1F85-275

Heating & Air Conditioning

5-1-1 Programmable/Non-programmable, Auto
Changeover, Multi-Stage/Heat Pump Thermostat
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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PREPARA
PREPARATIONS
ARATIONS
YOUR THERMOSTAT REPLACES
Assemble tools required as shown below.
Description 1F85-275
Heat Pump (No Aux. or Emergency Heat) Yes
Heat Pump (with Aux. or Emergency Heat) Yes
Standard Heat & Cooling Systems Yes
Two Stage Heat & Two Stage Cool Yes
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
Standard Heat Only Systems Yes HAND OR POWER
WIRE CUTTER/STRIPPER

DRILL WITH 3/16 INCH

Millivolt Heat Only Systems – Floor or Wall Furnaces Yes DRILL BIT, IF NEEDED

Standard Central Air Conditioning Yes

Gas or Oil Heat Yes
Electric Furnace Yes
Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat – 2 Wires Yes
Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat – 3 Wires No
REMOVING OLD THERMOST
REMOVING AT
THERMOSTA
! CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment damage,
disconnect electric power to system at main fuse or
circuit breaker box until installation is complete.

Before removing wires from old thermostat's switching sub-

base, label each wire with the terminal designation it was
removed from. Y2
C
R

1. Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is E/W1
Y1

complete. Ensure that electrical power is disconnected. O B L W2 G

Mounting
Mounting
Hole Hole
2. Remove Old Thermostat
Thermostat: A standard heat/cool ELEC. GAS

thermostat consists of three basic parts: Elec-Gas

a. The cover, which may be either a snap-on or
ON AUTO
Switch
hinge type.
b. The base, which is removed by loosening all
captive screws. Figure 1 – Thermostat base
c. The switching subbase, which is removed by
unscrewing the mounting screws that hold it on
the wall or adaptor plate. ATTENTION! This product does not contain mercury. How-
ever, this product may replace a unit which contains mercury.
3. Remove the front cover of the old thermostat. With
wires still attached
attached, remove wall plate from the wall. If Do not open mercury cells. If a cell becomes damaged, do not
the old thermostat has a wall mounting plate, remove the touch any spilled mercury. Wearing non-absorbent gloves,
thermostat and the wall mounting plate as an assembly. clean up the spilled mercury and place into a container which
can be sealed. If a cell becomes damaged, the unit should be
4. Identify each wire attached to the old thermostat. discarded.
5. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat one at a Mercury must not be discarded in household trash. When the
time. DO NOT LET WIRES FALL BACK INTO THE unit this product is replacing is to be discarded, place in a
WALL
WALL. suitable container. Refer to www.white-rodgers.com for loca-
6. Install new thermostat using the following procedures. tion to send the product containing mercury.

White-Rodgers is a division PART NO. 37-6488C

of Emerson Electric Co. Replaces 37-6488B
www.white-rodgers.com 0838
MOUNTING AND WIRING

! WARNING ! CAUTION
Do not use on circuits exceeding specified voltage. Take care when securing and routing wires so they do
Higher voltage will damage control and could cause not short to adjacent terminals or rear of thermostat.
shock or fire hazard. Personal injury and/or property damage may occur.

Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary

control to test. Short or incorrect wiring will damage Attach Thermostat Base to Wall
thermostat and could cause personal injury and/or 1. Remove the packing material from the thermostat. Gently
property damage. pull the cover straight off the base. Forcing or prying on
the thermostat will cause damage to the unit.
Thermostat installation and all components of the
system shall conform to Class II circuits per the NEC 2. Connect wires beneath terminal screws on base using
code. appropriate wiring schematic (see figs. 2 through 3).
3. Place base over hole in wall and mark mounting hole
locations on wall using base as a template.
Electric/Gas Switch (Fan Option)
4. Move base out of the way. Drill mounting holes.
This thermostat is configured from the factory to operate a heat/
cool, fossil fuel (gas, oil, etc.), forced air system. It is configured 5. Fasten base loosely to wall, as shown in fig. 1, using two
correctly for any system that DOES NOT require the thermostat mounting screws. Place a level against bottom of base,
to energize the fan on a call for heat. If you system is an electric adjust until level, and then tighten screws. (Leveling is for
heat or heat-pump system that REQUIRES the thermostat to appearance only and will not affect thermostat operation.)
turn on the fan on a call for heat, locate the ELEC/GAS switch If you are using existing mounting holes, or if holes drilled
are too large and do not allow you to tighten base snugly,
on the back of the thermostat (see fig. 1) and switch it to the
use plastic screw anchors to secure subbase.
ELEC position. This will allow the thermostat to energize the fan
immediately on a call for heat. If you are unsure if the heating/ 6. Push excess wire into wall and plug hole with a fire-
cooling system requires the thermostat to control the fan, resistant material (such as fiberglass insulation) to
contact a qualified heating and air conditioning service person. prevent drafts from affecting thermostat operation.
When the thermostat is configured for Heat Pump, the thermo-
stat will always power the circulator fan on a call for heat in the Battery Location
HEAT mode. The ELEC/GAS switch must be set to match the
2 “AA” alkaline batteries are included in the thermostat at the
type of Auxiliary heat your system uses for proper operation in factory with a battery tag to prevent power drainage. You
the EMERgency mode. must remove the battery tag to engage the batteries.
All wiring diagrams are for typical systems only. Refer to If “BATT” is displayed, the batteries are low and should be
equipment manufacturers’ instructions for specific system wir- replaced. For best results, replace all batteries with new
ing information. premium brand alkaline batteries such as Duracell® or
Energizer®. To replace batteries, press system button to
OFF, install the batteries along the top of the base (see Fig.
1). The batteries must be installed with the positive (+) end to
the left.

