Honeywell RTH111 series User manual

Quick Installation Guide
RTH111 Series
Non-Programmable Thermostat
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Identify System Type
This thermostat is compatible with the following systems:
Gas, oil or electric furnace
Central air conditioner
Hot water system with or without pump
Millivolt system
Central heating and cooling system
Heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat
Do you need assistance?
We are here to help.
Call 1-800-468-1502 for wiring
assistance before returning
the thermostat to the store.
This thermostat cannot be used on heat pumps or on
multistage systems.

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1Turn Off Power to Heating/
Cooling System

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Is there a sealed tube containing
mercury? If so, see back cover for
proper disposal instructions.
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Old thermostat
Cover
Remove old thermostat but leave wallplate with
wires attached.
Remove Old Thermostat
Do not remove
wallplate yet
2

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Label Wires with Tags
3
Label the wires using the supplied wire labels as you
disconnect them.
Wire Labels
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TO REMOVE WALLPLATE
PULL HERE
Separate Wallplate from
New Thermostat
4
Remove wallplate from the new thermostat and mount onto
wall.
Wallplate

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Mount the new wallplate using the included screws
and anchors.
5Mount Wallplate
Drill 3/16-in. holes for drywall
Drill 3/32-in. holes for plaster
W/
Aux
Not
Used
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SCREW
INSERT WIRES
AND TIGHTEN
SCREWS
WIRE
HOLE
LABELED
WIRES
W
G
R
Not
Used
W
Y
Connect Wires
6
Simply match wire labels.
Remove metal jumper if you have both Rand Rc wires.
Labels don’t match? See page 18.
We are here to help.
Call 1-800-468-1502 for wiring assistance.

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Install two AAA alkaline batteries.
Back of thermostat
7Install Batteries

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Move the switch to the proper setting:
Gas or Oil: For gas or oil heating systems, leave the fan
operation switch in this factory-set position (for systems that
control the fan in a call for heat).
Electric or Heat Pump: Change the switch to this setting
for heat pump or electric heat systems. (This setting is for
systems that allow the thermostat to control the fan in a call
for heat, if a fan wire is connected to the Gterminal.)
8Set fan operation switch
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GAS OR OIL
ELECTRIC OR HEAT PUMP
GAS OR OIL
ELECTRIC OR HEAT PUMP

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W/
Aux
Not
Used
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Heat Off Cool Auto On
Fan
Install thermostat onto the wallplate on the wall.
9Install Thermostat onto Wallplate

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Turn the power back on to the heating/cooling system.
10 Turn Power Back On
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If your system type is:
q Single Stage Heat and Cool
q Heat Only or Cool Only
Congratulations, you’re done!
If you are not sure of your system type or if you have
other questions, call us toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.
This thermostat works on 24 volt or 750 mV systems. It will
NOT work on multi-stage heat pump, multi-stage conven-
tional system or 120/240 Volt systems.
11 If your system type is...

Advanced Installation
Enter system setup..............................................................13
Changing settings................................................................14
Heating cycle rate................................................................15
Temperature display ............................................................16
Compressor protection........................................................17
Alternative wiring.................................................................18
Troubleshooting ...................................................................19
Customer assistance...........................................................20
Limited warranty ..................................................................21

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SETUP WIRING ASSISTANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
Enter System Setup
System setup
To enter system setup, press and hold both the s and
t buttons until the display changes (approximately 5
seconds).
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Heat Off Cool Auto On
Fan

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System setup
NOTE: If you do not press any button for 60 seconds while
you are in the setup menu, the thermostat automatically
saves any changes made and exits the menu.
See pages 15–17 to change Function Settings.
Changing Settings
1. Press the sor tbutton to change the setting.
2. Press the s and tbuttons simultaneously for one
second to advance to the next function.
3. When the last function is displayed, press the s and
tbuttons to save any changes and exit the menu.
Function Setting
Change Function Change Setting

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About your new thermostat
SETUP WIRING ASSISTANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
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System setup
Function 5: Heating cycle rate
5Gas or oil furnace: Use this setting if you have a
standard gas or oil furnace that is less than 90%
efficient.
6Electric furnace: Use this setting if you have any type
of electric heating system.
3Hot water or high-efficiency furnace: Use this
setting if you have a hot water system or a gas furnace
of greater than 90% efficiency.
2Gas/oil steam or gravity system: Use this setting if
you have a steam or gravity heat system.
Press the sor t button to select your heating system
and optimize its operation.
Press to
change
setting.
When finished,
press sand t
to advance to the
next function.
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AND
OR

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System setup
Function 14: Temperature display
0Fahrenheit temperature display (°F)
1Celsius temperature display (°C)
Press the sor t button to select Fahrenheit or Celsius
temperature display.
Press to
change
setting.
When finished,
press sand t
to advance to the
next function.
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AND
OR

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SETUP WIRING ASSISTANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
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System setup
Function 15: Compressor Protection
1On
0Off
Press the sor t button to select Compressor Protection
settings.
Compressor Protection: This feature forces the com-
pressor to wait approximately 5 minutes before restarting,
to prevent equipment damage. During the wait time, the
message “Cool On” is displayed on screen.
Press to
change
setting.
When finished,
press both s
and t to exit and
save changes.
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AND
OR

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About your new thermostat
SETUPWIRINGASSISTANCETROUBLESHOOTING
If labels do not match letters on the thermostat, check the
chart below and connect to terminal as shown here (see
notes, below).
Alternate Wiring
If wires will be connected to both Rand Rc terminals,
remove metal jumper (see page 6).
Do not use Cor X. Wrap bare end of wire with
electrical tape.
If you have a heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat
connect Oor B, not both. If you do not have a heat
pump, do not connect B. Wrap bare end of wire with
electrical tape.
Place a jumper (piece of wire) between Yand W if you
are using a heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat.
Thermostat does not work on Heat Pumps with auxiliary/
backup heat.
B O G Y
WNOT
USED
R Rc
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