

• Shuffles slideshow photos in random order

Show Clock – OFF

• Shows the time and date every 5 photos. Off or On

Home Screen Info – OFF

• Shows the mode, setpoints, and temperature after every 10 photos. Off or On.

Screensaver Preview

• Press this button to preview your screensaver operation before returning to the Home Screen.
• After the preview, press anywhere on the screen to return to the sub menu.

Alerts

 

The alerts let you know when your system needs service.

View Current Alerts

• View and reset current service alerts here.

Reset Alerts

• Clear and reset current service alerts.

Set/Edit Reminders

• Set service alert runtimes and turn reminders on or off.

• View your service company’s contact information.

Display

The display brightness options may be adjusted in this menu.

Active Brightness (80%)

• You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is active.
• The display is active for 3 minutes after last touch, it then goes Idle.

Idle Brightness (30%)

• You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is idle.

Night Dimmer

• You may dim the brightness of the screen at night.

Auto Night Dimmer – OFF

• The screen can be set to dim automatically at night.
• Dimming the display can prolong the life of the backlight.

Set Idle Brightness (20%)

• Set the screen brightness for the Night Dimmer. When Night Dimmer is On, the display will go idle 8 seconds after last touch.

Set Dimmer Schedule

• Set the schedule for the Night Dimmer.

Maintenance

• Maintenance allows you to clean and calibrate the touch screen.

Screen Cleaning

• Screen Cleaning Mode disables the touch feature for 15 seconds so the screen may be cleaned without altering any settings.
• Use a soft cloth without solvents or abrasive cleaners.

Touch Calibration

• Under normal circumstances, the touchscreen should not need to be calibrated.
• Touch and hold the center of the targets as they appear on the screen for 3 seconds.
• Press FINISH when done.

When calibration is complete, the thermostat will automatically restart and return to the Home Screen.

Preferences

You may set the type of background that appears on the thermostat Home Screen.

User Interface Themes (ocean)

• This thermostat has several high quality background themes to choose from.
• NOTE: At 7pm, the background will change to an evening scene.
• At 7am it will return to a daytime scene.

Custom Wallpaper

• You may choose your own background image by selecting a photo that you have uploaded from an SD memory card.

Heat/Cool Indicator

You may choose an enhanced indicator of the current status of the HVAC equipment.

• Heat/Cool Indicator – ON/OFF
• Taskbar Red/White – ON/OFF
• Room Temp Red/Blue – ON/OFF
• Mode Status Red/Blue – ON/OFF

Sound Options

• Turn the beep sound on or off.

Beep Sound (Beep 1)

• Choose from different beep sounds.

Humidity

The Humidity feature allows the thermostat to control a humidifier or use your air conditioner to dehumidify the space

IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum for these settings to take effect.

Humidification Settings

Humidify setpoint (0%)

• Adjust Humidify setpoint. (0% – 60%)

Humidify with heat – OFF

• When this step is ON, Humidify will only run with a demand for heat.

Run fan – OFF

• When this step is ON, the fan will run with a call for Humidification.

Dehumidification Settings

Dehumidify setpoint

• Adjust Dehumidify setpoint. (25% – 99%)

Run A/C to dehumidify – OFF

• When this step is ON, the A/C system will be used for Dehumidification.

Maximum Overcool (0%)

• This specifies how many degrees the A/C system will run past the cool setpoint to satisfy a demand for Dehumidification. (0-20 degrees F)

Reheat – OFF

• This turns on electric strip heat during an A/C to dehumidify demand to help maintain desired room temperatures. (Run A/C to dehumidify must be set to ON and the GAS ELEC Dip Switch must be set to ELEC – page 52 – to access this feature.

Dehumidify only when cooling – ON

• Run dehumidification only when HVAC calls for A/C.

Vacation/Away

Vacation or pressing the AWAY button, will use temporary, energy saving settings without changing the regular schedule. Pressing the HOME button will return the thermostat to normal comfort settings.

Clear Vacation Schedule

• Removes the stored vacation schedule.

