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Programmable Thermostat

Model 8263 Installation and Operation Manual

5/2 Day Programmable Thermostat

PREPARATIONS

Assemble tools required as shown below.

Electric or cordless 
drill with 3/16 inch 

drill bit, 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.

Summary of Contents for 8263

Page 1: ... drill bit 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: ...ng 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 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 PROGRAM STORAGE When programming ...

Page 5: ...e the thermostat setpoint will change to 70 at 6 35 AM Cooling allows more time per degree because it takes longer to reach temperature 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 hel...

Page 6: ...heating program periods Weekday heating programs are now complete 8 Press PRGM once SA SU indicating weekend program will appear in the display along with the start time for the 1st heating period and the currently programmed temperature 9 Repeat steps 4 through 8 to complete weekend heating programming 10 When you have completed entering your heating program press RUN ENTER COOLING PROGRAM If the...

Page 7: ...furnace manufacturer or local service person for assistance 5 Diagnostic Set System Switch to HEAT and raise the setpoint above room temperature Within a few seconds the thermostat should make a soft click sound This sound usually indicates the thermostat is operating properly If the thermostat does not click try the reset operation listed above If the thermostat does not click after being reset c...

Page 8: ...l fan system 4 Fan Switch set to Fan On 1 4 Check each wire connection to verify they are not shorted or touching together No bare wire should stick out from under terminal screws Try resetting the thermostat as described on page 7 If the condition persists the manufacturer of your system or service person can instruct you on how to test the Heat Cool system for correct operation If the system ope...

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