2 Heat / 2 Cool User's Manual Quick Start Installation 110-1090B Application The Robertshaw 8425 is a multi-stage thermostat designed to control 24 VAC heat pump systems. Features • Large backlit display • Adjustable 1 stage temperature differential: 1.0°F to 3.0°F (0.5°C to 1.5°C)
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Return the mercury or mercury products, in a sealed container, to Invensys Controls Americas or a local recycling center for proper disposal. If you have any questions, call Robertshaw technical support at 1-800-445-8299. Invensys Controls Americas 28C Leigh Fisher Blvd.
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4. Remove existing thermostat base from wall. Figure 1 Step 2: Installing Model 8425 Thermostat NOTE: FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS, MOUNT THERMOSTAT ON INSIDE WALL, FIVE FEET ABOVE THE FLOOR. DO NOT...
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4. Remove the cover using a coin or screwdriver (Figure 3). Set aside. a u to o o l o ff c h e a t ° M O N s e t v a c c lo c k te m p h o ld r u n /s...
Wiring Diagrams ♦ HEAT ONLY HEAT/COOL 3-WIRE 4-WIRE SINGLE TRANSFORMER SINGLE TRANSFORMER Transformer Transformer 24 VAC 120 VAC 24 VAC 120 VAC Heating Heating Control Control Cooling Control Control Control W2/E W2/E HEAT ONLY COOL ONLY 2-WIRE 3-WIRE SINGLE TRANSFORMER SINGLE TRANSFORMER Transformer Transformer...
HEAT PUMP WITH HEAT PUMP WITH COOL ACTIVE HEAT ACTIVE REVERSING VALVE REVERSING VALVE Transformer Transformer 24 VAC 120 VAC 24 VAC 120 VAC Compressor Compressor Contactor Contactor Relay Relay Reversing Valve Reversing Valve W2/E W2/E NOTE: Make sure the HP swtich is in the HP NOTE: Make sure the HP swtich is in the HP position.
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TERMINAL LEGEND - 8425 TERM EQUIPMENT TO CONNECT REQ? TERMINAL FUNCTION 24 VAC hot connection For input of 24VAC hot side of transformer 24 VAC common connection For input of 24VAC common side of transformer System fault indicator For connection of system...
Step 3: Testing the Thermostat WARNING: DO NOT SHORT (JUMPER) ACROSS TERMINALS OF GAS VALVE OR SYSTEM CONTROL TO TEST OPERATION. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE THERMOSTAT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. CAUTION: DO NOT SWITCH SYSTEM TO COOL OR LEAVE IN COOL MODE IF THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50°F (10°C).
Step 4: Customizing the Thermostat Settings ♦ System Cool: The thermostat controls the cooling. Off: The heating and cooling systems are off. Heat: The thermostat controls the heat. Emer:The thermostat controls the second stage emergency heat. Use only when the primary stage of heat is not functioning or requires service.
8. Wait five seconds or press and the display will switch to the fil- ter monitor setting. 9. CHECK FILTER and the length of hours for the filter monitor will be displayed. 10. Use the to adjust the filter timer from 0 (OFF) to 9900 hours.
Step 5: Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Check wiring (see Installation Thermostat does not turn on system. section). Thermostat turns system on and Increase temperature differential (see Changing the Temperature off too frequently. Differential section). Move Electric/Gas switch to System fan does not operate either gas or electric, to match properly.
Invensys Controls Americas warrants to the original contractor installer, or to the original consumer user, each new Robertshaw thermostat to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.