Honeywell Chronotherm IV T8601D User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
69-1410-2
T8601D Chronotherm® IV Deluxe
Programmable Thermostats
APPLICATION
The T8601 Chronotherm® IV Deluxe Programmable
Thermostat provides electronic control of 24 Vac single-
stage heating and cooling systems. Refer to Table 1 for a
general description of the thermostat. All T8601
thermostats require a common wire to supply power.
MERCURY NOTICE
If this control is replacing a control that contains
mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your old
control in the trash.
Contact your local waste management authority
for instructions regarding recycling and the
proper disposal of the old thermostat.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
the instructions can damage the product or cause
a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on
the product to make sure the product is suitable for
your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After completing installation, use these instructions
to check out the product operation.
Location
Install the thermostat about 5 ft (1.5m) above the floor in
an area with good air circulation at average temperature.
See Fig. 1.
Do not install the thermostat where it can be affected by:
— drafts, or dead spots behind doors and in corners.
— hot or cold air from ducts.
— radiant heat from sun or appliances.
— concealed pipes and chimneys.
— unheated (uncooled) areas such as an outside wall
behind the thermostat.
Table 1. Description of T8601 Thermostats.
T8601 System Changeover System Selection Fan Selection Comments
D Heat-Cool Automatic Heat-Off-Cool-Auto On-Auto Use keyboard for system and fan selections

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Fig. 1. Typical location of thermostat.
Wallplate Installation
The thermostat can be mounted horizontally on the wall
or on a 2 in. x 4 in. wiring box. Position wallplate
horizontally on the wall or on a 2 in. x 4 in. wiring box.
1. Position and level the wallplate (for appearance
only). The thermostat functions correctly even
when not level.
Fig. 2. Mounting the wallplate.
2. Use a pencil to mark the mounting holes. See
Fig. 2.
3. Remove the wallplate from the wall and drill two
3/16 in. holes in the wall (if drywall) as marked. For
firmer material such as plaster, drill two 7/32 in.
holes. Gently tap anchors (provided) into the drilled
holes until flush with the wall.
4. Position the wallplate over the holes, pulling wires
through the wiring opening.
5. Loosely insert the mounting screws into the holes.
6. Tighten mounting screws.
WIRING
All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and
ordinances. Refer to Fig. 3 through 5 for typical hookups.
A letter code is located near each terminal for
identification.
CAUTION
Electrical Hazard.
Can cause electric shock and equipment
damage.
Disconnect power before beginning wiring.
1. Loosen the terminal screws on the wallplate and
connect the system wires. See Fig. 6.
Fig. 3. Typical hookup in heat only application.
5 FEET
[1.5 METERS]
YES NO
NO
NO
M10106
WIRES
THROUGH WALL
WALL
MOUNTING
HOLES
M15044
MOUNTING
SCREWS
WALL
ANCHORS (2)
L1
(HOT)
L2
M10357
FAN
RELAY
GC
THERMOSTAT
HEAT
RELAY
RW
TRANSFORMER
POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
1
1

