ritetemp 8010 User manual

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Install guide 8010
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Install guide 8010
1 Location
Caution
Tools
To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the furnace, air conditioner,
and thermostat, disconnect the power supply before beginningwork.
This can be done at the circuit breaker, or at the appliance.
C A U T I O N
ï Your thermostat is a precise instrument.
Please handle it with care.
ï 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.
ï 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.
ï All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances.
ï 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.
ï On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in place of the old
one if possible.
ï Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m)above the floor,
and in a room that is used often.
ï 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
ï Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions, such as: on awall separating
an unheated room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or window.
ï On new Installations, follow the guidelines listed below.
ï Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion that will shorten
thermostat life.
ï Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in acorner or an
alcove; or behind an open door.
ï Do not install the unit until all construction work and painting has been
completed.
ï This thermostat does not require leveling.
You will need #1 Phillips screwdriver (small) and
Drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit for this installation.
Good
5ft.
(1.5m)
PG 1
PG 2

Remove old unit
2 Label Wires to Old Unit
3 Mount the 8010
ï Separate front from back of unit. Grasp the front of the
unit and the back of the unit and pull apart. The
thermostat body away from the base.
ï Hold the base against the wall, with the wires coming
through the opening below the terminal block.
ï Position the base for best appearance
ï Attach the base to the wall with the two
screws provided.
ï If you are mounting the base to sheet
rock or if you are using the old
mounting holes, use the plastic
anchors provided.
Drill a 3/16-in.(4.8mm) hole
for the insert at each screw
location, then mount the base.
PG 3
PG 4
Terminals
R
G
W
Wires in wall come from
Furnace and AC unit
ï Switch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner OFF;
then proceed with the following steps.
ï 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.
ï Note the letters printed near the terminals.
ï Carefully attach labels (enclosed) to each wire. Label the wires one at a time.
You must have all the wires labeled before you proceed.
Remove the wires from the terminals of the old thermostat.
ï Make sure the wiresdo not fall back insidethe wall.
ï Wind them around a pencil tokeep them from falling.
ï Remove the old thermostat from the wall. Fill wall
opening with fiber glass insulation to prevent drafts.
Caution
DO NOT REMOVE WIRES FROM OLD THERMOSTAT UNTIL YOU HAVE
CAREFULLY LABELED THEM, WITH LABELS PROVIDED.
THERE IS NO STANDARD COLOR CODE FOR THESE WIRES.
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RC ORH B
WY
AC
GAS ELECT
G
W2
R
G
W

PG 5
Please be aware of the following power options
1) The 8010 can run on batteries only. (2AA Alkaline) 
The batteries will last well over 1 year. If the batteries are not replaced the thermostat will
stop working.
2) The 8010 can run on the C wire if available. 
As shown in the wiring diagrams, The C wire is the other sid e of the 24VAC heating
transformer. If the C wire is used, the batteries are not n eeded.
5 Install Batteries
The 8010 requires batteries to operate your system.
Switch MODE switch to OFF and the FAN switch to
AUTO.
ï Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries according to the
polarity noted in the compartment.
NOTE: Replace the batteries when this
LOW battery indicator appears on the
display or once a year.
4 Gas-Electric Selection
6 Power Options
Gas/ Electric
jumper
Circuit
Board
PG6
ï If you have Electric Heat or a Heat Pump you must
place the Gas/Electric jumper in the ELECT position
(thermostat controls the Fan).
ï If you have Gas Heat the
Gas/Electric Jumper should be
in the GAS position (furnace
controls the Fan ).
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RC ORH B
WY
AC
GAS ELECT
G
W2
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RC ORH B
WY
AC
GAS ELECT
G
W2
AA
AA

