Honeywell Powerpile TS86A User manual

X-XX UL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Never use any source of power other than a self-
powered millivoltage pilot generator system.
NOTE: The TS86 was carefully adjusted at the factory.
Handle the thermostat carefully ; rough handling
may decrease its accuracy.
Location
Select a location about 5 ft (1.5m) above the floor in an
area with good air circulation at average temperature.
Do not mount 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 the sun or appliances.
— concealed pipes and chimneys.
— unheated (uncooled) areas behind the thermostat.
Mounting Wallplate on Wall
IMPORTANT
Use plumb line or spirit level to accurately level
wallplate (Fig. 1). Inaccurate wallplate leveling
causes the temperature control to deviate from
the setpoint.
Use 127293 Cover Ring and wallplate to mount on outlet
box as in Fig. 3. For wall mounting, use of 127293 Cover
Ring is optional (Fig. 2).
1. Place cover ring on the wall at the desired location
with the cable entrance holes to the left.
2. Bring the thermostat cable through the bottom
entrance hole of the cover ring and through the
wallplate entrance hole.
3. Fasten the cover ring and wallplate to the wall with
the mounting screws as shown in Fig. 2.
4. Tighten screws after the wallplate is leveled. See
Fig. 1 for leveling instructions.
TS86A
Powerpile
®
Thermostat
APPLICATION
The TS86A is a mercury switch thermostat that controls
Powerpile® millivolt gas systems. The millivolt system
operates independently of the electrical line service of the
home. Do not attach this thermostat to any source of
power other than a millivolt pilot generator.
The wallplate adapts the TS86A to 250, 500, or
750 millivolt systems.
The positive OFF switch on the TS86A breaks the
electrical circuit to prevent system operation.
RECYCLING NOTICE
This control contains mercury in sealed tube.
Do
not place control in the trash at the end of its
useful life.
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 this control or of an old control
containing mercury in a sealed tube.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Thermostat…
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
them could damage the thermostat or cause a
hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on
the thermostat to make sure it is suitable for your
application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out thermostat
operation as provided in these instructions.
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THERMOSTAT
Mounting Wallplate on Outlet Box
Use cover ring, TS86A Wallplate Assembly and screws as
shown in Fig. 3.
1. Place the cover ring on the outlet box with the cable
entrance holes toward the bottom.
2. Pull the thermostat cable through the bottom hole.
3. Align the diamonds vertically on the cover ring and
secure with the screws provided.
NOTE: ThesidereadingMadeinU.S.A.mustbe
against the wall.
4. Position the wallplate assembly and pull the
thermostat cable through the cable entrance hole.
5. Mount wallplate with the screws provided. Tighten
screws after the wallplate is leveled. See Fig. 1 for
leveling instructions.
SPIRIT
LEVEL
DIAMOND
GUIDES (2)
LEVELING
POSTS (2)
MOUNTING
SLOTS
M3831
VERTICAL
PLUMB LINE
OPENING FOR
THERMOSTAT
WIRING
R
W
Y
1
CONNECT WIRING TO R AND W TERMINALS FOR
750 mV SYSTEMS. CONNECT TO R AND Y FOR
250 OR 500 mV SYSTEMS.
1
WALL
1
USE WALLPLATE FOR HEAT APPLICATIONS.
127293 COVER
RING (OPTIONAL)
THERMOSTAT CABLE
ENTRANCE HOLE
NO. 4 X 1 INCH SHEET
METAL SCREWS (2)
WALLPLATE
M3829A
MOLDED
LEVELING
POST
Fig. 2. Mounting wallplate to wall.
Fig. 3. Mounting wallplate to outlet box.
OUTLET BOX
127293
COVER RING
1
CAPTIVE
SCREWS (3)
THERMOSTAT CABLE
ENTRANCE HOLE
TS86A
(COVER RING
REMOVED)
IF OUTLET BOX IS HORIZONTAL, MOUNT COVER RING IN POSITION
SHOWN, BUT FASTEN WITH SCREWS THROUGH "A".
M3826
Wiring
IMPORTANT
1. Never use any source of power other than a self-
powered millivoltage pilot generator system.
Refer to Fig. 4. Connect a 750 millivolt system to
R and W terminals at wallplate. Connect a 250
or 500 millivolt system to R and Y terminals
at wallplate.
2. This thermostat has a fixed anticipation heater
properly sized for use with self-generating
Powerpile systems. It should not be changed.
3. Use the T87, not the TS86, in systems where the
millivoltage gas valve is controlled through a
switching relay.
All wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances for
wire size and voltage. See Fig. 4 for typical millivolt
hookup.
Fig. 1. Leveling wallplate with spirit level or plumb line.