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 WIRING DIAGRAMS
DIAGRAMS
Heat Pump Connections
Refer to equipment manufacturers' instructions for specific system wiring information. The thermostat can be configured for use
with the following heat pump systems:

HEAT PUMP TYPE 1 (HP 1). Single Stage compressor system; gas or electric backup, 2-heat/1-cool stages maximum.
HEAT PUMP TYPE 2 (HP 2). Multi-Stage compressor or two compressor system with gas or electric backup, 3-heat/2-cool stages
maximum.
See figure 2 below to help you wire the thermostat properly. After wiring, see CONFIGURATION section for proper thermostat
configuration.

O B L W2 G Y1 E/W1 R C* Y2

System NOTE: If your system

Heat Mode does not provide an E
Heat Pump 1 Blower/
2nd Stage.
Fault Circulator
(HP1)
Energized in Indicator
Emergency
Fan Energized No Output connection, jumper W2 to
Mode 2nd Emergency 24 Volt 24 Volt
Energized in Heat, Off, or Stage
on Call for Heat and Mode (Hot) (Common) E/W1 to use the Auxiliary
Cool Mode Emergency System Heat or Cool. Cool Mode 1st Stage
Heat Pump 2 Mode Malfunc- Heat Mode Set Elect/Gas 1st Stage 2nd Stage Heat in the Emergency
tion Switch for
(HP2)
Switch
3rd Stage.
Emergency
(Compressor) (Compressor) Mode.
Emergency
Mode 2nd Mode
Stage

NEUTRAL
24VAC 120VAC
HOT

CLASS II
TRANSFORMER
Figure 2 – Heat Pump Systems

*The 24 volt neutral connection to terminal C on the thermostat is not required if you replace the batteries once a year with fresh “AA” alkaline batteries.

Single Stage/Multi-Stage Connections

(No Heat Pump)
Refer to equipment manufacturers' instructions for specific system wiring information. The thermostat can be configured for use
with the following Single Stage and Multi-Stage systems:
SINGLE STAGE (SS 1). Gas, oil or electric, 1-heat/1-cool stage maximum.
MULTI-STAGE (MS 2). Gas, oil or electric, 2-heat/2-cool stages maximum.
See figure 3 below to help you wire the thermostat properly. After wiring, see CONFIGURATION section for proper thermostat
configuration.

O B L W2 G Y1 E/W1 R C* Y2

System

Single Blower/
Stage 1 No Output Circulator
(SS1) Energized Fault Fan Energized Heat 24 Volt 24 Volt No Output
Energized Constantly Indicator on Call for Cool Mode Mode (Hot) (Common)
Constantly in (NOT Cool (and 1st Stage 1st Stage
Multi- in Heat, Off, USED) Heat Mode Heat) if Cool Mode
Stage 2 Cool Mode Emergency 2nd Stage configured 2nd Stage
(MS2) Mode for Electric
Heat

NEUTRAL
24VAC 120VAC
HOT

CLASS II
TRANSFORMER
Figure 3 – Single Stage or Multi-Stage System (No Heat Pump)

*The 24 volt neutral connection to terminal C on the thermostat is not required if you replace the batteries once a year with fresh “AA” alkaline batteries.

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CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERA
THERMOSTA TION
OPERATION
Emergency System
NOTE EMER bypasses the Heat Pump to use the heat source wired
To prevent static discharge problems, touch side of to terminal E on the thermostat. EMER is typically used when
thermostat to release static build-up before touching compressor operation is not desired, or you prefer back-up
any keys. heat only.
1. Press SYSTEM button to select EMER. “EMER” will flash
If at any time during testing your system does not operate on the display.
properly, contact a qualified serviceperson.
2. Press to adjust thermostat setting above room
Fan Operation temperature. The Aux. heating system will begin to
operate. The display will show “STG1” flashing “EMER”
If your system does not have a G terminal connection, skip to
Heating System. and Flame icon ( ) to indicate that the Aux. system is
operating.
1. Turn on power to system. 3. Adjust temperature setting to 3° above room temperature.
2. Move FAN switch to ON position. The blower should be - The auxiliary heat system should begin to operate and
gin to operate. the display should show “STG1+2”.
3. Move FAN switch to AUTO position. The blower should 4. Press to adjust the thermostat below room tempera-
stop immediately. ture. The Aux. heating system should stop operating.

! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Do not allow the compressor to run unless the com-
To prevent compressor and/or property damage, if the
pressor oil heaters have been operational for 6 hours
outdoor temperature is below 50°F, DO NOT operate
and the system has not been operational for at least 5
the cooling system.
minutes.
Cooling System
Heating System
1. Press SYSTEM button to select the Snowflake icon ( ).
1. Press SYSTEM button to select the Flame icon ( ). If 2. Press to adjust thermostat setting below room
the auxiliary heating system has a standing pilot, be sure temperature. The blower should come on immediately on
to light it. high speed, followed by cold air circulation. The display
2. Press to adjust thermostat setting to 1° above room should show “STG1”.
temperature. The heating system should begin to 3. Adjust temperature setting to 3° below room temperature.
operate. The display should show “STG1”. However, if The second stage cooling should begin to operate and
the setpoint temperature display is flashing, the compres- the display should show “STG1+2”.
sor lockout feature is operating (see Configuration menu, 4. Press to adjust the temperature setting above room
item 5). temperature. The cooling system should stop operating.
3. Adjust temperature setting to 3° above room temperature.
If your system configuration is set at MS2, HP2 or HP1,
the auxiliary heat system should begin to operate and the
display should show “STG1+2”.
4. Press to adjust the thermostat below room tempera-
ture. The heating system should stop operating.

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 OPERATION
OPERATION
Before you begin programming your thermostat, you should be
familiar with its features and with the display and the location
and operation of the thermostat buttons. Your thermostat con-
sists of two parts: the thermostat cover and the base. To remove
the cover, pull it straight out from the base. To replace the cover,
line up the cover with the base and press until the cover snaps
onto the base.

The Thermostat Buttons and Switches

1 Raises temperature setting

2 Lowers temperature setting.

3 TIME button.

4 PRGM (program) button.

5 RUN (run program) button.

6 HOLD temperature button.

7 FAN switch (ON, AUTO)

8 SYSTEM button (COOL, AUTO, HEAT, EMER, OFF)

The Display
Figure 4 – Thermostat display, buttons and switches
9 Indicates day of the week.

10 Flame icon ( ) is displayed when the system is in Display ( ) when in keypad lockout mode.
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HEAT mode. Snowflake icon ( ) is displayed when
the system is in COOL mode. Flame icon ( ) and 17 “EMER” is displayed flashing when the system is in
Snowflake icon ( ) are displayed simultaneously EMER mode.
when thermostat is in AUTO mode. 18 The word “FAULT” will be displayed when there is a
11 Displays “BATT” when the 2 "AA" batteries are low malfunction in the HEAT/COOL system.
and should be replaced. Only “BATT” and “LO” in the 19 Display ( ) when limited HEAT/COOL range is activated.
minutes field are displayed when batteries are low and The “ ” icon will flash if an attempt is made to adjust
with no system power. the temperature beyond the limited HEAT/COOL
12 Alternately displays current time and temperature. Dis- temperature range.
plays “LO” in the minutes field when batteries are low. Stage1 & 2 indicators: The thermostat shall indicate
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13 The word “HOLD” is displayed when the thermostat is when the first and second stage is energized except
in the HOLD mode. “HOLD” is displayed flashing in emergency mode. The icon is “STG 1” for the first
when the thermostat is in a temporary HOLD mode. stage energized. The icons for the first and second
Displays currently programmed set temperature (this stage energized are “STG1+2” located in the upper
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is blank when SYSTEM is OFF). right side of the display.

15 Displays “FLTR” when the system has run for the

programmed filter time period as a reminder to change
or clean your filter.
CONFIGURATION MENU
CONFIGURATION
The configuration menu allows you to set certain thermostat 1) Single Stage, Multi-Stage or Heat Pump System
operating characteristics to your system or personal require- Configuration – This control can be configured for Heat
ments. Pump or two stage heat/two stage cool Multi-Stage opera-
tion. The display indicates “MS 2” (default for Multi-Stage
Set SYSTEM button to OFF, then simultaneously press
mode) in the display. The Multi-Stage configuration can
and to enter configuration menu. The display will
changed to “SS1”, “HP2”, or “HP1” by pressing the or
show the first item in the configuration menu.
key. In Multi-Stage configuration, SYSTEM button will
The configuration menu table summarizes the configuration not have EMERgency mode.
options. An explanation of each option follows.
2) Programmable Periods – This control can be configured
Press SYSTEM to change to the next menu item. To exit the for 4, 2 or 0 programmable periods. The display indicates
menu and return to the program operation, press RUN. If no “PRG 4” in the display as default. The programmable
keys are pressed within fifteen minutes, the thermostat will periods can be toggled to 2 or 0 by pressing the or
revert to normal operation. keys. With "PRG 0" selected for non-programmable, sys-