Set Vacation Schedule

• Set your Vacation Schedule.

Start Date Tue Sep 07 2010

• Select the day Vacation Mode will start.
• Then press

Start Time (9:00 AM)

• Select the time Vacation Mode will start.
• Then press

Return Date Tue Sep 21 2010

• Select the day Vacation Mode will end.
• Then press

Return Time (3:00 PM)

• Select the time Vacation Mode will end.
• Then press

Settings while away

• Select the desired Mode and setpoints to be used in Vacation/Away Mode.

Security

Security settings may be set to limit or prevent changes to your thermostat.

Auto Screenlock

NOTE: Code must be set before Auto Screenlock can be turned on.

Set Passcode (code not set )

• Use keypad to enter and confirm passcode.

When the thermostat is locked, the bottom bar of the display will show:

• Press UNLOCK then enter passcode to access thermostat settings.

Lock After… (5 m)

• Set the time the screen will automatically lock after the last button press.

Allow fan/mode changes – NO

• Choose to allow fan/mode changes when Auto Screenlock is on.

Allow setpoint changes – NO

• Choose to allow setpoint changes when Auto Screenlock is on.

Allow home/away changes – NO

• Choose to allow use of the Home and Away button when Auto Screenlock is on.

Setpoint Limits

• Limits how high or low heating and cooling may be adjusted.

Information

This button contains valuable service and system runtime information.

My Thermostat

• View your thermostat dip switch settings, equipment status, runtimes, and other settings.

View Runtime Graphs

• Track your system’s runtime/energy usage.

Last 7 Days – Cooling

NOTE: The runtime graphs are updated at 12:00 AM each day.

Last 7 Days – Heating

• Press anywhere on the screen to return to the submenu.

Delete Runtime Data

• Press to delete your current equipment runtime information.

Who To Call For Service

• Your service company’s contact information may be displayed here.

Settings

Settings

Thermostat heating and cooling options are found in this menu

Thermostat Name

• Use keypad to name your thermostat. The name is displayed on the Home Screen.
  • (Up to 14 characters)

Available Modes (all)

• Choose the desired modes the thermostat will use: Heat, Cool, Heat & Cool, or Auto (All).
• For example, if you only have a heater, choose Heat, and only Heat & Off modes will be available. This will simplify the operation for the user.

SD Card

• Import and export files to and from the thermostat. See the TouchScreen Assistant instructions for further details.

NOTE

• A 2GB SD card is recommended. To import and export files, the SD card must contain the same version of the firmware as the thermostat.
• TouchScreen Assistant will keep the firmware current.

Import Settings from SD Card

• Upload files from TouchScreen Assistant or another thermostat.

Export Settings to SD Card

• Export files from one thermostat and import them into others.

General Setup

Units (F)

• Fahrenheit (F)
• Celsius (C)

Language (en)

• English
• Spanish/Español
• French/Français

Smart Recovery turns on the heat before the Morning start time to bring the room temperature to the Morning setpoint at the start of the Morning time period. Please allow 4-8 days for Smart Recovery time to adjust. When used with a heat pump, electric strip heat will be disabled while Smart Recovery is active.

Turn on Simple Thermostat for the most basic user interface

• When Simple Thermostat is on, alerts will appear in the top bar of the main screen. Press on the top yellow alert bar to view alerts.

Note: When using the Simple Thermostat Home Screen; the program schedule along with the HOME and AWAY features are unavailable.

Overview

TouchScreen thermostats support the handling of specific signals from the utility provider. The utility generated signals carry pricing information and/or setback actions that alter the comfort settings of the thermostat in order to reduce energy usage on demand. This is known as Automated Demand Response or ADR for short. You must register to participate in a utility sponsored program, if offered by your local utility, to take advantage of this feature.

SKYPORT CLOUD SERVICES

• From the web application the user will select Thermostat Settings from the left column. Then the Demand Response button is selected.
• The Demand Response configuration page, shown below, is where the thermostat is configured to respond to the energy provider’s signals. It also sets operational parameters for the thermostat.
• The left column of the ADR configuration page allows or prevents access by the utility. Here communication with the utility and your thermostat may be turned On or Off.
• The selected utility will provide a Program ID.
• The Account ID would normally be the occupants utility account number.

