Owner's Manual
Page 2
Do you need assistance? We are here to help. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages. Identify your system type. Remove your old thermostat. Identify the wires. Mount the new wallplate. Connect the wires. If the wire labels don't match. Specify the furnace type. Install the batteries. Install the thermostat. Set the system. Call 1-800-468-1502. 1 Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation.
Do you need assistance? We are here to help. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages. Identify your system type. Remove your old thermostat. Identify the wires. Mount the new wallplate. Connect the wires. If the wire labels don't match. Specify the furnace type. Install the batteries. Install the thermostat. Set the system. Call 1-800-468-1502. 1 Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation.
Owner's Manual
Page 3
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Identify System Type 1. This thermostat is not compatible with or without pump • a millivolt system • a central heating and cooling system If you are not sure of your system type or if you have any other questions, call us toll-free at 1-800-468-1502. This thermostat is compatible with the following systems: • Gas, oil or electric furnace • Central air conditioner • a hot water system with heat pumps or multi-stage systems. 2
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Identify System Type 1. This thermostat is not compatible with or without pump • a millivolt system • a central heating and cooling system If you are not sure of your system type or if you have any other questions, call us toll-free at 1-800-468-1502. This thermostat is compatible with the following systems: • Gas, oil or electric furnace • Central air conditioner • a hot water system with heat pumps or multi-stage systems. 2
Owner's Manual
Page 4
Quick Installation Guide Remove Old Thermostat 2. 1) Turn power off at the heating/cooling system. 2) Remove old thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached. MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal. 3 Contact your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Do not remove wallplate yet.
Quick Installation Guide Remove Old Thermostat 2. 1) Turn power off at the heating/cooling system. 2) Remove old thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached. MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal. 3 Contact your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Do not remove wallplate yet.
Owner's Manual
Page 5
.... IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use terminal screw designations to prevent them from falling though the wall opening. 4 Wrap the wires around a pencil to identify wires. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Identify Wires 3. Wrap the bare metal end of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires. Do not use... wires and remove the old wallplate only after all wires are attached to a terminal marked C or C1, they will not be connected to your new thermostat. If any wires are not attached to your old...
.... IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use terminal screw designations to prevent them from falling though the wall opening. 4 Wrap the wires around a pencil to identify wires. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Identify Wires 3. Wrap the bare metal end of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires. Do not use... wires and remove the old wallplate only after all wires are attached to a terminal marked C or C1, they will not be connected to your new thermostat. If any wires are not attached to your old...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 Quick Installation Guide Mount New Wallplate 4. 1) Remove coverplate. 2) Loosen screw (the screw remains captive on wallplate). 3) Remove thermostat. 4) Mark and drill appropriate mounting holes (or use existing holes). Insert plastic anchors.
Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 Quick Installation Guide Mount New Wallplate 4. 1) Remove coverplate. 2) Loosen screw (the screw remains captive on wallplate). 3) Remove thermostat. 4) Mark and drill appropriate mounting holes (or use existing holes). Insert plastic anchors.
Owner's Manual
Page 7
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. Labels don't match? If a wire does not match any excess wire back into the wall opening. Remove jumper if you have both R and Rc wires. 1) Match each labeled wire with the terminal having the same letter. 2) Loosen the terminal screws using a screwdriver, insert the wires, then tighten the screws. 3) Push any terminal on the thermostat, see next page. 6
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. Labels don't match? If a wire does not match any excess wire back into the wall opening. Remove jumper if you have both R and Rc wires. 1) Match each labeled wire with the terminal having the same letter. 2) Loosen the terminal screws using a screwdriver, insert the wires, then tighten the screws. 3) Push any terminal on the thermostat, see next page. 6
Owner's Manual
Page 9
HE Place the jumper to the G terminal. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Specify Furnace Type 6. Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have connected a wire to this factory-set position if you have a gas or oil furnace. J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have an electric furnace. 8
HE Place the jumper to the G terminal. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Specify Furnace Type 6. Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have connected a wire to this factory-set position if you have a gas or oil furnace. J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have an electric furnace. 8
Owner's Manual
Page 10
After the batteries are holding the thermostat. The thermostat will hear a clicking sound. You will display the ambient temperature once it is installed on the wall. Afterwards, the screen displays the actual temperature. Observe ... 70 °F (21 °C). 9 By default, the setpoint is normal that the displayed temperature be higher than the ambient temperature if you are installed, the thermostat performs a series of tests for approximately 5 seconds. Quick Installation Guide Install Batteries 7. 1) Pull out the battery cover. 2) Install the batteries as shown...
After the batteries are holding the thermostat. The thermostat will hear a clicking sound. You will display the ambient temperature once it is installed on the wall. Afterwards, the screen displays the actual temperature. Observe ... 70 °F (21 °C). 9 By default, the setpoint is normal that the displayed temperature be higher than the ambient temperature if you are installed, the thermostat performs a series of tests for approximately 5 seconds. Quick Installation Guide Install Batteries 7. 1) Pull out the battery cover. 2) Install the batteries as shown...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Install thermostat 8. 1) Mount the thermostat on the wallplate. 2) Tighten the screw and install the coverplate. 3) Turn power back on at the heating/cooling system. 10
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat Install thermostat 8. 1) Mount the thermostat on the wallplate. 2) Tighten the screw and install the coverplate. 3) Turn power back on at the heating/cooling system. 10