Accessory RT6 Manual (2019)

Specifications
Electrical rating:
• 24 VAC (18-30 VAC)
• 1 amp maximum per terminal
• 3 amp maximum total load
Temperature control range: 45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C) Accuracy: ± 1°F (± 0.5°C)
System configurations: 2-stage heat, 1-stage cool, heat pump, electric
Timing: Anti-short cycle: 4 minutes (bypass anti-short cycle delay by returning to OFF mode
for 5 seconds)
Backlight Operation: 10 seconds
Terminations: R, C, GL, GH, O/B, Y, W
RT6
Electronic Thermostat
Installation, Operation & Application Guide
• 1-Stage Heat/1-Stage Cool Systems
• Configurable to: 2-stage heat pump
• Large Display With Backlight
• Selectable Fahrenheit or Celsius
Parts Diagram
Configuration
switch
Lo/Hi fan
switch
Reset
switch
Left (system)
button
Right (fan)
button
Down button
Up button
YO/BGHGLCR W
RESET CONFIG
Package Contents/Tools Required
Package includes: RT6 thermostat on base, thermostat cover, wiring labels, screws and wall
anchors, Installation, Operation and Application Guide
Tools required for installation: Drill with 3/16” bit, hammer, screwdriver
Important Safety Information
WARNING! : Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning,
or removing thermostat.
• This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only; do not use on voltages over 30 VAC
• All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes
• Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees; this can damage
your A/C system and cause personal injuries
• Use this thermostat only as described in this manual
To Remove Existing Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing
the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before
removing the existing thermostat.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate
circuit breaker off.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.
To Install Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing
the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before
removing the existing thermostat.
IMPORTANT: Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and
electrical codes and ordinances.
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an
outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or duct.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the
appropriate circuit breaker off.
2. To remove cover, pull gently at the seam at the top.
3. Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan to mount it (Be sure wires will feed through
the wire opening in the base of the thermostat).
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.
5. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.
6. Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill holes in the places you have marked for mounting.
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.
8. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through slit in thermal
intrusion barrier and into wire opening.
9. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.
10. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals.
CAUTION!: Be sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.
11. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double check that each wire is connected to the
proper terminal.
12. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.
13. Configure thermostat to match the type of system you have.
14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.
15. Test thermostat operation as described in “Testing the Thermostat”.
Terminal Designator Descriptions
R – 24 VAC hot
C – 24 VAC common
O/B – Configurable
O – Cool active reversing valve
B – Heat active reversing valve
Y – 1st stage cool, 1st stage heat for heat pumps
W – 1st stage heat for non-heat pump systems, auxiliary heat for HP systems
GL – Low fan
GH – High fan
Wiring Diagrams
Heat/Cool Systems Heat pump with electric backup
24 VAC
Low Fan
High Fan
Compressor
Auxiliary Heat
120
VAC
120
VAC
24 VAC
Low Fan
High Fan
Cool
Heat
Transformer Transformer
C
GL
GH
O/B
Y
W
R
C
GL
GH
O/B
Y
W
R
Icon Descriptions
Fan operation icon
Cooling operation icon
Heating operation icon
Heat set point when blinking
Cool set point when blinking
Room temperature
offset activated
COOL
HEAT
RT6 Output Chart
Configuration 1
ST
Cool 1
ST
Heat 2
ND
Heat
ELC Y, G W, G, B N/A
HP ‘O’ config Y, G, O Y, G Y, W, G
HP ‘B’ config Y, G Y, G, B Y, G, B, W
The RT6 thermostat is configurable for different systems. The configuration directly affects the outputs.
Use the output chart to correctly configure and wire the thermostat to your system.
OFF
1. Verify the RT6 is in the OFF mode.
Press the SYS (left) button until off mode displays.
2. Remove the cover of the thermostat by gently pulling near one of the
corners at the top of the thermostat.
Configuration Mode
Press the up or down button to change settings within each screen.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
Note: Pressing the left button will return you to the previous screen.
Down
button
Up
button
Left
button
Right
button
The configuration mode is used to set the to match your heating/cooling system. The functions with
heat pump, air conditioning, or electric heat systems.
Thermostat comes configured for 1-stage heat / 1-stage cooling for use with all heat/cool and single-
stage heat pump models.
To configure the , perform the following steps:
3. Press the CONFIG button for 1 second while the RT6 is in OFF mode.
CONFIG
Configuration Mode
To exit configuration mode, press the CONFIG switch for 1 second.