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RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat

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Installation Guide

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Connect wires (typical installation)

1

Match each labeled wire
with same letter on terminal

2

Use a screwdriver to
loosen screw terminals,
insert wires, then tighten
screws

3

Push any excess wire back
into the wall opening.

Labels don’t match?

If labels do not match letters
on thermostat, see next page.

Remove metal jumper if you
have both “R” and “Rc” wires

Connect wires (less common wire designations)

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

If wires will be connected to both

R

and 

Rc

terminals, remove

metal jumper (see page 12).

Do not connect both 

O

and 

B

if

you have a heat pump. Connect 

O

wire to O/B W. Wrap 

B

wire with

electrical tape and do not use.

Do not use C, X or B. Wrap bare
end of wire with electrical tape.

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Page 1: ...RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...eating cycle rate 20 Set temperature display 21 A Ap pp pe en nd di ic ce es s In case of difficulty 22 Customer assistance 25 Replacement parts 25 Limited 1 year warranty 26 RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat 1 Table of contents U S Registered Trademark Patents pending Copyright 2005 Honeywell International Inc All rights reserved Need Help For assistance with this product please visit www honeywel...

Page 3: ...eating cycle rate 20 Set temperature display 21 A Ap pp pe en nd di ic ce es s In case of difficulty 22 Customer assistance 25 Replacement parts 25 Limited 1 year warranty 26 RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat 1 Table of contents U S Registered Trademark Patents pending Copyright 2005 Honeywell International Inc All rights reserved Need Help For assistance with this product please visit www honeywel...

Page 4: ...ages 5 8 Install and wire your new thermostat see pages 9 15 Set your new thermostat to match your heating cooling system see pages 16 21 Installation tips Have everything you need ready to go before you begin see pages 3 4 Do not use wire color as a guide Use wire labels instead see page 8 Pre installation checklist Check to make sure your package includes the following items Caution card Wire la...

Page 5: ...ages 5 8 Install and wire your new thermostat see pages 9 15 Set your new thermostat to match your heating cooling system see pages 16 21 Installation tips Have everything you need ready to go before you begin see pages 3 4 Do not use wire color as a guide Use wire labels instead see page 8 Pre installation checklist Check to make sure your package includes the following items Caution card Wire la...

Page 6: ...2 for plaster Hammer Pencil Electrical tape Level optional Two fresh AA alkaline batteries 1 T Tu ur rn n o of ff f p po ow we er r at heating cooling system or fuse circuit breaker panel 2 Remove cover and thermostat but leave wallplate with wires attached Old thermostat Leave wallplate in place Is there a sealed tube containing mercury If so see inside front cover of this manual for proper dispo...

Page 7: ...2 for plaster Hammer Pencil Electrical tape Level optional Two fresh AA alkaline batteries 1 T Tu ur rn n o of ff f p po ow we er r at heating cooling system or fuse circuit breaker panel 2 Remove cover and thermostat but leave wallplate with wires attached Old thermostat Leave wallplate in place Is there a sealed tube containing mercury If so see inside front cover of this manual for proper dispo...

Page 8: ...rmostat may not be compatible with your system Stop installation and call 1 800 468 1502 for advice Do you have 6 or more wires If so stop now You may have purchased the wrong replace ment thermostat Identify wires you will not use If any wires are not attached to terminals in your old thermostat do not connect them to your new thermostat If a wire is attached to a terminal marked C C or C C1 1 di...

Page 9: ...rmostat may not be compatible with your system Stop installation and call 1 800 468 1502 for advice Do you have 6 or more wires If so stop now You may have purchased the wrong replace ment thermostat Identify wires you will not use If any wires are not attached to terminals in your old thermostat do not connect them to your new thermostat If a wire is attached to a terminal marked C C or C C1 1 di...

Page 10: ...age Remove the old wallplate only after all wires are labeled Be careful not to let loose wires fall into the wall opening Wrap supplied labels securely around each wire Do not let wires fall into wall opening IGNORE WIRE COLORS Use only letter designations to identify wire types Insert quick reference card into slot in back of thermostat Remove wallplate and install quick reference card Wallplate...

Page 11: ...age Remove the old wallplate only after all wires are labeled Be careful not to let loose wires fall into the wall opening Wrap supplied labels securely around each wire Do not let wires fall into wall opening IGNORE WIRE COLORS Use only letter designations to identify wire types Insert quick reference card into slot in back of thermostat Remove wallplate and install quick reference card Wallplate...

Page 12: ...plate 2 Level wallplate if desired lay level across tabs 1 Drill holes at pencil marked locations 3 16 holes for drywall 7 32 holes for plaster 2 Use hammer to tap anchors into holes until flush with wall 3 Place wallplate over anchors and insert screws Check level if desired then tighten screws 3 Mark positions of both screw holes ...

Page 13: ...plate 2 Level wallplate if desired lay level across tabs 1 Drill holes at pencil marked locations 3 16 holes for drywall 7 32 holes for plaster 2 Use hammer to tap anchors into holes until flush with wall 3 Place wallplate over anchors and insert screws Check level if desired then tighten screws 3 Mark positions of both screw holes ...

