ritetemp 8046 User manual

Install Guide 8046
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1 Location
Caution
Tools
To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the heating system,
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
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Your thermostat is a precise instrument. Please
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
furnace control to test the system. This will damage
the thermostat and void your warranty.
.
All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances
Wiring must come through, and the thermostat
mounted on a standard approved electrical junction
box.
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This thermostat is designed for use with 120-220 volt
AC systems. The thermostat should be limited to a
maximum of 16.0 amps; higher amperage may cause
damage to the thermostat.
.On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in
place of the old one.
.On new Installations, follow the guidelines listed below.
Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5 m)
above the floor, and in the room where the heater is situ ated.
.Do not install where there are unusual heating conditions, s uch
as: in direct sunlight; near a lamp, radio, television, o r above
the baseboard heater, or fireplace; near hot water pipes in a
wall; or any other heat source.
.Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions: in a draft from a
stairwell, door, or window; or on the wall of an unheated room.
.Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion th at
will shorten thermostat life.
.Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in a c orner
or an alcove; or behind an open door.
.Do not install until completion of construction and painting .
.This thermostat does not require leveling.
You will need #1 Phillips screwdriver (small)
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5ft.
(1.5m)
Install Guide 8046

2 Remove old unit
3 Connect wires
.Switch electricity to the heater OFF at the circuit breaker;
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 to remove cover. 
.Remove the old unit from the terminal box, by unscrewing the
captive screws. 
.On your new thermostat, separate
Control Unit (front) from Wall Unit (back).
.Grasp the front of the unit and the back of
the unit and gently pull the thermostat body
away from the base.
If you have 4 wires (Double Pole), inside the wall box,
follow these wiring instructions.
.Connect the LOAD to the RED wires (T1, T2) 
and the LINE to the BLACK wires (L1, L2).
.Twist wires together first, then secure by twisting
wire nut on.
.Push the wires and
wire nuts
into the
terminal
box.
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Caution
Make sure you note which wire is which when
you disconnect the old thermostat. Use only
UBC approved wire nuts to connect wires.
TO LOAD
TO LOAD
TO LINE
TO LINE
Junction box in wall
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
L1
T1
L2
T2
RED
TO LOAD
TO LINE
BLACK
STAT
CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY 
BEFORE SERVICING

3 Connect wires cont.
If you have 2 wires (Single Pole) inside the wall box,
follow these wiring instructions.
.Connect the LOAD to the RED wire (T1) 
and the LINE to the BLACK wire (L1).
.Connect BLACK-L2 and RED-T2 from the back of
the thermostat together.
.Twist wires together
first, then
secure by
twisting
wire nut on.
.Push the
wires and
wire nuts
into the
terminal
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4 Attach Unit
.Position (optional) wall plate over
junction box.
.Align the 6-32 captive screws with
the threaded holes in the junction box.
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.Screw the wall unit to the junction
box.
Note: Do not reattach
control unit until batteries
have been inserted.
RED
TO LOAD TO LINE
BLACK
STAT
CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY 
BEFORE SERVICING
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TO LOAD
TO LINE
Junction box in wall
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
L1
T1
L2
T2
RED
TO LOAD
TO LINE
BLACK
STAT
CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY 
BEFORE SERVICING

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.Replace front of control unit on the
wall unit.
6 Check Unit
Follow these procedures to verify
you have correctly installed the
unit.
.
To check HEAT mode:
.
Set the AC POWER switch to ON. 
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Turn TEMP DIAL counter clockwise to
its
highest stop. This is the warmest setting. Allow the
system 5 min to respond. Verify that heat is
coming from the system.
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5 Install Batteries
.The 8046 requires 2AA batteries.
.On the control unit, Switch AC POWER
switch to OFF.
.Install 2 AA alkaline batteries according
to the polarity noted in the compartment.
DO NOT USE Rechargeable Batteries.
Caution: The thermostat will go "off" if the
batteries die. This exposes your house to
unexpected heat or cold and should be
avoided.
NOTE: Replace the batteries when the red
LOW battery LED indicator blinks or once a
year.
AA
AA
5 Install Batteries cont

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8046 Features
Notes
The 8046 can be used with
most 120/208/240 volt
electric heating devices. It
provides Line voltage control
for radiant cable, electric
baseboard, and resistive-
rated fan-forced heaters
within the ratings listed. 
Electrical Rating - 
120/208/240 Vac; 
16A resistive load
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