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PG 8
Please refer back to these guidelines for safe and secure wire
connections.
ï Take carenot to damage the labelsfor each wire in handling.
ï Strip insulation 3/8 in. (9.5mm) from wire ends.
ï Connect labeled wires only to a terminal with correspondingletter.
ï Bend the wire slightly, insert the wire under the contact plate and
tighten the screw down onto the wire.
The Wire Label List shows wire
labels used on Ritetemp thermostats.
Please determine what wires you
have and select the correct wiring
diagram to "go to" on pages 8-9.
If you have a HEAT PUMP select a
wiring diagram on pg 9.
Before you Connect Wires
Caution
Do not allow
wires to touch
each other or parts on unit.
Wires must be routed through
the hole in the back plate, below
the terminal block, or they will
hit parts on the cover.
Make sure your wires are labeled . This is necessary to determine which step-by-step
wiring diagram you should use. 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 Zoned Heating/Cooling system with multipl e thermostats, please refer to
our website at www.ritetemp-thermostats.com for installation notes or call 1-888-515-2585.
7 Wire Connections
What Wires Do You Have?
RH
G
Y
W
C
From Furnace
And AC unit
R
or
RC
G
Y
W
C
From Furnace
And AC unit
RH
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WIRE LABEL LIST
R- Single source power for heat/cool (R connected to
RC and RH using the jumper wire)
RH or R - Heating Power
RC - Cooling Power
W - Heating return
G- Fan return
Y- Compressor return
H - Humidifier (built into the furnace)
W2 - 2nd stage heat in NORMAL, auxiliary heat in PUMP mode.
A- For 3 wire zoned heating systems 
C- AC power for the thermostat if available
O- Damper control (Zoned heating) or heat pump
changeover valve (powered in COOL)
B- Damper control (Zoned heating) or heat pump
changeover valve (powered in HEAT) NOTE: Do
not connect both O and B on a heat pump. Connect O
to O & tape off B.
X - Tape off X
E - Tape off E
W
RH
R
or
From Furnace
Go To Page 11
C
Go To Page 12
R
or
RH
W
C
From Furnace
G

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7 Wire Connections cont
When you have finished connecting the wires attach
control unit to wall unit. Hook the top of the body
onto the base, swing the body down, and snap the
body onto the base.
If you do not find the wiring information for 
your system try our webistewww.ritetemp-thermostats.com
for more information or call our customer service 
hotline at 888-515-2585.
8 Check Unit
Follow these procedures to verify you have correctly
installed the unit.
To check HEAT mode:
ï Set the mode switch to HEAT. Set the fan switch AUTO.
ï Adjust the temperature control to raise the target temp to 90o. 
ï Wait 5 min.
ï Verify that heat is blowing from the system.
To check COOL mode:
ï Set the mode switch to COOL.
ï Adjust the temperature control to 5o
below the room temperature. 
ï Wait 5 min.
ï Verify that cool air is blowing from the
system.
To check Fan: (If you connected the G wire)
ï Switch Mode to OFF during fan test.
ï Switch the FAN switch to the ON position. Verify air is blowing from
vents. 
ï After test, return to Fan switch to AUTO, and Mode to HEAT or COOL
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your unit. Please proceed to
the OPERATING Guide to initialize the new thermostat.
REMEMBER, Mode Switch must be in HEAT or COOL to operate.
PG 9
PG 10
Mode
Switch
Fan
Switch
W
G
W2
R
C
From Normal
two stage system
Go To Page 15
B
G
Y
R
C
From heat pump
w/o Aux heat
O
or
Go To Page 16
B
G
Y
R
C
From heat pump
with Aux heat
O
or
W or W2
Go To Page 17

PG11
PG12
STEP 1 -Connect theR(or
RH) wire to theRHterminal
on the thermostat.
This connects the Heater
Power to the thermostat.
STEP 2 -Connect theWwire
to theWterminal on the
thermostat.
This connects the heater control line to the
thermostat.
Your Heater is now connected to the thermostat.
STEP 1 -Connect theR(or RH)
wire to theRHterminal on the
thermostat. This
connects to the
Heater Power .
STEP 2 -Connect the
Wwire to theW
terminal on the thermostat.
This connects the heater control line to
the thermostat.
STEP 3 -Connect theGwire to theGterminal on
the thermostat.
This connects the Fan to the thermostat.
Your system is now connected to the thermostat.
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2 WIRE Heating
(GAS MILLIVOLT or 24vac
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
3 WIRE
W
RH
R
or
From Furnace
C
RH
W
C
From Furnace
G
or R
jumper
wire
FURNACE
HEAT
Thermostat
R W CHEAT
Power
FURNACE
jumper
wire
Heat
Power Heat
W G RH C
FAN
Thermostat

