Honeywell RTH7000 User manual

Operating
Manual
RTH7000 Series
Programmable Thermostat

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This manual covers RTH7400 and RTH7500 models.
(Pull thermostat from wallplate and turn over to find model number)

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About your new thermostat
Thermostat features ..........................2
Programming at a glance..................3
Quick reference to controls ..............4
Quick reference to status display ....5
Programming & Operation
Clock setting ......................................6
Fan setting ........................................7
System setting....................................8
Using program schedules ................9
Program schedule overrides ..........13
Furnace filter reminder ....................15
Special features ..............................16
Appendices
Battery replacement ........................17
In case of difficulty ..........................18
Limited warranty ..............................20
Table of contents
This thermostat is ready to go!
Your new thermostat is pre-
programmed and ready to go.
See page 3 to check settings.

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About your new thermostat
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased the world’s most advanced, easy-to-use
thermostat. It has been designed to give you many years of reliable service and
touchscreen climate control.
Features
• Daily program schedules maximize comfort and economy.
• EnergyStar®compliant to greatly reduce your heating/cooling expenses.
• One-touch temp control overrides program schedule at any time.
• Precise comfort control keeps temperature within 1°F of the level you set.
• Change/check reminder lets you know when to replace furnace filter.
• Large screen display with backlight is easy to read — even in the dark.

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This thermostat is ready to go!
Your new thermostat is pre-programmed and ready to go. All you have to do is set
the time and day. Then check the settings below and change if needed:
1Set clock ..................................................................................................See page 6
2Select fan setting: Preset to Auto ......................................To change, see page 7
3Select system setting: Preset to Heat................................To change, see page 8
4Program schedules: Preset to energy-saving levels
while you’re at work or asleep (assumes you
wake at 6 am, leave at 8 am, return at 6 pm
and go to bed at 10 pm)................................................To change, see pages 10-14
ONE-TOUCH TEMP CONTROL: You can override the program schedule at any time,
and manually adjust the temperature (see pages 13-14).

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Quick reference to controls
Arrow buttons
Press to adjust temperature (see pages 11-14), or to make selections from screen menus.
Schedule
Press to set program schedule (see pages 11-12).
System & Fan
Press to select fan
operation (see
page 7) or system
(see page 8).
Clock & More
Press to set
clock (see
page 6) or fur-
nace filter
reminder.

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Quick reference to status display
Current inside temperatureCurrent day of week
Temperature setting
System setting
(see page 8) Fan setting
(see page 7)
Mon
Set To
70 6:01 AM 70
System
Cool
Fan Auto
Recovery Heat On
System & Fan Schedule Clock & More
Current time
Smart Response®
Technology in effect
(see page 15)
Other display messages:
•Cool On: Cooling system is activated
•Heat On: Heating system is activated
•Aux Heat On: Auxiliary heating system is
activated (heat pump systems only)

System & Fan Schedule Clock & More
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Clock setting
To set the current time display, press
CCLLOOCCKK, then press or to adjust
the time. Press and hold or to
advance the time more quickly.
Press DDOONNEEto save & exit (or press GGOO
BBAACCKKto exit without changing the
time).
Note: The real-time clock should never
require adjustment since it automatically
updates for daylight savings time, and
stores all date/time information.
Note: To change the current week day
display, see System Setup in your
Installation Guide.
Press CCLLOOCCKK
Adjust time, then press DDOONNEE
6:01 AM
Go Back Done
Mon

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Fan setting
Press SSYYSSTTEEMM&&FFAANN, then FFAANNto select fan
operation:
•On: Fan is always on.
•Auto: Fan runs only when the heating or
cooling system is on.
System
Heat
Fan Auto
System Fan Done
Press FFAANNto select mode, then press DDOONNEE
System & Fan Schedule Clock & More
Press SSYYSSTTEEMM&&FFAANN