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Fig. 4. Typical hookup in heat and cool
system with one transformer.
Fig. 5. Typical hookup in heat and cool
system with two transformers.
Fig. 6. Proper wiring technique.
Mounting Thermostat
1. Engage tabs at the top of the thermostat and wall-
plate. See Fig. 7.
2. Press lower edge of case to close and latch.
NOTES: To remove the thermostat from the wall, first pull
out at the bottom of the thermostat; remove top
last.
Fig. 7. Mounting thermostat on wallplate.
L1
(HOT)
L2
M10353
FAN
RELAY
YG
THERMOSTAT
C
HEAT
RELAY
RW
COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR
TRANSFORMER
B
HEAT
DAMPER
COOL
DAMPER
O
1POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
CAN BE USED FOR CHANGEOVER VALVE ON SINGLE-STAGE HEAT
PUMP SYSTEMS.
AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS. OT WIRES MUST HAVE A
SEPARATE CABLE FROM THE THERMOSTAT CABLE.
2
2
2
1
3
OTOT
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
3
L1
(HOT)
L2
M10354
FAN
RELAY
YG
THERMOSTAT
RC
HEAT
RELAY
RW
L1
(HOT)
L2
COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR
HEATING TRANSFORMER
COOLING TRANSFORMER
BC
HEAT
DAMPER
COOL
DAMPER
O
2
1POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
JUMPER RC TERMINAL TOR TERMINAL WHEN INSTALLED ON A
ONE TRANSFORMER SYSTEM.
CAN BE USED FOR CHANGEOVER VALVE ON SINGLE-STAGE HEAT
PUMP SYSTEMS.
AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS. OT WIRES MUST HAVE A
SEPARATE CABLE FROM THE THERMOSTAT CABLE.
2
3
3
1
1
3
4
OTOT
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
4
M4826
FOR WRAPAROUND
INSERTION STRIP
7/16 IN. (11 MM).
FOR STRAIGHT INSERTION
STRIP 5/16 IN. (8 MM).
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PRESS LOWER
EDGE OF CASE
TOLATCH.
ENGAGE TABS
AT TOP OF
THERMOSTAT
AND WALLPLATE.
A.
B.

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Using Thermostat Keys
The thermostat keys are used to:
• set current day and time,
• program times and setpoints for heating and cooling,
• temporarily override program temperatures,
• display present setting,
• configure Installer Setup,
• check Self-Test,
• display outdoor temperature (select models),
• set the system operation,
• set the fan operation.
See Fig. 8 for the location of the keys.
Fig. 8. T8601D key locations and descriptions.
SETTINGS
System and Fan Settings
The System default setting is Heat and the Fan default
setting is Auto. Use the System and Fan keys to change
the settings. See Fig. 9. The fan settings can be set for
each program period individually. The system selection is
for all the program periods.
System settings control the thermostat operation as
follows:
Heat: The thermostat controls the heating.
Off: Both the heating and cooling are off.
Cool: The thermostat controls the cooling.
Auto: The thermostat automatically changes between
heating and cooling operation, depending on the
indoor temperature.
Fan settings control the system fan as follows:
On: Fan operates continuously.
Auto: Fan operates with equipment.
Fig. 9. Thermostat System and Fan key locations.
NOTE: Always press the keys with your fingertip or
similar blunt tool. Sharp instruments like a pen
or pencil point can damage the keyboard.
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Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
INCREASE TEMPERATURE
SETTING OR SCROLL
FORWARD THROUGH
INSTALLER SETUP OPTIONS
DECREASE TEMPERATURE
SETTING OR SCROLL
BACKWARD THROUGH
INSTALLER SETUP OPTIONS
DISPLAY INFORMATION
SUCH AS PRESENT
SETTINGS AND OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
RETURN TO
NORMAL
OPERATIONS
ENTER
INDEFINITE
OR TIMED
HOLD MODE
SET CURRENT
DAY AND TIME
SET CURRENT OR
PROGRAM DAY
CHANGE BETWEEN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
AND STANDARD TIME
INCREASE TIME SETTING
OR SCROLL FORWARD
THROUGH INSTALLER SETUP
A
ND SYSTEM TEST
DECREASE TIME SETTING OR
SCROLL BACKWARD THROUGH
INSTALLER SETUP AND SYSTEM TEST
COPY ONE PROGRAMMED
DAY TOANOTHER DAY
SET WAKE TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
CHANGE BETWEEN
HEATING AND COOLING
SETPOINTS
SET LEAVE TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
SET RETURN TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
SET SLEEP TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
SELECT SYSTEM
OPERATION
SELECT FAN
OPERATION
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Hold Temp
Run
Program
Copy
Daylight
Time
Set Current
Day/Time
System Fan
Time Set Program
Day System
Fan
Wake Leave Return Sleep
Heat/Cool
Settings