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CONFIGURATION MENU
CONFIGURATION
Press the SYSTEM button until OFF is displayed, then press the and simultaneously

INSTALLER/CONFIGURATION MENU
Press Displayed Press or
Step Button(s) (Factory Default) to select Comments

1 System MS 2 SS1, HP2, HP1 Selects Single Stage, Multi-Stage, or Heat Pump
(Single Stage or 2-stage) System Configuration

2 System PRG 4 PRG 0, PRG 2 Selects Programmable Periods

3 System 4:00 HOLD 0:15 to 8:00 Selects Temporary Program Override Time
(increments of 15 minutes)

4 System EMR OFF Selects Energy Management Recovery OFF or ON

(ON)

5 System FA SL Selects Fast or Slow Cycle Selection

6 System CL CL Selects Compressor Lockout CL OFF or ON

(OFF) (ON)

7 System CDL CDL Selects Backlight Display

(ON) (OFF)

8 System FA FA Selects Fast Second Stage ON or OFF

(ON) (OFF) (Not available if SS1 is selected above)

9 System 0 FLTR 50-1950 (increments of 50) Selects filter replacement run time

10 System 0°F 4 LO to 4 HI Selects Temperature Display Adjustment 4 LO to 4 HI

(Room Temperature)

11 System °F °C Selects temperature display F° or °C selection

12 System AU On OFF Selects AUTO Mode ON or OFF

13 System LR LR 62 to LR89 Selects Limited HEAT range

(90)

14 System LR LR 46 to LR 82 Selects Limited COOL range

(45)

15 System (ON) Selects Keypad Lockout

(OFF)

16 System 000 001 to 999 Selects Keypad lockout combination number

Press System to set code

17 Run Returns to the OFF position

tem key selection will skip EMR (item 4) and temporary go back to the program temperature and “HOLD” will
program override (item 3). no longer blink or display.
3) Select Temporary Program Override Time – The thermo- 4) Select Energy Management Recovery OFF or ON –
stat can hold any temperature you set it to for the amount Energy Management Recovery (EMR) causes the thermo-
of time you select on this option. Your choices are 0:15 to stat to start heating or cooling early to make the building
8:00 hours in 15 minute increments. temperature reach the program setpoint at the time you
Example: specify. Heating will start 5 minutes early for every 1°
of temperature required to reach setpoint. Cooling allows
a. You have selected 3:00 hours for the Temporary Pro- more time per degree because it takes longer to reach
gram Override time period. temperature.
b. With the thermostat set to Heat or Cool, press or Example: You select EMR and have your heating program-
to set the temperature to your preference. med to 65° at night and 70° at 7 AM. If the building temp-
The thermostat will maintain this temperature setting erature is 65° the difference between 65° and 70° is 5°.
for 3 hours with “HOLD” blinking to remind you it is Allowing 5 minutes per degree the thermostat setpoint will
in Temporary Hold. After 3 hours, the thermostat will change to 70° at 6:35 AM.

