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Robertshaw RS8210 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 RS8210 Installation Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Robertshaw thermostat. ® This manual will describe how to install and test the Robertshaw RS8210 thermostat. Thermostat System Types Gas, Oil, or Electric Heat with Air Conditioning IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Heat Pumps (with or without auxiliary or emergency heat)

  • Page 4: Installation Location

    INSTALLATION LOCATION Install the thermostat 4 to 5 feet above the floor in an area with good air circulation and average temperature. For new installations, mount thermostat on an inside wall, 4-5 feet above the floor. Do not install the thermostat in the following locations: •...

  • Page 5: Thermostat Quick Reference

    THERMOSTAT QUICK REFERENCE Getting to know your thermostat Displays the user Days of the week selectable set-point and time. Hold: Is Room temperature. displayed when thermostat program is Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tech Set overridden. Min Com On Next Menu Heat...

  • Page 6: Wallplate Installation

    WALLPLATE INSTALLATION Caution: Mercury Notice: This product is mercury-free. Electrical Hazard However, if this product is Disconnect power before replacing a control which contains installing this product. mercury, it needs to be disposed Failure to do so can cause of properly. Contact your local electric shock or equipment waste management authority for damage.

  • Page 7: Wiring

    WIRING 1 Turn Off Power to Heating/Cooling System Heating/cooling system Circuit breaker power switch 2 Remove Old Thermostat Remove old thermostat but leave wallplate with wires attached. Do not remove wallplate Terminal designation...
  • Page 8 WIRING 3 Label Wires with Tags 4 Separate Wallplate from New Thermostat Label the existing wires using the supplied wire labels as you disconnect them. Remove wallplate from the new thermostat and mount onto wall. Wiring Labels Apply these wiring labels to each wire with the appropriate terminal designation as you remove it from the existing thermostat.
  • Page 9 WIRING 5 Separate Wallplate from New Thermostat Mount the new wallplate using the included screws and anchors. Drill 3/16-in. holes for drywall Drill 3/16-in. holes for plaster...
  • Page 10 WIRING 6 Connect Wires Simply match wire labels. If labels do not match letters on the thermostat, check “Alternate Wiring (Conventional Systems)” on page 9 and connect to terminal as shown (see notes, below). Insert wires and tighten screws Screw...
  • Page 11 WIRING Alternate Wiring (Conventional Systems) If labels do not match letters on the thermostat, check the chart below and connect to terminal as shown here (See notes, below). RH/R C O B RH/R If C or X wire is available then you can connect with C terminal. If there is no C or X wire then no need to connect with C terminal.
  • Page 12 WIRING Terminal Designations Heat Pump System Conventional System 1 HEAT 1 COOL / 2 HEAT 1 COOL 1 HEAT 1 COOL / 2 HEAT 1 COOL RH/R Transformer power Transformer Power Transformer Common Transformer Common Reversing Valve Energized in HEAT Energized in HEAT Reversing Valve Energized in COOL...
  • Page 13 WIRING Power supply. Use either O or B terminals for reversing valve. Optional 24 VAC common connection when thermostat is used in battery power mode. Jumper (not supplied). 2H/1C Heat Pump System Note: In many systems with no emergency heat a relay jumper can be used between E and W2.
  • Page 14 WIRING Typical 2H/1C Heat Pump System with separate emergency heat (HOT) COMPRESSOR RELAY COOL REVERSING EMERGENCY VALVE RELAY HEAT REVERSING VALVE FAN RELAY AUXILIARY Conventional System 1H/1C, 2H/1C (Heat pump set to OFF in tech settings) Note: This thermostat is only compatible with (HOT) ONE transformer...

  • Page 15: Installer Setup Menu

    INSTALLER SETUP MENU Installer Setup Menu This thermostat has an installer setup menu for easy configuration. Follow the procedure below to set up the thermostat to match the specific heating/cooling system. Press MENU. Press and hold TECH SET for 3 seconds. Configure the installer options as desired using the table below.
  • Page 16 INSTALLER SETUP MENU Factory default Feature Feature Description Display Adjustment Options settings The filter change reminder can be adjusted from OFF This setting will flash FILT in the Filter Next Step to 2000 hours in 50 hour display after the elapsed run time Filter Filter Change...
  • Page 17 INSTALLER SETUP MENU Factory default Feature Feature Description Display Adjustment Options settings The compressor short cycle delay setting will not allow the Next Step Compressor Com Delay The compressor short cycle compressor to be turned on Short Cycle delay setting can be removed for 5 minutes after it was last Prev Step Delay...
  • Page 18 INSTALLER SETUP MENU Settings Display Adjustment Options Default Next Step Select F for Fahrenheit Room F or C temperature display or select F for Fahrenheit, C for Celsius C for Celsius display. Prev Step Done Next Step 12 or 24 Select a 12 or 24 hour Use the + or - key to select 12 12 Hour...

  • Page 19: Mounting & Battery Installation

    MOUNT THERMOSTAT & INSTALL BATTERY Mount Thermostat Align the 4 tabs on the faceplate with the corresponding slots on the back of the thermostat, then push gently until the thermostat snaps into place. Room Set At Menu SLEEP HEAT AUTO COOL Battery Installation Battery installation is optional if used with AC power (the C terminal is connected).

  • Page 20: Programming

    PROGRAMMING Set Time of Day and Day of Week Press MENU. Press SET TIME. Day of the week will be flashing. Use to select the current day of the week. Press NEXT STEP. The current hour will be flashing. Use to select the current hour.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Temperature Display Range ....41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Temperature Control Range ....44°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C) Load Rating ..........1 amp per terminal, 1.5 amp maximum all terminals combined Display Accuracy ........± 1°F Differential ..........
  • Page 24 Customer Service +1.800.304.6563 Technical Service +1.800.445.8299 Use Phone Year HVACCustomerService@robertshaw.com to Scan for Limited www.robertshaw.com • 352-XXXX-XXX 352-00302-001 Rev. B Warranty Info Warranty © 2021 Robertshaw Controls Company. Robertshaw is a trademark of Robertshaw Controls Company. ®...