Honeywell RTH5160 Series Non-Programmable Thermostat Quick Installation Guide

Honeywell RTH5160 Series Non-Programmable Thermostat

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Instructions

Turn the power OFF. To protect yourself and your equipment, turn off the power at the breaker box or the switch that controls your heating/cooling system. Check that your system is off. Change the temperature on your old thermostat to be above room temperature in heat mode or below it in cool mode. If you don’t hear the system turn on within 5 minutes, the power is off.Remove the old thermostat’s faceplate. On most thermostats, you can take off the faceplate by grasping and gently pulling. Some thermostats may have screws, buttons, or claspsMake sure there are no 120/240V wires.

Take a picture of how your wiring looks right now. Be sure to include the letters next to the terminals where the wires are inserted. This will be a helpful reference when wiring your new thermostat. Record which R-wire(s) you have and write down the color of the wire(s).

Record the remaining wires and write down the color of the wires.

Check mark the wires that are connected to terminals. Next to the check mark, write down the color of the wire. Do not include jumpers as a part of your count.

Disconnect the wires and remove the old wall plate. Use a screwdriver to release wires from terminals. Then, use a wire label to identify each wire as it’s disconnected. The letter on the wire label should match the letter on the terminal.

Installing your RTH5160 thermostat

Bundle and insert wires through the UWP. Pull open the UWP and insert the bundle of wires through the back of the UWP. Make sure at least 1/4 inch of each wire is exposed for easy insertion into the wire terminals. Insert the wall anchors. It is recommended that you use the wall anchors included in the box to mount your thermostat. You can use the UWP to mark where you want to place the wall anchors.

 

• Level the wall plate.
• Mark the location of the wall anchors using a pencil.
• Drill the holes.
• Insert wall anchors.
• Make sure anchors are flush with the wall.

Set the R-switch position and insert R-wire(s). Set the R-switch up or down based on your wiring notes in Step 6.

Wires

If you have 1 R-wire (R, Rh, or Rc)

If you have 2 R-wires (R or Rh, and Rc)

Connect the remaining wires.
Depress the tabs to put the wires into the inner holes of the corresponding terminals on the UWP (one wire per terminal) until it is firmly in place.

Confirm wiring matches the snapshot.
Please confirm wiring matches the terminals from the photo you took in Step 5.

Mount the UWP and close the door.
Mount the UWP using the provided screws. Install all three screws for a secure fit on your wall. Close the door after you’re finished.

Install batteries.
Insert two AA alkaline batteries in the back of the thermostat as shown.

Attach your thermostat.
Align the thermostat onto the UWP and firmly snap it into place.

Turn your power ON.
Turn on the power at the breaker box or switch that controls the heating/ cooling system.

System Setup

Select System Setup options.

• Press Edit (-) to change values or select from available options. Then press
• Next (+) to save changes and advance to the next System Setup number. See “System Setup options” on the next page for a full list of System Setup numbers and options.
• Repeat until all of the System Setup options have been set, and then press Done. The thermostat will save and exit to the home screen.

Continue to “System operation settings” on page 10.

System Setup options

System Setup Number and Description	Options (factory default in bold)
125 = Temperature Indication Scale	0 = Fahrenheit 1 = Celsius
200 = Heating System Type	1 = Conventional Forced Air Heat 2 = Heat Pump 3 = Radiant Heat (Boiler) 5 = None (Cool Only)
	Note: This option selects the basic system type your thermostat will control.
205 = Heating Equipment Type	Conventional Forced Air Heat: 1 = Standard Efficiency Gas Forced Air 2 = High Efficiency Gas Forced Air 3 = Oil Forced Air 4 = Electric Forced Air 5 = Hot Water Fan Coil Heat Pump: 7 = Air to Air Heat Pump Radiant Heat: 9 = Hot Water Radiant Heat 12 = Steam
	Note: This option selects the equipment type your thermostat will control. This feature is NOT displayed if feature 200 is set to Cool Only.
218 = Reversing Valve O/B	0 = O (O/B in Cool) 1 = B (O/B in Heat)
	Note: This option is only displayed if the Heat Pump configured. Select whether reversing valve O/B should energize in cool or in heat.
220 = Cool Stages / Compressor Stages (200=Conv / 200=HP)	0, 1, 2
	Note: Select how many Cool or Compressor stages of your equipment the thermostat will control. Maximum of 2 Cool stages or 1 Compressor stage. Set value to 0 if you do not have Cool Stage/Compressor Stage.
221 = Heat Stages / Backup Heat Stages	Heat Stages: 1, 2 Backup Heat Stages: 0, 1
	Note: Select how many Heat or Aux/E stages of your equipment the thermostat will control. Maximum of 2 Heat Stages for conventional systems. Maximum of 1 Aux/E stage for systems with more than 1 heating equipment type. Set value to 0 if you do not have Heat Stage/ Backup Heat Stage.
300 = System Changeover	0 = Manual 1 = Automatic
	Note: Thermostat can automatically control both heating and cooling to maintain the desired indoor temperature. To be able to select “automatic” system mode on thermostat home screen, turn this feature ON. Turn OFF if you want to control heating or cooling manually.

