ritetemp 8029B Install Manual Download Page 5

HEA

T    

      

 COO

L

AUT

O    

    O

N

OFF

FAN

When you have finished making connections. Hook 
the top of the body onto the base, swing the body 
down, and snap the body onto the base.

5 Install Batteries

6 Check Unit

The 8029B requires 2 AA batteries to operate your 
furnace and retain its programmed temperature in 
memory. 
Switch MODE switch to OFF and 
the FAN switch to AUTO.
Remove the control unit from the wall unit.  Install 2 
AA alkaline batteries according to the polarity noted 
in the compartment.  Initially, all LCD segments will 
go on. 
Press the 

RESET

 button to clear transient program memory.

NOTE: Replace the batteries when this LOW battery indicator 
appears on the display or once a year. When replacing batteries, 
you have 30 seconds before your custom program is lost.

Follow these procedures to verify you have correctly installed the unit.

To check HEAT mode:

Set the mode switch to HEAT. Set the fan 
switch AUTO.
Using the TEMP UP button raise the set point 
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 DOWN button to a temp 5 
degrees below the room temperature.  
Allow the system 2 minutes to respond.
Verify that cool air is blowing from the system.
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.

TEMP 
  UP  button

TEMP
DOWN  button

Temperature 
Display

Mode 
Switch

Fan 

Switch

PG

 7

PG

 8

C  RC O B R

H W Y G  

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ROOM

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ROOM

 TEMP

Summary of Contents for 8029B

Page 1: ...307 007 Install guide 8029B Customer Support 888 515 2585 or Visit our website www ritetemp thermostats com HEAT COOL AUTO ON OFF FAN HEAT COOL AUTO ON OFF FAN ROOM TEMP ROOM TEMP...

Page 2: ...mage to the thermostat On replacement installations mount the new thermostat in place of the old one if possible On new installations follow the guidelines listed below Locate the thermostat on an ins...

Page 3: ...back of unit Press up on the catch on bottom of thermostat and swing the body away from the base lift up to remove the body from the base Hold the base against the wall with the wires coming through t...

Page 4: ...tional Wire Connections What Wires Do you Have Strip insulation 3 8 in 9 5mm from wire ends Take care not to damage the labels for each wire in handling Connect labeled wires only to a terminal with c...

Page 5: ...batteries you have 30 seconds before your custom program is lost Follow these procedures to verify you have correctly installed the unit To check HEAT mode Set the mode switch to HEAT Set the fan swi...

Page 6: ...er Options 6 Check Unit cont Congratulations you have successfully installed your unit Please proceed to the OPERATING Guide to initialize the new thermostat PG 9 PG 10 Inside of Unit GAS ELECT AA AA...

Page 7: ...onnect the W wire to the W terminal on the thermostat This connects the heater control line to the thermostat STEP 3 Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the thermostat This connects the Fan to the...

Page 8: ...on the thermostat This connects to the Cooler compressor STEP 3 Connect the RH wire to the RH terminal on the thermostat This connects to the Heater Power STEP 4 Connect the RC wire to the RC terminal...

Page 9: ...AC unit R G Y C O or B O or B Single Stage HEAT PUMP Change Over G O or B R C FAN Y Comp 24VAC Power jumper wire jumper wire Thermostat The 8029B can be used with most 24 volt gas oil or electric hea...

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