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System setting
Follow steps at left to select system:
•Heat: Thermostat controls only the
heating system.
•Cool: Thermostat controls only the
cooling system.
•Auto: Thermostat automatically selects
heating or cooling depending on the
indoor temperature.
•Off: All systems are off.
•Em Heat (only for heat pumps with
auxiliary heat): Thermostat controls
Emergency and Auxiliary Heat.
Compressor is locked out.
Note: The Auto and Em Heat system
settings may not appear, depending on how
your thermostat was installed.
System
Heat
Fan Auto
System Fan Done
Press SSYYSSTTEEMMto select mode,
then press DDOONNEE
System & Fan Schedule Clock & More
Press SSYYSSTTEEMM&&FFAANN

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WAKE
6:00 am
70 °
LEAVE
8:00 am
62 °
RETURN
6:00 pm
70 °
SLEEP
10:00 pm
62 °
Set to the time you awaken and the temperature you want
during the morning, until you leave for the day.
Set to the time you leave home and the temperature you want
while you are away (usually an energy-saving level).
Set to the time you return home and the temperature you want
during the evening, until bedtime.
Set to the time you go to bed and the temperature you want
overnight (usually an energy-saving level).
Save money by setting program schedules
It’s easy to program your system for maximum energy savings. You can program four
time periods each day, with different settings for weekdays and weekends.

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EnergyStar®settings for maximum cost savings
This thermostat is pre-set to use EnergyStar®program settings. We recommend
these settings, since they can reduce your heating/cooling expenses by as much as
33%. (See next page to adjust times and temperatures of each time period.)
70
°
78
°
70
°
78
°
62
°
85
°
62
°
85
°
70
°
78
°
70
°
78
°
62
°
82
°
62
°
82
°
Heat (Mon-Fri) Cool (Mon-Fri) Heat (Sat-Sun) Cool (Sat-Sun)
Wake
(6:00 am)
Leave
(8:00 am)
Return
(6:00 pm)
Sleep
(10:00 pm)

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To adjust program schedules (RTH7400 only)
System & Fan Schedule Clock & More
Press SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE
Go Back Edit View
Press EEDDIITT
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
Set To
6:00 AM 62
Heat
Go Back Next Step Done
Period
Wake
Select day(s) Select time Select temp
1 Press SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE, then EEDDIITTto see weekdays.
2 Press SSEELLEECCTTDDAAYYto highlight Mon-Fri (they
will share the same settings).
3 Press NNEEXXTTSSTTEEPPtwice, then press or
to set Wake time for selected days.
4 Press NNEEXXTTSSTTEEPP, then or to set Heat
temperature for this time period.
5 Press NNEEXXTTSSTTEEPP, then or to set Cool
temperature for this time period.
6 Repeat steps 3-5 to program other time
periods (LLEEAAVVEE, RREETTUURRNN, SSLLEEEEPP), then press
DDOONNEE.
7 Repeat steps 1-6 to program Saturday/
Sunday. (Press or until the desired
day is flashing, then press SSEELLEECCTTDDAAYY.)
8 Press DDOONNEEto save & exit.

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To adjust program schedules (RTH7500 only)
1 Press SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE, then EEDDIITTto see weekdays.
2 Press SSEELLEECCTTDDAAYY. You can select multiple
days to program with the same settings.
3 Press NNEEXXTTSSTTEEPPtwice, then press or
to set Wake time for selected day(s).
4 Press NNEEXXTTSSTTEEPP, then or to set Heat
temperature for this time period.
5 Press NNEEXXTTSSTTEEPP, then or to set Cool
temperature for this time period.
6 Repeat steps 3-5 to program other time
periods (LLEEAAVVEE, RREETTUURRNN, SSLLEEEEPP), then press
DDOONNEE.
7 Repeat steps 1-6 to program Saturday/
Sunday. (Press or until the desired
day is flashing, then press SSEELLEECCTTDDAAYY.)
8 Press DDOONNEEto save & exit.
System & Fan Schedule Clock & More
Press SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE
Go Back Edit View
Press EEDDIITT
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
Set To
6:00 AM 62
Heat
Go Back Next Step Done
Period
Wake
Select day(s) Select time Select temp