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 CONFIGURATION MENU
CONFIGURATION
5) Fast or Slow Cycle Selection – The factory default setting 11)Select F° or C° Readout – Changes the display readout
is fast cycle, which cycles 1st stage at approximately 1.2°F to Centigrade or Fahrenheit as required.
and 2nd stage 0.75°F. If you prefer slow cycle, press the
12)Selected Auto mode – This control will feature AUTO
or key to change to SL. The 1st stage and 2nd changeover mode when AU on is selected (default). Press
stage would be 1.5°F and 1.2°F respectively.
the or keys in the menu mode to defeat the auto
6) Select Compressor Lockout CL OFF or ON – Selecting changeover mode (OFF).
CL ON will cause the thermostat to wait 5 minutes before
13)Limited Heat Range – This feature provides a maximum
turning on the compressor if the heating and cooling system
setpoint temperature for heat. The default setting is 90°F. It
loses power. It will also wait 5 minutes minimum between
can be changed between 62°F and 89°F by pressing the
cooling and heating cycles. This is intended to help protect
or key.
the compressor from short cycling. Some newer compres-
sors already have a time delay built in and do not require 14)Limited Cool Range – This feature provides a minimum
this feature. Your compressor manufacturer can tell you if setpoint temperature for cool. The default setting is 45°F. It
the lockout feature is already present in their system. When can be changed between 46°F and 82°F by pressing the
the thermostat compressor time delay occurs it will flash the or key.
setpoint for about five minutes. 15 & 16) Keypad Lockout – This menu selection will display
7) Select Backlight Display – The display backlight improves lock icon ( ) and “OFF” (default, keypad not locked out).
display contrast in low lighting conditions. When the C The and are used to toggle the selection between OFF
terminal is powered, selecting backlight CdL ON will turn the and ON (keypad locked out). When the keypad lockout
light on continuously. Select backlight OFF will keep the light selection is enabled (ON), and the SYSTEM button is
on momentarily after any key is pressed. When the C pressed again, the display will indicate the number “0”
terminal is not powered, this selection has no effect. (default, still disabled) in the time digits. The and are
used to set the combination number from 0 to 999. If a
8) Select (Fast) Second Stage ON or OFF (not available in combination of 0 is selected and the SYSTEM button is
Single Stage configuration) – In the run mode, pressed, the menu will be exited and keypad will not be
if the setpoint temperature is manually raised by 3°F (2°C) locked. If 1 to 999 is selected and the SYSTEM button is
or more above the actual temperature with the , and the pressed, the combination is stored into memory and the
fast second stage feature is enabled, FA ON, the second menu is exited. The ( ) will display designating keypad
stage will energize immediately. With FA OFF, second locked with a valid combination. The SYSTEM button will
stage will not energize until the setpoint temperature is 1°F operate for 10 seconds after the menu mode is exited to
or more above actual temperature for more than ten min- allow the user to change the mode from OFF to the desired
utes. SYSTEM mode.
9) Select filter replacement run time – The thermostat will While the keypad is locked out, a simultaneous press of
display FLTR after a set time of operation. This is a remind- and will enter the configuration menu from any
er to change or clean your air filter. This time can be set from mode instead of only OFF mode. When the menu is
0 to 1950 hours in 50 hour increments. A selection of 000 entered with the keypad lockout feature enabled, the first
will cancel this feature. When “FLTR” is displayed, you
menu item displayed is the combination code 0. The or
can clear it by pressing HOLD and RUN at the same time.
keys are used to set the combination unlock number
This resets the timer and starts counting the hours until the
from 0 to 999. If the unlock number matches exactly with
next filter change. Contact your system manufacturer for a
the combination lock number stored in memory when the
specific replacement/maintenance interval.
SYSTEM button is pressed, the keypad is unlocked and
10)Select Temperature Display Adjustment 4 LO to 4 HI – the ( ) is removed. If the unlock number does not match
Allows you to adjust the room temperature display up to 4° when the SYSTEM button is pressed, the menu is exited
higher or lower. Your thermostat was accurately calibrated and the keypad remains disabled.
at the factory but you have the option to change the display
To reset the combination code and unlock the keypad if
temperature to match your previous thermostat. The cur-
the code is forgotten, see troubleshooting section.
rent or adjusted room temperature will be displayed on the
left side of the display.

SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL DATA THERMAL DATA
Electrical Rating
Rating: Setpoint Temperature Range
Range:
Mv to 30 VAC 50/60 Hz or DC 45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C)
0.05 to 1.5 Amps (Load per terminal) Operating Ambient Temperature Range
Range:
2.5 Amps Maximum Total Load (All terminals combined) 32°F to 105°F
Operating Humidity Range
Range:
0 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Shipping Temperature Range
Range:
-40°F to 150°F

