Honeywell RTH2310 Manual
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Honeywell RTH2310 Manual

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Installation is Easy

Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages.


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Identify System Type

This thermostat is compatible with the following systems:

If you are not sure of your system type or if you have any other questions, call us toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.

This thermostat is not compatible with heat pumps or multi-stage systems.

Remove Old Thermostat

  1. Turn power off at the heating/cooling system.
    Turning Power Off

Do not remove wallplate yet.
Removing the Wallplate

warning MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Contact your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal.

Identify Wires

If any wires are not attached to your old thermostat or are attached to a terminal marked C or C1, they will not be connected to your new thermostat. Wrap the bare metal end of each of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires.

Identify Wires Step 1

1. Do not use non-connected wires.
2. Do not use C or C1 wires

Identify Wires Step 2
1. Identify and label each wire.
2. IGNORE WIRE COLORS:
Use terminal screw designations to identify wires.

warning Disconnect wires and remove the old wallplate only after all wires are labeled. Wrap the wires around a pencil to prevent them from falling though the wall opening.

Mount New Wallplate

  1. Remove coverplate.
    Mounting New Wallplate Step 1
  2. Loosen screw (the screw remains captive on wallplate).
    Mounting New Wallplate Step 2
  3. Remove thermostat.
    Mounting New Wallplate Step 3
  4. Mark and drill appropriate mounting holes (or use existing holes). Insert plastic anchors. Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws.
    Mounting New Wallplate Step 4

Connect Wires (typical wiring)


1. Remove jumper if you have both R and Rc wires.

Labels don't match?
If a wire does not match any terminal on the thermostat, see next page.

Connect Wires (less common wiring)

If a labeled wire does not match any terminal designation, see diagram below.

Connecting Wires (Uncommon Way)

  1. Do not use C, X or B. Wrap bare end of wire with electrical tape.
  2. If wires are connected to both Rh and Rc terminals, remove jumper (see previous page).

Specify Furnace Type

Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have connected a wire to the G terminal.
J2 Jumper Location

HG Leave the jumper in this factory-set position if you have a gas or oil furnace.

HE Place the jumper to this position if you have an electric furnace.

Install Batteries

  1. Pull out the battery cover.
    Installing Battieries Step 1
  2. Install the batteries as shown. Observe the polarity.
    Installing Battieries Step 2

After the batteries are installed, the thermostat performs a series of tests for approximately 5 seconds.

Afterwards, the screen displays the actual temperature. It is normal that the displayed temperature be higher than the ambient temperature if you are holding the thermostat. The thermostat will display the ambient temperature once it is installed on the wall. By default, the setpoint is 70°F (21°C).

Install thermostat

  1. Mount the thermostat on the wallplate.
    Installing Thermostat Step 1
  2. Tighten the screw and install the coverplate.
    Installing Thermostat Step 2
  3. Turn power back on at the heating/cooling system.
    Turning Power On

System Setup

  1. Press both and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter or exit the setup menu.
  2. To advance to the next function, briefly press both and buttons simultaneously.
  3. To change the setting, press the or button.
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS1
Temperature display °C or °F
Time display 12 h or 24 h
Early Start On or Off
Heating cycles per hour2 2, 3, 4, 5 or 63
Cooling cycles per hour2 2, 3, 4, 5 or 64

69-2214ES—04 M.S. Rev. 03-11
Printed in U.S.A.

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