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Installation Instructions
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT 53DFS250-SL-BRY
Cooling Only, Heat Cool, and Heat Pump
Cancels: New IIK 53-1
10/1/04
STEP #1 PREPARATION
A. Proper installation of the thermostat will be ac-
complished by following these step by step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these 
steps, call a qualified technician for assistance.
B. Assemble tools:
COOL
HEAT
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Am
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MULTI-STAGE • SEVEN DAY PROGRAMMABLE
Table of Contents
STEP #1 PREPARATION 1 
STEP #2 WIRE CONNECTIONS 1 
SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAMS 2 
STEP #3 TEST OPERATION 2 
TROUBLESHOOTING 2 
CALIBRATION 2
IMPORTANT:
CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYS-
TEM BEFORE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device 
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Follow 
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT.
 carefully.
Flat Blade
Screwdriver
Wire Cutter
and Stripper
C. Carefully unpack the thermostat. Save the screws,
bracket, and instructions.
D. Turn off the power to the system at the main fuse
panel. Most systems have a separate breaker for 
disconnecting power to the indoor and outdoor 
units.
STEP #2 WIRE CONNECTIONS
Refer to the chart below, or the wiring diagrams that 
follow for thermostat functions and corresponding 
thermostat connectors.
INSTALL ON THE
FUNCTION
Lo Fan G1
Compressor Y
Heating H2
24 v Power R
Common C
Rev. Valve O*
Hi Fan G2
Remote Sensor +5vdc RS+5
Remote Sensor Signal RS
Remote Sensor Ground RS GND
Dry Contact Switch 1 CK1 
Dry Contact Switch 2 CK2
Defrost H1
*Only used with Heat Pump Systems.
NEW THERMOSTAT
CONNECTOR MARKED
LISTED

Sample Wiring Diagrams HEAT PUMP
3 conductor 18 ga 
unshielded cable from 
the thermostat to the 
remote sensor.
RS-GND
COMPRESSOR
REVERSING
AUX HEAT
g
RS
RS+V
COMMON
POWER
LO FAN
VALVE
HIGH FAN
DEFROST
H2
e
G1 R CY
OH2
G2
H1
G2
RS+5 
RS 
RS GND
8 Conductor 18 gage 
unshielded cable from the 
thermostat to the equipment.
CK1
CK2
G1 
H1
O 
Y
R 
C
STEP #3 TEST OPERATION
Turn the power on to the HVAC (heating, ventilation,
A.
and air conditioning) system.
B.
Press the
MODE
button until the HEAT icon appears 
on the display. Press the Up or Down buttons until the 
set temperature is 10 degrees above room temperature. The unit should turn on and supply heat.
C.
Press the
MODE
button until the COOL icon appears 
on the display. Press the Up or Down buttons until the 
set temperature is 10 degrees below room temperature. The unit should turn on.
NOTE: Most equipment has a time delay between cycles. This feature is defeatable on the thermostat. 
Consult the Owner's Manual under Setup: Cycles per 
hour.
D.
Press the
MODE
button repeatedly until OFF is displayed on the thermostat.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
When not using a common wire the air conditioning equipment tries 
repeatedly to tur n on, 
but cannot. At times 
the display dims or disappears.
There is not enough power 
available to “power share”.
Connect a 270 ohm, 
10 watt power resistor at 
the unit as shown below.
For Probl em A/C
RH2 YC
TR300-10w
For Probl em Heat
RH2 Y C
Sample Wiring Diagrams HEAT-COOL/
COOLING ONLY
H2
3 conductor 18 gag 
unshielded cable from 
the thermostat to the 
remote sensor.
RS-GND
COMMON
24vPOWER
COMPRESSOR
AUX HEAT
HIGH FAN
e
RS
RS+V
LO FAN
G1 R CY
OH2
G2
G2
RS+5 
RS 
RS GND
8 Conductor 18 gage 
unshielded cable from the 
thermostat to the equipment.
NOTE: For cooling only, the H2 connection is not required.
CK1
CK2
G1 
H1
O 
Y
R 
C
TR300-10w
The air conditioning 
does not attempt to 
turn on.
The display is blank. Lack of proper power. Make sure power is
The air conditioning 
does not attempt to 
turn on.
The heating does not 
attempttoturnon.
The strip heater turns 
off well before reaching 
set point.
The compressor timer lockout may prevent the air 
conditioner from turning 
on, for a period of time.
The cooling set point is set 
too high.
The heating set point is set 
too low.
Heat pump is incorrectly 
selected “on”inthe 
Advanced Setup.
Consult the Owner’s 
Manual in the Setup section to defeat the cycles 
per hour and compressor 
timeguard.
turned on to the HVAC 
unit and there is 24 vac 
between R and H2. 
If the HVAC unit is cooling only, check there is 
24 vac between R and C.
Press the down arrow 
until the cooling set point 
is 10 degrees lower than 
the room temperature.
Press the up arrow until 
the heating set point is 
10 degrees higher than 
the room temperature.
Select heat pump “off” 
during Advanced Setup 
programming. Consult 
the Owner’s Manual.
CALIBRATION
Every thermostat is calibrated before it leaves the factory. Under normal circumstances there will never be a need to recalibrate the thermostat again. To accommodate s 
the thermostat may be recalibrated following these steps:
1. While holding the Mode button in, press the fan button 
for 5 seconds. After all the icons in the display appear, 
release the buttons.
2. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons simultaneously, 
twice.
3. Press the up or down buttons until the flashing number 
equals the current room temperature.
4. Press the Mode button to return to normal operation.
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Copyright 2004 Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems Printed in U.S.A. CATALOG NO. 5353-000