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CAUTION!

This thermostat should be installed by trained technicians only. Adhere to all local 
and national codes. Disconnect all power to the system before installing, removing, or 
cleaning.

Parts Diagrams

SC1600L/VL

To Remove Existing Thermostat

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

 – 

Turn off power at the main service panel by removing 

the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before 
removing the existing thermostat.

1.  Turn off power to the heating system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit 

breaker off.

2.  Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3.  Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.
4.  After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5.  Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6.  Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Seller warrants its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year 
from the date of manufacture. The liability of the Seller is limited, at its option, to repair, replace or issue a 
non-case credit for the purchase prices of the goods which are provided to be defective. The warranty and 
remedies set forth herein do not apply to any goods or parts thereof which have been subjected to misuse 
including any use or application in violation of the Seller’s instructions, neglect, tampering, improper storage, 
incorrect installation or servicing not performed by the Seller. In order to permit the Seller to properly 
administer the warranty, the Buyer shall: 1) Notify the Seller promptly of any claim, submitting date code 
information or any other pertinent data as requested by the Seller. 2) Permit the Seller to inspect and test 
the product claimed to be defective. Items claimed to be defective and are determined by Seller to be non-
defective are subject to a $30.00 per hour inspection fee. This warranty constitutes the Seller’s sole liability 
hereunder and is in lieu of any other warranty expressed, implied or statutory. Unless otherwise stated 

in writing, Seller makes no warranty that the goods depicted or described herein are fit for any particular 

purpose.

LIAF005

Patent No. 424,953

7313 William Barry Blvd., North Syracuse,  NY  13212

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Manual Changeover 

Non-Programmable 

Hardwired

SC1600L/VL

Non-Programmable Electronic Thermostat

Installation, Operation & Application Guide

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•  Controls Single Stage Heating Systems
•  Millivolt and Hydronic (water or steam) System Compatible
•  Compatible with Gas and Oil Systems
•  Backlit Display
•  Mercury-Free, 

 

Environmentally Safe

Battery 
Compartment

Mode 

Switch

Freeze 
Switch

High Temp. 

Switch

Parts Diagram.........................................................................................................................................2

Specifications

 .........................................................................................................................................3

Important Safety Information ..................................................................................................................3
Package Contents/Tools Required .........................................................................................................3
General Description ................................................................................................................................4
To Remove Existing Thermostat .............................................................................................................4
Replacing Wiring Labels .........................................................................................................................5
To Install Thermostat ..............................................................................................................................5
Installing and Changing Batteries ...........................................................................................................6
Remote Sensor Installation (Optional)....................................................................................................7
Wiring Diagrams .....................................................................................................................................8
   Heating Only ........................................................................................................................................8
   Zone Valve/Damper Motor System ......................................................................................................8
Setting the Setpoint Temperature ...........................................................................................................9
Setting the Temperature Differential .......................................................................................................9
Starting the Thermostat ..........................................................................................................................9
A Quick Test ..........................................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................10

Specifications

Electrical rating:

  •  Millivolt to 30 VAC/VDC 

 

•  DC Power: 3.0 VDC (2 “AA” alkaline batteries included)

 

•  1 amp maximum per terminal 

 

•  2 amp maximum total load

Temperature control range: 

45°F to 90°F   

Accuracy:

 ± 1°F

Back Light:

 Not available on N and VN models

Differential Rage:

 1°F to 3°F

System configurations:

 1-stage heat, gas, and oil

Terminations:

 R, W, S1, S2

Important Safety Information

WARNING!

Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning, 

or removing thermostat.

•  This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only; do not use on voltages over 30 VAC
•  Do not short across terminals of gas valve or system control to test operation; this will damage your 

thermostat and void your warranty

•  All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes
•  Use this thermostat only as described in this manual

Package Contents/Tools Required

Package includes:

 SimpleComfort

®

 1600 thermostat on base, thermostat cover, wiring labels, screws 

and wall anchors, Installation, Operation and Application Guide.

Tools required for installation:

 Drill with 3/16” bit, hammer, screwdriver.

General Description

The SimpleComfort

®

 1600 thermostat is a digital, mercury-free, non-programmable, electronic 

thermostat. 

• Compatible with single-stage heating systems 
• Compatible as a master thermostat in zoned system applications 
• 

Freeze Protection Feature:

  Protects pipes from freezing! If the room temperature drops to 40°F, 

the thermostat automatically turns on the heat; the thermostat must 
be in the Heat position; works even if the batteries are dead 

• 

System Customization:

  Choose three available temperature differential settings

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