Honeywell Z-Wave Series User manual

RCHT8600 Series Z-Wave
Programmable Thermostat
Quick Installation Guide
Tools you will need Tools you may need
Wire stripper
Needle-nose pliers Drill and
drill bit (7/32 in)
Included in your box
Small flat head scr
ewdriver
Phillips scr
ewdriver
Pencil
Level
Screws and
anchors
UWP™
Mounting
System
(UWP)
RCHT8600
Thermostat
Quick Install
Guide

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Quick Installation Guide
Removing your old thermostat
2 Check that your system is off.
Change the temperature on your
old thermostat. If you don’t hear the
system turn on within 5 minutes, the
power is off.
Note: If you have a digital
thermostat that has a blank display,
skip this step
1 Turn power OFF.
To protect yourself and your
equipment, Turn off the power at the
breaker box or switch that controls
your heating/cooling system.
3 Remove the old thermostat’s
faceplate.
On most thermostats, you can take
off the faceplate by grasping and
gently pulling. Some thermostats
may have screws, buttons, or clasps.
Do not remove any wires from your
thermostat at this time!
75
75
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
Breaker box
Switch
4 Make sure there are no 120/240V
wires.
Do you have thick black wires with
wire nuts?
Is your thermostat 120V or higher?
If you answered yes to either of
these questions, you have a line
voltage system and the thermostat
will not work.
If you are unsure visit:
yourhome.honeywell.com/support
Wire nut
Thick black wire

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5 Take a picture of how your wiring
looks right now.
Be sure to include the letters
next to the terminals where the
wires are inserted. This will be a
helpful reference when wiring your
thermostat.
Tip: If the color of your wires has
faded or if 2 terminals have the
same wire color, use the wire labels
provided in the package to label
each wire.
1/4” to 3/8”
6 Record if you have wires in the following terminals.
Do not include jumpers as a part of your count. The thermostat does not
need jumpers.
Terminal Wire Color
R
R h
Rc
7 Write down the color of the wires.
Check mark the wires that are connected to terminals. Next to the check mark,
write down the color of the wire. Do not include jumpers as a part of your
count.
Check all that apply (Not all will apply):
Terminal Wire Color
Y
Y2
G
C
Terminal Wire Color
A or L/A
O/B
W2 or AUX
E
W
K
The RCHT8600 thermostat does not support U terminals.
If there are wires in terminals that are not listed, you will need additional
wiring support. Visit yourhome.honeywell.com/support to find out if the
thermostat will work for you.

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8 Disconnect the wires and remove the old wall plate.
Use a screwdriver to release wires from terminals. Then, use a wire label to
identify each wire as it’s disconnected. The letter on the wire label should match
the letter on the terminal.
Tip: To prevent wires from falling back into the wall, wrap the wires around a
pencil.
Installing your RCHT8600 thermostat
9 Bundle and insert wires through the UWP.
Pull open the UWP and insert the bundle of
wires through the back of the UWP.
Make sure at least 1/4-inch of each wire
is exposed for easy insertion into the wire
terminals.
RCHT8600
Thermostat Screws UWP
Mounting
System Anchors Wall

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10 Insert the wall anchors.
It is recommended that you use the
wall anchors included in the box to
mount your thermostat.
You can use the UWP to mark where
you want to place the wall anchors.
a) Level the wall plate.
b) Mark the location of the wall
anchors using a pencil.
c) Drill the holes.
d) Insert wall anchors.
e) Make sure anchors are flush with
wall.
Tip: Use a 7/32 drill bit.
Insert wires into the inner holes of the terminals on the UWP. The tabs will
stay down once the wire is inserted.
If you have 1 R-wire (R,Rh, or Rc)
If you have 2 R-wires (R or Rh, and Rc)
or
1. Set R-switch
to the up
position.
1. Set R-switch
to the down
position.
2. Insert your
R-wire (R, Rh
or Rc) into
R-terminal.
2. Insert your Rc wire
into Rc-terminal
3. Insert your R
or Rh wire into
RTerminal.
11 Set R-switch position and insert R-wire or wires.
Set the R-switch up or down based on your wiring notes in Step 7.

