Alta Vista -- Frequently Asked Questions --

Space Heating

Alta Vista has a remotely adjustable thermostat-regulated gas-fueled central heating system. The round "NEST" thermostat is located on the wall in the main level near the door to the downstairs bedroom.  It is pre-programmed and should not be adjusted by renters, except for regulating "momentary" temperatures up or down. These changes will be automatically overridden and re-set when the momentary time period ends.

The thermostat has the following programmed settings:
-- 4PM --> 11PM: 68 degrees
-- 11PM --> 6AM: 62 degrees
-- 6AM --> 9AM: 68 degrees
-- 9AM -->4PM: 65 degrees

Should you find the house cold on arrival, it may be that the thermostat is still in the "Economy" mode (Green Leaf symbol). 
To set it to the "Heat" mode, simply:
(gently !!)  press --> turn (outer ring) to bring the "Green Leaf" symbol up --> press  -->  turn to highlight "Heat"  --> press to set.
To set the thermostat to the "Economy" mode when you depart:
press --> turn to bring the "Heat" symbol (waves) up --> press -->  turn to highlight "Green Leaf" symbol --> press to set

In winter, we use the gas fireplace(s) for back-up freezing protection -- we never turn the water off and apply antifreeze and alike to prevent pipes and toilets from bursting, as other homeowners in "cold country" often do.  Both fireplaces are controlled from thermostats that are set at 45 degrees and must not be changed.  One of these thermostats is located in the stair well, the other in the lower Master Bath. The fireplaces can be turned on and off for renters' comfort with a switch on the right side of the mantle, entirely independent from the thermostats.

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