The right column of the ADR configuration page is where the occupant adjusts the operational parameters for ADR. The utility may send up to 3 types of ADR signals to Skyport. These are:

1. Pricing for the cost of energy
2. An Offset to the occupants’ comfort setpoints
3. a signal to enforce discrete or Static setpoints.

The Maximum Cooling Setpoint and Minimum Heating Setpoints for ADR events are adjusted here. The Static Settings are applied when the utility sends a signal to allow the occupant to enforce their own discrete temperature settings during an ADR event.

The Offset Settings allow the utility to modify the Cool or Heat setpoints by the value set here during an ADR event. A Price Trigger setting allows the occupant to set the maximum cost of energy threshold. When this threshold is exceeded the Price dependent action is enforced. This Price Trigger and Dependent action is enforced independent of an ADR event, as long as the utility sends ‘real-time’ pricing.

Selecting the Overview tab of the ADR page will cause a summary of ADR events to be displayed.

Automated Demand Response

• Utility and Program setup must be done at the Skyport Cloud Services account. From the thermostat Home Screen, press the ‘Menu’ button, then select ‘Settings”.

• From the above screen the ‘Automated Demand Response’ button is pressed.

• By selecting ADR – On, the user can participate in ADR events triggered by their utility, or price dependent events.

• If a Warmer or Cooler button is pressed during an active ADR event, then the user is presented with this opt-out screen.

The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling. 1st Stage Deadband Specifies the minimum temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on. For example, if the heat setpoint is 68° and the 1st Stage deadband is set to 2 degrees, the room temperature will need to drop to 66 degrees before the heat turns on.

1st Stage Deadband (2°)

• (1 – 6 deg. F)

2nd Stage Deadband

2nd Stage Deadband (2°)

• Number of degrees past 1st stage before 2nd stage turns on. (0 – 10 deg. F)

2nd Stage Timer (2mins )

• Number of minutes past 1st stage before 2nd stage turns on. (0 – 60 mins.)
• (The 2nd stage deadband must also be met)

2nd Stage Turnoff Point (Deadband )

• Deadband or Setpoint.

Free Cooling

• Free Cooling requires additional dampers and duct work to be installed. Additionally, the thermostat is wired in a different manner for this feature to function properly.
• Before enabling this feature, please make sure these steps are completed.

• Turns on Free Cooling.

Usable Outdoor Temp ( 65°)

• Free Cooling shuts off above this outdoor temperature. (40 – 80 degrees F)

• If you don’t have a compressor, set Mechanical Cooling to “NO”, Y1 will then be used to control the Free Cooling Damper(s) and Y2 will be disabled. If set to “YES”, mechanical (compressor) cooling will be controlled by the Y2 terminal. (for wiring diagram)
• Mechanical air conditioning is turned on with a 2nd stage demand for cooling and the Free Cooling, outdoor air damper is closed.

Heat Pump Settings

• Turns on Heat Pump Lockout.

HP Lockout Outdoor Temp (65°)

• Heat Pump will not run below this temp. (20 – 75 deg. F)

• Turns on Aux Heat Lockout.

Aux Heat Lockout Temp (65°)

• Aux Heat will not run above this temp. (0 – 75 deg. F) GAS/EL or HP dip switch must be set for HP and GAS or ELEC dip switch must be set for ELEC.

Dual Fuel Settings

1. This feature is for heat pump applications only. This will only appear if the GAS/EL or HP dip switch is set for HP and the GAS or ELEC dip switch is set for Gas.
2. When Dual Fuel is ON, an outdoor temperature or, if Change With Outdoor is set to OFF a demand for third stage heat will be used to stop running the heat pump and switch to a fossil fuel source of heat. NOTE: Once the change to fossil fuel is made, the heat demand must finish with fossil fuel. Additional heat demands within 10 minutes will also use fossil fuel, regardless of outdoor temperature or stage demand.

