Honeywell PLS731B Installation And User Manual

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Applications
The PLS730B/PLS731B programmable wall switch has been
designed to control lightings and motors:
Load type Maximum load
2400 W
Resistive load
(20 A @ 120 V)
2400 W
Inductive load
(20 A @ 120 V)
Motor 1 hp
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Installation
NOTE: This switch cannot be used if there are not at least 2 white
wires joined by a connector inside the electrical box.
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Cut power at the circuit breaker to avoid electric shock.
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Remove the existing switch.
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Install the new switch as shown in the diagram below.
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Apply power at the circuit breaker.
120 VAC
(line)
black (line)
blue (load)
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Power-On
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Pry the switch door open from the
bottom using a small screwdriver.
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Ensure the ON/OFF selector is set
to ON.
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Reset the switch using a paper clip.
0:00 and MO will flash.
If the display is blank:
• Ensure the ON/OFF selector is properly engaged in the ON posi-
tion. Push it to the right using a small screwdriver.
PLS730B/PLS731B
Examples
• incandescent lights
• halogen lights
• block heater
• fluorescent lights
• compact fluorescent lights (CFL)
• sodium lamps
• electronic ballasts
• pool filter pumps
• fans
Load
white (neutral)
Reset
Control (4)
On/Off
selector
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1. Setting the Clock
NOTE: The switch displays the time in 24-hour format by default or
following a reset.
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To change to 12-hour format (or vice versa), proceed as follows:
a) Press one of the control buttons to ensure the MAN or
AUTO indicator is displayed.
b) Press the MIN and HOUR buttons simultaneously and brief-
tly (0:00 display = 24-hour, 12:00 display = 12-hour ).
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Set the time using the HOUR and MIN buttons. If you have
selected the 12-hour format, ensure that PM appears on the
screen when an afternoon time is displayed.
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Set the day by using the DAY button.
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Press one of the control buttons or close the switch door to
return to normal operation.
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2.
Selecting the Operating Mode
The programmable switch has 2 operating modes: manual (MAN)
and automatic (AUTO). To switch mode, press the switch door for 3
seconds.
Manual Mode
The programmable switch operates as a regular
switch. Briefly press the switch door to turn the lights
On or Off. The mode (MAN) and state (ON or OFF)
are displayed.
Automatic Mode
The programmable switch follows the programmed
schedule. The mode (AUTO), state (ON or OFF)
and current program number are displayed.
To temporarily override the programmed schedule,
briefly press the switch door. The new state
show that this state is temporary. The override remains in effect until
you press the switch door again or until the beginning of the next
program.
3.
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Programming
You can set up to 7 programs. To set a program, you need to enter its
start time (ON) and its end time (OFF).
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Pry the switch door open using a small screwdriver.
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Press the PGM button to display a program and
its On or Off time. For example, when you first
press PGM, program number 1 (P1) and its On
time (ON) will appear. - : - - will appear instead
of the time if the program is not set (inactive).
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Press the DAY button to select the day to which
you want to apply the program.
NOTE: If you want to apply the program to
every day of the week, press DAY until all the
days are displayed. (This still counts as 1 program, not 7)
PLS730B/PLS731B
Installation and User Guide
Programmable Wall Switch
(ON or OFF)
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