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•  The TX1500 can

be used with

most 24 volt 

gas, oil or electric

heating and air

conditioning 

systems, single-stage

heat pumps or gas

millivolt heating

systems.
It cannot be used
with 120 volt heating
systems or multistage
heat pumps. Ask your
dealer for other LUX
thermostats to 
control those
systems.

•  The TX1500 is 

programmable. There
are four
programming periods
per day. Each period
can be programmed separately.

Easy to use Lux Speed Dial

®

.

•  You can use the built-in time/temperature programs, or alter them to suit your

schedule. The TX1500 provides separate programming for weekdays, Saturday, and
Sunday — for both heating and cooling. You can override the programmed temperatures
for as little as one programming period or for an entire vacation.

•  In cool weather, when the system switch is set to HEAT, the TX1500 will maintain 

cooler “set back” room temperatures to save energy.  It will then change to warmer
“comfort” settings —  all automatically, at specified times during the day.

•  In warm weather, when the system switch is set to COOL, the TX1500 will maintain

warmer “set back” room temperatures to save energy. It will then change to cooler
“comfort” settings - all automatically, at specified times during the day.

•  A large liquid crystal display shows time, day of the week, and room and set 

temperatures. It will remind you when the filter should be changed in your blower. 

•  Temperature swing adjustment  lets you fine-tune your system for maximum 

comfort and economy. 

•  5/2 Minute Selectable Minimum Run/Off Time for Short Cycle/Compressor Protection
•  Two Energizer

®

or DURACELL

® 

“AA” alkaline batteries (not included) are used to retain your

time and temperature program and to light the display.

FEATURES

I M P O R T A N T !

Thank you for your confidence in our product. To obtain the best results from

your investment, please read these instructions and acquaint yourself with your
purchase before installing your new thermostat. Then follow the installation
procedures, one step at a time.  This will save you time and minimize the chance
of damaging the thermostat and the systems it controls. These instructions may
contain information beyond that required for your particular installation. Please
save for future reference.

READ

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

FIRST

TX1500b SERIES

SMART TEMP

®

ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT

Complete, Easy To Read Programming And Installation Instructions Inside

The Active Program Period

Liquid Crystal 
Display

Fan Switch

System
Switch

Easy to 
follow 
instructions

Lux Speed Dial

®

Thermostat
Body

The Set Temperature

Thermostat 
Cover

Button to Light Display

HEAT

OFF

COOL

AUTO

ON

FAN

RESET

HOLD

NEXT

RUN

FILTER

SET

SUNDAY
PROGRAM

SET

SATURDAY
PROGRAM

SET

WEEKDAY
PROGRAM

SET

DAY/TIME

DOWN

UP

1500

P a t e n t s   P e n d i n g

MO

DAY

HEAT

PM

SIMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONS

• Press UP/DOWN to set time.

TO SET PROGRAMS

• Rotate Dial to SET

WEEKDAY

TEMPORARY TEMPERATURE OVERRIDE

•Press UP/DOWN to adjust set temperature.
•To clear OVERRIDE press UP/DOWN until

original set temperature appears or wait for
the start tf the next period

TO SET TIME & DAY

• Rotate Dial to SET

DAY/TIME.

• Press UP to change

t d

HEAT

OFF

COOL

AUTO

ON

FAN

RESET

HOLD

NEXT

RUN

FILTER

SET

SUNDAY
PROGRAM

SET

SATURDAY
PROGRAM

SET

WEEKDAY
PROGRAM

SET

DAY/TIME

DOWN

UP

1500

P a t e n t s   P e n d i n g

MO

DAY

HEAT

PM

SIMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONS

• Press UP/DOWN to set time.

TO SET PROGRAMS

• Rotate Dial to SET

TEMPORARY TEMPERATURE OVERRIDE

•Press UP/DOWN to adjust set temperature.
•To clear OVERRIDE press UP/DOWN until

original set temperature appears or wait for

TO SET TIME & DAY

• Rotate Dial to SET

DAY/TIME.

• Press UP to change

DOWN

UP

MO

DAY

HEAT

PM

Choose Heat or Cool

Set Day & Time

Installs Easily

Easy as

1–2–3

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LUX PRODUCTS CORPORATION • Philadelphia, PA 19112

WARNING:

 

Use Energizer

®

 

or DURACELL

®

 

Alkaline Batteries Only

Energizer

®

 

is a registered trademark of Eveready Battery Company, Inc.

 

DURACELL

®

 

is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company, Inc.

52017

INSTALLATION

Please read all instructions carefully
before beginning installation.

TOOLS REQUIRED

#1 Phillips screwdriver (small)

Drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit

THERMOSTAT LOCATION

On replacement installations, mount
the new thermostat in place of the old
one unless the conditions listed below suggest otherwise. On new installations, follow
the guidelines listed below.

1. Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above the floor, and in a

room that is used often. 

2. Do not install it where there are unusual heating conditions, such as: in direct 

sunlight; near a lamp, radio, television, radiator, register, or fireplace; near hot water
pipes in a wall; near a stove on the other side of a wall. 

3. Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions, such as: on a wall separating an

unheated room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or window. 

4. Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion that will shorten 

thermostat life.

5. Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in a corner or an alcove; or

behind an open door. 

6. Do not install the unit until all construction work and painting has been completed. 
7. This thermostat does not require leveling.

C A U T I O N

To avoid electrical shock and 

to prevent damage to the

furnace, air conditioner, and 

thermostat, disconnect the power

supply before beginning work. This

can be done at the fuse box, at the

circuit breaker, or at the appliance.

OFF

REMOVING THE OLD THERMOSTAT

Switch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner OFF;
then proceed with the following steps.

2. Note the letters printed near the terminals. Attach labels
(enclosed) to each wire for identification. Remove and label
wires one at a time. Make sure the wires do not fall back inside the wall.

3. Loosen all screws on the old thermostat and remove it from the wall.

MOUNTING THE TX1500 ON THE WALL

3. Press up on the button on bottom of thermostat

and swing the body away from the base and up
to remove the body from the base.

C A U T I O N

Read instructions carefully

before removing any

wiring from existing 

thermostat. Wires must be

labeled before they are

removed. When removing
wires from their terminals,

ignore the color of the

wires since these may not
comply with the standard. 

Y

W

1. Remove cover from old

thermostat. Most are snap-on
types and simply pull off. Some
have locking screws on the
side. These must be loosened.

C

A

U

T

I

O

N

Be careful not to drop the body or disturb electronic parts. 

Leave the cover closed while the body is being removed from the base.

Y

W

R

2. Fill wall opening with

non-combustible 
insulation to prevent
drafts from affecting
the thermostat.

Y

W

1. Strip insulation

3/8 in. (9.5mm)
from wire ends
and clean off
any corrosion.

C

A

U

T

I

O

N

• Your thermostat is a precision instrument. Please handle it with care. 

• Turn off electricity to the appliance before installing or servicing thermostat or any

part of the system. Do not turn electricity back on until work is completed. 

• Do not short (jumper) across electric terminals at control on furnace or air

conditioner to test the system. This will damage the thermostat and void your

warranty. 

• All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances. 

• This thermostat is designed for use with 24 volt and millivolt systems. The

thermostat should be limited to a maximum of 1.0 amps; higher amperage may

cause damage to the thermostat. If you are in doubt, call your utility company. 

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