• Dual Fuel – ON/OFF
• Changeover With Outdoor – ON/OFF
  • ON: Uses an outdoor sensor for changeover.
  • OFF: Uses a third stage heat demand for changeover.
• Adjust Balance Point
  • Choose the temperature for changeover to fossil fuel. (0 – 60 deg. F)

AUX Output Settings

• Allows the W3/AUX output to be used for Heating, Humidification, or Dehumidification.

AUX output usage (W3)

IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum before any settings will take effect in the Humidity Main Menu.

AUX output polarity (NO)

• The AUX Output polarity may be set for Normally Open or Normally Closed to accommodate different types of humidification and dehumidification equipment.

Fan Off Delay (0s)

• Runs the fan for a short time after Cooling or electric strip heat turns off to increase system efficiency. (0 – 120 Secs.)

Sensor Settings

Control Sensor (thermostat )

When a remote sensor is connected to the thermostat, the user may choose which sensor source is used to measure room temperature.

• Thermostat sensor only
• Remote Sensor only
• Average remote/thermostat

Wired Sensor Use (remote)

The wired sensor may be used as follows:

• Outdoor sensor
• Remote Sensor
• Supply Sensor
• Return Sensor

Calibrate Sensors (0°)

• The thermostat and wired sensor may be calibrated -7 to +7 degrees F.
• The integral humidity sensor may be calibrated -20% to +20% RH.

Test Outputs

• The installer or service technician can use this feature to test the functions without any time delays of the thermostat.

Dealer Information

A Dealer may enter their company contact information for the customer to use when they need service. This will appear when the “Who To Call For Service” button is pressed in the Information Menu. Use the keyboard to enter your information.

• Dealer Name
• Contact Name
• Dealer Phone
• Dealer Email
• Dealer Website

Upgrade Firmware

• Press to upgrade the thermostat firmware. The SD Card must be in the thermostat SD Card reader and contain the valid firmware. If an error message appears, confirm with TouchScreen Assistant that firmware is up to date or simply try reinserting the SD card.
• If you are connected to Skyport Wi-Fi and you receive an Alert that new firmware is available, simply press the Upgrade Firmware button to upgrade wirelessly.

Note: Occasionally an update that requires a large amount of data is not possible to do wirelessly. In this case an update using an SD card will be required.

Delete Custom Images

• Press to delete the custom photos you uploaded to the thermostat.

Calibrate Clock (0 mins)

• If needed, the clock may be calibrated up to -10 to +10 minutes per month.

Factory Defaults

• Press to reset the thermostat back to the factory settings.

Restart Thermostat

• If needed, press here to restart the thermostat.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Status

• It is here that you will find helpful information regarding the connectivity status of your thermostat, including the thermostat’s ID.

Wi-Fi Setup

• Choose your network from the list and enter the network password.
• If your network does not appear in the list, hit the refresh button.

Local API Option

• Turning on the local API allows 3rd party software to interface with your thermostat, such as a home automation system.
• This is the default with the local API OFF.

To turn on the HTTP Local API select Local API

• Press BACK to return to previous screen.

If a Secure API is preferred, then select API Protocol

Upon pressing API Protocol, the following screen will appear

Then select HTTPS and press BACK

Upon pressing BACK, the screen will look like this

Basic Auth User

• Select Basic Auth User, and enter the appropriate information on the screen below and press DONE to save.

Select Basic Auth Password as the next step

Basic Auth Password

• Select Basic Auth Password and enter the appropriate information on the screen below and press DONE to save.

The last step is to turn the Local API as shown below

Skyport

Skyport Account

• Pressing this button will let you know if you are paired with a Skyport account.
• If not, then you may follow prompt and instructions to create an account and add the thermostat to the account.

Emergency Heat

The Emergency Heat function is only available if your thermostat is set to control a Heat Pump.

To initiate the Emergency Heat feature, Press the Emergency Heat button. During Emergency Heat operation the thermostat will turn on the fan and auxiliary stages of heat when there is a demand for heat. The 1st stage of heating and all stages of cooling will be unavailable. To exit Emergency Heat, press the Emergency Heat button.

