White Rodgers 1F89-211 User manual

CAUTION
!
To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment damage,
disconnect electric power to system at main fuse or
circuit breaker box until installation is complete.
This thermostat is intended for use with a low voltage system;
do not use this thermostat with a line voltage system. If in doubt
about whether your wiring is millivolt, line, or low voltage, have
it inspected by a qualified heating and air conditioning contrac-
tor or electrician.
Do not exceed the specification ratings.
All wiring must conform to local and national electrical codes
and ordinances.
This control is a precision instrument, and should be handled
carefully.Rough handling or distorting components could cause
the control to malfunction.
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS CONTROL COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DESCRIPTION
Your new White-Rodgers Digital Thermostat uses the
technology of a solid-state microcomputer to provide precise
temperature control.
Features:
• Simultaneousheatandcoolsetpointstorage
• Setpointstorageincaseofpowerloss
• Pre-settemperaturecontrol
• LCDcontinuouslydisplayssetpointandroomtemperature
• ContinuousBacklitdisplayoption
• °F/°Cconvertibility
• Temperaturerange45°to90°F
• R,C,Y,W2,G,O/B,E,andLterminalsforsingleortwo-
transformer systems
• Optional"AA"batteriestoprovidecontinuoustemperature
displayduringlossofACpower
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL DATA
Electrical Rating:
 20to30VAC50/60Hz.orD.C.
 0.05to1.0Amps(Loadperterminal)
1.5 Amps Maximum Total Load(Allterminalscombined)
THERMAL DATA
Setpoint Temperature Range:
 45°Fto90°F(7°Cto32°C)
Operating Ambient Temperature Range:
 32°Fto105°F
Operating Humidity Range:
 0to90%RH(non-condensing)
Shipping Temperature Range:
 -4°Fto149°F
APPLICATIONS
Forusewith:
• Standardheatpumpsystemswithelectric,gasoroilAux
heatwith24VACHOTandCOMMONavailable
• Single-stageheatpumpsystemswithnoAuxheatwith
24VACHOTandCOMMONavailable
DO NOT USE WITH:
• Millivoltsystems
• Systemsexceeding30VACand1.5amps
• 3-wirezonedhydronicheatingsystems
1F89-211
Non-programmableElectronicDigital
HeatPumpThermostat
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
!
Do not use on circuits exceeding specified voltage.
Higher voltage will damage control and could cause
shock or fire hazard.
Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary
control to test. Short or incorrect wiring will damage
thermostat and could cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
Thermostat installation and all components of the
system shall conform to Class II (current limited)
circuits per the NEC code. Failure to do so could cause
a fire hazard.
Operator: Save these instructions for future use!
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PART NO. 37-6233F
Replaces37-6233E
1338

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INSTALLATION
REMOVE OLD THERMOSTAT
1. Shutoffelectricityatthemainfuseboxuntilinstallationis
complete.Ensurethatelectricalpowerisdisconnected.
2. Removethefrontcoveroftheoldthermostat.With wires
still attached, remove wall plate from the wall. If the old
thermostat has a wall mounting plate, remove the thermostat
and the wall mounting plate as an assembly.
3. Identify each wire attached to the old thermostat using
the labels enclosed with the new thermostat.
4. Disconnect the wires from old thermostat one at a time.
DO NOT LET WIRES FALL BACK INTO THE WALL.
5. Installnewthermostatusingthefollowingprocedures.
ATTENTION!
Thisproductdoesnotcontainmercury.However,thisproduct
may replace a unit which contains mercury.
Do not open mercury cells. If a cell becomes damaged, do
not touch any spilled mercury. Wearing nonabsorbent gloves,
takeup the spilled mercury andplaceintoacontainerwhich
can be sealed. If a cell becomes damaged, the unit should be
discarded.
Mercurymustnotbediscardedinhouseholdtrash.Whenthe
unit this product is replacing is to be discarded, place in a suit-
able container. Refer to www.white-rodgers.com for location to
send product containing mercury.
ATTACH THERMOSTAT BASE TO WALL
1. Removethepackingmaterialfromthethermostat.Gentlypullthe
coverstraightoffthebase.Forcingorpryingonthethermostat
will cause damage to the unit.
2. Connectwiresbeneathterminalscrewsonbaseusingap-
propriatewiringschematic(seegs.2through4).
3. Placebaseoverholeinwallandmarkmountingholeloca-
tions on wall using base as a template.
