Honeywell RTHL2510 series User manual

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Quick Installation Guide
RTHL2510/RTHL2410 Series
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
Heat pump with 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 multistage
systems.

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M28097
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.
M28099
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 dis-
connect them.
Wire Labels
M28100
M28093

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M32731
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
M32714

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M32715
SCREW
INSERT WIRES
AND TIGHTEN
SCREWS
WIRE
HOLE
LABELED
WIRES
W/
Aux
W
Y
G
R
Not
Used
Connect Wires
6
Simply match wire labels.
Remove metal jumper if you have both Rand Rc wires.
Labels don’t match? See page 22.
Have a Heat Pump system? See page 23-24.
We are here to help.
Call 1-800-468-1502 for wiring assistance.

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RTHXXXX
M32707
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
RTHXXXX
M32716
GAS OR OIL
ELECTRIC OR HEAT PUMP
GAS OR OIL
ELECTRIC OR HEAT PUMP

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W/
Aux
Not
Used
Heat Off Cool Auto On
Fan
M32705
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 your system type is:
q Heat Pump* with Backup Heat
Continue with advanced installation
on next page to match your thermostat to your
system type.
*Heat Pump—an air conditioner that provides cooling in the
summer, and also runs in reverse in the winter to provide
heating.
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 conventional systems or 120/240
Volt systems.
11 If your system type is...

Advanced Installation
Enter system setup..............................................................13
Changing settings................................................................14
System type.........................................................................15
Heating cycle rate................................................................16
Early start ............................................................................17
Temperature display ............................................................18
Compressor protection ........................................................19
Clock display .......................................................................20
Restore program schedule default ......................................21
Wiring conventional system.................................................22
Wiring heat pump ................................................................23
Troubleshooting ...................................................................25
Customer assistance...........................................................26
Limited warranty ..................................................................27

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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).
M32713
Heat Off Cool Auto On
Fan

Advanced Installation Guide
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SETUPWIRINGASSISTANCETROUBLESHOOTING
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M32717
System setup
Change Function Change Setting
See pages 16–21 to change Function Settings.
Changing Settings
Function Setting
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. Press the Run button to exit and save settings.
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.

RTHL2510/RTHL2410
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SETUP WIRING ASSISTANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
10
M32718
System setup
Function 1: System Type
0Heating & cooling: Gas, oil or electric heating with
central air conditioning or heat pump without auxiliary/
back-up heat.
1Heat pump with auxiliary/backup heat:
Outside compressor provides both heating and cooling.
Press the sor t button to select the type of Heat/Cool
system you have in your home.
Press to
change
setting.
When finished,
press sand t
to advance to the
next function.
M32719
AND
OR

Advanced Installation Guide
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SETUPWIRINGASSISTANCETROUBLESHOOTING
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M32720
System setup
Press the sor t button to select your heating system
and optimize its operation.
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 to
change
setting.
When finished,
press sand t
to advance to the
next function.
M32719
AND
OR

RTHL2510/RTHL2410
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SETUP WIRING ASSISTANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
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M32721
System setup
Press the sor t button to select Early Start.
Function 13: Early Start
1On
0Off
Early start allows the heating or cooling to turn
on before the program start time, so the tem-
perature is reached at the time you set. Simply
program the desired times and temperature
into the schedule. The thermostat will turn the
heating or cooling on early so that the desired
temperature is reached at the desired time.
Press to
change
setting.
When finished,
press sand t
to advance to the
next function.
M32719
AND
OR

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SETUPWIRINGASSISTANCETROUBLESHOOTING
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.
14 0
M32722
Press to
change
setting.
When finished,
press sand t
to advance to the
next function.
M32719
AND
OR