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Wiring UWP
Push down on the tabs to put the wires into the inner
holes of their corresponding terminals on the UWP
(one wire per terminal) until they are firmly in place.
Gently tug on the wires to verify they are secure. If
you need to release the wires again, push down the
terminal tabs on the sides of the UWP.
This wiring is just an example,
yours may vary.
S
S
Y2
U
U
G
C
Y
A
Rc
W
K
W2
R
L/A
O/B
AUX
E
Power options
Insert Rand Cwires into
designated terminals for primary
AC power (C terminal is optional
if batteries are installed, but it is
recommended). Remove wires by
depressing the terminal tabs. Insert 3 AA batteries for primary or
backup power. Match the polarity of the
batteries with the + / – marks inside the
battery compartment.
NOTES:
• The RCHT8600 series ZWave thermostat works in battery mode or normal power
mode based on its power source. The ZWave power mode can only be changed
when the thermostat is NOT included in a ZWave network. You can check the
power mode in the thermostat menu under MENU/DEVICE INFO.
• If a C wire is not used or present, the thermostat must be powered by batteries.
The thermostat will operate in LSS mode (power-save, sleep mode) to help
conserve battery life after it has been included in a ZWave network. The ZWave
radio supports beaming. It allows other devices in the network to wake up the
ZWave thermostat, accept commands, and then go back to sleep.
• If you need the thermostat to operate in AOS mode (always listening mode)
to act as signal repeater and to increase network reliability, you need to power
the thermostat by 24 VAC. The AOS mode information is provided via Node
Information Frame (NIF).

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12 Turn your power ON.
Turn on the power at the breaker box
or switch that controls the heating/
cooling system.
13 Return to the thermostat
Return to the thermostat. Confirm
the screen shows START SETUP.
If your thermostat does not show
START SETUP, please contact
Customer Care at 18004681502.
14 Start setup.
Touch START SETUP to begin
15 Navigate and edit setup options.
Use the or to navigate through
all the setup options. To see a list
of all setup options, go to page
1013.
To edit an option, touch Edit or touch
text area.
The value is now blinking. Use or
to select the correct value.
Touch Done or touch text area once
the correct value is selected
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
Breaker box
Switch
Cancel
Done
16 Finish setup.
Touch until you see FINISH
SETUP. Touch Select or touch text
area.
Select
MCR37366
No Yes
Back
M37367
17 Set time and date.
Set daylight saving time if you are in
an area that follows daylight saving
time. Set date, clock format, and
time on the next screens.
18 Your thermostat is now setup.
Refer to page 8 for more
information about basic operation.

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Auto Chg. On
AM
Heat On
Menu FanMode
Fan
Auto
Mode
Heat
Wake Away HomeSleep
Following Schedule
Recovery
Key features
The screen will wake up by pressing the center area of the displayed temperature.
If powered by 24 VAC, the screen stays lit for 45 seconds after you complete
changes.
If powered by battery only, the screen stays lit for 8 seconds.
Brightness of an inactive backlight can be adjusted in the thermostat MENU only
if the thermostat is powered by 24 VAC.
System status
information
Cool On, Heat On
Emergency Heat On,
Recovery, or Auto
Changeover On.
Schedule information
Following time or
occupancy based
temperature control.
Desired temperature
Displays the desired
temperature setting.
Indoor temperature/
% indoor relative
humidity
Touch to display either
indoor temperature or %
indoor relative humidity.
Mode
Select system mode:
Auto (if enabled)/Heat/
Cool/Off/EM Heat
(Emergency Heat if
installed and configured).
ZWave connection
status
Shows ZWave
connection status.
Messaging
Shows device setup
options, menu options,
reminders, schedule
overrides.
Schedule period
Shows schedule period:
Wake/Away/Home/
Sleep. (varies on whether
included in/excluded
from ZWave network
and program scheduled
enabled).
Fan
Select Fan mode Auto/
On/Circulate.
Time, ISU #, or
Alert #
Menu
Touch to display user
options.
Note: Long press
of Menu button
for 5 seconds to
access Advanced
Menu options.