4. Movebaseoutoftheway.Drillmountingholes.
5. Fastenbaselooselytowall,asshowning.1,usingtwo
mounting screws. Place a level against bottom of base,
adjustuntillevel,andthentightenscrews.(Levelingisfor
appearanceonlyandwillnotaffectthermostatoperation.)
If you are using existing mounting holes, or if holes drilled
are too large and do not allow you to tighten base snugly,
use plastic screw anchors to secure subbase.
6. Pushexcesswireintowallandplugholewithare-resistant
material(suchasberglassinsulation)topreventdraftsfrom
affecting thermostat operation.
ELECTRIC/GAS JUMPER (Fan Option)
Read the following information before clipping the nonelectric
heat jumper. If you are unsure of your application, contact a
qualified service person.
Ifyouremergencyorauxiliarysystemwillenergizetheblower,then
jumper,W904,onthethermostatbasemustbecut(seeg.1).
If your emergency or auxiliary heat system requires that the
thermostatenergizethefancircuit,donotcutjumperW904.
OPTIONAL BATTERIES
Withtwo"AA"batteriesinstalled,yourthermostatwillcontinu-
ouslydisplaythetemperatureduringalossofACpower.
O/B TERMINAL SWITCH SELECTION
The O/B switch on this thermostat is factory set to the “O”
position. This will accommodate the majority of heat pump ap-
plications,whichrequirethechangeoverrelaytobeenergized
inCOOL.Ifthethermostatyouarereplacingortheheatpump
beinginstalledwiththisthermostatrequiresa“B”terminal,to
energizethechangeoverrelayinHEAT,theO/Bswitchmustbe
movedtothe“B”position.
Figure 1. Thermostat Base
Mounting
hole
Mounting
hole
Electric/Gas
jumper
(W904)
O/B
switch
Screwanchors
W904

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WIRING
LR
E
24 VAC 120 VAC
Hot
SYSTEM
MONITOR
SWITCH
Neutral
THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM
G W2
Figure 2. Typical wiring diagram for single transformer systems
TRANSFORMER
(Class II current limiting)
Changeover
Relay*
CYO/B
Compressor
Contactor
*ChangeoverRelayisenergizedinCOOLwhenO/Bswitchisinthe“O”position
ChangeoverRelayisenergizedinHEATwhenO/Bswitchisinthe“B”position
Aux
Relay
(Stage2)
Fan
Relay
Emergency
Relay
SeeNote**
**JumperrequiredtouseasingleAuxHeatforbothSecondStageHeatandEmergency
LR
E
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
SYSTEM
MONITOR
SWITCH
Neutral
THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM
G W2
Figure 3. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer systems with NO safety circuits
TRANSFORMER
(Class II current limiting)
Changeover
Relay*
CYO/B
Compressor
Contactor
*ChangeoverRelayisenergizedinCOOLwhenO/Bswitchisinthe“O”position
ChangeoverRelayisenergizedinHEATwhenO/Bswitchisinthe“B”position
Aux
Relay
(Stage2)
Fan
Relay Emergency
Relay
Limitor
Safety
Switches
TWO COMMONS MUST
BE JUMPERED TOGETHER!
HOT
NEUTRAL
120 VAC 24 VAC
CUT AND
TAPE OFF!
If safety circuits are in
only one of the systems,
remove the transformer
of the system with NO
safety circuits.
NOTE
**JumperrequiredtouseasingleAuxHeatforbothSecondStageHeatandEmergency
SeeNote**
LR
E
SYSTEM
MONITOR
SWITCH
G W2
Figure 4. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer systems with safety circuits in BOTH systems
Changeover
Relay*
CYO/B
Compressor
Contactor
*ChangeoverRelayisenergizedinCOOLwhenO/Bswitchisinthe“O”position
ChangeoverRelayisenergizedinHEATwhenO/Bswitchisinthe“B”position
Aux
Relay
(Stage2)
Fan
Relay
Emergency
Relay
TWO COMMONS MUST
BE JUMPERED TOGETHER!
24VAC 120VAC
HOT
NEUTRAL
THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM
HOT
NEUTRAL
120VAC
Limitor
Safety
Switches
Limitor
Safety
Switches
Limitor
Safety
Switches
24VAC
Limitor
Safety
Switches
COMMON
COMMON
Auxiliary
Heating
Transformer
(ClassII
current
limiting)
HeatPumpTransformer
(ClassIIcurrentlimiting)
24 VAC
ACCESSORY
RELAY N.O.
CONTACT
Polaritymustbeobserved.IftheHOTsideof
the second transformer is jumpered to the
COMMONsideofthefirsttransformerashort
will be made. Damage to equipment will occur
when power is restored.