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Temperature Settings
Refer to Table 2 for the default program. If the daytime
energy savings period is not used, press the period key
(Leave or Return) until the time is blank. The fan setting
feature is available on select thermostat models. See
Owner’s Guide, form number 69-0940, for complete
instructions on changing the program.
INSTALLER SETUP
NOTE: For most applications, the thermostat factory-
settings do not require changing. Review the
factory settings in Table 2 and, if no changes
are necessary, go to the Installer Self-Test
section.
The Installer Setup is used to customize the thermostat
to specific systems. Some of the options include
temperature display, system changeover and outdoor
temperature display. Installer Setup numbers are listed in
Table 3. The table includes all the configuration options
and the factory-settings for the T8601.
A combination of key presses are required to use the
Installer Setup feature:
— To enter the installer setup, press and hold the
information ikey with the increase !and
decrease "keys until the first number is displayed.
All display segments appear for approximately three
seconds before the number is displayed. See Fig. 10
and 11.
— To advance to the next Installer Setup, press the
Time ∆key.
— To change a setting, use the increase !or
decrease " key.
— To scroll the Installer Setup numbers backward, press
the Time ∇key.
— To exit the Installer Setup, press Run Program.
Fig. 10. Display of all LCD segments.
Fig. 11. Display of Installer Setup
number and setting.
CAUTION
Electric Heat System Configuration Hazard.
Can cause equipment damage.
Configure electric heat system to 1 in Installer
Setup number 2 to prevent system running
without the fan.
IMPORTANT
Only configurable numbers are shown on the
device. Example: If thermostat does not have a
system key, Installer Setup Number 12 is not
displayed. Review Table 3 factory settings and
mark any desired changes in the Actual
Settings column. When Installer Setup is
complete, review the settings to confirm that
they match the system.
Table 2. Default Program Settings.
Period Time Heat Setpoint
Cool
Setpoint
Fan
Setting
Wake 6:00 AM 70°F (21°C) 78°F
(25.5°F)
Auto
Leave 8:00 AM 62°F (16.5°C) 85°F
(29.5°F)
Auto
Return 6:00 PM 70°F (21°C) 78°F
(25.5°F)
Auto
Sleep 10:00 PM 62°F (16.5°C) 82°F (28°F) Auto
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Aux Ht
Set Day/TimeSet Program
Mon
Wake Leave Return Sleep
Ou
t
door
Room
Filter
Wait
F
Fan
Em H
eat
On
A
u
t
o
O
f
f
C
oo
l
A
u
t
o
AM
PM
Hold for
Heat Cool
Repl Batt
Recovery
DST
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Days
Temporary Setting
Em Ht
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INSTALLER SETUP
NUMBER DISPLAY
(COLUMN 2 OF TABLE 3)
FACTORY SETTING OR OTHER
CHOICE DISPLAY (COLUMN 3
OR 5 OF TABLE 3)

