Honeywell T8131A manual

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    1 68-0148—1 B.M. • Rev. 6-94 • ©Honeywell Inc. 1994 • Form Number 68-0148—1 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C Pr ogrammable Thermostats The T8131 and T8132 Thermostats provide energy savings for single-stage heating and cool- ing applications while providing reliable, precise temperature control. T8131/T8132 Models ■ HEAT-OFF-COOL system switch. [...]

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    68-0148—1 2 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C SPECIFICATIONS • ORDERING INFORMATION Ordering Information When purchasing replacement and modernization products form your TRADELINE ® wholesaler or your distributor, refer to the TRADELINE Catalog or price sheets for complete ordering information, or specify— 1. Order Number. 2. Accessories, if desired. I[...]

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    3 68-0148—1 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C SPECIFICATIONS • INSTALLATION Fig. 2—T8131 LED. CYCLES PER HOUR ADJUSTMENT: Heating: Field adjustable to 3, 6, or 9 cph ±10 percent. Cooling: Factory-set at 3 cph ±10 percent (not field adjustable). CALIBRATION: Thermostat and thermometer self-cali- brating to ±1.25° F. FINISH: All models available in ta[...]

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    68-0148—1 4 Fig. 3—Mounting thermostat mounting plate. T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C INSTALLATION WALL WIRES THROUGH WALL OPENING WALL ANCHORS (2) MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING SCREWS (2) M1718 WIRING All wiring must comply with all applicable electrical codes, ordinances, and regulations. Follow instructions provided with the controlled equipment. Loosen t[...]

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    5 68-0148—1 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C INSTALLATION Fig. 8—2-wire heat-only application (jumper intact). Fig. 10—4-wire heat/cool application (jumper intact). R Rc W Y G B D A C 2-WIRE HEAT-ONLY (JUMPER INTACT) M1709B L1 (HOT) L2 POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 1 1 HEATING RELAY OR VALVE COIL JUMPER R R[...]

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    68-0148—1 6 ADJUST FAN OPERATION SWITCH, AS REQUIRED The thermostat fan operation switch, labeled FUEL SWITCH (see Fig. 12) is factory-set in the “F” position. This is the correct setting for most systems. If this system is an electric heat system, set the switch to “E.” The “E” setting will allow the fan to turn on immediately with t[...]

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    7 68-0148—1 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C INSTALLATION M1719C REMOVING BATTERY DOOR Fig. 14—Installing position for batteries. MOUNTING THE THERMOSTAT To mount the thermostat on the subbase, engage the tabs at the top of the thermostat and mounting plate (see Fig. 14) and then press the lower edge of the case to latch. INSTALL TWO AA ALKALINE BATTERIE[...]

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    68-0148—1 8 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C PROGRAMMING THE THERMOSTAT Pr ogramming the Thermostat T8131A AND T8132A MODELS Set Current Time/Day To set time, press and release Set Clock/Day once, then press Ahead or Back until the current time displays. To set day, press and release Set Clock/Day again, and then press Ahead or Back until the current day d[...]

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    9 68-0148—1 T8131C AND T8132C MODELS Set Current Time/Day To set time, press and release Set Clock/Day once, then press Ahead or Back until current time displays. To set day, press and release Set Clock/Day again, and then press Ahead or Back until current day displays; then press Run Program . Heating Program With system switch at HEAT, press an[...]

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    68-0148—1 10 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C CHECKOUT AND SETTINGS Checkout and Settings CHECKOUT After the thermostat is mounted on the subbase, check operation as follows: Model Heating A,C B For T8131 models only, first check that the green power LED is lit, indicating the thermostat is powered properly. Do not check heating system operation by jumperi[...]

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    11 68-0148—1 T8131A,B,C; T8132A,B,C CHECKOUT AND SETTINGS • TROUBLESHOOTING SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Set the Fan and System Switches First set the fan switch FAN AUTO: Normal setting for most homes. A single-speed fan will turn on automatically with the air conditioner or furnace. A two-speed fan will usually run on high with the air conditione[...]

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    68-0148—1 12 Home and Building Control Home and Building Control Helping You Control Your World Honeywell Inc. Honeywell Limited—Honeywell Limitée 1985 Douglas Drive North 740 Ellesmere Road Golden Valley, MN 55422 Scarborough, Ontario M1P 2V9 Printed in U.S.A. QUALITY IS KEY Cooling will not come on (Continued). After ten minutes, return swit[...]