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RTH5100B Non-programmable Thermostat INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The RTH5100B Thermostat provides electronic control of 24 Vac singlestage heating and cooling systems or 750 mV heating systems. START HERE For assistance with your Honeywell product, please visit www.honeywell.com/yourhome or call Honeywell Customer Care toll free at 1-800-468-1502. Read and Save these Instructions ® U.S. Registered Trademark © 2004 Honeywell International Inc. All Rights Reserved • Patents Pending 69-1716
RTH5100B Non-programmable Thermostat INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The RTH5100B Thermostat provides electronic control of 24 Vac singlestage heating and cooling systems or 750 mV heating systems. START HERE For assistance with your Honeywell product, please visit www.honeywell.com/yourhome or call Honeywell Customer Care toll free at 1-800-468-1502. Read and Save these Instructions ® U.S. Registered Trademark © 2004 Honeywell International Inc. All Rights Reserved • Patents Pending 69-1716
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Contents Prepare for Installation 3 Follow Important Instructions 5 Remove Old Thermostat 6 Follow Special Instructions 7 Label Old Thermostat Wires 10 Mount New Wallplate to Wall 11 Connect Wires to New Wallplate 15 Install Batteries 20 Attach New Thermostat to Wallplate 21 Configure Installer Setup 22 Customer Assistance 28 Limited One-Year Warranty 29 69-1716 2
Contents Prepare for Installation 3 Follow Important Instructions 5 Remove Old Thermostat 6 Follow Special Instructions 7 Label Old Thermostat Wires 10 Mount New Wallplate to Wall 11 Connect Wires to New Wallplate 15 Install Batteries 20 Attach New Thermostat to Wallplate 21 Configure Installer Setup 22 Customer Assistance 28 Limited One-Year Warranty 29 69-1716 2
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Check that the following items are included: Inside SetCtinogol Fan Auto SysteCmoolOn Cool PRESS WALLPLATE THERMOSTAT MOUNTING SCREWS (2) AND WALL ANCHORS (2) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRE LABELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CARD INSTA ATION CAUTION les X2 Y www M22033 If any of the items shown above are missing, call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502 before returning the thermostat to the store. 3 69-1716 Step 1. Prepare for Installation 1.
Check that the following items are included: Inside SetCtinogol Fan Auto SysteCmoolOn Cool PRESS WALLPLATE THERMOSTAT MOUNTING SCREWS (2) AND WALL ANCHORS (2) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRE LABELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CARD INSTA ATION CAUTION les X2 Y www M22033 If any of the items shown above are missing, call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502 before returning the thermostat to the store. 3 69-1716 Step 1. Prepare for Installation 1.
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Step 2. OLD THERMOSTAT YELLOW WHITE Y W RED G GREEN RC R ORANGE ! DO NOT WIRE NEW THERMOSTAT BASED ON WIRE COLOR. Remove Old Thermostat 5 69-1716 Do not connect the wires to the new thermostat based on wire color because damage can occur to your old thermostat. These Installation Instructions explain later how to use the enclosed wire labels to correctly mark the wires connected to the heating and/or cooling system. Follow Important Instructions 1. M22034 Step 3.
Step 2. OLD THERMOSTAT YELLOW WHITE Y W RED G GREEN RC R ORANGE ! DO NOT WIRE NEW THERMOSTAT BASED ON WIRE COLOR. Remove Old Thermostat 5 69-1716 Do not connect the wires to the new thermostat based on wire color because damage can occur to your old thermostat. These Installation Instructions explain later how to use the enclosed wire labels to correctly mark the wires connected to the heating and/or cooling system. Follow Important Instructions 1. M22034 Step 3.
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Remove the old thermostat from the old thermostat. 3. Contact your old thermostat in a sealed tube. 69-1716 6 Do not remove the wires. Turn off power at the heating and/or cooling system or fuse/circuit breaker panel. 2. Remove Old Thermostat 1. Remove the cover from the wall or wallplate. Y G C OLD THERMOSTAT WALLPLATE W THERMOSTAT R COVER .2.18 .9 .7 .5 L O .25 N G E R .4 .3 M22036 MERCURY NOTICE If you are replacing a thermostat that contains mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your local waste management...