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OPERATION
OPERATION
The system "mode" is selected by pressing the SYSTEM • LOW BATTERY INDICATOR — If the 2 “AA” alkaline batter-
button. Icons on the bottom right corner of the display will ies are low and should be replaced, the display will be blank
indicate the mode: COOL ( ), AUTO ( ), HEAT ( ), EMER
EMER, LO BATT
except for “LO BATT”. We recommend replacing batteries
or OFF
OFF. In any mode except OFF
OFF, the setpoint temperature will every 2 years. If the home is going to be unoccupied for an
be shown on the right side of the display. In OFF
OFF, this area will extended period (over 3 months), the batteries should be
be blank. The current temperature will be displayed on the left replaced before leaving. When the batteries are low, pressing
side of the display. any button will cause the display to operated for ten seconds.
To operate properly in the AUTO mode, the heat setpoint After ten seconds, the display will be blank except for “LOLO
temperature cannot be the same as or higher than the cool BATT
BATT”. You cannot program with low batteries, but you can
setpoint temperature. The heat setpoint must be at least 1° override setpoint temperature. After “LOLO BATT
BATT” has been
lower than the cool setpoint. displayed for 4 weeks, the thermostat will raise the tempera-
ture 10 degrees above your setpoint in COOL mode and will
Automatic System Changeover drop the temperature 10 degrees below your setpoint in
When the thermostat is in the AUTO mode, both the Flame and HEAT mode. If the “LO LO BATT
BATT” condition continues, and
Snowflake icons are displayed. The thermostat will call for heat when it reaches certain value, the thermostat will turn off all
or cool depending on the room temperature. The setpoint LO BATT
the loads and “LO BATT” will flash.
temperature displayed will be that of the last mode called. If the • SIMPLIFIED COPY DAY FUNCTION — This feature allows
last system cycle was heat, the HEAT setpoint will be displayed. Monday’s program to be copied into the rest of the week’s
If the room temperature raises above the HEAT setpoint and the programming. This feature is available the first time you
COOL setpoint and a call for cool is required, the temperature programmed your thermostat. To use this feature, simply
displayed will change to be the COOL setpoint. enter the program for Monday as described in ENTERING
YOUR PROGRAM, then press RUN or HOLD. The only way
Second Stage Time Delay to restore this feature is to complete a software reset (see
Your thermostat is designed to determine the optimum time to Reset Operation under TROUBLESHOOTING section).
activate the second stage. Simply raising the temperature in • C O P Y D A Y F U N C T I O N — This feature allows
heating or lowering it in cooling will not always force the a selected day’s program to be copied to the desired day’s
thermostat to bring the second stage on quickly. There is a time programming. To use this feature: in PRGM mode, select the
delay from 0-30 minutes depending on the performance of the day to be copied from by pressing the HOLD button. Enter the
first stage of the system. program for the selected day as described in ENTERING
EXAMPLE: For the last 2 hours the thermostat is set on 70° and YOUR PROGRAM. Press and hold the TIME button for 4
the room temperature is 70° with the equipment using only the seconds to begin the COPY mode. The LCD will display
first stage of heat. Since the equipment is keeping the tempera- “COPY” and the selected day to be copied. The day the
ture within 1° of setpoint, the thermostat will delay second stage program will copy to will be flashing. Press the HOLD button
for a longer time if you manually raise the temperature or if the to select the day you want to copy to. Press TIME to complete
room temperature quickly changes. Once the second stage the Copy Day operation and return to PRGM mode. Press
comes on, it will come on sooner the next time there is a RUN to exit.
difference between the setpoint and the room temperature. The
net effect of the staging program is that when the first stage is PROGRAMMING YOUR THERMOSTAT
capable of making temperature the second stage will delay
This section will help you plan your thermostat's program to
longer. When the thermostat calculates that first stage cannot
meet your needs. For maximum comfort and efficiency, keep
make temperature in a reasonable time, the second stage will
the following guidelines in mind when planning your program.
come on sooner. This built in function automatically optimizes
the use of additional stages of heat or cool. • When heating (cooling) your building, program the temper-
atures to be cooler (warmer) when the building is vacant or
during periods of low activity.
Manual Operation • During early morning hours, the need for cooling is usually
Permanent Program Override (HOLD HOLD
HOLD) – With the SYSTEM minimal.
button set to HEAT or COOL
COOL, press the HOLD button once and
Planning Your Program
release. “HOLD” will be displayed. Use or to adjust the
temperature. The thermostat will hold the room temperature at Look at the factory preprogrammed times and temperatures
the selected setting until you press RUN button to start program shown in the sample schedule. If this program will suit your
operation again. needs, simply press the RUN button to begin running the factory
preset program.
Temperature Program Override – Press or until the
display shows the temperature you want. The thermostat will If you want to change the preprogrammed times and tempera-
override current programming and keep the room temperature tures, follow these steps.
at the selected temperature for a programmed time period. Determine the time periods and temperatures for your program.
“HOLD” will be displayed and flashing. The thermostat will You can program four or two periods for each day (see Configu-
automatically revert to the program after programmed period. ration menu, item 2). You may use the same heating and cooling
temperatures for consecutive time periods. You can choose
start times, heating temperatures, and cooling temperatures
independently (for example, you may select 5:00 AM and 70° as

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OPERATION
the weekday 1st period heating start time and temperature and 5. Press TIME once again. The display will show the day of
also choose 7:00 AM and 76° as the weekday 1st period the week.
cooling start time and temperature). 6. Press or until you reach the current day of the
week.
Use the table to plan your program time periods and the
7. Press RUN once. The display will show the correct time
temperatures you want during each period. Fill in the complete
and room temperature alternately.
table to have a record of your programs.

SAMPLE Enter Heating Program

Heating/Cooling Schedule Plan (Factory Program)
1. Move the SYSTEM switch to HEAT.
ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK
2. Press PRGM once. “MO TU WE TH FR” (indicating
Period Start Time Temperature weekday program) will appear in the display. Also dis-
1ST 6:00 AM 70 F played are the currently programmed start time for the 1st
heating period and the currently programmed tempera-
HEAT

2ND 8:00 AM 62 F
ture (flashing).
3RD 5:00 PM 70 F
MO TU WE TH FR
4TH 10:00 PM 62 F
AM
EXAMPLE:
1ST 6:00 AM 78 F
COOL

2ND 8:00 AM 85 F
This display window shows that for the 1st weekday
3RD 5:00 PM 78 F
period, the start time is 6:00 AM, and 70° is the
4TH 10:00 PM 82 F programmed temperature (this example reflects factory
preprogramming).

