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THE THERMOSTAT BUTTONS AND SWITCHES

Before you begin using your thermostat, you should be familiar with 
its features and with the display and the location and operation of the 
thermostat buttons (see 

Figure 8

). Your thermostat consists of two 

parts: the 

thermostat cover

 and the 

base

. To remove the cover, gently 

pull it straight out from the base. To replace the cover, line up the cover 
with the base and press gently until the cover snaps onto the base.

THE DISPLAY

5

  

Flame icon

 ( ) is displayed when the SYSTEM switch is in the 

HEAT position. 

Snowfl ake icon

 (

) is displayed (non-fl ashing) 

when the SYSTEM switch is in the COOL position. 

Snowfl ake

 

icon

 (

) will be displayed (fl ashing) when the compressor is in 

lockout mode.

6

  Displays current temperature.

7

  Displays currently set temperature (this is blank when SYSTEM 

switch is in the OFF position).

CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION

COOLING SYSTEM

HEATING SYSTEM

1.  Move SYSTEM switch to 

HEAT

 position. If the heating system has 

a standing pilot, be sure to light it.

2.  Press 

 to adjust thermostat setting above room temperature. 

The heating system should begin to operate.

3.  Press 

 to adjust temperature setting below room 

temperature. The heating system should stop operating.

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4

6

5

3

2

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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 STORAGE

 – 

You can enter both your heating and cooling setpoints at the same 
time. There is no need to re-enter the setpoint at the beginning of 
each season.

•  

TEMPERATURE SETTING

 – Press 

 or 

 until the display 

shows the temperature you want. The thermostat will keep the 
room temperature at the selected temperature.

•  

°F/°C CONVERTIBILITY

 – The factory default setting is 

Fahrenheit. If you need Celsius temperature to be displayed, go 
to menu mode and change the 6th option to C (see Confi guration 
Menu, page 5).

•  

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT

 – Your new 

thermostat has been accurately set in our factory. However, if you 
wish, you may adjust your new thermostat temperature display 
to match your old thermostat. This can be accomplished (within a 
±4° range) by going into the menu mode (see Confi guration Menu, 
page 5).

NOTE: To prevent static discharge problems, touch side 
of thermostat to release static build-up before touching 
any keys.

If at any time during testing your system does not operate properly, 
contact a qualifi ed service person.

FAN OPERATION

If your system 

does not

 have a 

G

 terminal connection, skip to 

Heating System

.

1.  Turn on power to the system.

2.  Move fan switch to 

ON

 position. The blower should begin to operate.

3.  Move fan switch to 

AUTO

 position. The blower should stop 

immediately.

To prevent compressor and/or property damage, if the 
outdoor temperature is below 50°F, DO NOT operate the 
cooling system.

 CAUTION

1

  (Up arrow) Raises 

temperature setting.

2

  (Down arrow) 

Lowers temperature 
setting.

3

  FAN switch 

(

ON, AUTO

).

4

  SYSTEM switch 

(

COOL, OFF, HEAT

).

Do not set to OFF mode during periods when freezing 
temperatures could occur.

 CAUTION

This thermostat has a time delay between cooling cycles to allow 
the head pressure in the compressor to stabilize. If the temperature 
is adjusted to call for cool within 5 minutes of the last cycle the 

Snowfl ake icon

 (

) will blink indicating the thermostat is locked 

out. After 3 to 5 minutes, the compressor will start and the 

Snowfl ake 

icon

 (

) will stop fl ashing. This helps prevent the compressor from 

cycling too quickly and is normal operation for the thermostat.

1.  Move SYSTEM switch to 

COOL

 position.

2.  Press 

 to adjust thermostat setting below room temperature. 

The blower should come on immediately on high speed, followed by 
cold air circulation.

3.  Press 

 to adjust temperature setting above room temperature. 

The cooling system should stop operating.

FIGURE 8 – Thermostat buttons, 
display and switches

Summary of Contents for 8244

Page 1: ...it if needed Flat blade screwdriver Wire cutter stripper Level THERMOSTAT DETAILS Mounting hole Mounting hole Electric Gas Switch FIGURE 1 Thermostat Base Failure to follow and read all instructions carefully before installing or operating this control could cause personal injury and or property damage If you have any questions please call Research Products Corporation at 800 334 6011 ...

Page 2: ...Wall Furnaces No 12 VDC Mobile Home Application No Multi stage Systems No Systems Exceeding 30VAC 1 5 Amp No Requires common wire for 24VAC at the thermostat Terminal Cross Reference Chart New Thermostat Terminal Designation Other Manufacturers Terminal Designation RH 4 RH M R RC R R V G G G F G W W W H W Y Y Y C Y C C C X C Factory installed jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals must remain...

Page 3: ...UIPMENT IS OFF a Make sure the fan switch is set to Auto and the Mode switch is set to Off b Strip 3 of cable insulation c Strip 3 8 of insulation from each wire Do not cut into the wire when stripping insulation as this can lead to eventual control failure d Secure the wires to the thermostat terminal strip according to the wiring diagram for the model being installed see Figures 2 through 7 Use ...

Page 4: ...ure to be displayed go to menu mode and change the 6th option to C see Configuration Menu page 5 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT Your new thermostat has been accurately set in our factory However if you wish you may adjust your new thermostat temperature display to match your old thermostat This can be accomplished within a 4 range by going into the menu mode see Configuration Menu page 5 NOTE To p...

Page 5: ... Backlight OFF will keep the light off 4 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 cooling cycles This is intended to help protect the compressor from short cycling Some newer compressors already have a time delay buil...

Page 6: ...nu mode as mentioned in the instructions for Hydronic Heating Systems It is not possible to shorten the cycle time If an acceptable cycle rate is not achieved as received or by changing cycle time from FAST to SLOW on the menu mode contact a local service person for additional suggestions Cooling Cycles Too Fast or Too Slow narrow or wide temperature swing The location of the thermostat and or the...

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