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EWT-855

Installation Manual

Thermostat Application Guide

Description

Gas or Oil Heat
Electric Furnace
Heat Pump (No Aux. or Emergency Heat)
Heat Pump (With Aux. or Emergency Heat)
Multi-Stage Systems
Heat Only Systems
Cool Only Systems
Millivolt

Yes

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Power Type

Battery Power

Hardwire (Common Wire)

Hardwire (Common Wire) with 

Battery Backup

Table of Contents

Installation Tips

Thermostat Quick Reference

Private Label Badge

Wiring

Wiring Diagrams

Technician Setup Menu

Programming

Features 

Specifications

 

Page

A trained, experienced 

technician must install this 

product.

Carefully read these 

instructions.  You could damage 

this product or cause a 

hazardous condition if you fail 

to follow these instructions.

Una version en español de este 

manual se puede descargar en 

la pagina web de la compañia.

Rev. 1841

     U.S. Registered Trademark. Patents pending

Copyright      2018 All Rights Reserved.

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2-4

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20-27

Mount Thermostat

Align the 4 tabs on the subbase with 

corresponding slots on the back of the 

thermostat, then push gently until the 

thermostat snaps in place.

Installation Tips

Note:

 To ensure a solid fit between the 

thermostat and the subbase:

1. 

Mount subbase to a flat wall

2.

 Use screws provided

3.

 Drywall anchors should be flush with the wall

4.

 Wires should be pushed into the wall

Installation Tips

The thermostat should be installed approximately 4 to 5 feet above the 

floor.  Select an area with average temperature and good air circulation.

•  Close to hot or cold air ducts

•  That are in direct sunlight

•  With an outside wall behind the thermostat

•  In areas that do not require conditioning

•  Where there are dead spots or drafts (in corners or behind doors)

•  Where there might be concealed chimneys or pipes

Wall Locations

Pick an installation location that is easy for the user to access.  The temperature 

of the location should be representative of the building.

Installation Tip

Do not install thermostat in these locations:

Installation Tips

28-29

30

Vertical Mount

Horizontal Mount

For horizontal mount put one screw on 
the left and one screw on the right.

All of our products are mercury free. However, if the product you are 

replacing contains mercury, dispose of it properly.  Your local waste 

management authority can give you instructions on recycling and 

proper disposal.

Mercury Notice

Failure to disconnect the power before beginning to install this product 

can cause electrical shock or equipment damage.

Installation Tip: Electrical Hazard

For vertical mount put one screw on 
the top and one screw on the bottom.

Subbase Installation

11-12

9-10

Summary of Contents for EWT-855

Page 1: ...to a flat wall 2 Use screws provided 3 Drywall anchors should be flush with the wall 4 Wires should be pushed into the wall Installation Tips The thermostat should be installed approximately 4 to 5 feet above the floor Select an area with average temperature and good air circulation Close to hot or cold air ducts That are in direct sunlight With an outside wall behind the thermostat In areas that ...

Page 2: ... to install this product can cause electrical shock or equipment damage Note In many heat pump systems with no emergency heat relay a jumper can be installed between E and W2 to turn thermostat into a single stage control for Emergency Heat Operation Thermostat Quick Reference The low battery indicator is displayed when the AA battery power is low If the user fails to replace the battery within 21...

Page 3: ...rmer Typical2H 2CSystem 2Transformer Typical3H 2Cor2H 1CHeatPumpSystem TypicalHeat OnlySystem TypicalHeatOnlySystemWithFan TypicalCool OnlySystem HEAT RELAY RC RH Y C W E G C R L2 L1 HOT FAN RELAY HEAT RELAY RC RH Y C W E G C R L2 L1 HOT FAN RELAY COMPRESSOR RELAY C R L2 L1 HOT RC RH Y C G Power supply Factory installed jumper Remove only when installing on 2 transformer systems Use either O or B ...

Page 4: ...You can adjust the filter change reminder from OFF to 2000 hours of runtime in 50 hour increments Tech Setup Steps Room Temperature Calibration 0 F This feature allows the installer to select the minimum run time for the compressor For example a setting of 4 will force the compressor to run for at least 4 minutes every time the compressor turns on regardless of the room temperature You can set the...

Page 5: ...t This feature allows you to display temperatures in either Fahrenheit or Celsius F or C F F for Fahrenheit C for Celsius You can select either a 12 or 24 hour clock setting 12 or 24 Hour Clock Select GAS for systems that control the fan during a call for heat Select ELEC to have the thermostat control the fan during a call for heat Fan Operation 90 78 12H 12 HOURCLOCK GAS ELE Cooling Temperature ...

Page 6: ...th the FAN key 5 Press NEXT 6 The setpoint temperature is flashing Use the or key to make your setpoint selection for that day s WAKE OCC1 period 7 Press NEXT 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 for that day s LEAVE UNOCC1 time period for that day s RETURN OCC2 time period and for that day s SLEEP UNOCC2 time period To customize your 7 day 4 time period Program schedule follow these steps Monday Repeat ste...

Page 7: ...tpoint and can be adjusted using the or keys To Return To Program Press the RUN SCHED key at the bottom of the screen to exit temporary and permanent holds Temporary Permanent Hold Feature Custom Program Day of the Week Events Time Setpoint Temperature HEAT Setpoint Temperature COOL Weekday Saturday Sunday Wake OCC1 Leave UNOCC1 Return OCC2 Sleep UNOCC2 Wake OCC1 Leave UNOCC1 Return OCC2 Sleep UNO...

Page 8: ...on condensing maximum Dimensions of thermostat 4 7 W x 4 3 H x 0 9 D Specifications Features If the filter change reminder is enabled you will see a reminder in the display when your air filter needs changed The reminder will be shown in the display after your system has run long enough to require an air filter change Resetting The Filter Change Reminder When the reminder is displayed you should c...

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