ritetemp 6036 User manual

• Your thermostat is a precise instrument, handle it with care.
• Turn off electricity to the appliance before installing or
servicing thermostat or any part of the system.
• Do not turn electricity back on until work is completed.
• Do not short (jumper) across electric terminals at control on
furnace or air conditioner to test the system. This will damage
the thermostat and void your warranty.
• All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances.
• This thermostat is designed for use with 24 volt AC and
millivolt systems. The thermostat should be limited to a
maximum of 1.0 amps; higher amperage may cause damage
to the thermostat.
Caution
Install guide 6036
ENGLISH
MENU
PROG
AUTO ON
COOL OFF HEAT
FAN
RESET
PM

Location
Caution
Tools
To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the furnace, air conditioner,
and thermostat, disconnect the power supply before beginning work.
This can be done at the circuit breaker, or at the appliance.
Replacement installations - mount the new thermostat in place of the old one.
New installations - follow the guidelines listed below.
• Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above the floor, and in
a room that is used often.
• Locate 2" away from the nearest wall stud to allow wall box clamps to operate.
• Locate where HVAC wiring can be easily accessed.
• Do not install it where there are unusual heating conditions, such as: in direct
sunlight; near a lamp, radio, television, radiator register, or fireplace; near hot water
pipes in a wall; near a stove on the other side of
a wall.
• Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions,
such as: on a wall separating an unheated
room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or
window.
• Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to
corrosion that will shorten thermostat life.
• Do not locate where air circulation is poor,
such as: in a corner or an alcove; or behind an
open door.
• Do not install the unit until all construction
work and painting has been completed.
• This thermostat does not require leveling.
You will need a Phillips screwdriver, Sheet rock Saw, level, Pencil.
Good
5ft.
(1.5m)
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Install guide 6036

Remove old unit
Cut Wall Opening
IMPORTANT : LABEL ALL WIRES
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THEM!
• Switch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner
OFF; then proceed with the following steps.
• Remove cover from old thermostat. Most are snap-on
types and simply pull off. Some have locking screws on
the side or front. These must be loosened. Note the
letters printed near the terminals. Attach labels
(enclosed) to each wire for identification.
• Label the wires one at a time. You must label all the wires before you
proceed. With all wires labeled, remove them from the old unit.
• Make sure the wires do not fall back inside the wall. You can wind them
around a pencil to keep them from falling.
• Loosen all screws on the old thermostat and remove it from the wall.
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B
G
W
Caution
Read instructions carefully before removing any wiring from existing thermostat.
Wires must be labeled before they are removed. THERE IS NO STANDARD
COLOR CODE. When removing wires from their terminals, ignore the color of
the wires since these may not comply with any standard.
The 6036 uses a cut-in type wall box (a
type of electrical box that attaches to the
drywall, not the studs). Remove the
thermostat unit from the wall box as shown.
The Thermostat may be placed at the
existing wire location or select a better
location where you can easily relocate the
HVAC wires.
To install wall-box it is necessary to cut a
hole in the wall. Use the marking template
provided. Carefully measure where you want
the box, check for level, and mark its perimeter on the wall and
make its cutout using a drywall saw. Additional Thermostat wire
may be needed to complete installation.
Push top here
Wall
Box
Thermostat
unit
bottom
swings out

• Use a stud finder to locate stud positions.
• Place the cutting template so that the 6036 will be
located between the studs [no closer than 2" from
a stud] but as close to the thermostat wires as
possible.
• Mark the opening for cutting in pencil. Take care
that it is level.
• Cut through craft paper surface w/ a razor knife
will give the best cut. Cut a 45o cut in each courner
to help free the pieces of wallboard you remove.
Cut the opening for the wall box using a using a
drywall saw. Take care as the box location and plumb
will be based on the precision of the wall cut out.
• Clean up edges of the hole with a file as needed.
• For best results place insulation in the wall above the opening.
• Before placing the wall box in the opening, pull wire into the box. Select
the Wire Opening in the box that gives you the most slack in the wire. If the
wires are not long enough, you may need to lengthen some wires. If so be
sure they cannot short to each other. Wire nuts are recommended.
• Insert the wall-box with the RITETEMP log up.
• Tighten the 2 clamping screws located on the
sides of the wall box. Tighten until you feel
resistance. This means the clamp has made
contact with the inside of the wall board - stop
tightening when you feel this.
• Do not over tighten as it may cut into the
wall board and weaken it.
Cut Wall Opening cont
Mount Wall Box
G
C
Y
RH
W
G
C
Y
RH
W
3
1/4
"
2"
Wall
Stud
5
3/8
"
Clamp
flips out
inside wall
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Prepare wires
Before you Connect Wires
Caution Do not allow wires to touch each
other or parts on thermostat.
[DO NOT connect wires until you
have cunsulted the Step by Step
digrams. ]
Please follow these guidelines for
safe and secure wire connections.
• Easy Terminals do not require stripping the wire.
• Clip any bare wire from previous installation.
• Do not to damage the labels for each wire in handling.
• Fan wires out as illustrated with 6036 above the
wall box.
• Wires will need to dress behind the 6036 and into the
wire hole
• Use the Step-By-Step diagram as your guide.
• Do not bunch wires behind 6036. Feed slack back
into the wall opening.
• Connect labeled wires only to a terminal with
corresponding letter.
With the wall box mounted position the wires
upward in the opening
• You will need 3-4" of wire for each of your
connections to the 6036.
• Fan out wires below the hole as shown.
• Trim them evenly to make inserting wires in
screw terminals easier.
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G
C
Y
RH
W
Trim
4"
G
C
Y
RH
W

