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RTH3100C Non-Programmable Digital Thermostat Installation Guide 69-1889EF-1
RTH3100C Non-Programmable Digital Thermostat Installation Guide 69-1889EF-1
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Table of contents Getting started Installation tips 2 Pre-installation checklist 3 Old thermostat removal Remove old thermostat 5 Identify and label wires 6 New thermostat installation Wallplate mounting 8 Wire connections 11 Battery installation 13 Thermostat mounting 14 RTH3100C System setup How to change settings 15 Set auxiliary heat cycle rate 16 Set emergency heat cycle rate 17 Set temperature display 18 Appendices In case of difficulty 19 Customer assistance 21 Accessories 21 1-year limited warranty 22
Table of contents Getting started Installation tips 2 Pre-installation checklist 3 Old thermostat removal Remove old thermostat 5 Identify and label wires 6 New thermostat installation Wallplate mounting 8 Wire connections 11 Battery installation 13 Thermostat mounting 14 RTH3100C System setup How to change settings 15 Set auxiliary heat cycle rate 16 Set emergency heat cycle rate 17 Set temperature display 18 Appendices In case of difficulty 19 Customer assistance 21 Accessories 21 1-year limited warranty 22
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... you begin (see pages 3-4). • Do not use wire color as a guide. Use wire labels instead (see pages 15-18). Your new thermostat has been designed for fast, easy installation. Install in the following pages. Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions in three simple steps •...; Label wires and remove your old thermostat (see pages 5-7). • Install and wire your new thermostat (see pages 8-14). • Set your heating/cooling system (see page 7). even if you've never done ...
... you begin (see pages 3-4). • Do not use wire color as a guide. Use wire labels instead (see pages 15-18). Your new thermostat has been designed for fast, easy installation. Install in the following pages. Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions in three simple steps •...; Label wires and remove your old thermostat (see pages 5-7). • Install and wire your new thermostat (see pages 8-14). • Set your heating/cooling system (see page 7). even if you've never done ...
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APrbeo-uintsytoaullratnieown cthercmkloissttat Check to make sure your package includes the following items: RTH3100C RTH3100C thermostat (wallplate attached to back) Operating Manual Wall anchors and mounting screws (2 each) Wire Labels
APrbeo-uintsytoaullratnieown cthercmkloissttat Check to make sure your package includes the following items: RTH3100C RTH3100C thermostat (wallplate attached to back) Operating Manual Wall anchors and mounting screws (2 each) Wire Labels
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Turn off power at heating/cooling system (or fuse/circuit-breaker panel). 2. If so, see inside front cover of this manual for proper disposal instructions. Is there a sealed tube containing mercury? Old thermostat Cover RTH3100C Leave wallplate in place. Remove your old thermostat 1. Remove cover and thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached.
Turn off power at heating/cooling system (or fuse/circuit-breaker panel). 2. If so, see inside front cover of this manual for proper disposal instructions. Is there a sealed tube containing mercury? Old thermostat Cover RTH3100C Leave wallplate in place. Remove your old thermostat 1. Remove cover and thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached.
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Wrap the bare metal ends of each unused wire with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short out other wires. Do not use If any wires are not attached to terminals in your old thermostat, do not connect them to your new thermostat. Installation Guide Identify wires you will not use unconnected wires.
Wrap the bare metal ends of each unused wire with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short out other wires. Do not use If any wires are not attached to terminals in your old thermostat, do not connect them to your new thermostat. Installation Guide Identify wires you will not use unconnected wires.
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As you disconnect each wire. Be careful not to let loose wires fall into the wall opening ! Wrap supplied labels securely around each wire, wrap it with the label matching the letter on your old thermostat. (Adhesive labels are supplied in your thermostat package.) Remove the old wallplate only after all wires are labeled. Do not let wires fall into wall opening . RTH3100C Label wires and remove old wallplate Use a screwdriver to identify wire types. Aux O E IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use only letter designations to disconnect wires one by one.
As you disconnect each wire. Be careful not to let loose wires fall into the wall opening ! Wrap supplied labels securely around each wire, wrap it with the label matching the letter on your old thermostat. (Adhesive labels are supplied in your thermostat package.) Remove the old wallplate only after all wires are labeled. Do not let wires fall into wall opening . RTH3100C Label wires and remove old wallplate Use a screwdriver to identify wire types. Aux O E IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use only letter designations to disconnect wires one by one.
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HIPS PULL HERE Wallplate Installation Guide Remove wallplate Pull at bottom to remove thermostat from wallplate.