Remove the old thermostat from the old thermostat. 3. Contact your old thermostat in a sealed tube. 69-1716 6 Do not remove the wires. Turn off power at the heating and/or cooling system or fuse/circuit breaker panel. 2. Remove Old Thermostat 1. Remove the cover from the wall or wallplate. Y G C OLD THERMOSTAT WALLPLATE W THERMOSTAT R COVER .2.18 .9 .7 .5 L O .25 N G E R .4 .3 M22036 MERCURY NOTICE If you are replacing a thermostat that contains mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your local waste management...
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You may have two to five wires connected to the old thermostat. Visit www.honeywell.com/yourhome or call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502 before returning the thermostat to your old thermostat (not counting the C or C1 wires), do not continue the installation. OLD THERMOSTAT Y1 G W2 Y2 W1 R LETTER DESIGNATION SCREW TERMINAL WIRE WIRE HOLE SIX WIRES CONNECTED M22038 69-1716 8 Step 4. Most installations have purchased the wrong thermostat. If six or more wires are connected to the store. Follow Special Instructions (Cont) 4.
You may have two to five wires connected to the old thermostat. Visit www.honeywell.com/yourhome or call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502 before returning the thermostat to your old thermostat (not counting the C or C1 wires), do not continue the installation. OLD THERMOSTAT Y1 G W2 Y2 W1 R LETTER DESIGNATION SCREW TERMINAL WIRE WIRE HOLE SIX WIRES CONNECTED M22038 69-1716 8 Step 4. Most installations have purchased the wrong thermostat. If six or more wires are connected to the store. Follow Special Instructions (Cont) 4.
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Step 6. Mount New Wallplate to Wall 1. Separate the wallplate from the thermostat as shown. THERMOSTAT WALLPLATE WIRE HOLE M22042 11 69-1716
Step 6. Mount New Wallplate to Wall 1. Separate the wallplate from the thermostat as shown. THERMOSTAT WALLPLATE WIRE HOLE M22042 11 69-1716
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If wires are to be connected, leave metal jumper in place. METAL JUMPER TERMINAL BLOCK SCREW TERMINALS LETTER DESIGNATIONS RC R Y NOT USED O/B W G WALLPLATE RC R Y W/O/B G M22180 15 69-1716 Match the labeled wires to both Rc and R, loosen the Rc and R screw terminals and remove the metal jumper. 3. Connect Wires to be connected to the letter designations on the wallplate. 2. If only one of the terminals, Rc or R, is to New Wallplate 1. Step 7.
If wires are to be connected, leave metal jumper in place. METAL JUMPER TERMINAL BLOCK SCREW TERMINALS LETTER DESIGNATIONS RC R Y NOT USED O/B W G WALLPLATE RC R Y W/O/B G M22180 15 69-1716 Match the labeled wires to both Rc and R, loosen the Rc and R screw terminals and remove the metal jumper. 3. Connect Wires to be connected to the letter designations on the wallplate. 2. If only one of the terminals, Rc or R, is to New Wallplate 1. Step 7.
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Tighten the screw terminals. 5. Insert the labeled wires into the holes on the right side of the labeled wires do not match the letter designations, see next page for wire connections. If any of the terminal block that match the letter designations. LABELED WIRES TERMINAL BLOCK SCREW TERMINALS LETTER DESIGNATIONS RC R Y NOT USED O/B W G GW Y R RC WALLPLATE RC R Y W/O/B G WIRE HOLE INSERT WIRE IN HOLE M22176 69-1716 16 Loosen the screw terminals. Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) 4. Step 7.
Tighten the screw terminals. 5. Insert the labeled wires into the holes on the right side of the labeled wires do not match the letter designations, see next page for wire connections. If any of the terminal block that match the letter designations. LABELED WIRES TERMINAL BLOCK SCREW TERMINALS LETTER DESIGNATIONS RC R Y NOT USED O/B W G GW Y R RC WALLPLATE RC R Y W/O/B G WIRE HOLE INSERT WIRE IN HOLE M22176 69-1716 16 Loosen the screw terminals. Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) 4. Step 7.
