RT7P
Programmable Thermostat
The Friedrich RT7P is a programmable
electronic thermostat, which can be used with
the following heating/cooling applications:
• Single Stage Heat - Cool PTAC Units
• Singe Stage Heat Pump PTAC Units
with or without Electric Heat
Installation and Operation Guide
• Input Voltage: 19 to 30 VAC
• Output Rating: Max. 1.5A per terminal (3A total)
• Temperature Control: 45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C)
• Temperature Accuracy: ± 1°F (± 0.5°C)
Specifications
• This thermostat is for LOW voltage applications only.
• Turn OFF electricity to all heating and cooling components.
• All wiring must conform to applicable local and national building and electrical codes and
ordinances.
Safety Information
• If painting or construction is still ongoing, cover the thermostat completely or wait until work is
complete before mounting thermostat.
• Mount the thermostat on an inside wall about five feet above the floor in an area that has good
circulation but is not directly affected by a vent or duct.
• Ensure power is switched OFF at the PTAC unit
Installing the Thermostat
Parts Diagram
F
C
AM
PM
SET
MORN
DAY
EVEN
NIGHT
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SCHED UNTIL
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
EXIT
RESET
SETTINGS
COOL
HEAT
OFF AUTO WAIT
FAN
AUTO
LOW
HIGH
2
E
Opening notch
(underneath)
FAN Button
MODE
Button
Down Button
Up
Button
Mounting directly on the wall
Mounting directly on wall with trim plate
• If new mounting holes are needed, mark the
placement of the new horizontal mounting
holes through the trim plate base. Using a
3/16" drill bit, drill the holes you have marked
and insert the supplied wall anchors.
• Use a flat head screw driver to separate the
front and back housing of the thermostat
• Feed the wires through the back housing
of the thermostat and then snap the back
housing to the trim plate
• Your thermostat base should now be securely
fixed to the wall
• Feed the wires through the hole in the trim
plate and screw the trim plate to the wall
• If new mounting holes are needed, mark the
placement of the new mounting holes through
the thermostat base. Using a 3/16" drill bit,
drill the holes you have marked and insert the
supplied wall anchors.
• Use a flat head screw driver to separate the
front and back housing of the thermostat
• Feed the wires through the hole in the back
housing of the thermostat and then screw the
back housing to the wall
Installer Button Codes
• Thermostat
• J-Box mounting plate/ decorative trim plate
• J-box mounting screws
• Dry wall anchors and mounting screws
• Wiring labels
Included in Package
Function
Thermostat Mode
Key combination / method
Installer menu
OFF mode
UP + FAN for 5s
Set time and program (installer
menu 13 must be set to ON)
OFF mode
UP + MODE for 5s
Toggle Keypad lock/unlock
HEAT or COOL mode
UP + FAN for 5s
Toggle EMER HEAT
HEAT mode
DOWN + MODE for 5 seconds
F
C
AM
PM
SET
MORN
DAY
EVEN
NIGHT
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SCHED UNTIL
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
EXIT
RESET
SETTINGS
COOL
HEAT
OFF AUTO WAIT
FAN
AUTO
LOW
HIGH
2
E
Lock
Status
Time
of Day
Period
of Day
Week
Day
Air Temp
Half degree for Celsius
Current time (programmable mode only)
Thermostat mode
Heating/cooling
indicator
Electric Recovery
indicator (HP only)
Minimum off time
indicator
Fan status indicator
Fan speed indicator
Date setting
Low battery
indicator
Set temp
Mounting on Junction Box
• Install junction box
• Insert mounting screw into top of junction box
until there is approximately 1/8" gap between
the screw head and the wall
• Use a flat head screw driver to separate the
front and back housing of the thermostat
• Feed the wires through the hole in the trim
plate and hang the trim plate on the top screw
• Insert and tighten the lower screw
• Ensure that trim plate is securely fitted to the
wall. If not, release lower screw and tighten
top screw
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