8600 ® NeW DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT G E O H GAS ELECTRIC OIL HEAT PUMP 5 - 2 Day Programmable 1 Heat / 1 Cool User’s Manual YEA WO 2 WA 110-1097 R T Quick Start Installation and Programming RRANTY As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Climate Controls Americas has determined that this thermostat product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: • Always turn off power at the main power source by unscrewing fuse or switching circuit breaker to the off position before installing, removing, cleaning, or servicing thermostat. • Read all of the information in this manual before installing or programming this thermostat. • DO NOT CONNECT TO 120 VAC. This is a 24V AC low voltage thermostat. Do not install on voltages higher than 30V AC.
! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: In heat pump applications, do not connect anything to the W1 terminal. When switched to HP mode, W1 is connected internally to Y1 on the thermostat. 1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system. 2. Remove cover of old thermostat to expose wires. Do not disconnect wires. (See Figure 1) 3. Label wires per the Wiring Table. 4. After labeling wires, remove wires from terminals. 5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall. 6.
Figure 3 Mounting Holes _ + _ MON ° F Correct battery placement RH + RC G O B Y1 W1 HP OPTION SWITCH Heat pump switch. ELECTRIC/GAS SWITCH Selects fan control. 6. Mark placement of mounting holes (see Figure 3). Set base aside. 7. Drill the marked holes using a 3/16” (5mm) drill bit. NOTE: Enclosed plastic anchors do not require a drilled hole for drywall. 8. Tap plastic anchors into the wall. 9. Align base with plastic anchors and feed wires through opening (see Figure 3). 10.
Wiring Diagrams The following is just a sample of the most common types of HVAC systems. Refer to your system’s installation manual for wiring information.
To Test Thermostat WARNING: DO NOT SHORT (JUMPER) ACROSS TERMINALS OF GAS VALVE OR SYSTEM CONTROL TO TEST OPERATION. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE THERMOSTAT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. CAUTION: DO NOT SWITCH SYSTEM TO COOL IF THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50°F (10°C). THIS CAN DAMAGE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Place the HEAT-OFF-COOL switch into the COOL position. The will be displayed. 2. Press the button until the temperature setting is at least 3 degrees below the room temperature.
Programming Guide o on heat off cool auto on MON ° F Cursor run/set temp vac set prog hold hold clock select set run/set temp vac set prog hold hold clock set select SETTING TIME OF DAY AND DAY OF WEEK 1. Press SELECT until the cursor is over SET CLOCK. Press SET. The HOURS segment will be blinking. Use the or button to adjust the time. NOTE: The AM or PM indicator will change as the HOURS display rolls through a 24 hour cycle.
6. After pressing SET for the 4th event, the day of the week along the top will switch to SAT SUN and AM1 will be displayed. Repeat steps 2-4 to program the weekend settings. 7. With the weekend settings programmed, place the HEAT-OFF-COOL switch in the COOL position. Repeat steps 2-6 to program the cooling settings. CUSTOMIZING YOUR THERMOSTAT Settings System Cool: The thermostat controls the cooling. Off: The heating and cooling systems are off. Heat: The thermostat controls the heat.
Begin Programmed Operation 1. Make sure the cursor is above RUN/SET PROG. 2. Place AUTO–ON switch into AUTO. 3. Place HEAT-OFF-COOL switch into COOL or HEAT depending on the season. heat off cool auto on MON ° heat off cool auto on F run/set temp vac set prog hold hold clock select set run/set temp vac s prog hold hold clo select Temporary Program Hold You can temporarily increase or decrease the temperature and hold it for 3 hours or until the next program event, whichever comes first. 1.
Check Filter Reset Once the filter timer has expired, CHECK FILTER will turn on and stay on. To clear the message and reset the timer: 1. Press SELECT and SET and hold for 3 seconds. CLr will appear in the time display. 2. Press any key to clear the message. The display will transition to the temperature scale display. See step 4 in CUSTOMIZING YOUR THERMOSTAT. 3. No further input is needed. Within a few seconds, the display will return to the normal operating mode.
Troubleshooting Symptom Thermostat does not turn on system. Remedy Check wiring. (See Installing Item 8600 Thermostat) Thermostat turns on and off too frequently. Increase temperature differential. (See Programming Guide) Display is blank, flashing or constant LO BAT. Replace batteries. System fan does not operate properly. Move Electric/Gas switch to either gas or electric, to match system. (See Installing Item 8600 Thermostat) Time shown on display is not the current time of day.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Climate Controls Americas warrants to the original contractor installer or to the original consumer user, each new Robertshaw thermostat to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