Setup Complete
You have now finished installing and setting up your thermostat

System operation settings

• Press Menu, and then press the Mode (+) button to cycle to the next available System mode.
• Cycle through the modes until the required System mode is displayed, and then press Done.

NOTE: Available System modes vary by model and system settings.

System modes

• Auto: The thermostat selects heating or cooling as needed.
• Heat: The thermostat controls only the heating system.
• Cool: The thermostat controls only the cooling system.
• Em Heat (only for heat pumps with auxiliary heat): The thermostat controls Auxiliary Heat. The compressor is not used.
• Off: The heating and cooling system is off. The fan will still operate if the fan is set to On

Fan operation settings

Press Menu, and then press the Fan (-) button to cycle to the next available

Fan mode.
Cycle through the modes until the required Fan mode is displayed, then press Done

Fan modes:

• Auto: The fan runs only when the heating or cooling system is on.
• On: The fan is always on.

Wiring—conventional systems
Alternate wiring (conventional systems) If labels do not match terminals, connect wires as shown below (see notes, below).

NOTES:

• If you must connect both
  • R and Rc wires set the
  • R Slider Tab to the down position (2 wires).
• If your old thermostat had both R and RH wires, set the R Slider Tab to the down position (2 wires). Then connect the R wire to the Rc terminal, and the RH wire to the R terminal.
• If your old thermostat had only 1 C or C1 wire, connect it to the C terminal. If your old thermostat had 2 C or C1 wires, wrap each separately with electrical tape and do not connect them.
• C does not power the thermostat display or operations; batteries are always required.

Wiring—heat pump
Connect wires: heat pump

• Match each labeled wire with the same letter on the new thermostat.
• Insert the wires into the matching terminal.

NOTE: If you have difficulty inserting wires, you may have to press the terminal push button next to the corresponding terminal.

Labels don’t match?
If labels do not match the letters on the thermostat, see “Alternate wiring (conventional systems)“ above

Alternate wiring (for heat pumps only)

NOTES:

• Keep R Slider Tab in the up position (1 wire).
• If your old thermostat had both V and VR wires, stop now and contact a qualified contractor for help.
• If your old thermostat had separate O and B wires, attach the B wire to the C terminal. If another wire is attached to the C terminal, stop now and contact a qualified contractor for help.
• If your old thermostat had Y1, W1, and W2 wires, stop now and contact a qualified contractor for help.
• C does not power the thermostat display or operations; batteries are always required.
• This model doesn’t support the heat pump fault alert (L/A terminal). If this is desired, please contact a contractor for a replacement model.

Battery replacement

• Batteries are required to provide power. Install fresh batteries immediately when the low battery icon appears. The icon appears about two months before the batteries are depleted.
• Even if the low battery icon does not appear, you should replace batteries once a year, or before leaving home for more than a month.
• If batteries are inserted within two minutes, the time and day will not have to be reset. All other settings are permanently stored in memory and do not require battery power.

Alerts screen

• You will see the alert icon and the alert number on the screen.
• Press Next (+) to see additional alerts, if any. Then press Done to go back to the home screen.

Alerts codes

Number	Alert/Reminder	Definition
170	Internal Memory Error	The memory of the thermostat has encountered an error. Please replace the thermostat.
173	Thermostat Temperature Sensor Error	The sensor of the thermostat has encountered an error. Please replace the thermostat.
405	Low Battery Alert	The batteries are getting low. Replace them within two months.
407	Critical Low Battery	The batteries are almost depleted and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Troubleshooting

Warranty

1-year limited warranty

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

If the product is defective,

• return it, with a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, to the place from which you purchased it; or
• call Resideo Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502.

Customer Care will make the determination whether the product should be returned to the following address:
Resideo Return Goods, 1985 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 Resideo that the defect was caused by damage that occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer. Resideo’s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the terms stated above.

RESIDEO 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 RESIDEO 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 Resideo Customer Care, 1985 Douglas Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55422, or call 1-800-468-1502.

Customer Assistance

• For assistance with this product, please visit honeywellhome.com
• Or call Resideo Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502

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