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New Possible letter designations Thermostat on the labeled wires 1 RC 2 RC or R 2 1 R or RH, 4, V R Y or Y1, M Y NOT USED O/B W 3 W or W1, H, O, B G or F G Do Not Connect C or X, B 4 M22055 Do not connect more than one wire to read the notes referenced in the numbered triangles above. Be sure to each terminal. These numbered notes appear on your old and new thermostats. Compare letter designations on the next page. 17 69-1716 Step 7. Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) 6.
New Possible letter designations Thermostat on the labeled wires 1 RC 2 RC or R 2 1 R or RH, 4, V R Y or Y1, M Y NOT USED O/B W 3 W or W1, H, O, B G or F G Do Not Connect C or X, B 4 M22055 Do not connect more than one wire to read the notes referenced in the numbered triangles above. Be sure to each terminal. These numbered notes appear on your old and new thermostats. Compare letter designations on the next page. 17 69-1716 Step 7. Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) 6.
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... electrical tape and do not use . 4 Transformer common. M22050 69-1716 18 Leave metal jumper in place if only one of the terminals, RC or R, will be connected on the new thermostat. 2 If wires were connected to both R and RH terminals on the old thermostat, remove metal jumper between RC and R on the new thermostat, remove metal jumper between RC and R. Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) NOTES 1 If wires will be connected...
... electrical tape and do not use . 4 Transformer common. M22050 69-1716 18 Leave metal jumper in place if only one of the terminals, RC or R, will be connected on the new thermostat. 2 If wires were connected to both R and RH terminals on the old thermostat, remove metal jumper between RC and R on the new thermostat, remove metal jumper between RC and R. Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) NOTES 1 If wires will be connected...
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WALLPLATE RC R Y NOT USED (O/B) W G WIRE WALL OPENING SHADED AREA M22054 19 69-1716 Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) 7. Keep wires in the shaded area. Push excess wire back into the wall opening. Step 7.
WALLPLATE RC R Y NOT USED (O/B) W G WIRE WALL OPENING SHADED AREA M22054 19 69-1716 Connect Wires to New Wallplate (Cont) 7. Keep wires in the shaded area. Push excess wire back into the wall opening. Step 7.
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WALLPLATE TABS RC R Y NOT USED O/B W G TABS SLOTS ON BACK OF THERMOSTAT M22057 2. Turn on the back of the thermostat. Push the thermostat straight onto the wallplate until it snaps into the wall opening. 21 69-1716 Align the four tabs on the wallplate with mounting the thermostat to Wallplate 1. If the wires interfere with the four slots on the power at the heating and/or cooling system or fuse/circuit breaker panel. Attach New Thermostat to the wallplate, push the excess wire back into place. 3. Step 9.
WALLPLATE TABS RC R Y NOT USED O/B W G TABS SLOTS ON BACK OF THERMOSTAT M22057 2. Turn on the back of the thermostat. Push the thermostat straight onto the wallplate until it snaps into the wall opening. 21 69-1716 Align the four tabs on the wallplate with mounting the thermostat to Wallplate 1. If the wires interfere with the four slots on the power at the heating and/or cooling system or fuse/circuit breaker panel. Attach New Thermostat to the wallplate, push the excess wire back into place. 3. Step 9.
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Enter the Installer Setup Menu by pressing and holding the Up and Fan buttons at the same time, for approximately five seconds, until the screen changes. Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next 69-1716 M22121 22 Replace Batt Service Needed Cool On Fan System Auto Cool M22058 3. Release the buttons when the display on your heating and/or cooling system. Step 10. Configure Installer Setup 1. Use the Installer Setup Menu to match your new thermostat to set up your thermostat. 2. Follow the steps in this section to your thermostat matches the display below.
Enter the Installer Setup Menu by pressing and holding the Up and Fan buttons at the same time, for approximately five seconds, until the screen changes. Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next 69-1716 M22121 22 Replace Batt Service Needed Cool On Fan System Auto Cool M22058 3. Release the buttons when the display on your heating and/or cooling system. Step 10. Configure Installer Setup 1. Use the Installer Setup Menu to match your new thermostat to set up your thermostat. 2. Follow the steps in this section to your thermostat matches the display below.
