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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

T8400B,C; T8401C

Electronic Thermostats

T8400B Thermostat provides single-stage, non-
programmable temperature control for 24V heat-only
applications. Heating cycle rate is selectable at 1, 3, 4,
5, 6, 9, or 12 cph. Temperature indication can be set for

°

F or 

°

C.

The T8400B Thermostat is powered through the heating
system controls.

The T8400C and T8401C Thermostats provide single-
stage, non-programmable temperature control for 24V
heating-cooling systems with manual changeover from
heat to cool. Heating cycle rate is selectable at 1, 3, 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/cooling system controls. The T8401C Thermo-
stat is powered directly from the system transformer.

Batteries are not required because setpoints are held
permanently by nonvolatile memory for all models.

All models include a thermostat, wallplate (for wiring
and mounting thermostat) and Owner’s Guide. Two
decorator cover plates (for covering wall marks) are
included for select models.

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.

INSTALLATION

When Installing this Product…

1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow

them could damage the product or cause a
hazardous 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

Electrical Shock or Equipment Damage
Hazard.
Can shock individuals or 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 tempera-
ture. 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 T8400B

Page 1: ...his 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 INSTALLATION When Installing this Product 1 Read these instructions carefully Failure to follow them could damage the product or cause a h...

Page 2: ... Fig 2 1 Place the desired decorator cover plate and the wallplate at the desired location on the wall 2 Pull the thermostat wire through the entrance hole on the decorator cover plate then through the wallplate entrance hole 3 Select the two mounting holes that best fit the application 4 Fasten the decorator cover plate and the wallplate to the wall using the anchors and screws provided 5 After w...

Page 3: ...EW HOLE MOUNTING SCREW HOLE ALTERNATE MOUNTING SCREW HOLE KEEP WIRING IN SHADED AREA WIRING ENTRANCE HOLE W Y G R C Fig 4 Wiring connections M11232 FOR WRAPAROUND STRIP 7 16 IN 11 MM FOR STRAIGHT INSERTION STRIP 5 16 IN 8 MM TERMINAL SCREW W G Y R C Fig 5 T8400B heat only wiring diagram in a single transformer system with gas heat L1 HOT L2 1 1 W G R FAN RELAY HEATING PRIMARY CONTROL 24V POWER SUP...

Page 4: ...o On Cool Off Heat INCREASE SETTING DECREASE SETTING SYSTEM SWITCH FAN SWITCH TEMPERATURE DISPLAY M11020A Set Room Fig 10 T8400C Digital Display and Switches FAN Switch Not Available on all Models Fan switch settings are Auto Normal setting for most homes In cooling the fan starts and stops with the cooling equipment In heating the fan is controlled directly by the heating equipment and may start ...

Page 5: ...on the digital display press either the or key once The setpoint temperature is displayed for approxi mately five seconds as the indicator points to Set and flashes 3 To increase the setpoint temperature press the key Each press changes the setpoint one degree press and hold to change the setpoint several degrees Optional System Checkout When in steps 2 and 3 only the key can be used to turn heat ...

Page 6: ...NotAvailable on all Models 1 Slide the SYSTEM switch to Off and the FAN switch to On The fan should run continuously 2 Slide the FAN switch to Auto In heating the fan is controlled directly by the heating equipment and may start a few minutes after the heating equip ment turns on for most systems When using an electric heat thermostat the fan starts and stops with the heating equipment In cooling ...

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