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APPLICATION

The T8400C Thermostat provides single-stage, non-
programmable temperature control for 24 Vac heating-
cooling systems with manual changeover from heat to
cool. Heating cycle rate is selectable at 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, or
12 cph. Cooling cycle rate is fixed at 3 cph. Temperature
indication can be set for 

°

F or 

°

C.

The T8400C Thermostat is powered through the heating
and/or cooling system controls.

T8400C includes a thermostat, wallplate (for wiring and
mounting thermostat) and Owner’s Guide.

MERCURY NOTICE

If this control is replacing a control that contains
mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your old
control in the trash. Dispose of properly.

Contact your local waste management authority
for instructions regarding recycling and the
proper disposal of an old control.

X-XX UL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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T8400C

Electronic Thermostat

INSTALLATION

When Installing this Product…

1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow

them could damage the product or cause a hazard-
ous condition.

2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on

the product to make sure the product is suitable for
your application.

3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service

technician.

4. After installation is complete, check out product

operation as provided in these instructions.

Caution

Equipment Damage Hazard.
Can short equipment circuitry.
Disconnect power supply before installation.

Location

Install the thermostat about 5 ft (1.5m) above the floor in
an area with good air circulation at average temperature.
See Fig. 1. Do not install the thermostat where it can be
affected by:

drafts or dead spots behind doors and in corners.

hot or cold air from ducts.

radiant heat from the sun or appliances.

concealed pipes and chimneys.

unheated (uncooled) areas such as an outside wall
behind the thermostat.

This thermostat is a precision instrument and was carefully
adjusted at the factory.

 Handle it carefully.

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Summary of Contents for TRADELINE T8400C

Page 1: ...ctronicThermostat INSTALLATION When Installing this Product 1 Read these instructions carefully Failure to follow them could damage the product or cause a hazard ous condition 2 Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the product to make sure the product is suitable for your application 3 Installer must be a trained experienced service technician 4 After installation is complete check o...

Page 2: ...ions normally even when not level Mount wallplate with the screws provided see Fig 2 as follows 1 Place the wallplate at the desired location on the wall 2 Pull the thermostat wire through the wallplate entrance hole 3 Select the two mounting holes that best fit the application 4 Fasten the wallplate to the wall using the anchors and screws provided 5 After wiring the wallplate plug the hole to pr...

Page 3: ...g the T8400C Thermostat All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and ordinances Disconnect the power supply to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage NOTE To ensure proper mounting of thermostat restrict all wiring to the shaded area See Fig 4 The shape of the terminals permits insertion of straight or wraparound wiring connections either method is accept able See Fig 5 Fig 4 Restr...

Page 4: ...TION AS REQUIRED REMOVE RC TO R JUMPER WHEN INSTALLED ON A TWO TRANSFORMER SYSTEM CAN BE USED FOR CHANGEOVER VALVE ON SINGLE STAGE HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS POWER TO R TERMINAL IS REQUIRED WHEN THE SYSTEM SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION 2 3 3 1 1 3 4 Fig 9 Mounting thermostat to wallplate L1 HOT L2 1 COOL CHANGEOVER FAN RELAY COOL RELAY HEAT RELAY 24V M13277A HEAT CHANGEOVER TRANSFORMER 1 POWER SUPPLY PROVI...

Page 5: ... setpoint and the room temperature are shown separately on the digital display The indicator points to Set when the temperature setpoint is displayed and to Room when the room temperature is displayed To set temperature setpoint 1 Select Heat or Cool by sliding the SYSTEM switch in the lower right corner of the thermostat to the desired mode See Fig 10 2 To display the temperature setpoints on the...

Page 6: ...indication 6 Press the key to display the heat cycle rate of 1 3 4 5 6 9 or 12 If the desired cycle is displayed press the key to exit the installer setup mode To change the heat cycle rate press the key to scroll between 1 3 4 5 6 9 and 12 Stop scrolling when the desired rate is displayed See Table 1 for the cycle rate options and the corresponding system equipment a High Efficiency Furnace b Ref...

Page 7: ...m temperature After approximately five minutes the cooling equipment should start The fan starts and stops with the cooling equipment 3 Press the key to raise the temperature setting above the room temperature Cooling system should shut down NOTE To bypass the five minute delay see Optional System Checkout section Fan 1 Slide the SYSTEM switch to Off and the FAN switch to On The fan should run con...

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