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To protect yourself and your equipment, turn off the power at the breaker box or the switch that controls your heating/cooling system.
Do not remove any wires from your thermostat at this time!
Do you have thick black wires with wire nuts?
Is your thermostat 120V or higher?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, you have a line voltage system and the thermostat will not work.
NOTES:
Wiring Labels
Apply these wiring labels to each wire with the appropriate terminal designation as you remove it from the existing thermostat.
Tip: Use a 7/32 drill bit.
Insert wires into the inner holes of the terminals on the UWP. The tabs will stay down once the wire is inserted.
NOTE: Alternate wiring options are shown in "Wiring" section.
If you have 1 R-wire (R, Rh, or Rc)
or
If you have 2 R-wires (R or Rh, and Rc)
Now that you have installed your thermostat, please follow the steps below to setup your system and personalize your thermostat.
NOTE: To re-enter the System Setup from the Home Screen, press and hold the Menu button for approximately 5 seconds.
System Setup Number and Description | Options (factory default in bold) |
125 = Temperature Indication Scale | 0 = Fahrenheit 1 = Celsius |
200 = Heating System Type | 1 = Conventional Forced Air Heat 2 = Heat Pump 3 = Radiant Heat (Boiler) 5 = None (Cool Only) |
Note: This option selects the basic system type your thermostat will control. | |
205 = Heating Equipment Type | Conventional Forced Air Heat: Heat Pump: Radiant Heat: |
Note: This option selects the equipment type your thermostat will control. This feature is NOT displayed if feature 200 is set to Cool Only. | |
218 = Reversing Valve O/B | 0 = O (O/B in Cool) 1 = B (O/B in Heat) |
Note: This option is only displayed if the Heat Pump configured. Select whether reversing valve O/B should energize in cool or in heat. | |
220 = Cool Stages / Compressor Stages (200=Conv / 200=HP) | 0, 1, 2 |
Note: Select how many Cool or Compressor stages of your equipment the thermostat will control. Maximum of 2 Cool stages or 1 Compressor stage. Set value to 0 if you do not have Cool Stage/Compressor Stage. | |
221 = Heat Stages / Backup Heat Stages | Heat Stages: 1, 2 Backup Heat Stages: 0, 1 |
Note: Select how many Heat or Aux/E stages of your equipment the thermostat will control. Maximum of 2 Heat Stages for conventional systems. Maximum of 1 Aux/E stage for systems with more than 1 heating equipment type. Set value to 0 if you do not have Heat Stage/ Backup Heat Stage. | |
300 = System Changeover | 0 = Manual 1 = Automatic |
Note: Thermostat can automatically control both heating and cooling to maintain the desired indoor temperature. To be able to select "automatic" system mode on thermostat home screen, turn this feature ON. Turn OFF if you want to control heating or cooling manually. |
NOTE: Once you have cycled through all of the System Setup numbers, press Done to save and exit to the home screen.
Setup Complete
You have now finished installing and setting up your thermostat.
NOTE: Available System modes vary by model and system settings.
System modes:
NOTE: Heat On/Cool On may flash for 5 minutes due to compressor protection.
NOTE: Available Fan modes vary with system settings.
Fan modes:
Alternate wiring (conventional systems)
If labels do not match terminals, connect wires as shown (see notes, below).
NOTES:
Connect wires: heat pump
Alternate wiring (for heat pumps only)
NOTES:
Batteries are required to provide power. Install fresh batteries immediately when the low battery icon appears. The icon appears about two months before the batteries are depleted.
Even if the low battery icon does not appear, you should replace batteries once a year, or before leaving home for more than a month.
If batteries are inserted within two minutes, the time and day will not have to be reset. All other settings are permanently stored in memory, and do not require battery power.
NOTE: When replacing batteries, alkaline batteries are recommended.
NOTE: If the alert is a critical alert, you may not be able to access the home screen and should call a HVAC professional.
Number | Alert/Reminder | Definition |
170 | Internal Memory Error | The memory of the thermostat has encountered an error. Please replace the thermostat. |
173 | Thermostat Temperature Sensor Error | The sensor of the thermostat has encountered an error. Please replace the thermostat. |
405 | Low Battery Alert | The batteries are getting low. Replace them within two months. |
407 | Critical Low Battery | The batteries are almost depleted and should be replaced as soon as possible. |
If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions. Most problems can be corrected quickly and easily.
Display is blank | Make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries are properly installed (see "Installing your device"). |
Cannot change system setting to Cool | Check System Setup Option 220 to make sure the options are set to either 1 or 2 (see "System Setup Options"). |
Fan does not turn on when heat is required | Check System Setup Option 205 to make sure it is set to match your heating equipment (see "System Setup Options"). |
Heating system is running in cool mode | Check System Setup Option 200 or 218 to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see "System Setup Options"). |
Heating or cooling system does not respond | Press Menu and then Mode to set system to Heat. Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside temperature. Press Menu and then Mode to set system to Cool. Make sure the temperature is set lower than the Inside temperature. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary. Make sure power switch at heating & cooling system is on. Make sure furnace door is closed securely. Wait 5 minutes for the system to respond. |
Heat On / Cool On flashing on the screen | Compressor protection feature is engaged. Wait 5 minutes for the system to restart safely, without damage to the compressor. |
Heat pump issues cool air in heat mode, or warm air in cool mode | Check System Setup Option 200 or 218 to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see "System Setup Options"). |
Honeywell warrants this product, excluding battery, to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer. If at any time during the warranty period the product is determined to be defective or malfunctions, Honeywell shall repair or replace it (at Honeywell's option).
If the product is defective,
If you have any questions concerning this warranty, please write Honeywell Customer Relations, 1985 Douglas Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55422 or call 1-800468-1502. In Canada, write Retail Products ON15-02H, Honeywell Limited/Honeywell Limitée, 35 Dynamic Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1V4Z9.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Can cause electrical shock or equipment damage. Disconnect power before beginning installation.
MERCURY NOTICE
If this product is replacing a control that contains mercury in a sealed tube, do not place the old control in the trash. Contact your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal.
For assistance with this product, please visit
http://yourhome.honeywell.com.
Or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.
Pull to remove the thermostat from the UWP.
Home and Building Technologies
In the U.S.:
Honeywell
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3992
customer.honeywell.com
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