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RCHT8600 Series
Thermostat features
The RCHT8600 series ZWave Programmable Thermostat is a ZWave Plus
certified thermostat designed to work with any ZWave compliant controller or
gateway for easy programming and automation to deliver energy savings and
comfort at the same time. The thermostat can be operated in any ZWave network
together with other ZWave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-
battery operated ZWave devices (nodes) within the network will act as repeaters
regardless of manufacturer to increase reliability of the network. When integrated
with the app that controls your ZWave controller, it lets you program and control
your home’s HVAC system as well as control other ZWave devices connected to
the same ZWave controller.
Flexible scheduling: The thermostat is fully programmable when not included
into a ZWave network. Each day can be programmed for different heating and
cooling settings in 4 unique periods (Wake, Away, Home, Sleep). The thermostat
scheduling options available differ depending on whether the thermostat
is included or excluded from ZWave network, on capability of your ZWave
controller and app to program thermostat.
Displays ambient air temperature, % relative indoor humidity and reports
HVAC system status: You can display actual temperature or % relative humidity,
or to see whether your cooling / heating system is running.
Auto change from heat to cool: When Auto mode is selected, the RCHT8600
series ZWave thermostat can automatically determine whether your home needs
heating or cooling to reach the desired temperature at the right time.
Smart Alerts: The RCHT8600 series ZWave thermostat can alert you when your
HVAC system is not working properly and can remind you for things like when to
change your furnace filter.
Smart Response Technology: The RCHT8600 series ZWave thermostat learns
your heating and cooling cycle times to make sure the system delivers the
temperature you want, when you want it. (Available only if the local thermostat
schedule is enabled.)
Power method: Designed for battery operation (3 x AA batteries) or for 24 VAC
power operation (via a “C” or common wire).

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System Setup options
Number Description Options (factory default in bold)
120 Scheduling Options
0 = NonProgrammable
1 = 1Week Programmable
2 = 52 Programmable
3 = 511 Programmable
4 = 7Day Programmable
Note: You can change default MOFR, SASU schedule here. To edit periods during days,
temperature setpoints, or to turn Schedule On/Off, touch MENU and go to SCHEDULE.
125 Temperature Indication
Scale
0 = Fahrenheit
1 = Celsius
130 Outdoor Temp
No, Wired
Note: An outdoor temperature is required to set the following ISUs: ISU 355 Balance point
(Compressor Lockout), ISU 356 Aux Heat Lockout. Use a wired outdoor sensor connected
to the “S” terminals on the UWP and set this ISU to Wired. (See “Wiring—heat pump” on
page 21.)
200 Heating System Type
1 = Conventional Forced Air Heat
2 = Heat Pump
3 = Radiant Heat (Boiler)
5 = None (Cool Only)
Note: This option selects the basic system type your thermostat will control.
205 Heating Equipment
Type
Conventional Forced Air Heat:
1 = Standard Efficiency Gas Forced Air
2 = High Efficiency Gas Forced Air
3 = Oil Forced Air
4 = Electric Forced Air
5 = Hot Water Fan Coil
Heat Pump:
7 = Air to Air Heat Pump
8 = Geothermal
Radiant Heat:
9 = Hot Water Radiant Heat
12 = Steam
Note: This option selects the equipment type your thermostat will control. Note: This feature is
NOT displayed if feature 200 is set to Cool Only.
218 Reversing Valve O/B
0 = O (O/B in Cool)
1 = B (O/B in Heat)
Note: This option is only displayed if the Heat Pump configured. Select whether reversing valve
O/B should energize in cool or in heat.
220
Cool Stages /
Compressor Stages
200=Conv / 200=HP
0, 1, 2
Note: Select how many Cool or Compressor stages of your equipment the thermostat will
control. Maximum of 2 Cool/Compressor Stages. Set value to 0 if you do not have Cool Stage/
Compressor Stage.
221
Heat Stages / Backup
Heat Stages Heat
Stages
Heat Stages: 1, 2
Backup Heat Stages: 0, 1
Note: Select how many Heat or Aux/E stages of your equipment the thermostat will control.
Maximum of 2 Heat Stages for conventional systems. Maximum of 1 Aux/E stage for systems
with more than 1 heating equipment type. Set value to 0 if you do not have Heat Stage/Backup
Heat Stage.
230 Fan Control
1 = Equipment
2 = Thermostat
Note: This ISU is only displayed if ISU 205 is set to Electric Forced Air or Fan Coil.
253 Aux/E Control
Both Aux/E, Either Aux/E
Note: Set “EITHER AUX/E” if you want to setup and control of Auxiliary and Emergency heating
separately . This ISU is only displayed if ISU 200 is set to Heat Pump AND if ISU 221 Aux/E
stages = 1.
255 Aux Heat Type
Electric, Gas/Oil (or Fossil Forced Air)
Note: This ISU is displayed only if ISU 200 is set to heat pump AND if ISU 221 Aux/E heat
stages = 1.
To access all system options in the table below, press and hold MENU for 5 seconds.
Touch or to scroll through the list.