Ritetemp 6080 Programable Thermostat
Caution
- Your thermostat is a precise instrument, handle it with care.
- Turn off the electricity to the appliance before installing or servicing the thermostat or any part of the system.
- Do not turn the electricity back on until work is completed.
- Do not short (jump) across electric terminals at the control on the furnace or air conditioner to test the system. This will damage the thermostat and void your warranty.
- All wiring must conform to local codes and ordinances.
- This thermostat is designed for use with 24-volt AC and millivolt systems. The thermostat should be limited to a maximum of 1.0 amps; higher amperage may cause damage to the thermostat.
Caution
To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the furnace, air conditioner, and thermostat, disconnect the power supply before beginning work. This can be done at the circuit breaker, or at the appliance.
Tools
You will need a small Phillips screwdriver and possibly a drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit for wall mounting.
Location
Replacement installations – mount the new thermostat in place of the old one if possible.
New installations – follow the guidelines listed below.
Locate the thermostat on an inside wall, about 5 ft. (1.5m) above the floor, and in a room that is used often.
- Do not install it where there are unusual heating conditions, such as: in direct sunlight; near a lamp, radio, television, radiator register, or fireplace; near hot water pipes in a wall; near a stove on the other side of a wall.
- Do not locate in unusual cooling conditions, such as: on a wall separating an unheated room; or in a draft from a stairwell, door, or window.
- Do not locate in a damp area. This can lead to corrosion that will shorten thermostat life.
- Do not locate where air circulation is poor, such as: in a corner or an alcove; or behind an open door.
- Do not install the unit until all construction work and painting has been completed.
- This thermostat does not require leveling.
Remove old unit
IMPORTANT: LABEL ALL WIRES BEFORE DISCONNECTING THEM!
- Switch the electricity to the furnace and air conditioner OFF; then proceed with the following steps.
- Remove the cover from the old thermostat. Most are snap-on types and simply pull off. Some have locking screws on the side or front. These must be loosened. Note the letters printed near the terminals.
Attach labels (enclosed) to each wire for identification.
Caution
Read the instructions carefully before removing any wiring from the existing thermostat. Wires must be labeled before they are removed. THERE IS NO STANDARD COLOR CODE. When removing wires from their terminals, ignore the color of the wires since these may not comply with any standard - Label the wires one at a time. You must label all the wires before you proceed. With all wires labeled, remove them from the old unit.
- Make sure the wires do not fall back inside the wall. You can wind them around a pencil to keep them from falling.
- Loosen all screws on the old thermostat and remove it from the wall.
- Fill the wall opening with non-combustible insulation to prevent drafts.
Prepare wires
- You will need at least 2.6″ of wire for each of your connections to the 6020.
- If you do not have enough wire, splice additional wire to allow enough slack.
- Fan out wires below the hole as shown.
Before you Connect Wires
Please follow these guidelines for safe and secure wire connections.
- Easy Terminals do not require stripping the wire.
- Clip any bare wire from the previous installation.
- Take care not to damage the labels for each wire in handling.
- Fan wires out as illustrated with 6020 below the wall opening.
- Wires will dress behind the 6020 and up over the terminal area.
- Use the Step-By-Step diagram as your guide.
- Do not bunch wires behind 6020. Feed slack back into the wall opening.
- Connect labeled wires only to a terminal with the corresponding letter.
Caution Do not allow wires to touch each other or parts on the thermostat.
- Insert the wire in the terminal and tighten the screw securely.
- You will need to set Configuration Jumpers per the Step-By-Step diagram. A needle-nose plier may be required to modify jumper positions.
What wires do you have?
Determine which step-by-step wiring diagram below you should use. Make sure your wires are labeled. This may require you to find the ‘other end’ connection for each wire on your heating or air conditioning equipment and read the label there.
If you have a wire marked “C” it is optional. If you do connect it, the thermostat will draw power from the C wire. This extends battery life.
Find the set-up diagram for your system
- Find the reference page with your wiring diagram and jumper set-up information. Remember, the C wire is optional.
- If your combination of wires is not above you can use the wiring table on pages 24-25 to determine your connections or call our USA support line at 1-877-505-2353 for help.
Mount the 6020
- Hold the 6020 against the wall, with the wires coming over the top above the terminal block. The 6020 will cover the hole in the wall.
- Position 6020 for best appearance. Use the optional standoffs if more space for wires is needed behind the 6020.
- Attach the base to the wall with the screws provided.
