Honeywell Home RTH5160 Series User manual

RTH5160 Series
Non-Programmable
Thermostat
RTH5160D1003
Quick Installation Guide
Heat On
Menu
Fan Auto
Tools you will need Tools you may need
Wire stripper
Needle-nose pliers Drill and
drill bit
Included in your box
Screws and
anchors
UWP™
Mounting
System
(UWP)
RTH5160
Thermostat
Quick Install Guide
Small flat head scr
ewdriver
Phillips scr
ewdriver
Pencil
Level

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Removing your old thermostat
2 Check that your system is off.
Change the temperature on your
old thermostat to be above room
temperature in heat mode or below
it in cool mode. If you don’t hear the
system turn on within 5 minutes, the
power is off.
Note: If you have a digital
thermostat that has a blank display,
skip this step.
1 Turn power OFF.
To protect yourself and your
equipment, turn off the power at
the breaker box or the switch that
controls your heating/cooling
system.
3 Remove the old thermostat’s
faceplate.
On most thermostats, you can take
off the faceplate by grasping and
gently pulling. Some thermostats
may have screws, buttons, or clasps.
Do not remove any wires from your
thermostat at this time!
75
75
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
Breaker box
Switch
4 Make sure there are no 120/240V
wires.
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.
Wire nut
Thick black wire
OR
Read and save these instructions

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5 Take a picture of how your wiring
looks right now.
Be sure to include the letters next
to the terminals where the wires
are inserted. This will be a helpful
reference when wiring your new
thermostat.
Tip: If the color of your wires has
faded or if 2 terminals have the
same wire color, use the wire labels
provided in the package to label
each wire.
YRRC
Example of
a jumper
Terminals
1/4” to 3/8”
6 Record which R-wire(s) you have and write down the color of the wire(s).
NOTE: Do not include jumpers as a part of your count. The thermostat
does not need jumpers.
Terminal Wire Color
R
R h
Rc
7 Record the remaining wires and write down the color of the wires.
Check mark the wires that are connected to terminals. Next to the check mark,
write down the color of the wire. Do not include jumpers as a part of your
count.
Check all that apply (Not all will apply):
Terminal Wire Color
Y
G
C
Terminal Wire Color
A or L/A
O/B
W2 or AUX
E
W
K
NOTES:
• Cdoes not power the thermostat display or operations; batteries are
always required.
• If Kwas used on old thermostat you have a C-wire adapter at the
equipment. Re-wiring would need to be done so that Y and G are used
instead of K.
• The RTH5160 thermostat does not support L/A, S, or U terminals.
• If there are wires in terminals that are not listed, you will need
additional wiring support. Visit honeywellhome.com/support to find out
if the thermostat will work for you.

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8 Disconnect the wires and remove the old wall plate.
Use a screwdriver to release wires from terminals. Then, use a wire label to
identify each wire as it’s disconnected. The letter on the wire label should
match the letter on the terminal.
Tip: To prevent wires from falling back into the wall, wrap the wires around a
pencil.
Installing your RTH5160 thermostat
9 Bundle and insert wires through the UWP.
Pull open the UWP and insert the bundle of
wires through the back of the UWP.
Make sure at least 1/4 inch of each wire
is exposed for easy insertion into the wire
terminals.
RTH5160
Thermostat Screws UWP
Mounting
System Anchors Wall
www.honeywellhome.com

