Service and Parts Manual (2016, 2017, 2018, 2014, 2015, 2013, 2012)

Table Of Contents
88 PB
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Thermostat - Rt6
To Install Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
– Turn o 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
outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area aected by a vent or duct.
electrical codes and ordinances.
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an
Terminal Designator Descriptions
R 24 VAC hot
C 24 VAC common
O/B Configurable
O – Cool active reversing valve
B – Heat active reversing valve
Wiring Diagrams
Heat/Cool Systems Heat pump with electric backup
24 VAC
Low Fan
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
High Fan
Compressor
Auxiliary Heat
120
VAC
120
VAC
24 VAC
Low Fan
High Fan
Cool
Heat
Transformer
C
Transformer
GL
GH
O/B
Y
W
1. Turn o power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the
appropriate circuit breaker o.
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”.
R
C
GL
GH
O/B
Y
W
R