User Manual

This manual provides instructions for the tekmar WiFi Thermostat 563. The thermostat allows for precise control of your home's heating and cooling system, offering energy savings and enhanced comfort.

The device features a user-friendly interface, remote access via a mobile app, and advanced scheduling capabilities.

Important Safety Information: Please read all instructions carefully before installation and operation. Failure to follow instructions may lead to product failure. Keep this manual for future reference.

Image Description: The cover page displays a modern kitchen with a thermostat mounted on the wall. The thermostat screen shows the current time, outdoor temperature, and indoor temperature set to 70°F, with 'Heat On' indicated. Below the thermostat image are icons for the App Store and Google Play, and a mention of compatibility with the Watts Home Mobile App.

Home Screen

After 60 seconds of inactivity, the thermostat home screen displays the current time and temperature.

Swipe to view:

• Weather
• Outdoor temperature
• Floor temperature
• Heat To setting
• Cool To setting
• Relative Humidity

The screen also indicates Humidifier or Dehumidifier operation and allows for changing the operating mode.

Image Description: A diagram illustrates the thermostat's home screen. It shows the time (10:30 AM), outdoor temperature (60°F), indoor temperature (70°F), and current operating status (Heat On). Arrows point to different elements: 'Go to schedule', 'Current time', 'Current temperature', 'Equipment operation: Heat, Cool and Fan On', 'Go to settings'. It also shows controls for changing the operating mode (Mode, Heat, Cool, Auto Heat-Cool, Off) and temperature adjustment (Heat To, Cool To) with options to Save or Cancel. A 'Hold Until 5:00 PM' option is available, overriding the programmed schedule.

User Settings

Away Setting

The Away setting conserves energy when the building is unoccupied. When activated, the thermostat operates using the Away temperature selected in the Setup menu. This setting can affect all linked devices in the same location when set via the thermostat or the mobile app.

Image Description: A visual shows the 'Home / Away' status, indicating 'At Home' or 'Away'. The 'Away' setting can be adjusted in the Setup / Temps menu.

Schedule

The thermostat allows for programmable schedules. You can set different temperatures for various times of the day (Wake, Leave, Return, Sleep) for different groups of program days (e.g., Mon-Fri).

Early Start: This feature anticipates the time required to heat or cool a room and starts the system earlier to reach the set temperature by the scheduled time.

Schedule Setup: You can create new schedules or modify existing ones. Options include setting the start time, heating temperature, and cooling temperature. You can also choose to 'Skip' a temperature change for a specific period.

Image Description: A table shows a sample schedule with times (Wake, Leave, Return, Sleep) and corresponding heating and cooling temperatures for Monday through Friday. It also shows the 'Early Start' setting (On/Off) and an option to create a 'New Schedule'. The 'Schedule Setup' section allows users to select days, set wake times, and define heating and cooling temperatures.

Display Settings

Display 1/2:

• Temperature Units: Select between Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
• Brightness: Adjust brightness for active (touching the display) and inactive states.
• Theme: Choose between Light and Dark themes.
• Language: Select the display language (English, French, or Spanish).

Display Options 2/2:

• Clean Screen: Enable a 10-second countdown to allow cleaning the screen with a moist cloth.
• Inactive Time Display: Choose whether to show the time when the screen is inactive.
• Inactive Humidity Display: Choose whether to show relative humidity when inactive.
• Inactive Outdoor Display: Choose whether to show the outdoor temperature when inactive.

Energy Use: View daily and monthly energy usage for heating and cooling. The 'Daily Usage' section shows run times in hours for each day.

Image Description: Diagrams illustrate the 'Display 1/2' and 'Display Options 2/2' menus, showing settings for temperature units, brightness, theme, language, clean screen, and inactive display options. An 'Energy Use' section displays a table for 'Daily Usage' with run times for heating and cooling.

Time Settings

When connected to the Internet, the time can be set automatically. Manual setting is also available.

NOTICE: Incorrectly setting the time and date manually may prevent communication with the mobile app. Automatic time source is recommended for Internet connections.

Time Options:

• 12-hour or 24-hour time format
• Automatic or manual time setting
• Time zone
• Daylight savings time

Image Description: A 'TIME & DATE' interface is shown, allowing manual setting of the date and time using up/down arrows. Options for time settings are listed, including format, source, time zone, and daylight savings.

Fan Settings

The fan is normally off when set to 'Auto' but turns on when needed for heating or cooling equipment. When a programmable schedule is used, a fan setting can be defined for each time period.

Fan Options: On, Auto, Follow Schedule.

Image Description: Two interface examples show fan settings. One allows setting the fan to 'On' or 'Auto' and provides a 'Setup Fan Schedule' option. The other shows fan settings for different schedule periods (Wake, Leave, Return, Sleep) with options like 'On' and 'Auto'.

Setup Menu

The Setup menu contains seven sub-menus that determine how the thermostat operates. These include:

• TOOLBOX: Installer settings.
• TEMP: Setup room and floor min/max temperatures.
• SENSORS: Setup temperature and humidity high/low alert notifications.
• ALERTS: Alerts settings.
• HUMIDITY: Set humidifier and dehumidifier settings.
• RELAYS: Relay settings.
• VENT: Set the ventilator run time.

Image Description: A diagram shows the 'SETUP MENU' with various options like TOOLBOX, TEMP, SENSORS, ALERTS, HUMIDITY, RELAYS, and VENT, with descriptions of what each section controls.

Setup - Humidity

Adjust the lowest relative humidity level (Range: 10 to 80%, Default: 40%) and the highest relative humidity level (Range: 20 to 90%, Default: 60%). These settings are available when an accessory humidifier or dehumidifier is connected.

Image Description: The 'Humidity' setup screen shows fields for 'Humidify To:' and 'Dehumidify To:' with example values.

Setup - HRV / ERV Ventilation

Configure ventilation settings for different schedule periods (Wake, Leave, Return, Sleep). The ventilation fan runs for the set amount of time per hour.

Image Description: The 'VENTILATION FAN' and 'VENTILATION Wake' sections show options for setting ventilation run times (e.g., 30 min/hr, 45 min/hr).

WiFi Setup

NOTICE: Before using WiFi features, you must accept the Terms of Use available at Watts.com/terms-of-use. The product can still be used without WiFi features if you do not accept these terms.

The thermostat includes a step-by-step tutorial for setting up the WiFi connection:

1. Agree to Terms of Use: Select 'AGREE' or 'DISAGREE'.
2. Turn on WiFi: Select 'On' or 'Off'.
3. Network SSID: Select your wireless network name from the list. It must support WPA2 security encryption.
4. Enter Password: Input your WiFi password using the on-screen keyboard.
5. ZIP/Postal Code: Enter your ZIP or postal code to determine your location for weather information.
6. Time Source: Select whether the time is set automatically from the Internet or manually.

Image Description: A series of screenshots illustrate the WiFi setup process, from agreeing to terms and turning on WiFi to selecting a network, entering a password, providing a ZIP/Postal code, and choosing the time source.

Support

For help, visit tekmarControls.com or contact tekmar customer service at tekmar.customerservice@wattswater.com or call 1-800-438-3903.

Contact Information:

• Website: tekmarControls.com
• Email: tekmar.customerservice@wattswater.com
• Phone: 1-800-438-3903
• Fax: (250) 984-0815

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Brand Information: tekmar, A WATTS Brand.