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10 Insert the wall anchors.
It is recommended that you use the
wall anchors included in the box to
mount your thermostat.
You can use the UWP to mark where
you want to place the wall anchors.
a) Level the wall plate.
b) Mark the location of the wall
anchors using a pencil.
c) Drill the holes.
d) Insert wall anchors.
e) Make sure anchors are flush with
wall.
Tip: If your box contains red anchors,
use a 7/32” drill bit. If your box
contains yellow anchors, use a 3/16”
drill bit.
Insert wires into the inner holes of the terminals on the UWP. The tabs will
stay down once the wire is inserted.
If you have 1 R-wire (R, Rh, or Rc)
If you have 2 R-wires (R or Rh, and Rc)
or
1. Set R-switch
to the up
position.
1. Set R-switch
to the down
position.
2. Insert your
R-wire (R, Rh
or Rc) into
R-terminal.
2. Insert your Rc wire
into Rc-terminal
3. Insert your R
or Rh wire into
RTerminal.
11 Set R-switch position and insert R-wire(s).
Set the R-switch up or down based on your wiring notes in Step 6.
NOTE: Alternate wiring options are shown on pages 1112.

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13 Confirm wiring matches snapshot.
Please confirm wiring matches terminals from the photo you took in Step 5.
14 Mount the UWP and close the door.
Mount the UWP using the provided screws. Install all three screws for a secure
fit on your wall. Close the door after you’re finished.
Use 3x supplied
screws
(#8 11/2 for red
anchors and #6
11/2 for yellow
anchors)
1/4” to 3/8”
12 Connect remaining wires.
Depress the tabs to put the
wires into the inner holes of the
corresponding terminals on the
UWP (one wire per terminal) until it is
firmly in place.
Gently tug on the wires to verify
they are secure.
Tip: If you need to release a wire
again, push down the corresponding
terminal tab on the side of the UWP.
NOTE: Alternate wiring options are
shown on pages 1112.
This wiring is just an example,
yours may vary.

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15 Install batteries.
Insert two AA alkaline batteries in the back of the thermostat as shown.
16 Attach your thermostat.
Align the thermostat onto the UWP
and firmly snap it into place.
17 Turn your power ON.
Turn on the power at the breaker box
or switch that controls the heating/
cooling system.
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
Breaker box
Switch
OR

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Now that you have installed your thermostat, please follow the steps below to
setup your system and personalize your thermostat.
18 Select System Setup options.
Press Edit (-) to change values or select from available options. Then press
Next (+) to save changes and advance to the next System Setup number.
See “System Setup options” on the next page for a full list of
System Setup
numbers and options .
Repeat until all of the System Setup options have been set, and then press
Done. The thermostat will save and exit to the home screen.
19 Continue to “System operation settings” on page 10.
System Setup
Setup number Option number
NOTE: To re-enter the System Setup from the Home Screen, press and hold
the Menu button for approximately 5 seconds.

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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:
1 = Standard Efficiency Gas Forced Air
2 = High Efficiency Gas Forced Air
3 = Oil Forced Air
4 = Electric Forced Air
5 = Hot Water Fan Coil
Heat Pump:
7 = Air to Air Heat Pump
Radiant Heat:
9 = Hot Water Radiant Heat
12 = Steam
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.
System Setup options
Setup Complete
You have now finished installing and setting up your thermostat.

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Fan operation settings
1 Press Menu, and then press the Fan (-)
button to cycle to the next available
Fan mode.
2 Cycle through the modes until the
required Fan mode is displayed,
then press Done.
NOTE: Available Fan modes vary with
system settings.
Fan modes:
‒Auto: Fan runs only when the
heating or cooling system is on.
‒On: Fan is always on.
System operation settings
1 Press Menu, and then press the
Mode (+) button to cycle to the next
available System mode.
2 Cycle through the modes until the
required System mode is displayed,
and then press Done.
NOTE: Available System modes vary by
model and system settings.
System modes:
‒Auto: Thermostat selects heating
or cooling as needed.
‒Heat: Thermostat controls only the
heating system.
‒Cool: Thermostat controls only the
cooling system.
‒Em Heat (only for heat pumps
with auxiliary heat): Thermostat
controls Auxiliary Heat. Compressor
is not used.
‒Off: Heating and cooling system is
off. Fan will still operate if fan is set
to On.
NOTE: Heat On/Cool On may flash for 5
minutes due to compressor protection.