NOTE
The accessory relay scheme
is required when safety
circuits exist in both systems.
NOTE
SeeNote**
**JumperrequiredtouseasingleAuxHeatforbothSecondStageHeatandEmergency

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CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION
If at any time during testing your system does not operate
properly, contact a qualified service person.
Turn on power to the system.
Fan Operation
If your system does not have a Gterminalconnection,skipto
Heating System.
1. Movefanswitchto ON position. The blower should begin to
operate.
2. MovefanswitchtoAUTO position. The blower should stop
immediately.
Heating System
1. Move SYSTEM switch to HEAT position. If the auxiliary
heating system has a standing pilot, be sure to light it.
2. Press  to adjust thermostat setting to 1° above room
temperature.TheHeatPumpsystemshouldbegintooper-
ate.However,iftheFlame icon( )andSnowflake icon( ) 
areashing,thecompressorlockoutfeatureisoperating.
3. Adjusttemperaturesettingto4°aboveroomtemperature.
The auxiliary heat system should begin to operate and the
Flame icon will be flashing.
4. Press to adjust temperature setting below room tem-
perature. The heating system should stop operating.
Emergency System
EMERbypassestheHeatPumptousetheheatsourcewired
toterminalEonthethermostat.EMERistypicallyusedwhen
compressor operation is not desired, or you prefer back-up
heat only.
INSTALLER/CONFIGURATION MENU
Cooling System
CAUTION
!
To prevent compressor and/or property damage, if the
outdoor temperature is below 50°F, DO NOT operate
the cooling system.
CAUTION
!
Do not allow the compressor to run unless the
compressor oil heaters have been operational for 6
hours and the system has not been operational for at
least 5 minutes.
1. MoveSYSTEMswitchtoCOOL position.
2. Press to adjust thermostat setting below room tempera-
ture.The blower should come on immediately on high speed,
followed by cold air circulation
3. Press to adjust temperature setting above room tem-
perature. The cooling system should stop operating.
THERMOSTAT QUICK REFERENCE
2
1
34
5 810 6
958 7
Figure 5. Thermostat display, buttons, and switches
SU
MALFEMER
PM
SA
FLER
AM
FAN OFF HEAT
ON AUTO COOL EMER
Beforeyoubeginusingyourthermostat,youshouldbefamiliar
with its features and with the display and the location and op-
eration of the thermostat buttons. Your thermostat consists of
twoparts:thethermostat cover and the base. To remove the
cover, pull it straight out from the base. To replace the cover,
line up the cover with the base and press until the cover snaps
onto the base.
THE THERMOSTAT BUTTONS AND SWITCHES
(seeg.5)
1Raises temperature setting.
2 Lowerstemperaturesetting.
3 FANswitch(ON, AUTO).
4 SYSTEMswitch(COOL, OFF, HEAT, EMER).
THE DISPLAY
5Flame icon( )isdisplayedwhentheSYSTEMswitchis
intheHEATposition.Flame icon( )isdisplayedashing
when 2nd-stage heat (Aux or Emergency) is energized.
Snowflake icon( )isdisplayed(non-ashing)whenthe
SYSTEMswitchisintheCOOLposition.Snowflake and
Flame aredisplayed(ashing)ifthethermostatisinlockout
modetopreventthecompressorfromcyclingtooquickly.
6Indicates a malfunction with the system.
7Displays current temperature.
8EMER is displayed flashing when the system switch is in
EMERposition.
9 Displayscurrentsettemperature(thisisblankwhenSYS-
TEMswitchisintheOFFposition).
10 Displays FILTER when the systemhas run forthe programmed
filter time period as a reminder to change or clean.
1. MoveSYSTEMswitchtoEMERposition.EMERwillash
on the display.
2. Press to adjust the thermostat above room temperature.
The Aux heating system will begin to operate. The flame
icon( )willdisplayashingtoindicatethattheAuxsystem
is operating
3. Press to adjust the thermostat below room temperature.
The Aux heating system should stop operating.

