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Do you need assistance? Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation. 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. We are here to help. 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. 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. We are here to help. Call 1-800-468-1502. 1
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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. 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 1 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 1 Identify System Type 1.
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MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal. 3 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. Do not remove wallplate yet. Contact your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube.
MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal. 3 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. Do not remove wallplate yet. Contact your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube.
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Do not use non-connected wires. If any wires are not attached to your new thermostat. IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use terminal screw designations to your old thermostat or are labeled. Wrap the bare metal end of each wire. Disconnect wires and remove the old wallplate only after all wires are attached to a ... not use C or C1 wires Identify and label each of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 3 Identify Wires 3.
Do not use non-connected wires. If any wires are not attached to your new thermostat. IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use terminal screw designations to your old thermostat or are labeled. Wrap the bare metal end of each wire. Disconnect wires and remove the old wallplate only after all wires are attached to a ... not use C or C1 wires Identify and label each of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 3 Identify Wires 3.
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Insert plastic anchors. Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 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).
Insert plastic anchors. Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 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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RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 5 Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. 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 Labels don't match?
RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 5 Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. 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 Labels don't match?
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J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have connected a wire to the G terminal. HE Place the jumper 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.
J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have connected a wire to the G terminal. HE Place the jumper 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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... approximately 5 seconds. You will display the ambient temperature once it is 70 °F (21 °C). 9 By default, the setpoint is installed on the wall. The thermostat will hear a clicking sound. Quick Installation Guide 8 Install Batteries 7. 1) Pull out the battery cover. 2) Install the batteries as shown. Afterwards, the screen displays the actual...
... approximately 5 seconds. You will display the ambient temperature once it is 70 °F (21 °C). 9 By default, the setpoint is installed on the wall. The thermostat will hear a clicking sound. Quick Installation Guide 8 Install Batteries 7. 1) Pull out the battery cover. 2) Install the batteries as shown. Afterwards, the screen displays the actual...
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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