The TouchScreen Assistant

TouchScreen Assistant may be downloaded at no charge at: www.goodmanthermostats.com/touchscreen/

Every time the user runs the TouchScreen Assistant software, it automatically connects to Goodman TouchScreen website in the background and updates the software and firmware (the operating system for TouchScreen) at no cost.

The TouchScreen Assistant allows you to use your computer to:

• Upload photos for background and slideshow images
• Program a time period schedule
• Configure installation settings
• Upload dealer and service contact information and company logo
• An alternative method to update thermostat firmware

Uploading Photos and Settings to your thermostat

• When you are finished adding and editing photos and settings, click on Save to SD. When prompted, remove the SD card from the SD card reader on your computer.

At the thermostat

• Insert the SD card into the SD Card Slot.

Select the items to import into your thermostat then press NEXT

• Your thermostat will automatically save your new photos and settings in it’s internal memory.
• When finished, you may remove the SD card. It is not needed for normal thermostat operation.

Installation Instructions

Remove and Replace the old thermostat

To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified technician for assistance.

• Assemble tools: Flat blade screwdriver, wire cutters and wire strippers.
• Make sure your Heater/Air Conditioner is working properly before beginning installation of the thermostat.
• Carefully unpack the thermostat. Save the screws, any brackets, and instructions.
• Turn off the power to the Heating/Air Conditioning system at the main fuse panel. Most residential systems have a separate breaker for disconnecting power to the furnace.
• Remove the cover of the old thermostat. If it does not come off easily, check for screws.
• Loosen the screws holding the thermostat base or subbase to the wall and lift away.
• Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat. Tape the ends of the wires as you disconnect them, and mark them with the letter of the terminal for easy reconnection to the new thermostat. Additionally, we recommend taking a photo with your phone of the connections for future reference.
• Keep the old thermostat for reference purposes, until your new thermostat is functioning properly.

Wire Connections

If the terminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those on the new thermostat, refer to the chart below or the wiring diagrams that follow.

Wire from the old thermostat terminal marked	Function	Install on the new thermostat connector marked
G or F	Fan	G
Y1, Y	Cooling	Y1
W1, W	Heating	W1/0/B
Rh, R, M, Vr, A	Power	R
C	Common	C
O/B	Rev. Valve	W1/O/B*
W2	2nd Stage Heat	W2
Y2	2nd Stage Cooling	Y2
W3	3rd Stage Heat	W3
OUT –	Outdoor Sensor	SENSOR
OUT +	Outdoor Sensor	SENSOR

• O/B is used if your system is a Heat Pump.

Before you go any further, determine what your existing wiring and equipment situation is