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INSTALLER/CONFIGURATION MENU
1
Step Press or to select: COMMENTS
Displayed (Factory Default)Press Button(s)
2(SL) FA
5
6
7
8
LOC
(OFF) on
0HI
(0)
4LOto
4HI
(F) C
10
SelectCompressorlockoutOFForON
Selecttemperaturedisplay adjustment higher or lower
SelecttemperaturedisplaytoForC
4d-L
(on) OFF
Selectdisplay backlightOFForON
Filter
(000)
0to1950hours
(in50hourincrements)
Selectfilterreplacementrun time
SelectFAorSL(FastorSlow)pumpcyclerate
Configuration Menu
3EMER
(FA) SL SelectFAorSL(FastorSlow)Auxiliary and
EmergencyAux heating cycle rate
and
and
and
9FA
(on) OFF
Selectfastsecond-stageONorOFF
and
and
and
and
and
SetSYSTEM
switchtoOFF
SYSTEMswitchmustbeOFFtoconfigurethermostat options
SetSYSTEMswitch
toHEATorCOOL
Returns to normal operation
* Press and to advance to next item
CONFIGURATION MENU
The configuration menu allows you to set certain thermostat
operating characteristics to your system or personal require-
ments.
MoveSYSTEMswitchtotheOFFposition,thenpress and
at the same time to enter the configuration menu. The
display will show the first item in the configuration menu.
The configuration menu chart summarizes the configuration
options. An explanation of each option follows.
Press and to change to the next menu item. To exit
themenu,movetheSYSTEMswitchtoHEATorCOOL.Ifno
keysarepressedwithinfteenminutes,thethermostatwillexit
the configuration menu.
2) Select FA or SL (Fast or Slow) Heat Pump stage Cycle
Rate-TheFAsettingisusedtoproduceshorterheatingcycles.
TheSLsettingproducesalongerheating/coolingcycle.Both
settings produce very accurate temperature control and can be
settoyourpersonalpreference.FAcyclesthesystemjustunder
.75°FandtheSLsettingcyclesatapproximately1.2°F.
3) Select FA or SL (Fast or Slow) Auxiliary or Emergency Cycle
Rate-TheFAsettingisfrequentlyusedforgas,oilorelectric
heat.TheSLsettingproducesalongerheatingcycle.Bothset-
tings produce very accurate temperature control and can be set
toyourpersonalpreference.FAcyclesthesystemjustunder
.6°FandtheSLsettingcyclesatapproximately1.°F.
4) Select backlit display (d-L OFF or ON) - The display
backlightimprovesdisplaycontrastinlowlightingconditions.
SelectingbacklightONwillkeepthelightoncontinuously.
SelectingOFFwillkeepthelightoff.
5) Select filter replacement run time - The thermostat will
display FILTER after a set time of operation. This is a re-
minder to change or clean your air filter. This time can be
setfrom0to1950hoursin50hourincrements.A selection
of 000 will cancel this feature. When FLTR is displayed,
you can clear it by pressing and at the same time.
This resets the timer and starts counting the hours until the
nextlterchange.Contactyourheatpumpmanufacturerfor
aspecicreplacement/maintenanceinterval.
6) Select Compressor Lockout (LOC OFF or ON)-Selecting
LOCONwillcausethethermostattowait5minutesbefore
turning on the compressor if the heating and cooling system
losespower.Itwillalsowait5minutesminimumbetweencool-
ing cycles. This is intended to help protect the compressor from
shortcycling.Somenewercompressorsalreadyhaveatime
delay built in and do not require this feature. Your compressor
manufacturer can tell you if the feature is already present in
their system. When the thermostat compressor time delay
occurs it will flash the Snowflake or Flame icon for about
five minutes.
7) Select Temperature Display Adjustment (4 LO to 4 HI) -
Allowsyoutoadjusttheroomtemperaturedisplayupto4°
higher or lower. Your thermostat was accurately calibrated
at the factory but you have the option to change the display
temperature to match your previous thermostat.The current
or adjusted room temperature will be displayed on the right
side of the display.
8) SelectTemperature Display (°F or °C) -Changesthedisplay
readouttoCelsiusorFahrenheitasrequired.Thecurrent
room temperature will be displayed on the right side of the
display.
9) Select Fast second stage - IntheRUNmode,ifthetem-
perature is manually raised by 3°F (2°C) or more above
room temperature using and the fast second stage
featureis enabled,FAon,thesecond stagewillenergize
immediately.WithFAoff,thesecondstagewillnotenergize
untilthesetpointtemperatureis10°Formoreaboveroom
temperature.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reset Operation
Ifavoltagespikeorstaticdischargeblanksoutthedisplayorcauseserraticthermostatoperationyoucanresetthethermostat
by pressing , andTIMEatthesametime.Ifthethermostathaspower,hasbeenresetandstilldoesnotfunctioncorrectly
contactyourheating/coolingservicepersonorplaceofpurchase.
