Step 1: Replacing Existing Thermostat; Important Safety Information - Robertshaw 9401 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:
• Always turn off power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel before
installing, removing, cleaning, or servicing thermostat.
• Read all the information in this manual before installing this
thermostat.
• This is a 24 VAC low-voltage thermostat. Do not install on voltages
higher than 30 VAC.
• All wiring must conform to local and national building and electrical
codes and ordinances.
• Do not short (jumper) across terminals on the gas valve or at the
system control to test installation. This will damage the thermostat
and void the warranty.
• Do not connect ground to any terminal in this unit.

Step 1: Replacing Existing Thermostat

1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system.
2. Remove cover from old thermostat to expose wires (Figure 1).
3. Disconnect wires one at a time from existing terminals. Use enclosed labels
to mark existing wires. Refer to cross references in Table 1 if existing wiring
does not directly match the labels.
4. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
Old Terminal
M,W,Rh,R5 or 5
V or Rc
C,X, or B
Y or Y6
H,W, or 4
F or G
O
B
NOTE: THIS THERMOSTAT REQUIRES A 24V AC COMMON WIRE FOR PROPER OPERATION.
Figure 1
New Label
Rh
Rc
C
Y
W
G
O
B
Table 1
Description
Heat transformer, hot side
Cool transformer, hot side
24VAC transformer, common side
Cooling control
Heating control
Fan control relay
Cool active reversing valve
Heat active reversing valve
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