Robertshaw 9600 User manual

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Installation Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING:
•Always turn off power at the main power source by unscrewing
fuse or switching circuit breaker to the off position before installing,
removing, cleaning, or servicing thermostat.
•Read all of the information in this manual before installing or
programming this thermostat.
•This is a 24V AC low voltage thermostat. Do not install on voltages
higher than 30V AC.
•All wiring must conform to local and national building and electrical
codes and ordinances.
•Do not short (jumper) across terminals on the gas valve or at the
system control to test installation. This will damage the thermostat
and void the warranty.
110-653C
5 - 2 Day Programmable
1 Heat / 1 Cool
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INTEGRATED COMFORT SOLUTIONS
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DIGITAL
PROGRAMMABLE
THERMOSTAT
9600
User’s Manual
Quick Start
Installation and
Programming
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Features
•Four setpoints for weekday programming—two setpoints for
weekend comfort.
•Two AA ENERGIZER brand batteries retain program memory even
during power outages.
•Low battery indicator.
•Fahrenheit/Celsius display option.
•Programmable from 45°F (4°C) to 90°F (32°C).
•Accuracy within ± 1 degree.
•Adjustable temperature differential: 1-3 degrees.
•Maintains summer and winter programming.
•Low temperature freeze protection. While in heat mode, thermostat
will mechanically turn on heat if temperature drops to 40°F (4°C) -
even if batteries are missing or drained.
•Automatic heating shutdown if temperature exceeds 90°F (32°C).
Replacing Existing Thermostat
1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat to expose wires. Do not
disconnect wires. (See Figure 1)
3. Label wires per Table 1.
Table 1
Old Label New Label Description
M, 4, RH, R5 or R RH Heat Transformer,
hot side
V or RC RC Cooling Transformer, hot
side
Y or Y6 Y Cooling control
H, W or 4 W Heating control
F or G G Fan control relay
C* Y or None Either cooling control or
common side of trans-
former
*NOTE: ONSOME OLDER MODELS, THE C TERMINAL CAN BE EITHER THE COOLING
CONTROL OR THE COMMON SIDE OF THE TRANSFORMER. CHECK FURNACE WIRING
DIAGRAM TO VERIFY C TERMINAL. IFITISTHE COMMON SIDE OF THE
TRANSFORMER, CAP THE WIRE AND TUCK INTO THE WALL. IFITISTHECOOLING
CONTROL, CONNECT TO THE Y TERMINAL.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to
install thermostat.
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Figure 1
Installing Item 9600 Thermostat
NOTE: FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS, MOUNT THERMOSTAT ON AN INSIDE WALL, 4-5 FEET
ABOVE THE FLOOR. DONOT INSTALL BEHIND A DOOR, IN A CORNER, NEAR AIR VENTS,
IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, OR NEAR ANY HEAT OR STEAM GENERATING FIXTURES. INSTALLATION
AT THESE PLACES WILL AFFECT THERMOSTAT OPERATION.
1. Turn power off to the heating and cooling systems.
2. Place COOL-OFF-HEAT in OFF position.
3. Place AUTO–ON switch
into AUTO position.
4. Remove the cover using a coin
or screwdriver.
Figure 2
5. Place thermostat against the wall at desired location. Make sure
wires will feed through opening on base of thermostat.
6. Mark placement of mounting holes (see Figure 3). Set base aside.
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
COOL-OFF-HEAT
AUTO - ON

Figure 3
7. Drill the marked holes using a 3/16” drill bit. Note: Enclosed plastic
anchors do not require a drilled hole for drywall.
8. Tap plastic anchors into the wall.
9. Align base with plastic anchors and feed wires through opening (see
Figure 4).
Figure 4
10. Secure base to wall with supplied screws.
11. Connect wires to terminal strip. Refer to wiring diagrams on other
side of this sheet. Make sure wire connections are secure.
12. Place fan option switch into either the ELEC or GAS position depend-
ing on the type of furnace. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5
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PROG
MAN
CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN
Elec
Gas
RH
AM
PM
MORN DAY EVE NITE
RC
W
Y
G
FAN AUTO ON
MOUNTING HOLES
COOL OFF HEAT
PROG
MAN
CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN
Elec
Gas
RH
AM
PM
MORN DAY EVE NITE
RC
W
Y
G
FAN AUTO ONCOOL OFF HEAT
PROG
MAN
CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN
Elec
Gas
RH
AM
PM
MORN DAY EVE NITE
RC
W
Y
G
FAN AUTO ON
FAN
OPTION
SWITCH
Controls
fan delay.
COOL OFF HEAT

