Honeywell 08161 Manual

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Description
This programmable thermostat can be connected to an electric heating sys-
tem such as an electric baseboard, a radiant ceiling, a floor heating system,
an electric convector, etc. It is not compatible with a central heating system.
On/Off
switch
Operating
mode icons
Heating
indicator
Periods
Temperature
preset buttons
Temperature
adjustment
* Set the switch to Off to cut power to the heater. This will not affect the time and tem-
perature settings.
Connection
TURN OFF POWER TO THE HEATING SYSTEM AT THE MAIN POWER
PANEL TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
• The installation must be carried out by an electrician.
• All cables and connections must conform to the local electrical code.
• Special CO/ALR solderless connectors must be used when connecting
with aluminum conductors.
• Install the thermostat onto an electrical box.
• Install the thermostat about 5 feet high, on an inside wall facing the
heater.
• Avoid locations where there are air drafts (such as the top of a staircase
or an air outlet), dead air spots (such as behind a door), or direct sun-
light.
• Do not install the thermostat on a wall that conceals chimney or stove
pipes.
Connect the thermostat wires to the
power and to the load using solderless
connectors for copper wires.
Push the excess wire back into the
electrical box to prevent interference
with the thermostat.
Secure the thermostat using two 6-32
screws.
Return power to heating system.
NOTE: Always keep the thermostat's vents
clean and unobstructed.
08161 / TH110-DP-P / TL8230
Programmable Thermostat - Installation and User Guide
1.
Time and day
Appears during the
setpoint display
Temperature
Preset temperature
icons
To set the day
To set the time
To program the schedule
To skip a period
To select the
operating mode
2.
Black
Power
Load
Red
Load
Configuration
The configuration switches are on the back of the thermostat. Default (factory)
settings are inside the gray cells.
# Configurations
SW1 Not used
a
SW2
Early Start
SW3 Time format
b
SW4
Temperature format
a. Early Start can be used in Automatic mode only. When this function is
enabled, the thermostat calculates the optimal time to start heating in
order to obtain the desired temperature by the set time. The thermostat
re-assesses the start time daily based on the previous day's perfor-
mance.
b. If you change the temperature display format, the preset temperatures
( , and ) will return to their default settings.
Power-up
Upon power-up, the thermostat is in manual mode ( ) and displays the room
temperature.
Press the Hour and Min buttons to set the thermostat's clock.
Press the Day button to set the day.
Temperature Setting
Setpoint
The thermostat normally displays the room temperature. To view the set tem-
perature, press the or button briefly. The set temperature will appear for
5 seconds.
To change the setpoint, press the
is displayed. To scroll faster, hold the button.
Using a preset temperature
The thermostat has 3 preset temperatures:
Comfort temperature
Economy temperature
Vacation temperature
Icon Intended use
Comfort (when at home)
Economy (when asleep or away from home)
Vacation (during prolonged absence)
• To use the Comfort or Economy temperature, press the
respectively. The corresponding icon will be displayed.
• To use the Vacation temperature, press both
neously. The icon will be displayed.
Storing a preset temperature
To store the Comfort or Economy temperature:
Set the desired temperature using the
the appropriate button ( or ) for approximately 3 seconds until the
corresponding icon is displayed.
To store the Vacation temperature:
Set the desired temperature using the
both and buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds until
the icon is displayed.
08161
TH110-DP-P
TL8230
UP
Disable Enable
12-hour 24-hour
°F
or button until the desired temperature
Default setting
70 °F (21 °C)
62 °F (16 °C)
50 °F (10 °C)
and buttons simulta-
or button. Press and hold
or button. Press and hold
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