- If you are mounting the base to sheetrock or if you are using the old mounting holes, use the plastic anchors provided. Drill a 3/16-in. (4.8mm) hole for the insert at each screw location then mounts the base.
Install AAA Batteries
- The 6020 requires 2 AAA batteries to operate .
- Switch MODE switch to OFF and the FAN switch to AUTO.
- Install 2 AAA alkaline batteries according to the polarity noted in the compartment. LCD segments will go on.
- Press the RESET button (under top cover) to clear transient program memory. NOTE: Replace the batteries when this LOW battery indicator appears on the display or once a year
. - Replace top and bottom covers on the unit.
Check Unit
Follow these procedures to verify you have correctly installed the 6020.
To check Fan: (If you connected the G wire – fan relay)
- Switch the FAN switch to the ON position. Verify that air is blowing from the system. Return to AUTO position for normal operation.
To check HEAT mode:
Set the mode switch to HEAT.
Set the fan switch to AUTO.
- Using the TEMP + button raises the Target Temp to 90deg.
Allow the system 2 min to respond. - Verify that heat is blowing from the system.
To check COOL mode:
- Set the mode switch to COOL.
- Press the TEMP – button to a temp 5 degrees below the room temp.
Allow the system 2 minutes to respond. - Verify that cool air is blowing from the system.
NOTE: If you have labeled your wires, follow the correct Step-By-Step, and these Check procedures do not operate your system call support at 1-877-505-2353
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your unit. Please proceed to the OPERATING Guide to initialize the 6020.
Power Options
- BATTERIES ONLY – This thermostat can run on batteries only using 2AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries will last at least 1 year; replace the batteries once a year or when the low battery icon comes on the display. If the batteries are not replaced, the thermostat will shut off the HVAC and then stop working.
- 24VAC – This thermostat can run on the HVAC 24VAC (C wire) if available.
As shown in the wiring diagrams, the C wire is on the other side of the 24VAC heating transformer and can be found where the other thermostat wires connect at the wall or at the furnace. Do not use the common or ground side of the line voltage. If the C wire is used, the batteries are then for back-up in case of power loss only and will last much longer. With the C wire connected, the thermostat will continue to work if the batteries die or are removed.
Calibration
NOTE: Your thermostat comes from the factory calibrated to +/- 1o of the actual temperature. It is an accurate instrument. If you want your thermostat to display the same temperature as another thermometer in your home, you can adjust its calibration.
To change the calibration:
- Remove the top cover.
- Locate the calibration switch and slide it to the ON position. The current calibration factor (+/-) of the 6020 will appear in the LCD display.
- Push the UP or DOWN arrows until the desired calibration factor is reached.
- Slide the Calibration switch to the OFF position. The new calibrated temperature will be displayed on the LCD.
2-WIRE HEAT Heating GAS MILLIVOLT or 24vac
- STEP 1 – Connect the R (or RH) wire to the RH terminal on the 6020. This connects the Heater Power to the thermostat.
- STEP 2 – Connect the W wire to the W on the 6020.
This connects the heater control line to the 6020. - STEP 3 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram.
Your Heater is now connected to the 6020.
3 Wire Heat
- STEP 1 – Connect the R (or RH) wire to the RH terminal on the 6020. This connects to the Heater Power.
- STEP 2 – Connect the W wire to the W terminal on the 6020. This connects the heater control line to the 6020.
- STEP 3 – Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the thermostat. This connects the Fan to the 6020
- STEP 4 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram. If you have Electric heat set 7 if you have Gas or Oil set 6.
4 Wire Heat/Cool
- STEP 1 – Connect the W wire to the W terminal on the thermostat. This connects to the heater control line.
- STEP 2 – Connect the Y wire to the Y terminal on the 6020. This connects to the Cooler compressor.
- STEP 3 – Connect the RH or R wire to the RH terminal on the thermostat. This connects the Heater/Cooler Power.
- STEP 4 – Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the Thermostat. This connects to the Fan.
- STEP 5 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram. If you have Electric heat set 7, if you have Gas or Oil set 6.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the 6020.
5 Wire Heat/Cool
- STEP 1 – Connect the W wire to the W terminal on the thermostat. This connects to the heater control line.
- STEP 2 – Connect the Y wire to the Y terminal on the 6020. This connects to the Cooler compressor.
- STEP 3 – Connect the RH wire to the RH terminal and the RC wire to the RC terminal on the 6020. This connects the Heater and Cooler Power.
- STEP 4 – Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the Thermostat. This connects to the Fan.