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
No Heat/No Cool/No Fan
(common problems)
1. Blownfuseortrippedcircuitbreaker.
2. FurnacepowerswitchtoOFF.
3. Furnaceblowercompartmentdoororpanel
loose or not properly installed.
Replacefuseorresetbreaker.
TurnswitchtoON.
Replacedoorpanelinproperpositiontoengagesafetyinterlockor
door switch.
No Heat 1. SystemSwitchnotsettoHeat.
2. Looseconnectiontothermostatorsystem.
3. HeatingSystemrequiresserviceor
thermostat requires replacement.
SetSystemSwitchtoHeatandraisesetpointaboveroom
temperature.
Verifythermostatandsystemwiresaresecurelyattached.
Diagnostic:SetSystemSwitchtoHeatandraisethesetpoint
above room temperature. Within five minutes the thermostat
shouldmakeasoftclicksound.Thissoundusuallyindicatesthe
thermostatisoperatingproperly.Ifthethermostatdoesnotclick,
trytheresetoperationlistedabove.Ifthethermostatdoesnotclick
after being reset contact your heating and cooling service person
orplaceofpurchaseforareplacement.Ifthethermostatclicks,
contact the furnace manufacturer or a service person to verify the
heating system is operating properly.
No Cool 1. SystemSwitchnotsettoCool.
2. Looseconnectiontothermostatorsystem.
3. CoolingSystemrequiresserviceor
thermostat requires replacement.
SetSystemSwitchtoCoolandlowersetpointbelowroom
temperature.
Verifythermostatandsystemwiresaresecurelyattached.
SameprocedureasdiagnosticforNoHeatconditionexceptset
thethermostattoCoolandlowerthesetpointbelowtheroom
temperature. There may be up to a five minute delay before the
thermostatclicksinCoolingifthecompressorlock-outoptionis
selectedinthecongurationmenu(Item6).
Heat, Cool or Fan
Runs Constantly
1. Possibleshortinwiring.
2. Possibleshortinthermostat.
3. PossibleshortinHeat/Cool/Fansystem.
4. FanSwitchsettoFanOn.
Checkeachwireconnectiontoverifytheyarenotshortedor
touchingtogether.Nobarewireshouldstickoutfromunder
terminal screws. Try resetting the thermostat as described above. If
the condition persists, the manufacturer of your system or service
personcaninstructyouonhowtotesttheHeat/Coolsystemfor
correct operation. If the system operates correctly, replace the
thermostat.
Furnace Cycles Too Fast
or Too Slow
(narrow or wide
temperature swing)
1. Thelocationofthethermostatand/or
thesizeoftheHeatingSystemmaybe
influencing the cycle rate.
Item2intheCongurationMenuistheadjustmentthatcontrols
the cycle rate. If an acceptable cycle rate is not achieved using the
FA(Fast)orSL(Slow)adjustmentcontactalocalserviceperson
for additional suggestions.
Cooling Cycles Too
Fast or Too Slow
(narrow or wide
temperature swing)
1. Thelocationofthethermostatand/or
thesizeoftheCoolingSystemmaybe
influencing the cycle rate.
Thecyclerateforcoolingisxedandcannotbeadjusted.Contact
a local service person for suggestions.
Thermostat Setting and
Thermometer Disagree
1. Thermostat thermometer setting requires
adjustment.
Thethermometercanbeadjusted+/-4degreesaslistedinitem7
oftheCongurationMenu.Nootheradjustmentispossible.
Blank Display and/or
Keypad Not Responding
1. Lossofpower.
2. VoltageSpikeorStaticDischarge.
Checkheat/coolsystemforpower.
IfavoltagespikeorstaticdischargeoccursusetheReset
Operationlistedabove.
OPERATING FEATURES
Nowthatyouarefamiliarwiththethermostatbuttonsanddisplay,
read the following information to learn about the many features
of the thermostat.
• SIMULTANEOUS HEATING/COOLING SETPOINT STOR-
AGE — You can enter both your heating and cooling set-
points at the same time. There is no need to change the
thermostat at the beginning of each season.
• CONFIGURATION MENU — Allows you to customize
certain thermostat options.
OPERATION
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
This thermostat is very easy to operate. Set the SYSTEM
switchtoeitherHEATorCOOLthenpress and until
the temperature you want to maintain is shown on the right side
of the display. If you want to turn the system off, just move the
SYSTEMswitchtoOFF.
The FAN switch controls the fan operation. When the FAN
switchissettoAUTO,thefanwillcyclewiththefurnaceorair
conditioner.WhentheFANswitchissettoON,thefanwillrun
continuously,regardlessofSYSTEMswitchposition.

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