Trane XT302C Thermostat Operation Manual

The Trane XT302C is a deluxe programmable heat-cool thermostat for 24 VAC single-stage heating and cooling systems. It features automatic changeover, 7-day programming with 4 periods (Wake, Leave, Return, Sleep), keyboard controls for time, temperature, day, and programs, on-auto fan selection, temporary overrides, recovery mode, and installer setup options including compressor protection. Below are the key specifications and operation instructions.

1. Key Specifications 2. Operation Instructions 2.1. Initial Setup 2.2. Home Screen Navigation 2.3. Operating Modes 2.4. Settings Screen 2.5. Advanced Features 2.6. Troubleshooting 3. Installation Instructions 3.1. Pre-Installation 3.2. Wiring Diagrams 3.3. Configuration Options 4. Calculation Tool

Key Specifications

Operation Instructions

Initial Setup

1. Power On: Display activates; if flashing, press any key.
2. Set Day/Time: Press Set Current Day/Time; adjust day with Day key; time with Time keys; enable DST if needed.
3. Set Mode/Fan: Press System for Heat/Off/Cool/Auto; Fan for On/Auto.
4. Program Schedule: Press Program; set periods/times/setpoints; copy days if 7-day mode.

Home Screen Navigation

1. Display: Day/time, period, room temp, mode icons, filter status, low battery.
2. Controls: Increase/Decrease for temp; System/Fan keys; Hold Temp for overrides; Program for schedule.
3. Indicators: Flame/snowflake for active; Temporary for overrides; Filter flashing.

Operating Modes

1. Heat: Controls heating when below setpoint.
2. Cool: Controls cooling when above setpoint (after delay).
3. Auto: Automatic changeover with deadband.
4. Off: No operation.
5. Fan: On (continuous) or Auto (with calls); programmable per period.

Settings Screen

1. Access: Use Program key for schedule; Filter for timer.
2. Schedule: 7-day (unique days), 24-hour (daily repeat), or constant setpoint; 4 periods.
3. Filter Timer: Set 0-360 days; reset when changed.
4. Overrides: Temporary (until next period), indefinite hold, or vacation (1-255 days).

Advanced Features

1. Programming: Preprogrammed defaults; customize times/setpoints/fan; copy/clear periods.
2. Adaptive Recovery: Learns to start early for exact setpoint at period start.
3. Information Key: Cycles outdoor temp, setpoints, filter status.
4. Daylight Savings: Auto-adjust clock.
5. Comfort-R: Balances temp/humidity.

Troubleshooting

Installation Instructions

Warning: Qualified personnel only. Disconnect power. Follow lockout/tagout. Comply with codes.

Pre-Installation

Wiring Diagrams

Terminal Designations (Single-Stage Heat/Cool):

TerminalDescription
R24V Hot (Power)
WHeat Relay
YCool Compressor
GFan
CCommon (required)

Notes: Multistage support; use heat relay if needed; overload protection required. See diagrams for electric heat (set fan to electric).

Configuration Options

  1. Mount wallplate; connect wires per diagram.
  2. Power up; enter Installer Setup (hold Increase/Decrease + Time): Set system type (0=conventional/1=heat pump), changeover (0=cool-heat/1=heat-cool), fan (0=gas/1=electric), recovery (0=conventional/1=adaptive), min on time (5-20 min), etc.
  3. Factory defaults suitable for most; test heat/cool/fan via self-test.
  4. Set user time/program.
  5. Verify operation.

Calculation Tool

Estimate monthly energy savings from programming (assumes 4°F setback saving 0.15 kWh per hour unoccupied; 30 days/month).





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