Heating/Cooling Schedule Plan 3. Press or to change the displayed temperature

to your selected temperature for Monday’s 1st heating
WEEKDAYS SATURDAY SUNDAY
(1 Day) (1 Day) program period.
(5 Day)
Start Start Start 4. Press TIME once (the programmed time will flash). Press
Period
Time Temp Time Temp Time Temp or until your selected start time appears. The time
1ST will change in 15-minute increments. When your selected
time is displayed, press TIME again to return to the
HEAT

2ND
change temperature mode.
3RD 5. Press PRGM once. The currently programmed start
4TH time and setpoint temperature for the 2nd heating pro-
gram period will appear.
1ST
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the start time and heating
COOL

2ND temperature for the 2nd heating program period.

3RD 7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the 3rd and 4th heating
4TH program periods. Weekday heating programs are now
complete.
8. Press PRGM once "SA" (indicating Saturday program)
Entering Your Program will appear in the display, along with the start time for the
Set Current Time and Day 1st heating period and the currently programmed temp-
1. Press TIME button once. The display will show the hour erature.
only. 9. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to complete Saturday heating
programming.

EXAMPLE: PM 10.Press PRGM once to change to "SU" (Sunday) heating

programming and repeat steps 3 through 7 to complete
Sunday programming.
2. Press and hold either or until you reach the
AM begins at mid-
correct hour and AM/PM designation (AM 11.When you have completed entering your heating pro-
night; PM begins at noon). gram, press RUN.
3. Press TIME once again. The display window will show
the minutes only.

EXAMPLE:

4. Press and hold either or until you reach the

correct minutes.

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OPERATION
OPERATION
Enter Cooling Program CHECK YOUR PROGRAMMING
Follow these steps to check your thermostat programming
! CAUTION one final time before beginning thermostat operation.
If the outside temperature is below 50°F, disconnect 1. Press SYSTEM button to HEAT position.
power to the cooling system before programming. 2. Press PRGM to view the 1st Monday heating period
Energizing the air conditioner compressor during time and temperature. Each time you press PRGM, the
cold weather may cause personal injury or property next heating period time and temperature will be display-
damage. ed in sequence for each weekday, then Saturday and
Sunday program periods (you may change any time or
1. Press SYSTEM button to COOL position. temperature during this procedure).
2. Follow Enter Heating Program for entering your cooling 3. Press RUN.
program, using your selected cooling times and tempera- 4. Press SYSTEM button to COOL position.
tures. 5. Repeat step 2 to check cooling program.
6. Press SYSTEM button to HEAT or COOL and press
RUN to begin program operation.
NOTE: Batteries are not required to keep your programming
or menu data. With two optional "AA" batteries installed,
your thermostat will maintain time and continuously
display the temperature during a loss of AC power.
Installed batteries will also allow programming prior to
installation.
YOUR THERMOSTAT IS NOW PROGRAMMED AND READY TO
PROVIDE MAXIMUM COMFORT AND EFFICIENCY!

TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOOTING
OUBLESHOOTING
Reset Operation
If a voltage spike or static discharge blanks out the display or causes erratic thermostat operation, you can reset the thermo-
stat by removing the wires from terminals R and C and removing batteries for 2 minutes. After resetting the thermostat,
replace the wires and batteries. If the thermostat has been reset and still does not function correctly, contact your heating/
cooling service person or place of purchase.

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

No Heat/No Cool/No Fan 1. Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Replace fuse or reset breaker.
(common problems) 2. Furnace power switch to OFF. Turn switch to ON.
3. Furnace blower compartment door or Replace door panel in proper position to engage
panel loose or not properly installed. safety interlock or door switch.

No Heat 1. Pilot light not lit. Re-light pilot.

2. SYSTEM button not set to HEAT
HEAT. Press SYSTEM button to HEAT and raise setpoint
above room temperature.
3. Loose connection to thermostat or Verify thermostat and system wires are securely
system. attached.
4. Furnace Lock-Out Condition. Heat Many furnaces have safety devices that shut down
may also be intermittent. when a lock-out condition occurs. If the heat works
intermittently contact the furnace manufacturer or
local service person for assistance.
5. Heating system requires service or Diagnostic: Press SYSTEM button to HEAT and
thermostat requires replacement. raise the setpoint above room temperature. Within a
few seconds the thermostat should make a soft click
sound. This sound usually indicates the thermostat
is operating properly. If the thermostat does not
click, try the reset operation listed above. If the
thermostat does not click after being reset contact
your heating and cooling service person or place of
purchase for a replacement. If the thermostat clicks,
contact the furnace manufacturer or a service
person to verify the heating is operating correctly.

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 TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOOTING
OUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
No Cool 1. SYSTEM button not pressed to COOL. Press SYSTEM button to COOL and lower setpoint
below room temperature.
2. Loose connection to thermostat or Verify thermostat and system wires are securely
system. attached.
3. Cooling system requires service or Same procedure as diagnostic for No Heat condition
thermostat requires replacement. except set the thermostat to COOL and lower the
setpoint below the room temperature. There may be
up to a five minute delay before the thermostat
clicks in Cooling.