HIPS PULL HERE Wallplate Installation Guide Remove wallplate Pull at bottom to remove thermostat from wallplate.
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Labels don't match? If labels do not match letters on terminal. 2. Push any excess wire back into the wall opening. Use a screwdriver to loosen screw terminals, insert wires, then tighten screws. 3. Match each labeled wire with same letter on thermostat, see next page. 11 RTH3100C Connect wires (typical installation) 1.
Labels don't match? If labels do not match letters on terminal. 2. Push any excess wire back into the wall opening. Use a screwdriver to loosen screw terminals, insert wires, then tighten screws. 3. Match each labeled wire with same letter on thermostat, see next page. 11 RTH3100C Connect wires (typical installation) 1.
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...terminals E and Aux. 1 2 2 LR B C or or or or FV H B VR X LRBC 12 E Aux Y G O If no wire matches the E terminal on the new thermostat, use a small piece of wire to the C terminal, call 1-800-468-1502 for help. 4 3 3 2 E Aux Y G O or or or or X W Y1 F X2 ...W1 M W2 If the old thermostat had both V and VR wires, contact a heating/ cooling contractor for help . If the old thermostat had W1, W2 and Y wires, contact a heating/ cooling contractor for help . Installation Guide Connect wires (less common wire...
...terminals E and Aux. 1 2 2 LR B C or or or or FV H B VR X LRBC 12 E Aux Y G O If no wire matches the E terminal on the new thermostat, use a small piece of wire to the C terminal, call 1-800-468-1502 for help. 4 3 3 2 E Aux Y G O or or or or X W Y1 F X2 ...W1 M W2 If the old thermostat had both V and VR wires, contact a heating/ cooling contractor for help . If the old thermostat had W1, W2 and Y wires, contact a heating/ cooling contractor for help . Installation Guide Connect wires (less common wire...
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Install batteries Install two fresh AA alkaline batteries in back of thermostat 13 RTH3100C Back of thermostat.
Install batteries Install two fresh AA alkaline batteries in back of thermostat 13 RTH3100C Back of thermostat.
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Wallplate Thermostat 14 Align the 4 tabs on the wallplate with corresponding slots on the back of the thermostat, then push gently until the thermostat snaps into the wall opening. Restore electrical power at the heating/cooling system, or at the fuse/circuit-breaker panel. Installation Guide Mount thermostat and restore electrical power 1. TIP: If wires interfere when you try to mount the thermostat, push excess wire back into place. 2.
Wallplate Thermostat 14 Align the 4 tabs on the wallplate with corresponding slots on the back of the thermostat, then push gently until the thermostat snaps into the wall opening. Restore electrical power at the heating/cooling system, or at the fuse/circuit-breaker panel. Installation Guide Mount thermostat and restore electrical power 1. TIP: If wires interfere when you try to mount the thermostat, push excess wire back into place. 2.
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Press and hold the s and t buttons until the display changes. Function number 6 Setting Setup 5 To begin, press and hold the s and t buttons to enter system setup. Press s to advance to exit and save settings. 15 Press and hold ts to next function. RTH3100C System setup (set thermostat to match your home. Press t to control the heating and cooling system in your system) Next, you must set the thermostat to change settings.
Press and hold the s and t buttons until the display changes. Function number 6 Setting Setup 5 To begin, press and hold the s and t buttons to enter system setup. Press s to advance to exit and save settings. 15 Press and hold ts to next function. RTH3100C System setup (set thermostat to match your home. Press t to control the heating and cooling system in your system) Next, you must set the thermostat to change settings.
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In case of difficulty RTH3100C If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions. Make sure the temperature is set lower than the Inside temperature. • Set system switch to Cool. Make sure the ...
In case of difficulty RTH3100C If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions. Make sure the temperature is set lower than the Inside temperature. • Set system switch to Cool. Make sure the ...
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Customer assistance Pull at 1-800-468-1502. Accessories/replacement parts To order, please call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502. Turn thermostat over to cover marks left by old thermostats. 21 Or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at bottom to remove thermostat from wallplate. Cover plate Part No. 50002883-001 *Use to find model number and date code. RTH3100C For assistance with this product, please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com. To save time, please note your model number and date code before calling.
Customer assistance Pull at 1-800-468-1502. Accessories/replacement parts To order, please call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502. Turn thermostat over to cover marks left by old thermostats. 21 Or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at bottom to remove thermostat from wallplate. Cover plate Part No. 50002883-001 *Use to find model number and date code. RTH3100C For assistance with this product, please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com. To save time, please note your model number and date code before calling.