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TS86A POWERPILE
®
THERMOSTAT
CHECKOUT
CAUTION
When checking out this thermostat, NEVER (even
temporarily) apply a jumper across the valve coil
terminals.
To check thermostat operation, first make certain the pilot
burner is lit.
Raise the temperature setting slowly until the main burner
lights. The burner should go out when the dial is turned
back a degree or two below room temperature. Make sure
all equipment functions properly in response to the
thermostat.
NOTE: For models with positive OFF on the dial, the
control circuit is open when the dial is turned to
the OFF position.
CALIBRATION
The TS86 is accurately calibrated at the factory under
controlled conditions and no recalibration should be
necessary. If it appears that the thermostat is out of
calibration, make sure that it is level, and is not subjected
to radiant heat from the sun, radiators, fireplace, or
appliances such as television sets.
Remove thermostat cover ring so you can observe
mercury switch action. After a five or ten minute OFF
period (with thermostat setting below room temperature),
slowly raise the setting until the switch just makes contact.
If thermometer pointer and setting indicator read the same
the instant you see the switch make, no recalibration is
necessary.
If recalibration is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the setting dial a few degrees above room
temperature and remove the cover.
2. Slip part no. 104994, the Calibration Wrench, onto
the hex nut, see Fig. 5, under the bimetal coil.
Holding the dial firmly, turn the hex nut
clockwise until the mercury breaks contact.
M3834
60
90
80
70
60
90
.15
.12
.2
.6
.8
1.0
.5
.4
.3
CALIBRATION NUT
Fig. 5. Recalibration procedure.
TS86A POWERPILE
THERMOSTAT
HIGH LIMIT
CONTROL
CIRCLED WIRING MUST BE APPROVED SAFETY-CIRCUIT WIRING.
USE R AND W TERMINALS FOR A 750 mV SYSTEM; USE R AND Y
TERMINALS FOR A 250 OR 500 mV SYSTEM.
2
W
RY
TH
M3832
1
1
TH
PP
PP
POWERPILE
PILOT
GENERATOR
POWERPILE
GAS VALVE
2
Fig. 4. Typical Powerpile millivolt system hookup.
Mounting Thermostat
Place thumb and fingers of one hand on thermostat base
and thumb and fingers of other hand on thermostat cover
ring. Lift off the ring.
NOTE: Carefully remove the protective packing that
holds the mercury switch and bimetal assembly
secure during shipment.
Mount the thermostat by placing it on the wallplate and
tightening the three captive mounting screws. These
captive screws complete the electrical connections to the
wallplate. Replace the cover.
Temperature Selection
To select the temperature control point, turn the transpar-
ent dial until the desired point on the setting scale (top) is
aligned with the pointer.
1. Do not exceed the maximum lengths listed in
Table 1 when wiring between the TS86A and a
Powerpile gas valve. When wiring the TS86A in a
250 or 500 millivolt system, use No. 14 wire and
keep the run as short as possible.
Table 1. Wire Lengths.
2. Make connections to the wallplate terminals. For
750 millivolt systems, connect terminals R and W;
for 250 or 500 millivolt systems, connect R and Y.
3. After wiring the wallplate, push excess wire back
into the wall.
4. Plug the hole in the wall to prevent drafts from
affecting thermostat operation.
Maximum Length
2-Wire Cable
Maximum Length
Single -Wire
Cable
Wire Size ft m ft m
No. 18 30 9.1 60 18.3
No. 16 50 15.2 100 30.5
No. 14 80 24.4 160 48.8

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®
THERMOSTAT
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Automation and Control Solutions
Honeywell Inc.
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
3. Turn the dial to a low setting so that the thermostat
loses the heat it has gained from your hands. Wait
at least five minutes.
4. Slowly turn the dial until the pointers read the same.
5. Firmly hold the dial from turning and carefully turn
the hex nut counterclockwise until the mercury
just slips to the heating contact end of tube but
no farther.
6. Recheck calibration, select the desired temperature,
and replace the cover.
After the installation is complete, the homeowner can paint
the TS86 cover to match the room decor. Remove
thermostat cover ring to paint. Be careful not to damage or
splash paint on working parts.
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