13. Install two AA ENERGIZER brand batteries or equivalent into battery
compartment. Be sure to match positive (+) ends of batteries with
positive (+) battery terminals in the battery compartment. The display
will show as follows:
14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping into place.
15. Turn on power to system. Test thermostat as described in the
section To Test Thermostat.
Programming Guide
Set Time of Day, Day of Week,
Temperature Differential
1. Press and hold SET. Press PROG/MAN.
Release simultaneously.
Press or to change
time of day.
2. Press Press
to change
day of week
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
SET PROG/MAN
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SET P
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1=MO
2=TU
3=WE
4=TH
5=FR
6=SA
7=SU

3. Press Press
to change
temperature differential*
*THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL IS FACTORY PRESET AT 1°. THIS MEANS
THAT WHENEVER THE ROOM TEMPERATURE CHANGES BY ONE FULL DEGREE FROM
THE TEMPERATURE SETTING, THE SYSTEM WILL TURN ON. IFTHE SYSTEM TURNS
ON TOO OFTEN, INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL.
Changing Fahrenheit (F) to Celsius (C)
Press and hold SET. Press
Release both simultaneously.
Setting Daily Programming
1. Place COOL-OFF-HEAT switch
in COOL position.
2. Press SET.
3. Press or to change
MORN time.
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SET P
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SET
P
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
COOL-OFF-HEAT
SET PR
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4. Press SET.
5. Press or to change
MORN temperature.
6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for DAY, EVE, and NITE.
7. Shift COOL-OFF-HEAT switch to
HEAT position.
8. Repeat steps 2-6 to program HEAT (winter) settings.
NOTE: BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER PROGRAMS USE THE SAME TIME SETTINGS.
Your thermostat is now programmed for summer and winter operation.
It will follow the four settings (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) for weekday opera-
tion and two settings (MORN and NITE) for weekend operation. Adjust the
program at any time by following the steps as outlined above.
Begin Programmed Operation
1. Place AUTO–ON switch
into AUTO.
2. Place COOL-OFF-HEAT switch
into COOL or HEAT
depending on the season.
3. Press PROG/MAN button
until indicator is in PROG position.
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
SET PR
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COOL-OFF-HEAT
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
AUTO - ON
COOL-OFF-HEAT
COOL-OFF-HEAT
SUMMER
WINTER
ET PROG/MAN
PROG
MAN
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON

Temporary Program Override
To temporarily increase or decrease temperature:
Press or :
The thermostat will automatically return
to the program at the next scheduled
setting change.
Manual Operation
1. Press PROG/MAN until indicator is in MAN position.
2. Press or to adjust
temperature settings.
Reset
To reset the thermostat to factory preprogrammed
conditions, press the RESET button located directly
to the right of the display.
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
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PROG
MAN
SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON
TPROG/MAN
PROG
MAN
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PROG
MAN
CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN
Elec
Gas
RH
AM
PM
MORN DAY EVE NITE
RC
W
Y
G
FAN AUTO ON
RESET
BUTTON
COOL OFF HEAT

To Test Thermostat
WARNING: DO NOT SHORT (JUMPER) ACROSS TERMINALS OF GAS
VALVE OR SYSTEM CONTROL TO TEST OPERATION. THIS WILL DAMAGE
THE THERMOSTAT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
CAUTION: DONOT SWITCH SYSTEM TO COOL IF THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50°F
(10°C). THIS CAN DAMAGE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.
1. Place the COOL-OFF-HEAT
switch into the COOL position.
2. Press the button until the temperature setting is at least 3 degrees
below the room temperature. The air conditioning system should
turn on within a few seconds.
NOTE: THERE IS A BUILT IN 5-MINUTE DELAY ON BREAK FOR COMPRESSOR PROTEC-
TION. A SECOND ATTEMPT TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL RESULT IN A
5-MINUTE DELAY IN COMPRESSOR ACTIVATION.
3. Put the COOL-OFF-HEAT switch into
the OFF position. The air conditioning
system should turn off. The fan may
continue to run for a short period of time.
4. Put the COOL-OFF-HEAT switch
into the HEAT position.
5. Press the button until the temperature setting is at least
3 degrees above room temperature. The heating system should turn
on. The fan may not turn on immediately, depending on the fan delay
built into the furnace.
6. Put the COOL-OFF-HEAT switch
into the OFF position. The heating
system should turn off. Once again,
the fan may have a delay.
7. Put the AUTO–ON switch
to the ON position. The blower
fan should turn on.
8. Put the AUTO–ON switch
to the AUTO position. The blower
fan should turn off.
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COOL-OFF-HEAT
COOL-OFF-HEAT
COOL-OFF-HEAT
AUTO - ON
AUTO - ON
COOL-OFF-HEAT

Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
Thermostat does not turn Check wiring.
on system. (See INSTALLATION)
Check fuse. Replace with 2 amp
Slo-Blo fuse if fuse has opened.
Thermostat turns on and off too Increase temperature differential.
frequently. (See PROGRAMMING)
Display is blank, flashing or Replace batteries.
constant LO BAT.
Weekend program follows four Verify that day of week is set
adjustment settings. correctly. (See PROGRAMMING)
System fan does not operate Move fan option switch to either
properly. gas or electric, to match system.
(See INSTALLATION)
Time shown on display is not the Change time of day setting.
current time of day. (See PROGRAMMING)
Thermostat does not Thermostat in MANUAL mode.
follow program. (See PROGRAMMING).
Thermostat may not have been
programmed in HEAT or COOL
position. Verify program.
Check AM/PM indicators at time
of day and programmed time
changes. (See PROGRAMMING)
Verify program and day of week
are correct. (See PROGRAMMING)
If problems with thermostat cannot be solved, call:
Technical Support: [phone]
Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 CST
For after hours service, a 24-hour
automated help line is available.
For warranty returns, send thermostat, shipping prepaid to:
MAPLE CHASE COMPANY
Warranty Department
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Wiring Diagrams
The following is just a sample of the most common types of HVAC sys-
tems. Refer to your system’s installation manual for wiring information.
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Hot
Heating
Control
Fan
Control
Cooling
Control
(COOLING)
Transformer
(HEATING)
Transformer
Transformer
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M
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T
A
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T
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M
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T
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RH
RC
W
Y
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T
H
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M
O
S
T
A
T
RH
RC
W
Y
G
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
Heating
Control
Fan
Control
Transformer
24 VAC
120 VAC
T
H
E
R
M
O
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T
A
T
RH
RC
W
Y
G
RH
RC
W
Y
G
Hot
Heating
Control
Heating
Control
Transformer
24 VAC
24 VAC
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
120 VAC
Hot
120 VAC
HEAT / COOL
4-WIRE
SINGLE TRANSFORMER
HEAT ONLY
2-WIRE
SINGLE TRANSFORMER
HEAT ONLY
3-WIRE
SINGLE TRANSFORMER
Factory-Installed
jumper
Factory-Installed
jumper
T
H
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R
M
O
S
T
A
T
RH
RC
W
Y
G
Hot
Cooling
Control
Fan
Control
Transformer
24 VAC
120 VAC
COOL ONLY
3-WIRE
SINGLE TRANSFORMER
HEAT / COOL
5-WIRE
TWO TRANSFORMER
CAUTION: Both transformers
must be in phase or damage
to the equipment and thermostat
may result.
Cooling
Control
Fan
Control
NOTE: Cut center of
factory installed jumper
and bend back
NOTE: Remove factory
installed jumper NOTE: Remove factory
installed jumper

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Maple Chase Company warrants to the original contractor installer or
to the original consumer user, each new Robertshaw thermostat to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. This warranty
and our liability does not apply to batteries or the merchandise that has
been damaged, caused by misuse, neglect, mishandling, alterations,
improper installation, or use in a way other than in accordance with
Maple Chase Company recommendations and instructions.
Maple Chase Company agrees to repair or replace at its option any
thermostat under warranty provided it is returned within the warranty
period, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase. Cost of ther-
mostat removal or reinstallation is not the responsibility of Maple Chase
Company.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive
remedy of the consumer. Maple Chase Company shall not be liable for
any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or
implied warranty on this product, or under any other theory of liability.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limit-
ed to the duration of this warranty.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
sequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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Maple Chase Company
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
United States of America
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