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Call 1-800-468-1502. 1 Do you need assistance? Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation. We are here to help. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages. 1) Identify your system type. 2) Remove your old thermostat. 3) Identify the wires. 4) Mount the new wallplate. 5) Connect the wires. 6) If the wire labels don't match. 7) Specify the furnace type. 8) Install the batteries. 9) Install the thermostat. 10) Set the system.
Call 1-800-468-1502. 1 Do you need assistance? Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation. We are here to help. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages. 1) Identify your system type. 2) Remove your old thermostat. 3) Identify the wires. 4) Mount the new wallplate. 5) Connect the wires. 6) If the wire labels don't match. 7) Specify the furnace type. 8) Install the batteries. 9) Install the thermostat. 10) Set the system.
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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. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 1 Identify System Type 1. 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
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. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 1 Identify System Type 1. 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
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Do not remove wallplate yet. Quick Installation Guide 2 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 2 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.
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... of each wire. Disconnect 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 identify wires. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 3 Identify Wires 3. Do not use non-connected wires. Wrap the wires around a pencil to prevent them from falling though the wall opening. 4 Do not use C or C1 wires Identify and label each of these wires with electrical tape...
... of each wire. Disconnect 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 identify wires. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 3 Identify Wires 3. Do not use non-connected wires. Wrap the wires around a pencil to prevent them from falling though the wall opening. 4 Do not use C or C1 wires Identify and label each of these wires with electrical tape...
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Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 Insert plastic anchors. Quick Installation Guide 4 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).
Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 Insert plastic anchors. Quick Installation Guide 4 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).
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Labels don't match? If a wire does not match any excess wire back into the wall opening. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 5 Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. 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
Labels don't match? If a wire does not match any excess wire back into the wall opening. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 5 Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. 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
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Wrap bare end of wire with electrical tape. If wires are connected to both Rh and Rc terminals, remove jumper (see diagram below. Do not use C, X or B. Quick Installation Guide 6 Connect Wires (less common wiring) If a labeled wire does not match any terminal designation, see previous page). 7
Wrap bare end of wire with electrical tape. If wires are connected to both Rh and Rc terminals, remove jumper (see diagram below. Do not use C, X or B. Quick Installation Guide 6 Connect Wires (less common wiring) If a labeled wire does not match any terminal designation, see previous page). 7
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HE Place the jumper to the G terminal. J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have connected a wire to this factory-set position if you have an electric furnace. 8 RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 7 Specify Furnace Type 6. Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have a gas or oil furnace.
HE Place the jumper to the G terminal. J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have connected a wire to this factory-set position if you have an electric furnace. 8 RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 7 Specify Furnace Type 6. Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have a gas or oil furnace.
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... polarity. 3) Reinstall the battery cover. 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. Afterwards, the screen displays the actual temperature. Quick Installation Guide 8 Install Batteries 7. 1) Pull out the battery cover. 2) Install the batteries as shown. You will display the ambient temperature once it is installed on the wall. The thermostat will hear a clicking...
... polarity. 3) Reinstall the battery cover. 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. Afterwards, the screen displays the actual temperature. Quick Installation Guide 8 Install Batteries 7. 1) Pull out the battery cover. 2) Install the batteries as shown. You will display the ambient temperature once it is installed on the wall. The thermostat will hear a clicking...
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RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 9 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 9 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
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... Operating Manual. 3 Use the system switch to the next function, briefly press both and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter or exit the setup menu. 2) To advance to switch between the two parameters. 4 For optimal heating control, use the setting that matches your system as follows: 2=30 min (steam, gravity), 3=20 min (hot water, 90%+ high-efficiency furnace), 4=15 min (gas or oil), 5=12 min (alternate setting...
... Operating Manual. 3 Use the system switch to the next function, briefly press both and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter or exit the setup menu. 2) To advance to switch between the two parameters. 4 For optimal heating control, use the setting that matches your system as follows: 2=30 min (steam, gravity), 3=20 min (hot water, 90%+ high-efficiency furnace), 4=15 min (gas or oil), 5=12 min (alternate setting...