Robertshaw RS8210 User manual

RS8210
Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Thermostat Applications Guide
Power Type
Table of Contents Page
This manual covers the following models: RS8210
Description
Gas or Oil Heat Yes
Electric Furnace Yes
Heat Pump (No Aux. or Emergency Heat) Yes
Heat Pump (With Aux. or Emergency Heat) Yes
Multi-Stage Systems Yes
Heat Only Systems Yes
Heat Only Systems - Floor or Wall Furnace Yes
Cool Only Systems Yes
Millivolt Conventional Systems Yes
Two Transformer Systems No
Installation Tips 2
Thermostat Quick Reference 3
Subbase Installation 4
Wiring 5-12
Technician Setup Menu 13-16
Mount Thermostat & Install Battery 17
Programming 18
Specications 19
Battery Power
Hardwire (Common Wire)
Hardwire (Common Wire) with Battery Backup
A trained, experienced technician
must install this product.
Carefully read these instructions. You
could damage this product or cause a
hazardous condition if you fail to follow
these instructions.
1

INSTALLATION TIPS
Wall locations
The thermostat should be installed approximately 4 to 5 feet above the oor.
Select an area with average temperature and good air circulation.
Do not install thermostat in locations:
•Close to hot or cold air ducts
•That are in direct sunlight
•With an outside wall behind the thermostat
•In areas that do not require heating and/or cooling
•Where there are dead spots or drafts (in corners or behind doors)
•Where there might be concealed chimneys or pipes
Tip
Pick an installation location that is easy for the user to access. The temperature of the location should
be representative of the building.
NO
NO NO YES
2

Getting to know your thermostat
THERMOSTAT QUICK REFERENCE
3
AM
PM
Set At
Mon
Room
Menu
Set At
SLEEP
LCD Screen
Fan Switch
System Switch
Temperature Setpoint Buttons
User Buttons
Easy Change Battery Door
Tech Set Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Next Step
Min Com On
Com Delay Heat
Set Time
Run Sched
Set Sched
Hold
Prev Step
Menu
Done WAKE
Cool Swing
Room
LEAVE RETURN
Hold
SLEEP
PM
Filter
Set At
Displays the user
selected setpoint
temperature.
Days of the week
and time.
Indicates the current
room temperature.
Programmable Time Periods:
This thermostat has 4
programmable time periods
per day.
Button Options
LCD
Hold: Is displayed
when thermostat
program is
permanently
overridden.
Low Battery
Indicator:
Replace batteries
when indicator is
shown.
NOTE: The
compressordelay
featureis activeif
theseicons are
flashing.The
compressor will not
turn on until the5
minute delay has
elapsed.
System
Operation
Indicators:
The
AM
PM
Set At
,
AM
PM
Set At
or
AM
PM
Set At
icon will display
when the COOL,
HEAT, or
AM
PM
Set At
(fan)
is on.
AM
FAN
AUTO COOL ON
OFF HEAT
1
1
4
2
3
5
6
EMH

Mercury Notice:
All of our products are mercury
free. However, if the product you
are replacing contains mercury,
dispose of it properly. Your local
waste management authority
can give you instructions on
recycling and proper disposal.
Caution:
Electrical Hazard
Failure to disconnect the
power before beginning to
install this product can cause
electrical shock or equipment
damage.
SUBBASE INSTALLATION
4
For vertical mount put
one screw top and one
screw bottom.
For horizontal mount put
one screw left and one
screw right.
Vertical mount
Vertical mount
Horizontal mount
Horizontal mount

WIRING
5
1 Turn Off Power to Heating/Cooling System
Circuit breaker
box
2 Remove Old Thermostat
or
Heating/cooling system
power switch
Remove old thermostat but leave wallplate with wires attached.
Do not remove wallplate
Terminal
designation

6
WIRING
6
3 Label Wires with Tags
Label the existing wires using the supplied wire labels as you disconnect them.
Wiring Labels
Apply these wiring labels to each wire with the appropriate
terminal designation as you remove it from the existing
thermostat.
B B Y2 Y2
G
R
V/VR
X
AUX
G
R
V/VR
X
AUX
H
RC
W
X1
H
RC
W
X1
C C E E F F
L L O O P P
RH RH T T U U
W1 W1 W2 W2 W3 W3
X2 X2 Y Y Y1 Y1
4 Separate Wallplate from New Thermostat
Remove wallplate from the new thermostat and mount onto wall.
Wallplate
ELEC
GAS
Wire Labels
Terminal designation

WIRING
7
5 Separate Wallplate from New Thermostat
Mount the new wallplate using the included screws and anchors.
Drill 3/16-in. holes for drywall
Drill 3/16-in. holes for plaster
G
E
Y
RH/R

WIRING
8
C
O
B
E
Y
G
RH/R
W2
6 Connect Wires
Simply match wire labels.
If labels do not match letters on the thermostat, check “Alternate Wiring (Conventional
Systems)”onpage9andconnecttoterminalasshown(seenotes,below).
Screw
Insert wires and
tighten screws