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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 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.
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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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for drywall; use 7/32 in . for plaster • Level (optional) • Hammer • Pencil • Electrical tape 69-1716 4 Prepare for the installation: • Two AAA alkaline batteries • No. 2 Phillips screwdriver and standard pocket screwdriver • Drill • Drill bit- use 3/16 in . Step 1. Check that you have everything required for Installation (Cont) 2.
for drywall; use 7/32 in . for plaster • Level (optional) • Hammer • Pencil • Electrical tape 69-1716 4 Prepare for the installation: • Two AAA alkaline batteries • No. 2 Phillips screwdriver and standard pocket screwdriver • Drill • Drill bit- use 3/16 in . Step 1. Check that you have everything required for Installation (Cont) 2.
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Step 2. 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. DO NOT WIRE NEW THERMOSTAT BASED ON WIRE COLOR. OLD THERMOSTAT YELLOW WHITE Y W RED G GREEN RC R ORANGE ! 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. M22034 Step 3. Follow Important Instructions 1.
Step 2. 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. DO NOT WIRE NEW THERMOSTAT BASED ON WIRE COLOR. OLD THERMOSTAT YELLOW WHITE Y W RED G GREEN RC R ORANGE ! 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. M22034 Step 3. Follow Important Instructions 1.
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OLD THERMOSTAT Y1 G W2 Y2 W1 R LETTER DESIGNATION SCREW TERMINAL WIRE WIRE HOLE SIX WIRES CONNECTED M22038 69-1716 8 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. 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. Step 4.
OLD THERMOSTAT Y1 G W2 Y2 W1 R LETTER DESIGNATION SCREW TERMINAL WIRE WIRE HOLE SIX WIRES CONNECTED M22038 69-1716 8 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. 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. Step 4.
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Step 8. Refer to replace the batteries. Install Batteries 1. BACK OF THERMOSTAT BATTERY HOLDER BATTERIES M22056 69-1716 After the thermostat is mounted on the wallplate, the thermostat does not require removal from the wallplate to the enclosed Operating Instructions (69-1722) for more information on the battery holder. Install two fresh AAA alkaline batteries on the back of the thermostat as marked on the removable battery holder. 20
Step 8. Refer to replace the batteries. Install Batteries 1. BACK OF THERMOSTAT BATTERY HOLDER BATTERIES M22056 69-1716 After the thermostat is mounted on the wallplate, the thermostat does not require removal from the wallplate to the enclosed Operating Instructions (69-1722) for more information on the battery holder. Install two fresh AAA alkaline batteries on the back of the thermostat as marked on the removable battery holder. 20
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Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next 69-1716 M22121 22 Replace Batt Service Needed Cool On Fan System Auto Cool M22058 3. Follow the steps in this section to your heating and/or cooling system. 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. Configure Installer Setup 1. Release the buttons when the display on your thermostat. 2. Use the Installer Setup Menu to match your new thermostat to set up your thermostat matches the display below. Step 10.
Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next 69-1716 M22121 22 Replace Batt Service Needed Cool On Fan System Auto Cool M22058 3. Follow the steps in this section to your heating and/or cooling system. 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. Configure Installer Setup 1. Release the buttons when the display on your thermostat. 2. Use the Installer Setup Menu to match your new thermostat to set up your thermostat matches the display below. Step 10.
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... heating without central air conditioning. 10. Press the Up or Down button to the next Installer Setup Number. System The compressor Type outside runs in the table below. 5. 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. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 4. After...
... heating without central air conditioning. 10. Press the Up or Down button to the next Installer Setup Number. System The compressor Type outside runs in the table below. 5. 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. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 4. After...
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... Number 2 in table below. 8. M22060 24 If you do not have a number 2 on the left side of your display, go the next Installer Setup Number. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 6. 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...
... Number 2 in table below. 8. M22060 24 If you do not have a number 2 on the left side of your display, go the next Installer Setup Number. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 6. 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...
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After you select your setting for Installer Setup Number 3 in table below. 11. 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. If you do not have a number 3 on the left side of your display, go to the next page. 10. Step 10. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 9. If you have a number 3 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to select your setting, press the...
After you select your setting for Installer Setup Number 3 in table below. 11. 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. If you do not have a number 3 on the left side of your display, go to the next page. 10. Step 10. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 9. If you have a number 3 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to select your setting, press the...
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If you do not have a number 5 on the left side of your setting, press the Next button to go to the next page. 13. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next SETTING UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 5 Heating Cycle Rate 69-1716 26 M22062 If you select your display, go to select your setting for Installer Setup Number 5 in table below. 14. After you have a number 5 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to the next Installer Setup Number. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 12. Step 10.
If you do not have a number 5 on the left side of your setting, press the Next button to go to the next page. 13. INSTALLER SETUP NUMBER Replace Batt Service Needed Done Next SETTING UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON NEXT BUTTON 5 Heating Cycle Rate 69-1716 26 M22062 If you select your display, go to select your setting for Installer Setup Number 5 in table below. 14. After you have a number 5 on the left side of your display, press the Up or Down button to the next Installer Setup Number. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 12. Step 10.
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... 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 Press the Up or Down button to select your settings. 17. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 15. After you select your setting, press the Done button to operate your new thermostat. Refer to the enclosed Operating...
... 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 Press the Up or Down button to select your settings. 17. Configure Installer Setup (Cont) 15. After you select your setting, press the Done button to operate your new thermostat. Refer to the enclosed Operating...