Honeywell t8501A Installation Instructions Manual

APPLICATION
The T8501 Microelectronic Thermostat provides electronic control of 24 Vac single-stage heating and cooling systems.
Refer to Table 1 for a general description of the thermostat. All T8501 Thermostats require a common wire to supply
power.
T8501 System Changeover
A Heat only
B Heat only
C Heat-Cool
D Heat-Cool Automatic
RECYCLING NOTICE
If this control is replacing a control that contains
mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your old
control in the trash.
Contact your local waste management authority for
instructions regarding recycling and the proper
disposal of the old thermostat.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
the instructions can 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 completing installation, use these instructions
to check out the product operation.
Copyright © 1996 Honeywell Inc. •
Microelectronic Thermostats
Table 1. Description of T8501 Thermostats.
System
Selection
None None
None Heat-Off
Manual Heat-Off-Cool
Heat-Off-Cool-Auto
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T8501A,B,C,D
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fan
Selection
None
On-Auto Select models have only a system switch or fan
switch and some models have both.
On-Auto System and fan selections are done by
switches.
On-Auto System and fan selections are done by
keyboard.
CAUTION
Disconnect power supply to prevent electrical
shock or equipment damage.
Location
Install the thermostat about 5 ft (1.5m) above the floor in
an area with good air circulation at average temperature.
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 sun or appliances.
— concealed pipes and chimneys.
— unheated (uncooled) areas such as an outside wall
behind the thermostat.

Wallplate Installation

The thermostat can be mounted horizontally on the wall or
on a 2 in. x 4 in. wiring box. Position wallplate horizontally
on the wall or on a 2 in. x 4 in. wiring box.
Position and level the wallplate (for appearance
only). The thermostat will function properly even
when not level.
X-XX UL
Comments
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69-0959