User Guide
Printed in U.S.A. 8/08 © Copyright 2008 TAC All Rights Reserved. F-24576-4
Application
The 2212-318 and 2212-319 Dual Setpoint/Deadband 
Pneumatic Room Thermostats are designed for the 
proportional control of pneumatic valves, damper 
actuators, or other final control devices in 
environmental control systems. These devices are 
used when it is desirable to set up, between selected 
heating and cooling setpoints, a temperature span 
within which the HVAC system uses no energy for 
heating or cooling. The high capacity, two-pipe, 
pilot-operated, relay-type design provides pneumatic 
feedback for accuracy and stability over the entire 
operating range.
These thermostats are available in either direct- or 
reverse-acting models, each utilizing two bimetals, one 
heating and one cooling, to interrupt the deadband 
(branch) pressure. In the direct-acting model, the 
heating bimetal modulates the pressure between zero 
and the deadband pressure, and the cooling bimetal 
modulates the branch pressure between the deadband 
pressure and main air pressure. In the reverse-acting 
model, this action is reversed. The deadband pressure 
is adjustable in the field, to adapt to specific 
applications. Two concealed setpoint dials, one 
heating and one cooling, are used to set the individual 
heating and cooling setpoints to the desired values. 
This creates the desired deadband between the two 
selected setpoints. All calibration functions are 
accessible from the front of the thermostat. The use of 
a blank cover (21-928) is recommended with this 
device. Other cover options may be utilized if desired.
Features
• Factory-calibrated, stainless steel ball-in-seat 
provides pneumatic feedback for stable, linear 
operation.
• Deadband is easily selected by setting the desired 
heating and cooling setpoints.
• Field-adjustable deadband output pressure is 
factory set at 8 psig.
• Leak-proof, self-closing branch gauge tap.
SPECIFICATIONS
Action: Proportional.
Setpoint Range:
Heating, 57 to 75 °F (14 to 24 °C).
Cooling, 65 to 83 °F (18 to 28 °C).
Throttling Range: 1.5 °F (approx.) non-adjustable for each 
setpoint.
Maximum Air Pressure: 30 psig.
Main Air Consumption: 30 scim.
Setpoint Adjustment: Individual concealed adjustments for 
heating and cooling by means of a 20-881 calibration wrench.
Calibration:
Deadband, Factory-set at 8 psig (adjustable).
Direct-Acting Models,
Heating 5.5 psig at setpoint.
Cooling 10.5 psig at setpoint.
Reverse-Acting Models,
Cooling 5.5 psig at setpoint.
Heating 10.5 psig at setpoint.
Construction:
Mechanical Components, Die cast aluminum, stainless 
steel, and glass-filled nylon.
Diaphragm, Fabric-reinforced Neoprene.
Air Lines, Connect to thermostat nipples with 
spring-reinforced plastic tubes.
Branch Connections, Equipped with internal fiters.
Environment
Humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Locations: NEMA Type 1.
2212-318
2212-319
Dual Setpoint/Deadband
Pneumatic Room Thermostats
General Instructions
Blank Cover Shown
(Covers must be ordered 
separately except as noted.)