- STEP 5 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram. If you have Electric heat set 7, if you have Gas or Oil set 6.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the 6020.
4 Wire Heat Pump w/o Aux 
- STEP 1 – Connect the O wire to the O terminal or B wire to the B terminal on the 6020. (If you have both O and B – connect O wire to O terminal
DO NOT connect B to B terminal – see pg 24 Trane for B wire terminal)
This connects the change-over valve. - STEP 2 – Connect the Y wire to Y on the 6020.
This connects the Compressor. - STEP 3 – Connect the R wire to RH on the 6020.
This connects to the 24vac power. - STEP 4 – Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the 6020. This connects the Fan.
- STEP 5 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram.
5 Wire Heat Pump w/ Aux Heat
- STEP 1 – Connect O wire to the O terminal or B wire to the B terminal on the 6020. (If you have both O and B -connect O wire to O terminal DO NOT connect B to B terminal – see pg 24 Trane for B wire terminal)
- STEP 2 – Connect the W2 wire to W2 on the 6020.
- STEP 3 – Connect the Y wire to Y on the 6020.
- STEP 4 – Connect the R wire to RH on the 6020.
- STEP 5 – Connect the G wire to G on the 6020.
- STEP 6 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram.
Use jumper 4 for Gas or Oil aux heat.
2 Stage Heat and Cool
- STEP 1 – Connect the W wire to the W terminal and W2 to W2 on the 6020. This connects 2 stages of heat.
- STEP 2 – Connect the Y wire to the Y terminal and Y2 wire to Y2 on the 6020. This connects 2 stages of cool.
- STEP 3 – Connect the RH or R wire to the RH terminal on the thermostat. This connects the Heater/Cooler Power.
- STEP 4 – Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the Thermostat. This connects to the Fan.
- STEP 5 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram. If you have Electric heat set 7, if you have Gas or Oil set 6.
Your HVAC system is now connected to the 6020.
3 Zoned Hot Water – Motor Valve
- Step 1 – based on your valve type
Motor-driven Valve- Connect the R (or RH) wire to the RH terminal on the 6020. Connect the W wire to the W terminal on the 6020. Connect the remaining wire to the A terminal. Solenoid valve -Connect the R (or RH) wire to the RH terminal on the 6020. Connect the W wire to the A terminal on the 6020. Connect the remaining wire to the W terminal. - STEP 2 – Set Config jumpers per this diagram.
Your system is now connected to the 6020.
6020 Features
The 6020 can be used with most 24-volt gas, oil or electric heating and air conditioning systems, heat pumps, or gas millivolt heating systems. It cannot be used with 120-volt heating systems. Ask The Home Depot for other thermostats to control those systems.
The 6020 is digital. You can set your desired heat and cool temperature set point directly on the Large LCD display. You can easily override the set temperatures.
4-minute minimum off time in COOL protects your air conditioning system from being damaged. Two “AAA” batteries (not included) are used to run the thermostat.
Wire Reference
Your Wires Ritetemp Terminal
Lennox Heat Pump
- V or VR or R RH
- M or Y Y
- Y or W or W2 W2
- F or G G
- R or O O
- X or X2 or C C
Trane Products [American Standard]
- B C
- W or W1 W2
Zoned Systems
Your Wires Ritetemp Terminal
- 2 wire Zoned Hot Water
- R RH
- W W
- 3 Wire Zoned Hot Water
- Motor-Driven Valves
- R RH
- W W
- Y (the 3rd wire) A
- 3 Wire Zoned Hot Water
- Solenoid Valves
- R RH
- W A
- Y (the 3rd wire) W
Jumper Reference
Configuration jumpers allow your 6020 to be adapted to many different HVAC control applications. 
Humidistat set-up
To use the 6080 internal humidistats to control a humidifier, connect it as shown [right] and set Jumpers 6, 7.
Humidifier Jumper [6] – Jumper OPEN – the humidifier will come ON when both the humidistat calls for humidity and the thermostat is heating. Jumper CLOSED – the humidifier (and fan) will come on whenever the humidistat request humidity.
De-humidify Jumper [7] – Jumper OPEN – the air conditioner will run if the humidistat calls for de-humidifying or if the thermostat calls for cooling. (De-humidifying is parallel with cooling). Jumper CLOSED – the air conditioner will come on only if both the humidistat is calling for de-humidifying and the thermostat is cooling.
DE-HUMIDIFER uses the first stage of air conditioning for De-Humidifying.
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