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Table 3. Thermostat Installer Setup Options.
Select
Installer Setup
Number
(Press Time !
key to change)
Factory-Setting
Other Choices
(Press !or "key to change)
Actual
SettingDisplay Description Display Description
Not used 1 — — — — —
Fan operation
a
2 0 Conventional application
where equipment control
fan operation in heat mode
1 Heat pump or electric
heat applications where
thermostat controls fan
operation in heat mode
Not used 3 — — — — —
Heating cycle
rate
4 6 6—6 cph used for
conventional heat.
1, 3 or 9 1—1 cph used for radiant
floor heat, gravity
system
3—3 cph used for hot
water systems or high
efficiency furnaces
9—9 cph used for electric
heat systems
Not used 5 thru 11 — — — — —
System setting
adjustment
12 1 Manual changeover. 0 or 2 0—Auto changeover
2—Auto only
Adaptive
Intelligent
Recovery™
control
13 0 Adaptive Intelligent
Recovery™ control is
activated (system starts
early so setpoint is reached
by start of program period)
1 Conventional recovery
(system starts recovery at
programmed time)
Degree
temperature
display
14 0 Temperature is displayed
in °F
1 Temperature is displayed
in °C
Not used 15 — — — — —
Clock format 16 0 12-hour clock format 1 24-hour clock format
Not used 17 and 18 — — — — —
Extended fan
operation in
heating
a
19 0 No extended fan operation
after the call for heat ends
1 Fan operation is
extended 90 seconds
after the call for heat
ends
Extended fan
operation in
cooling
a
20 0 No extended fan operation
after the call for cool ends
1 Fan operation is
extended 90 seconds
after the call for cool ends
Not used 21 thru 23 — — — — —
Outdoor
temperature
display (select
models)
24 0 No outdoor temperature is
displayed
1 Outdoor temperature is
displayed. Needs a
C7089B1000 Outdoor
Sensor to operate
Not used 25 thru 29 — — — — —
Deadband 30 3 Heating and cooling
setpoints can be set no
closer than 3°F (1.5°C)
4 thru 10 Heating and cooling
setpoints can be set no
closer that chosen value:
4—4°F (2°C)
5—5°F (2.5°C)
6—6°F (3°C)
7—7°F (3.5°C)
8—8°F (4°C)
9—9°F (4.5°C)
10—10°F (5°C)
Not used 31 and 32 — — — — —
Minimum off
time for the
compressor
33 5 5 minute minimum off- time
for the compressor.
0 thru 4 Minimum number of
minutes (0 thru 5) the
compressor is off
between calls for the
compressor

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a
Number 2 must be set to 1 to extend fan operation. IMPORTANT
Review the settings to confirm that they match
the system. Press Run Program to exit the
Installer Setup. The thermostat has saved the
Installer Setup changes and initiated a reset in
order to operate using the new settings. Be sure
to set the current day and time immediately.
Temperature
range stops in
heating
34 90 Highest heating setpoint
setting.
40 to 89 Temperature range (1°F
increments) of heating
setpoint settings.
Temperature
range stops in
cooling
35 45 Lowest cooling setpoint
setting.
46 to 99 Temperature range (1°F
increments) of cooling
setpoint settings.
Not used 36 — — — — —
Temperature
display
adjustment
37 0 No difference in displayed
temperature and actual
room temperature
3 thru -3 1—Display adjusts to 1°F
higher than actual
room temperature
2—Display adjusts to 2°F
higher than actual
room temperature
3—Display adjusts to 3°F
higher than actual
room temperature
-1—Display adjusts to
1°F lower than actual
room temperature
-2—Display adjusts to
2°F lower than actual
room temperature
-3—Display adjusts to
3°F lower than actual
room temperature
Furnace air
filter timer
43 2 30 days (System run time) 0, 1, 3, 4 0—off
1—10 days
3—60 days
4—120 days
(Time is counted when
heat, cool or fan is
running)
Humidifier pad
monitor
44 0 Off 1, 2, 3 1—90 days
2—189 days
3—365 days
Ultraviolet (UV)
air treatment
system lamp
monitor
45 0 Off 1 1—365 days
(Time is counted by
calendar days in any
mode.)
Table 3. Thermostat Installer Setup Options.
Select
Installer Setup
Number
(Press Time !
key to change)
Factory-Setting
Other Choices
(Press !or "key to change)
Actual
SettingDisplay Description Display Description