Page 14: ...s on thermostat see next page Remove metal jumper if you have both R and Rc wires Connect wires less common wire designations If labels do not match letters on the thermo stat check the chart at right and connect to terminal as shown here see notes below If wires will be connected to both R and Rc terminals remove metal jumper see page 12 Do not connect both O and B if you have a heat pump Connect...

Page 15: ...s on thermostat see next page Remove metal jumper if you have both R and Rc wires Connect wires less common wire designations If labels do not match letters on the thermo stat check the chart at right and connect to terminal as shown here see notes below If wires will be connected to both R and Rc terminals remove metal jumper see page 12 Do not connect both O and B if you have a heat pump Connect...

Page 16: ...ther mostat from the wall see Operating Manual for more information Back of thermostat 1 Align the 4 tabs on the wallplate with corresponding slots on the back of the thermostat then push gently until the thermostat snaps into place 2 Restore electrical power at the heating cooling system or at the fuse circuit breaker panel Thermostat Wallplate TIP If wires interfere when you try to mount the the...

Page 17: ...ther mostat from the wall see Operating Manual for more information Back of thermostat 1 Align the 4 tabs on the wallplate with corresponding slots on the back of the thermostat then push gently until the thermostat snaps into place 2 Restore electrical power at the heating cooling system or at the fuse circuit breaker panel Thermostat Wallplate TIP If wires interfere when you try to mount the the...

Page 18: ...ng without central air conditioning 3 Heating only with fan Gas oil or electric heating without central air conditioning Use this setting if you could turn the fan on and off with a fan switch on your old thermostat Installation Guide 16 System setup set thermostat to match your system Next you must set the thermostat to control the heating and cooling system in your home Press and hold the and F ...

Page 19: ...ng without central air conditioning 3 Heating only with fan Gas oil or electric heating without central air conditioning Use this setting if you could turn the fan on and off with a fan switch on your old thermostat Installation Guide 16 System setup set thermostat to match your system Next you must set the thermostat to control the heating and cooling system in your home Press and hold the and F ...

Page 20: ...lve Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled B to the O B W wire terminal see page 13 Function 3 Heating fan control Press the or button to select your heat ing system and fan operation Press to change setting When correct setting is selected press N NE EX XT T to display next function 0 Gas or oil heat Use this setting if you have a gas or oil heating system system controls fan operation ...

Page 21: ...lve Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled B to the O B W wire terminal see page 13 Function 3 Heating fan control Press the or button to select your heat ing system and fan operation Press to change setting When correct setting is selected press N NE EX XT T to display next function 0 Gas or oil heat Use this setting if you have a gas or oil heating system system controls fan operation ...

Page 22: ...u have any type of electric heating system 3 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 1 Gas oil steam or gravity system Use this set ting if you have a steam or gravity heat system Note If Function 5 does not appear please turn to the next page to continue 14 0 Next Done Function 14 Temperature display Press...

Page 23: ...u have any type of electric heating system 3 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 1 Gas oil steam or gravity system Use this set ting if you have a steam or gravity heat system Note If Function 5 does not appear please turn to the next page to continue 14 0 Next Done Function 14 Temperature display Press...

Page 24: ...page 17 Fan does not turn on when heat is required Check Function 3 Heating Fan Control to make sure it is set to match your heating equipment see page 19 Heating or cooling system does not respond Press S SY YS ST TE EM M button to set system to Heat Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside temperature Press S SY YS ST TE EM M button to set system to Cool Make sure the temperature ...

Page 25: ...page 17 Fan does not turn on when heat is required Check Function 3 Heating Fan Control to make sure it is set to match your heating equipment see page 19 Heating or cooling system does not respond Press S SY YS ST TE EM M button to set system to Heat Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside temperature Press S SY YS ST TE EM M button to set system to Cool Make sure the temperature ...

Page 26: ...12 Heating system is running in cool mode Check Function 1 System Type to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment see page 17 25 Customer assistance For assistance with this product please visit w ww ww w h ho on ne ey yw we el ll l c co om m y yo ou ur rh ho om me e Or call Honeywell Customer Care toll free at 1 1 8 80 00 0 4 46 68 8 1 15 50 02 2 To save time please remove...

Page 27: ...12 Heating system is running in cool mode Check Function 1 System Type to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment see page 17 25 Customer assistance For assistance with this product please visit w ww ww w h ho on ne ey yw we el ll l c co om m y yo ou ur rh ho om me e Or call Honeywell Customer Care toll free at 1 1 8 80 00 0 4 46 68 8 1 15 50 02 2 To save time please remove...

Page 28: ...ng 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 Limited 1 year warranty 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 c...

Page 29: ...ng 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 Limited 1 year warranty 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 c...

Page 30: ...w 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 ...

Page 31: ...w 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 ...

Page 32: ...Limited Honeywell Limitée 35 Dynamic Drive Scarborough Ontario M1V 4Z9 Automation and Control Solutions U S Registered Trademark Patents pending Copyright 2005 Honeywell International Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A Document number 69 1717 Date 01 2005 www honeywell com yourhome ...

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