• If you have a Heating only system without Air Conditioning, the Goodman thermostat will require 3 wires: R (24Vac), C (24Vac) and W (Heat). Most systems that only have Heating use very simple thermostats that require 2 wires: the R (24Vac) and W (Heat). The Goodman thermostat requires 3 wires to the thermostat. In this case an Add-a-Wire accessory will not work and it will be necessary to install another wire for the C (24Vac) connection.
• If you have a single stage fossil fuel heater with air conditioning, the Goodman model will require 5 wires for independent fan control. They are R (24Vac), C (24Vac), W (Heat), Y (Cooling), and G (Fan). You may connect only 4 wires, as instructed in the “Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required” section on page 74. If there are only 4 wires present that are connected to the existing thermostat, there are at least 3 options available to connect the Goodman thermostat:
  1. Use the 4 wires as instructed in the“Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required” section on page 74, and note that the fan will only operate with a Heating or Cooling demand.
  2. Pull new thermostat wire from the HVAC equipment to the thermostat so that there are at least 5 wires available.
  3. Purchase and install a Goodman Add-A-Wire accessory.
• If you have a multi-stage HVAC system comprised of a fossil fuel heater with air conditioning, the Goodman thermostat will require the 5 wires mentioned above (R, C, W, Y, G) plus an additional wire for each additional stage of Heating or Cooling. You may reduce the 5 wire requirement to 4 if you give up independent fan control following the instruction in the “Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required” section on page 53, or use the optional Add-A-Wire accessory.
• If you have a heat pump without aux heat, the Goodman model will require 5 wires: R (24Vac), C (24Vac), W1/O/B (Reversing Value), Y (1st Stage Compressor), and G (Fan). If you are short 1 wire, there are at least 3 options available to connect the Goodman thermostat:
  1. Use the available wires as instructed in the“Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required” section on page 56 and note that the fan will only operate with a Heating or Cooling demand.
  2. Pull new thermostat wire from the HVAC equipment to the thermostat so that there are at least 5 wires available.
  3. Purchase and install a Goodman Add-A-Wire accessory.
• If you have a heat pump with aux heat, the Goodman model will require 6 wires: R (24Vac), C (24Vac), W1/O/B (Reversing Value), Y (1st Stage Compressor), W2 (Aux Heat), and G (Fan). If you are short 1 wire, there are at least 3 options available to connect the Goodman thermostat:
  1. Use the available wires as instructed in the“Making 5 Wires Work When 6 Wires Are Required” section on page 57 and note that the fan will only operate with a Heating or Cooling demand.
  2. Pull new thermostat wire from the HVAC equipment to the thermostat so that there are at least 6 wires available.
  3. Purchase and install a Goodman Add-A-Wire accessory.

Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required

If you would like to install the Goodman thermostat using only 4 wires when 5 are required, follow the directions below. You will need a screwdriver along with a 3″ long piece of thermostat wire to use as a jumper:

1. Make sure the power is off.
2. Label and disconnect wires at the thermostat. Please note the color and corresponding wire designator with each color. For example: The R wire is red and the W wire is white and so on. You will need this information handy for the next step at the HVAC equipment.
3. At the HVAC equipment end of the thermostat wires (usually at the furnace), locate the terminals that the wires are attached to.
4. Remove the “G wire” from the terminal marked G.
5. Place the “G wire” on terminal C.
6. Place one end of the 3″ long jumper on terminal G.
7. Place the other end of the 3″ long jumper on terminal Y. Please note that there will be more than 1 wire on terminal Y.
8. When connecting the wires to the Goodman thermostat, note that the wire that was previously connected to the G terminal of the old thermostat will now be required to be connected to the C terminal on the Goodman thermostat. All other wires will be connected such that the connections on each end of the individual wires match terminal designations. For example: Connect the yellow wire on the thermostat end to the Y terminal on the thermostat. The yellow wire will be connected to the Y terminal on the HVAC equipment end also.

Making 5 Wires Work When 6 Wires Are Required

If you have a system that requires 6 wires, and you would like to install the Goodman thermostat using only 5 wires, follow the directions below. You will need a screwdriver along with a 3″ long piece of thermostat wire to use as a jumper:

1. Make sure the power is off.
2. Label and disconnect wires at the thermostat. Please note the color and corresponding wire designator with each color. For example: The R wire is red and the W wire is white and so on. You will need this information handy for the next step at the HVAC equipment.
3. At the HVAC equipment end of the thermostat wires (usually at the furnace), locate the terminals that the wires are attached to.
4. Remove the “G wire” from the terminal marked G.
5. Place the “G wire” on terminal C.
6. Place one end of the 3″ long jumper on terminal G.
7. Place the other end of the 3″ long jumper on terminal Y. Please note that there will be more than 1 wire on terminal Y.
8. When connecting the wires to the Goodman thermostat, note that the wire that was previously connected to the G terminal of the old thermostat will now be required to be connected to the C terminal on the Goodman thermostat. All other wires will be connected such that the connections on each end of the individual wires match terminal designations. For example: Connect the yellow wire on the thermostat end to the Y terminal on the thermostat. The yellow wire will be connected to the Y terminal on the HVAC equipment end also.

The TouchScreen Backplate

NOTE

• The backplate does not fully cover a full size vertical junction box. The TSTATGTAC-WP Goodman Wallplate or a single-gang, horizontally mounted junction box would be needed for that type of installation.

