UP300 Programmable Thermostat Installation Instructions & User Guide For Installation Help For 1-877-654-9394 1 -877-654-9394 877 654 9394 White-Rodgers.com White-Rodgers 8100 West Florissant Avenue St.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • Failure to read and follow all instructions carefully before installing or operating this control could cause personal injury and/or property damage. • The thermostat may stop controlling temperature and your house may freeze or overheat when batteries are too low. Batteries must be changed when appears on the display. ATTENTION: MERCURY NOTICE This product does not contain mercury. However, this product may replace a product that contains mercury.
1.2 Answer questions about source of heating in your home Part 1 Before Getting Started Before getting started, please review the following pre-installation checklist. ✔ Do you have either oil or gas burning furnace? ✔ Do you have a Heat Pump (and is it 1-stage or 2-stage)?* ✔ Do you have Hydronic Heating (steam or hot water radiators or radiant floor heating)? 1.
Part 2 Remove Old Thermostat and Install New Thermostat 3-Part unit Do not disconnect wires from the old thermostat until you label all the wires according to this manual. Base Cover 2.1 Expose wires connected to old thermostat Wallplate 2-Part unit C AUX G E Y L W RC 2.1.1 After turning off power to your heating & cooling system, expose wallplate with wires and wire terminals. The required steps vary depending on your old thermostat type.
2.1.2 Loosen all screws holding the old thermostat’s wallplate to the wall. Do not disconnect the wires from terminals. Allow the wallplate to hang loosely on the wires. 2.2 Label and disconnect the wires 2.2.1 Note you may see two types of wiring in the old thermostat: 1. Wires leading from the wall to a terminal on the thermostat wall Wall opening 2. Wires connecting one terminal to another (jumper wire). These don’t have to be labeled. Wallplate hanging on the wires ✔ Ignore wire colors.
2.2 Label and disconnect the wires (cont.) 2.2.2 Label each wire that comes out of the wall and attaches to terminals on the old thermostat. Use labels provided with your new thermostat. 1. Note the letter printed near each wired terminal 2. For each out-of-the-wall wire: – find its terminal letter(s) in the left column of the table on page 9, – label the wire according to the right column of the table. 3.
2.2.3 After labeling all the wires, use a screwdriver to disconnect each wire from its terminal. Remove the old thermostat. 2.4 Match and connect wires 2.4.1 Match each wire coming from the wall to its corresponding terminal, as shown in the illustration below. Insert each wire into the hole on the side of its matching terminal. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw securely. DO NOT REMOVE THE WIRE LABELS. Make sure that the wires don’t fall into the wall after you detach them from the old thermostat.
2.5 Install additional wiring 2.6 Set Switches (for Heat Pumps only) If your HVAC system does NOT include a Heat Pump, continue to 2.6. If your HVAC system includes a Heat Pump, in addition to wiring described in point 2.4.1 connect thermostat terminals as shown below. Use the jumper wires provided in the Heat Pump Kit, included in the package. Secure the wires in the terminals by tightening the terminal screws in a clockwise direction.
3.2 Set fan and system switches Part 3 Quick setup 3.1 Get to know your thermostat System Mode Heating / Cooling Indicates Permanent Auxiliary Heat Mode (Heat Pumps only) Indicates System is Currently Providing Heating or Cooling Actual Temperature Desired Temperature Favorite Temperatures Presets Fan Switch On - fan always on for air circulation Auto - fan runs only when system provides Heating or Cooling 14 Control Panel Buttons 1.
3.3 Select options Press the MENU button and, using the buttons scroll down until MORE OPTIONS is flashing. Press OK. You will be prompted to answer 6 “Options” questions, shown here. • Use buttons to answer each question. buttons to advance to the next question. • Use Options Default Setting Additional Information 3. Do you have a Heat Pump? OFF (no Heat Pump) If you do not have a Heat Pump, select OFF.
1. Press the MENU button and then using the buttons, scroll down until TIME is flashing. Press OK. 2. Using the buttons, set the current hour, and press OK. 3. Using the buttons, advance to the next screen, set the current minutes, and press OK. 4. Repeat the process to set the current year (2 digits), month and day. Press DONE when you are finished. The thermostat is set to control temperature according to the following pre-programmed, energy-efficient schedule.
Part 4 Additional thermostat features 4.1 Customize the pre-programmed schedule You can change the day, time period or temperature settings of the pre-programmed schedule. 1. Press the SYSTEM switch to HEAT (to program the heating schedule) or COOL (to program the cooling schedule). 2. Press the MENU button, and using the buttons, scroll down until SCHEDULE is flashing. Press OK. The screen will look like this: Day(s) of the week Time period beginning Time period 3.
4.2 Set favorite temperatures (home / sleep / away) 4.3 Set temporary hold at You can override a programmed temperature for a brief period of time. You can set your three most frequent temperatures (Home, Sleep, Away). You can then select the settings anytime with one touch of a button. 4.2.1 To set Home / Sleep / Away temperatures: 1. Press the HOME, SLEEP, or AWAY, button for 5 seconds, until the screen changes. 2. Using the buttons, set the desired temperature. Press DONE. 3.
4.5 Set vacation hold You can override a preset temperature for up to 60 days. 1. Using the buttons, set the desired temperature for Vacation Hold. 2. Press the Day button to switch to vacation hold mode. 3. Using the buttons, select the number of days for the vacation hold. 4. The vacation hold will automatically cancel at 8:00 am on the final day (in this example on the 5th day) 5. Cancel the Vacation Hold by pressing DONE. 24 4.
4.7 Activate permanent auxiliary heat (for Heat Pumps only) 4.8 Set keypad lockout To activate: Use this function to bypass the Heat Pump and use ONLY auxiliary heating. This may be a comfortable solution for the coldest days, but it typically leads to higher energy costs. Press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds to lock the keypad. The keypad lock icon will appear on the display. To activate the Permanent Auxiliary Heat: To unlock: 1. SIMULTANEOUSLY press both buttons for 3 seconds. 2.
4.9 Set change filter reminder 4.10 Adjust actual temperature display The thermostat will display a reminder when it is time to change the air filter on your heating and cooling system. Your thermostat was accurately calibrated at the factory. However, if you would like the displayed temperature to read higher or lower than the actual temperature, you can adjust the displayed temperature by +/- 4 degrees. 4.9.1 To adjust Change Filter reminder settings: 1.
Part 5 Troubleshooting Guide 5 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Problem Possible Cause Action Problem Possible Cause Action Temperature set point icon blinking 2-minute lockout enabled to protect compressor No action needed: should stop blinking after 2 minutes Thermostat doesn’t follow the scheduled program AM or PM set incorrectly in the program No Heat, No Cool, or No Fan Blown fuse / tripped circuit breaker Replace fuse or reset breaker Check the current settings including AM and PM des
Appendix: Heat Pump Identification 1. How do I know if I have a Heat Pump? • Check the documentation for your heating and cooling system or contact your HVAC contractor. • Confirm that you have a Heat Pump by checking the labels of the wires coming out from the wall (labels you attached according to the right-hand column of the 2.2.2 table). According to the right-hand column of the 2.2.2 table, if you have: You have: An “O” wire, or a “B” wire A Heat Pump 2.
