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RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Installation Guide
RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Installation Guide
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RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat 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 9 Wire connections 12 Battery installation 14 Thermostat mounting 15 System setup How to change settings 16 Set system type 17 Set changeover valve 18 Set heating fan control 19 Set heating cycle rate 20 Set temperature display 21 Appendices In case of difficulty 22 Customer assistance 25 Replacement parts 25 Limited 1-year warranty 26 1
RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat 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 9 Wire connections 12 Battery installation 14 Thermostat mounting 15 System setup How to change settings 16 Set system type 17 Set changeover valve 18 Set heating fan control 19 Set heating cycle rate 20 Set temperature display 21 Appendices In case of difficulty 22 Customer assistance 25 Replacement parts 25 Limited 1-year warranty 26 1
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... the simple, step-by-step instructions in three simple steps • Label wires and remove your old thermostat (see pages 5-8). • Install and wire your new thermostat (see pages 9-15). • Set your new thermostat to go before ! Installation tips • Have everything you 've never done it before you begin (see pages 3-4). • Do...
... the simple, step-by-step instructions in three simple steps • Label wires and remove your old thermostat (see pages 5-8). • Install and wire your new thermostat (see pages 9-15). • Set your new thermostat to go before ! Installation tips • Have everything you 've never done it before you begin (see pages 3-4). • Do...
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RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Pre-installation checklist Check to make sure your package includes the following items: RTH6300B thermostat (wallplate attached to back) Quick reference card Operating manual Wall anchors and mounting screws (2 each) Caution card 3 Wire labels
RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Pre-installation checklist Check to make sure your package includes the following items: RTH6300B thermostat (wallplate attached to back) Quick reference card Operating manual Wall anchors and mounting screws (2 each) Caution card 3 Wire labels
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... in your total. If the total (not counting C or C1) is 5 wires or less, proceed to check. Installation Guide Did you have 6 or more wires, your new thermostat may have 6 or more wires? Count the number of wires coming out of them are attached to terminals in your ...old thermostat. If you purchase right thermostat? If so, stop now. Do you have purchased the wrong replacement thermostat. 6 Count wires to the next ...
... in your total. If the total (not counting C or C1) is 5 wires or less, proceed to check. Installation Guide Did you have 6 or more wires, your new thermostat may have 6 or more wires? Count the number of wires coming out of them are attached to terminals in your ...old thermostat. If you purchase right thermostat? If so, stop now. Do you have purchased the wrong replacement thermostat. 6 Count wires to the next ...
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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. IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use only letter designations to let loose wires fall into the wall opening ! Installation Guide Label wires and remove old wallplate Use a screwdriver to disconnect wires one by one.As you disconnect each wire Do not let wires fall into wall opening . Be careful not to identify wire types. 8
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. IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use only letter designations to let loose wires fall into the wall opening ! Installation Guide Label wires and remove old wallplate Use a screwdriver to disconnect wires one by one.As you disconnect each wire Do not let wires fall into wall opening . Be careful not to identify wire types. 8
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Insert quick reference card into wire hole and pull to remove wallplate from new thermostat. Wallplate Thermostat 9 RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Remove wallplate and install quick reference card Insert finger into slot in back of thermostat.
Insert quick reference card into wire hole and pull to remove wallplate from new thermostat. Wallplate Thermostat 9 RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Remove wallplate and install quick reference card Insert finger into slot in back of thermostat.
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Labels don't match? Remove metal jumper if you have both "R" and "Rc" wires 12 If labels do not match letters on terminal 2 Use a screwdriver to loosen screw terminals, insert wires, then tighten screws 3 Push any excess wire back into the wall opening. Installation Guide Connect wires (typical installation) 1 Match each labeled wire with same letter on thermostat, see next page.
Labels don't match? Remove metal jumper if you have both "R" and "Rc" wires 12 If labels do not match letters on terminal 2 Use a screwdriver to loosen screw terminals, insert wires, then tighten screws 3 Push any excess wire back into the wall opening. Installation Guide Connect wires (typical installation) 1 Match each labeled wire with same letter on thermostat, see next page.
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After installation, batteries can be changed without removing the thermostat from the wall (see Operating Manual for more information). Back of thermostat. Installation Guide Install batteries Install two fresh AA alkaline batteries in back of thermostat 14
After installation, batteries can be changed without removing the thermostat from the wall (see Operating Manual for more information). Back of thermostat. Installation Guide Install batteries Install two fresh AA alkaline batteries in back of thermostat 14
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Function number Setting 10 Done Next To begin, press and hold the and FAN buttons to enter system setup. buttons until the display changes: Press NEXT to advance to change settings. Press DONE to control the heating and cooling system in your system) Next, you must set thermostat to match your home. Installation Guide System setup (set the thermostat to exit and save settings. 16 Press and hold the and FAN Press or to next function.
Function number Setting 10 Done Next To begin, press and hold the and FAN buttons to enter system setup. buttons until the display changes: Press NEXT to advance to change settings. Press DONE to control the heating and cooling system in your system) Next, you must set thermostat to match your home. Installation Guide System setup (set the thermostat to exit and save settings. 16 Press and hold the and FAN Press or to next function.
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...; to 90°F (4.5° to 32°C). • Cool: 50° to 99°F (10° to match turn on when your thermostat, please try the suggestions below. Installation Guide In case of difficulty If you have difficulty with your heating equipment (see page 19). Display is required 22 Cannot change Make...
...; to 90°F (4.5° to 32°C). • Cool: 50° to 99°F (10° to match turn on when your thermostat, please try the suggestions below. Installation Guide In case of difficulty If you have difficulty with your heating equipment (see page 19). Display is required 22 Cannot change Make...
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... not turn off) Heating system • Check Function 1: System Type to make sure it is properly configured for your system (see page 18). Installation Guide In case of difficulty Heat pump issues cool air in heat mode, or warm air in heating and cooling equipment (see page 17). ment... running in cool mode • Check Function 2: Heat Pump Changeover Valve to make sure it is running at • Grasp and pull thermostat away from wallplate. heating and cooling equipment (see page 17). Heating and • Check Function 1: System Type to make sure it is set to...
... not turn off) Heating system • Check Function 1: System Type to make sure it is properly configured for your system (see page 18). Installation Guide In case of difficulty Heat pump issues cool air in heat mode, or warm air in heating and cooling equipment (see page 17). ment... running in cool mode • Check Function 2: Heat Pump Changeover Valve to make sure it is running at • Grasp and pull thermostat away from wallplate. heating and cooling equipment (see page 17). Heating and • Check Function 1: System Type to make sure it is set to...