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On the next page you will determine which step-by-step wiring
diagram you should use. Make sure your wires are labeled. Never
guess about what a wire is, it can damage your HVAC system.
This may require you to find the 'other end' connection for each
wire on your heating or air conditioning equipment and read the
label there.
If you have a wire marked "C" it is optional. If you do connect it,
the thermostat will draw power from the C wire. This extends
battery life.
What wires do you have?
Before you Connect Wires cont
• Remember to insert the wire in the
terminal and tighten the screw securely.
• You will need to set Configuration
Jumpers per the Step-By-Step
diagram.
• Set these jumpers first before
connecting wires.
• Needle-nose pliers may be needed to
modify jumper locations.
• ALWAYS press RESET after
changing jumpers.
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3B
3A
Jumpers

• If your combination of wires is not above you can use the
wiring table on pages 24-25 to determine your connections,
or call our USA support line at 1-877-505-2353 for help.
• Find the reference page with your wiring
diagram and jumper set-up information.
Remember, the Cwire is optional.
Find the set-up diagram for your system
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Go To Page 25
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G
RH
C W2 W Y Y2 RHG
2 stage Cool
2 stage Heat
From
Furnace
Y
2
C
WY
W2
G
C W Y RH RC G
5 Wire
Heat/Cool
From
Furnace
RC
CYRH
W
C W Y RH G
4 Wire
Heat/Cool
From
Furnace
G
C
YRH
W
C W RH G
3 Wire
Heat
From
Furnace
CRH G
W
From
Furnace
C
W
C W RH
RH
2 Wire
Heat
From
Furnace
WRH
A
W RH A
3 Wire
Zoned
Hot Water
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C B or O W2Y RHG
5 Wire
Heat Pump
w/ Aux Heat
From
Furnace
RH
CO
or
W2
B
G
Y
G
C B or O Y RHG
4 Wire Heat Pump
w/o Aux Heat
From
Furnace
RH
CO
or
Y
B
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WIRES
WIRES WIRES
WIRES WIRES WIRES
WIRES
WIRES

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Install AA Batteries
• The 6036 requires 2 AA batteries to
operate.
• Switch MODE switch to OFF and the
FAN switch to AUTO.
• Install 2 AA alkaline batteries
according to the polarity noted in the
compartment. LCD segments will go
on.
• Press the RESET button (under right
cover) to clear transient program
memory. NOTE: Replace the
batteries when this LOW battery
indicator appears on the display or once a
year. No backlight means low battery.
• Insert the top of the 6036 into the wall
box, with the wires coming out the back of
the unit.
• Feed wires back through the wire hole as
possible.
• Swing the bottom of the 6036 into the
wall box and snap in place.
• Take great care that the wires remain
connected to the screw terminals as you
insert the 6036. Old or sub-standard wire
may break if moved excessively.
• Press the RESET button once unit is
mounted in the wall box.
Mount the 6036 in wall box
AA
AA
+
+
-
-
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NOTE: If you have labeled your wires, follow the correct Step-By-Step, and
these Check procedures do not operate your system call support at
1-877-505-2353
Check Unit
Follow these procedures to verify you
have correctly installed the 6036.
To check Fan: (If you connected the G wire - fan relay)
• Switch the FAN switch to the ON position. Verify
that air is blowing from the system. Return to
AUTO position for normal operation.
To check HEAT mode:
• Set the mode switch to HEAT.
• Set the fan switch to AUTO.
• Touch the room temperature and the heat target
temperature will be displayed. Use the UP arrow to
raise the target temp to 90F. Allow the system 2
minutes to respond then verify that heat is blowing from the system.
To check COOL mode:
• Set the mode switch to COOL.
• Touch the room temperature and the cool target temperature will be
displayed. Use the DOWN arrow to lower the target temperature to 50F.
Allow the system 2 minutes to respond
• Verify that cool air is blowing from the system.
• Switch MODE to OFF
Remember that handling the thermostat during installation will heat it up.
It will take 1 hour to equalize to the correct temp reading.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your unit.
Please proceed to the OPERATING Guide to initialize the 6036.
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Temperature
UP/DOWN
Arrows
Touch
Temperature
Display
Mode
Switch
Fan
Switch
MENU
PROG
AUTO ON
COOL OFF HEAT
FAN
RESET

BATTERIES ONLY - This thermostat can run on batteries only using 2AA
alkaline batteries. The batteries will last at least 1 year; replace the batteries
once a year or when the low battery icon comes on the display. If the batteries
are not replaced, the thermostat will shut off the HVAC and then stop working.
24VAC - This thermostat can run on the HVAC 24VAC (C wire) if available.
As shown in the wiring diagrams, the C wire is the other side of the 24VAC
heating transformer and can be found where the other thermostat wires
connect at the wall or at the furnace. Do not use the common or ground side
of the line voltage. If the C wire is used, the batteries are then for back-up in
case of power loss only and will last much longer. With the C wire connected,
the thermostat will continue to work if the batteries die or are removed.
Power Options
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NOTE:Your thermostat comes from the factory calibrated to +/- 1oof actual
temperature. It is an accurate instrument. If you want your thermostat to
display the same temperature as another thermometer in your home, you
can adjust its calibration.
To change the calibration:
Push the MENU button; the present room temperature is
displayed. To change it, use the up/down arrows and change
the displayed room temperature as you wish +/- 6F. Your
change will also be displayed on the lower left as the DELTA T
factor or number of degrees changed. Push HOME icon or
wait 60 seconds. The new room temperature will now be
displayed on the HOME screen.
NOTE: Handling the thermostat during installation will heat it up.
It will take 1 hour to equalize to the correct temp reading.
Calibration
Calibrate controls
Calibrate factor
PM