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PG13
From Furnace
and AC unit
G
W
Y
RH
RC
C
R
G
Y
W
C
RH
or
From Furnace
and AC unit
STEP 1 -Connect theY wire to
the Yterminal on the thermostat.
This connects to the Cooler
compressor.
STEP 2 -Connect theRH or R
wire to theRH terminal on the
thermostat.
This connects the Heater/Cooler
Power.
STEP 3 -Connect theWwire to theW
terminal on the thermostat.
This connects to the heater control line.
STEP 4 -Connect theG wire to theGterminal on the Thermostat.
This connects to the Fan.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the thermostat.
STEP 1 -Remove the Jumper wire.
STEP 2 -Connect theY wire
to theYterminal on the
thermostat. This connects to
the Cooler compressor.
STEP 3 -Connect theRH wire to theRH
terminal on the thermostat. This connects to the
Heater Power .
STEP 4 -Connect theRC wire to theRC terminal
on the thermostat. This connects to the Cooling
Power .
STEP 5 -Connect theWwire to theWterminal on the thermostat.
This connects to the heater control line.
STEP 6 -Connect theG wire to theGterminal on the Thermostat.
This connects to the Fan.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the thermostat.
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5 WIRENON_HEAT PUMP
4 WIRENON_HEAT PUMP
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
HVAC SYSTEM
jumper
wire
Heat
Power Heat
WG RH
C
FAN
Y
Cool
Comp
Thermostat
HVAC SYSTEM
Remove
jumper
wire
HEAT
Power
Heat
WG RHRC
C
FAN
Y
Cool
Comp
COOL
Power
Thermostat

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PG15
STEP 1 -Connect theG wire to
the Gterminal on the thermostat.
This connects the Fan.
STEP 2 -Add a jumper wire
betweenWandY.
STEP 3 -Connect theYwire to
the Y terminal on the thermostat.
This connects the Compressor.
STEP 4 -Connect theO or B wire
to theO or B terminal on the thermostat. (If you have
bothOandB contact Ritetemp or your local HVAC
contractor for further help) This connects the change
over valve.
STEP 5 -Connect theR wire to theRC terminal on the
Thermostat. This connects to the 24vac power.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the thermostat.
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HEAT PUMP
w/o Auxiliary Heat
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
From Furnace
and AC unit
R
G
Y
C
O
or
B
O or B
Single Stage HEAT PUMP
Change
Over
G
O or B
R
C
FAN
Y
Comp
24VAC
Power
jumper
wire
jumper
wire
Thermostat
STEP 1 -Connect theG wire to
the Gterminal on the thermostat.
This connects the Fan.
STEP 2 -Connect the
betweenW wire toW. This
connects the 1st stage heat.
STEP 3 -Connect the between
W2 wire toW2. This connects the 2nd stage heat.
STEP 4 -Connect theR wire to theRH terminal on
the Thermostat. This connects to the 24vac power.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the
thermostat. (If the system also has AC, connect it per
instructions forRC andY on pg 14)
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NORMAL 2 Stage 
Heat System
Two Stage Heat System
G
RW2
C
FAN
W
Two Stage
Furnace
jumper
wire
Thermostat
W
G
W2
R
C
From Normal
two stage system

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The 8010 can be used with most 24 volt gas, oil or electricheating and air
conditioning systems, heat pump systems with or without auxiliary heat, Normal 2
Stage systems, Zoned Hot-Water, Zoned Forced air systems,or gas millivolt
heating systems. It cannot be used with 120 volt heating systems or. Ask The
Home Depot for other thermostats to control those systems.
The 8010 is digital. You can program your desired Heat
and cool temperature by setting the dial. The unit uses
no harmful mercury.
A 5-minute minimum off time in COOL protects your air
conditioning system from being damaged.
Two "AA" batteries (not included) are used to run the
thermostat in some installation. "C" wire installations can
make batteries last many times longer.
8010 Features
PG18
PG17
STEP 1 -Connect theG wire to
the Gterminal on the thermostat.
This connects the Fan.
STEP 2 -Add a jumper wire
betweenWandY.
STEP 3 -Connect theYwire to
the Y terminal on the thermostat.
This connects the Compressor.
STEP 4 -Connect theO or B wire to the
O or B terminal on the thermostat. (If you haveboth
OandB wires, use theOand tape off theB).
This connects the change over valve.
STEP 5 -Connect theR wire to theRC terminal on
the Thermostat. This connects to the 24vac power.
STEP 6 -ConnectW or W2 to W2 on the thermostat.
This connects the AUX heat.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the thermostat.
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HEAT PUMP
with Auxiliary Heat
NOTE: Wires marked with
the dotted line are optional.
O or B
(not both)
HEAT PUMP
Change
Over
AUX
Heat
G
O or B
R
C
FAN
Y
Comp
24VAC
Power
jumper
wire
jumper
wire
Thermostat
B
G
Y
R
C
From heat pump
with Aux heat
O
or
W
or
W2