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... heating and cooling. Gas, oil or electric heating without central air conditioning. (Use this setting if you select your old thermostat.) M22122 23 69-1716 Gas, oil or electric heating without central air conditioning. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next SETTING UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 1 Heating Gas, oil or and/or electric heating with a fan switch on and off with central air Cooling conditioning. Press the Up or Down button to the next Installer Setup Number. 10. System The compressor Type outside runs...
... heating and cooling. Gas, oil or electric heating without central air conditioning. (Use this setting if you select your old thermostat.) M22122 23 69-1716 Gas, oil or electric heating without central air conditioning. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next SETTING UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 1 Heating Gas, oil or and/or electric heating with a fan switch on and off with central air Cooling conditioning. Press the Up or Down button to the next Installer Setup Number. 10. System The compressor Type outside runs...
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INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER SETTING Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 2 69-1716 Heat Pump Changeover Valve Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled B to O/B W terminal. M22060 24 After you connected a wire labeled O to O/B W terminal. Use this setting if you select your display, go the next Installer Setup Number. If you have a number 2 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to the next page. 7. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 6. If you do...
INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER SETTING Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 2 69-1716 Heat Pump Changeover Valve Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled B to O/B W terminal. M22060 24 After you connected a wire labeled O to O/B W terminal. Use this setting if you select your display, go the next Installer Setup Number. If you have a number 2 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to the next page. 7. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 6. If you do...
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... setting for Installer Setup Number 3 in table below. 11. If you select your display, go to the next page. 10. After you do not have a number 3 on the left side of your setting, press the Next button to go to the next Installer Setup Number. Heating Thermostat controls fan in a call for heat. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER SETTING Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 3 Fan Heating system Control in controls fan in a call for heat. Step 10. Configure Installer Setup...
... setting for Installer Setup Number 3 in table below. 11. If you select your display, go to the next page. 10. After you do not have a number 3 on the left side of your setting, press the Next button to go to the next Installer Setup Number. Heating Thermostat controls fan in a call for heat. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER SETTING Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 3 Fan Heating system Control in controls fan in a call for heat. Step 10. Configure Installer Setup...
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Step 10. If you have a number 5 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to select your setting for Installer Setup Number 5 in table below. 14. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next SETTING UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 5 Heating Cycle Rate 69-1716 26 M22062 After you do not have a number 5 on the left side of your setting, press the Next button to go to the next Installer Setup Number. If you select your display, go to the next page. 13. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 12.
Step 10. If you have a number 5 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to select your setting for Installer Setup Number 5 in table below. 14. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next SETTING UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 5 Heating Cycle Rate 69-1716 26 M22062 After you do not have a number 5 on the left side of your setting, press the Next button to go to the next Installer Setup Number. If you select your display, go to the next page. 13. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 12.
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... Operating Instructions (69-1722) for Installer Setup Number 14 in table below. 16. Press the Up or Down button to select your setting for information on how to exit the Installer Setup and save your new thermostat. Congratulations! The installation of the thermostat is complete. Step 10. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER SETTING DONE BUTTON Done Next UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON Installer Setup Number 14 Installer Setup Name Temperature Display (Select Your Setting) Settings 0-Fahrenheit Temperature Display 1-Celsius Temperature Display M22063 27 69-1716 Configure Installer Setup (Cont...
... Operating Instructions (69-1722) for Installer Setup Number 14 in table below. 16. Press the Up or Down button to select your setting for information on how to exit the Installer Setup and save your new thermostat. Congratulations! The installation of the thermostat is complete. Step 10. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER SETTING DONE BUTTON Done Next UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON Installer Setup Number 14 Installer Setup Name Temperature Display (Select Your Setting) Settings 0-Fahrenheit Temperature Display 1-Celsius Temperature Display M22063 27 69-1716 Configure Installer Setup (Cont...
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... product, excluding battery, to be to repair or replace the product within a reasonable period of time. Honeywell's sole responsibility shall be free from defects in the possession of a consumer. HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS...
... product, excluding battery, to be to repair or replace the product within a reasonable period of time. Honeywell's sole responsibility shall be free from defects in the possession of a consumer. HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS...