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Setting Current Day and Time
1. Press Set Current Day/Time.
NOTES: On initial power up or after an extended power
loss, 1:00 pm flashes on the display until a key
is pressed.
2. Press Day until the current day is displayed.
NOTES: Sun=Sunday, Mon=Monday, Tue=Tuesday,
Wed=Wednesday, Thu=Thursday, Fri=Friday,
Sat=Saturday.
3. Press Time ∆or Time ∇until the current time is
displayed.
NOTES: Tapping the Set Current Day/Time changes the
time in one-hour increments.
NOTES: If the current time is Daylight Savings Time,
press Daylight Time until DST is displayed.
4. Press Run Program.
Viewing or Resetting Timer Settings
When the thermostat activates a timer, the thermostat
flashes Filter until the timer resets.
1. Reset the timer by pressing the i key until the
expired timer is displayed.
2. Press the Time ∆key to reset the timer.
3. Press the Run Program key.
NOTE: You can view the number of days remaining at
any time by pressing the i key three or four
times. If more than one timer is active, all active
timers show sequentially when pressing the
ikey several times.
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Time SetProgram
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time
Set Current
Day/Time
Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
Set Day/Time
Mon
PM
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Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
Set Day/Time
PM
Tue
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Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day
Time
Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
Set Day/Time
AM
Tue
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Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time
Daylight
Time
Copy
Set Day/Time
AM
DST
Tue
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Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Run
Program Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy Wake
Room
System
Fan
Heat
Auto
AM
DST
Tue
M20243
Filter Days
M20244
Filter Days

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INSTALLER SELF-TEST
Use the Installer Self-Test to check the thermostat oper-
ation. Refer to Table 4 for a list of the available self-tests.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Minimum compressor off-time is bypassed
during Installer System Test.
Avoid cycling compressor quickly.
To start the self-test:
Press and hold the increase !and decrease "keys at
the same time until 10 appears. All segments of the
display are displayed before the 10 appears. See Fig. 12
and 13.
Fig. 12. Display of all LCD segments.
Fig. 13. Display of test number.
Refer to Table 5 for the directions and results of the
specific tests.
NOTE: Press Time ∆to advance to the next test and
Time ∇to go back to the previous test. Press
Run Program to exit the self-test.
NOTE: Press any key and the displayed numbers
change. Press Time ∇ to go to the previous test
and Time ∆to go to the next test. The Run
Program key does not exit this test. Press
Time ∇or Time ∆and then the Run Program key
to exit.
Table 4. Tests Available In The Installer Self-Test.
Test
Number System Test Description
10-19 Heating equipment can be turned on and off
30-39 Cooling equipment can be turned on and off
40-49 Fan equipment can be turned on and off
60 0 to
60 19
Keyboard keys test
70-79 Thermostat information including date code
and software versions are displayed
M14559
Aux Ht
Set Day/TimeSet Program
Mon
Wake Leave Return Sleep
Ou
t
door
Room
Filter
Wait
F
Fan
Em H
eat
On
A
u
t
o
O
f
f
C
oo
l
A
u
t
o
AM
PM
Hold for
Heat Cool
Repl Batt
Recovery
DST
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Days
Temporary Setting
Em Ht
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Table 5. Installer Self-Test Options.
Key to
Press
Test
Number Description
Heating Equipment System Test
Time ∆10 Enter heating equipment system test
!11 Heat comes on. When Installer Setup
number 2 is 1, the system fan is also
energized
"10 Heat and system fan turn off
Cooling Equipment System Test
Time ∆30 Change from heating to cooling
equipment system test
!31 Cool and system fan come on
"30 Cool and system fan turn off
Fan Equipment System Test
Time ∆40 Change from cooling to fan
equipment system test
!41 Fan comes on
"40 Fan turns off
Key Equipment System Test
Time ∆60 Change from fan to key operation
system test

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THERMOSTAT INFORMATION
1. Press the Time ∆to access the thermostat
information.
2. Press the increase !key to display the production
date code. The first two large digits are the month
and the third digit is the last digit of the year.
(Example: 027=February 1997).
3. Press the increase !key again to display the
software identification code. (Example: 02 =
software ID code 2).
4. Press the increase !key again to display the
software revision number. (Example: 001=
Revision number 1).
5. Press the increase ! key again to display the
EEPROM identification code. (Example: 314 =
EEPROM ID 314).
6. Press the Run Program key to exit the self-test.
The self-test times out after four minutes without
any key presses.
CHECKOUT
Outdoor Temperature Sensor
(Select models)
Allow the outdoor temperature sensor to absorb the
outdoor air for a minimum of five minutes before taking a
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