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Program schedule override (temporary)
Press or to immediately adjust
the temperature. This will temporarily
override the temperature setting for
the current time period.
The new temperature will be
maintained until the next time period.
When the timer expires, the program
schedule will resume and set the
temperature to the level you’ve pro-
grammed for the current time period.
To cancel the temporary setting at
any time, press UUSSEESSCCHHEEDDUULLEE.
Press UUSSEESSCCHHEEDDUULLEEto
resume program schedule
Adjust temperature
Mon
Set To
Temporary
62 6:08 AM 68
System
Heat
Fan Auto
Heat On
System & Fan Use
Schedule Clock & More

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Program schedule override (permanent)
Press or to adjust temperature,
then press HHOOLLDD. This will turn off the
program schedule.
Whatever temperature you set will be
maintained 24 hours a day, until you
manually change it, or press UUSSEE
SSCCHHEEDDUULLEEto cancel “Hold” and resume
the program schedule.
2- Press HHOOLLDDto turn off
program schedule and
maintain set temperature
1- Adjust temperature
Mon
Set To
62 6:08 AM 68
System
Heat
Fan Auto
Permanent Hold
CancelHold

Change Filter
Set To
70 6:01 AM 70
System
Heat
Fan Auto
Heat On
Reset Schedule Clock & More
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Furnace filter reminder
If activated during installation, the furnace
filter reminder alerts you when it is time to
replace your filter.
Press RREESSEETTafter changing the filter, to restart
the timer.
To reset the reminder interval before it expires:
1 Press MMOORREE, then NNEEXXTT.
2 Press RREESSEETT.
3 Press DDOONNEEto save and exit.
Press RREESSEETTafter changing filter
Press MMOORREEto reset reminder interval
60
Days
Reset Next Done

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Special features
Smart Response®Technology: This feature allows the thermostat to “learn” how
long the furnace and air conditioner take to reach programmed temperature set-
tings, so the temperature is reached at the time you set. For example: Set the Wake
time to 6 am, and the temperature to 70°. The heat will come on before6 am, so the
temperature is 70° by the time you wake at 6. The message “Recovery” is displayed
when the system is activated before a scheduled time period.
Compressor Protection: This feature forces the compressor to wait a few minutes
before restarting, to prevent equipment damage. During the wait time, the message
“Wait” is displayed on screen.
Auto Changeover (RTH7500 only): This feature is used in climates where both air
conditioning and heating are used on the same day. When the system is set to Auto,
the thermostat automatically selects heating or cooling depending on the indoor
temperature. Heat and cool settings must be at least 3 degrees apart. The thermo-
stat will automatically adjust settings to maintain this 3-degree separation.
CAUTION: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not use Auto Changeover if the
outside temperature drops below 50°F (10°C).

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Battery replacement
Batteries are optional (to provide backup
power) if your thermostat was wired to run on
AC power when installed.
Install fresh batteries immediately when the LLOO
BBAATTTTwarning begins flashing. The warning
flashes about 30 days before batteries are
depleted.
Even if the warning does not appear, you should
replace batteries once a year, or before leaving
home for more than a month.
Grasp thermostat and pull
to remove from wallplate
Insert 2 fresh AA alkaline batteries

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In case of difficulty
If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the suggestions below. Most
problems can be corrected quickly and easily.
Display is blank • Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
• Make sure power switch at heating & cooling system is on.
• Make sure furnace door is closed securely.
• If thermostat is battery powered, make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries
are correctly installed (see page 17).
No response to
key presses (or
temperature
will not
change)
Make sure heating and cooling temperatures are set to acceptable ranges:
• Heat: 40° to 90°F (4.5° to 32°C).
• Cool: 50° to 99°F (10° to 37°C).