Honeywell Home RTHL2310 Programmable Thermostat Quick Installation Guide

Honeywell Home RTHL2310 Programmable Thermostat

Identify System Type

This thermostat is compatible with the following systems:

• Gas, oil or electric furnace
• Central air conditioner
• Hot water system with or without pump
• Millivolt system
• Central heating and cooling system
• Heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat

Do you need assistance?
We are here to help.
Call 1-800-468-1502 for wiring assistance before returning the thermostat to the store.
This thermostat cannot be used on heat pumps or on multistage systems.

If you’ve already completed the Quick Start Guide, but need to match your thermostat to your system type.

Installation

1. Turn Off Power to the Heating/Cooling System
   
2. Remove Old Thermostat
   Remove old thermostat but leave the wallplate with wires attached.
3. Label Wires with Tags
   Label the wires using the supplied wire labels as you disconnect them.
   Wire Labels
4. Separate Wallplate from New Thermostat
   Remove the wallplate from the new thermostat and mount onto the wall.
5. Mount Wallplate
   Mount the new wallplate using the included screws and anchors.
   Drill 3/16-in. holes for drywall
   Drill 3/32-in. holes for plaster
6. Connect Wires
   Simply match wire labelsRemove metal jumper if you have both R and Rc wires.
   Labels don’t match? See page 21.
   Have a Heat Pump system? See pages 22–23.
   We are here to help.
   Call 1-800-468-1502 for wiring assistance.
7. Install Batteries
8. Set fan operation switch
   Move the switch to the proper setting:
   Gas or Oil: For gas or oil heating systems, leave the fan operation switch in this factory-set position (for systems that control the fan in a call for heat).
   Electric or Heat Pump: Change the switch to this setting for heat pumps or electric heat systems. (This setting is for systems that allow the thermostat to control the fan in a call for heat if a fan wire is connected to the G terminal.)
   
9. Install Thermostat onto Wallplate
   Install thermostat onto the wallplate on the wall.
10. Turn Power Back On
    Turn the power back on to the heating/cooling system.
11. If your system type is.
    If your system type is:
    Single Stage Heat and Cool
    Congratulations, you’re done!
    If your system type is:
    • Multistage Heat and Cool
    • Heat Pump* without Backup Heat
    • Heat Pump* with Backup Heat
    • Heat Only
    • Cool Only
      Continue with advanced installation\ on the next page to match your thermostat to your system type.
      *Heat Pump—an air conditioner that provides cooling in the summer, and also runs in reverse in the winter to provide heating.
      If you are not sure of your system type or if you have other questions, call us toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.
      This thermostat works on 24-volt or 750 mV systems. It will NOT work on 120/240 Volt systems.

System setup

Enter System Setup

To enter the system setup, press and hold both the   buttons until the display changes (approximately 5 seconds).

Changing Settings
See pages 15–19 to change Function Settings.

1. Press the or button to change the setting.
2. Press the and buttons simultaneously for one second to advance to the next function.
3. Press the Run button to exit and save settings.

NOTE: If you do not press any button for 60 seconds while you are in the setup menu, the thermostat automatically saves any changes made and exits the menu.

Function 5: Heating cycle rate

Gas or oil furnace: Use this setting if you have a standard gas or oil furnace that is less than 90% efficient.

Electric furnace
Use this setting if you have any type of electric heating system.

Hot water or high-efficiency furnace
Use this setting if you have a hot water system or a gas furnace of greater than 90% efficiency.

Gas/oil steam or gravity system
Use this setting if you have a steam or gravity heat system. Press the s or t button to select your heating system and optimize its operation.

Function 14: Temperature display

• O Fahrenheit temperature display (°F)
• 1 Celsius temperature display (°C)

Press the orbutton to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display.

Function 15: Compressor Protection

Compressor Protection
This feature forces the compressor to wait approximately 5 minutes before restarting, to prevent equipment damage. During the wait time, the message “Cool On” or “Heat On” is displayed on the screen.

Press the or button to select Compressor Protection settings.

Function 20: Clock Display

Press the or button to select the clock display.

Function 40: Restore Program Schedule to Default

1 On – Program schedule default settings are listed in the operating manual.

Press the or button to select restore program schedule to default settings.

Alternate Wiring

If labels do not match the letters on the thermostat, check the chart below and connect to the terminal as shown here (see notes, below).

 

1. If wires will be connected to both R and Rc terminals, remove the metal jumper (see page 6).
2. Do not use C or X. Wrap the bare end of the wire with electrical tape.
3. If you have a heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat connect O or B, not both. If you do not have a heat pump, do not connect B. Wrap the bare end of the wire with electrical tape.
4. Place a jumper (a piece of wire) between Y and W if you are using a heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat. The thermostat does not work on Heat Pumps with auxiliary/backup heat.

Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions.
Most problems can be corrected quickly and easily.

Display is blank	Make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries are properly installed (seepage 7).
Cannot change system setting to Cool	Check Function 0170: System Type to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see page 16).
The fan does not turn on when heat is required	Check Function 0180: Heating Fan Control to make sure it is set to match your heating equipment (see page 17).
The heating system is running in cool mode	Check Function 0170: System Type to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see page 16).
The red light is on	If the thermostat is in Emergency Heat mode the red light is normal. It shows that the thermostat is in emergency heat mode.If the thermostat is not in Emergency Heat mode, contact a qualified service contractor for repair.

The heating or cooling system does not respond	Press SYSTEM to set the system to Heat. Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside temperature.Press SYSTEM to set the system to Cool. Make sure the temperature is set lower than the Inside temperature. Check the circuit breaker and reset it if necessary. Make sure the power switch at the heating & cooling system is on. Make sure the furnace door is closed securely. Wait 5 minutes for the system to respond.
“Wait” appears on the screen	The compressor protection feature is engaged. Wait 5 minutes for the system to restart safely, without damage to the compressor.
A heat pump issues cool air in heat mode, or warm air in cool mode	Check Function 0190: Heat Pump Changeover Valve to make sure it is properly configured for your system (see page 17).

Customer Assistance

For assistance with this product, please visit
http://yourhome.honeywell.com or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.

1-year limited warranty

Honeywell warrants this product, excluding battery, to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer. If at any time during the warranty period, the product is determined to be defective or malfunctions, Honeywell shall repair or replace it (at Honeywell’s option).
If the product is defective,

1. return it, with a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, to the place from which you purchased it; or
2. call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502. Customer Care will make the determination whether the product should be returned to the following address: Honeywell Return Goods, Dock 4 MN10-3860, 1885 Douglas Dr. N., Golden Valley, MN 55422, or whether a replacement product can be sent to you.

This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by Honeywell that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage which occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer.
Honeywell’s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the terms stated above. HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY HONEYWELL MAKES ON THIS PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you have any questions concerning this warranty, please write Honeywell Customer Relations, 1985 Douglas Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55422 or call 1-800-468-1502. In Canada, write Retail Products ON15-02H, Honeywell Limited/ Honeywell Limitée, 35 Dynamic Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1V4Z9.

This thermostat contains a Lithium battery which may contain Perchlorate material.
Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

MERCURY NOTICE: Do not place your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Contact the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at www.thermostat-recycle.org or 800-238-8192 for information on how and where to properly and safely dispose of your old thermostat.
CAUTION: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not run air conditioner if the outside temperature drops below 50°F (10°C).

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