Heat, Cool or Fan 1. Possible short in wiring. Check each wire connection to verify they are not
Runs Constantly 2. Possible short in thermostat. shorted or touching together. No bare wire should
3. Possible short in heat/cool/fan stick out from under terminal screws. Try resetting
system. the thermostat as described above. If the condition
4. FAN Switch set to Fan On. persists the manufacturer of your system or service
person can instruct you on how to test the Heat/Cool
system for correct operation. If the system operates
correctly, replace the thermostat.

Furnace 1. The location of the thermostat and/or Digital thermostats normally provide precise
(Air Conditioner) the size of the Heating System may temperature control and may cycle faster than some
Cycles Too Fast be influencing the cycle rate. older mechanical models. A faster cycle rate means
or Too Slow (narrow or the unit turns on and off more frequently but runs for
wide temperature swing) a shorter time so there is no increase in energy use.
If you would like to increase the cycle time, choose
SL for slow cycle in the menu, step 4. If an accept-
able cycle rate is not achieved as received or by
choosing slow cycle, contact a local service person
for additional suggestions.

Thermostat Setting & 1. Thermostat thermometer setting The thermometer can be adjusted +/- 4 degrees.
Thermostat Thermometer requires adjustment. See Temperature Display Adjustment in the
Disagree Configuration Menu section.

Blank Display and/or 1. Voltage spike or static discharge. Use the Reset Operation at top of previous page.
Keypad Not Responding

Heat Setpoint will 1. The desired setpoint conflicts with the Change system mode to COOL. Raise the Cool
not Respond to the setpoint of the COOL mode. setpoint. Return to HEAT mode and set desired
Temperature Up Key temperature.

Cool Setpoint will 1. The desired setpoint conflicts with the Change system mode to HEAT. Lower the Heat
not Respond to the setpoint of the HEAT mode. setpoint. Return to COOL mode and set desired
Temperature Down Key temperature.

Forgot Keypad CAUTION: This resets the thermostat to factory

Lockout Code default settings of the configuration menu. After
performing this reset, the thermostat will require
configuration again. Be sure that you know the
required configuration settings before resetting.

With the thermostat in any mode, press and at

the same time to enter the configuration menu at the
point where the lockout code is to be entered. Press
and and SYSTEM button at the same time to
reset the lockout code, unlock the keypad and reset
all configuration menu settings.

Why won’t my 2nd or First stage is keeping up with demand. Your thermostat is designed to determine the optimum
3rd stage come on? time to activate the second stage. Simply raising the
temperature in heating or lowering it in cooling will not
always force the thermostat to bring the second stage
on quickly. There is a time delay from 0-30 minutes
depending on the performance of the first stage of the
system.

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FAQ
Symptom Corrective Action
My thermostat is reading in Celsius. Your thermostat display can be set to display temperature in Fahrenheit or
How do I change it to Fahrenheit? Celsius. This option can be set in the INSTALLER/CONFIGURATION MENU
of your thermostat. See page 6 step 12.

Do I have to program a stop time for each There is no need to select a time to stop a programming period. Starting a
program period? new programming period will stop the previous program period.

My thermostat does not follow it’s Unless the thermostat appears to be damaged it will follow the program that
program. What should I do? is in the memory. The most common reason a thermostat will appear not to
be following the program is a programming error. Verify that the AM or PM
settings are correct for each period. Also verify that the Day of the week is
set correctly. Models with EMR (Energy Management Recovery) start early to
make the temperature they are programmed for by the time specified in the
program. See the CONFIGURATION MENU on page 6 step 3.

Between heating and cooling seasons, Any time you wish to turn your system off, simply press the SYSTEM button
I want to turn my system off. Will this until “OFF” is displayed. This will not affect your thermostat’s programming
change my program? in any way. To turn the system back on, press the SYSTEM button to HEAT
or COOL and press RUN. The system will begin operating according to the
current thermostat program. See under OPERATION page 8 & 9.

My display light does not work. Can it be Because it is soldered to the circuit board it is not possible to repair or
fixed or replaced? replace.

Do I have to reprogram my thermostat No. This thermostat has permanent memory, although you will have to reset
after I change the batteries? your clock.

My setpoint temperature is flashing. When the thermostat compressor time delay occurs it will flash the setpoint
What does that mean? for about five minutes. This is intended to help protect the compressor from
short cycling.

How can I get a copy of the Operating Visit our website at www.white-rodgers.com for operating manuals.
Manual for my thermostat?

My program or configuration menu is all You can perform software reset by pressing and SYSTEM buttons
messed up, how do I start from the simultaneously when SYSTEM mode is OFF. See “Forget Keypad Lockout
beginning? Code” under “TROUBLESHOOTING” for details.

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