To remove the thermostat backplate

• Using the Finger Pull Areas, pull the front housing away from the backplate.

IMPORTANT: This thermostat requires both R (24 VAC Return) and C (24 VAC Common) be connected to the backplate terminals.

Explanation of Thermostat Dip Switches

Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat

Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions

Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems

Heat Pump Systems

Heat Pump Systems with Dual Fuel

Free Cooling

• Free Cooling utilizes the Y1 terminal for the operation of 1st stage cooling.
• If mechanical (compressor) cooling is also present, the mechanical cooling is connected to the Y2 terminal in this instance.
• Free Cooling may be used with a Gas/Electric or Heat Pump system.
• Temperature Sensor: TSTATGTAC-OS Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient.

Troubleshooting

• SYMPTOM: The thermostat touchscreen buttons are not responsive.
  • CAUSE: The touchscreen is out of calibration.
  • REMEDY: Remove the thermostat from the backplate. Push the thermostat back onto the backplate, while keeping your finger pressed firmly against the center of the touchscreen, until the Calibration screen appears. Re-calibrate the touchscreen. See Touch Calibration section of full user’s manual.
• SYMPTOM: The display is blank.
  • CAUSE: Lack of proper power.
  • REMEDY: Make sure the power is on to the HVAC and that you have 24vac between R & C.
• SYMPTOM: The air conditioning does not attempt to turn on.
  • CAUSE: The cooling setpoint is set too high.
  • REMEDY: Lower the cooling setpoint or lower the cooling set-point limit. See Setpoint Limits.
• SYMPTOM: The heating does not attempt to turn on.
  • CAUSE: The heating setpoint is set too low.
  • REMEDY: Raise the heating setpoint or raise the heating set-point limit. See Setpoint Limits.
• SYMPTOM: When controlling a residential heat pump, and asking for cooling, the heat comes on.
  • CAUSE: The thermostat reversing valve dip switch is set for “B”.
  • REMEDY: Set the reversing valve jumper for “O”.
• SYMPTOM: When calling for cooling, both the heat and cool come on.
  • CAUSE: The thermostat equipment dip switch is configured for “HP” and the HVAC unit is a Gas/Electric.
  • REMEDY: Set the equipment dip switch for “Gas”.
• SYMPTOM: Air handler control board fuse blows when thermostat is attached to backplate with power on, but does not blow until the thermostat is placed onto the backplate.
  • CAUSE: The Outdoor sensor and/or sensor wiring is shorted.
  • REMEDY: Check/replace Outdoor sensor and/or sensor wiring.

Warranty

One-Year Warranty

This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If it appears within one year from the date of original installation, whether or not actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will be provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor through a qualified servicing dealer.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosing, repairing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts. Such costs may be covered by a separate warranty provided by the installer. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND BECOMES VOID UPON REINSTALLATION.

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY) ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES MADE IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED, ENLARGED, OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, OR OTHER PERSON WHATSOEVER. ALL WORK UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS. ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS, WHETHER NEW OR REMANUFACTURED, ASSUME AS THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD ONLY THE REMAINING TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

1. Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instructions or owner’s manual, including filter cleaning and/or replacement and lubrication.
2. Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty installation, misapplication, abuse, improper servicing, unauthorized alteration or improper operation.
3. Failure to start due to voltage conditions, blown fuses, open circuit breakers or other damagesdue to the inadequacy or interruption of electrical service.
4. Damage as a result of floods, winds, fires, lightning, accidents, corrosive environments or other conditions beyond the control of the Manufacturer.
5. Parts not supplied or designated by the Manufacturer, or damages resulting from their use.
6. Manufacturer products installed outside the continental U.S.A., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.
7. Electricity or fuel costs or increases in electricity or fuel costs for any reason whatsoever including additional or unusual use of supplemental electric heat.
8. ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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Reference

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Goodman GT4273 Touchscreen Digital Thermostat Installation Guide

Goodman GT4273 Touchscreen Digital Thermostat Installation Guide