Mode of Operation
Wiring Diagrams
Configuration Mode Settings
RT6P
Electronic Thermostat
• 7 Day Programmable
• Auto Changeover
• 1-Stage Heat/1-Stage Cool
Systems
• Configurable to: 2-stage heat
pump
• Large Display With Backlight
• Selectable Fahrenheit or Celsius
Installation, Operation & Application Guide
Parts Diagram
Up button
Down button
YO/BGHGLCR W
RESET
CONFIG
Icon Descriptions
Specifications
Electrical rating:
• 24 VAC (18-30 VAC)
• 1 amp maximum per terminal
• 3 amp maximum total load
Temperature control range: 45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C) Accuracy: ± 1°F (± 0.5°C)
System configurations: 2-stage heat, 1-stage cool, heat pump, electric
Timing: Anti-short Cycle: 4 minutes (bypass anti-short cycle delay by returning to OFF mode
for 5 seconds)
Backlight Operation: 10 seconds
Terminations: R, C, GL, GH, O/B, Y, W
Important Safety Information
WARNING!
• This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only; do not use on voltages over 30 VAC
• All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes
• Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees; this can damage
your A/C system and cause personal injuries
• Use this thermostat only as described in this manual
Package includes: RT6P thermostat on base, thermostat cover, wiring labels, screws and wall
Tools required for installation: Drill with 3/16” bit, hammer, screwdriver
:
Package Contents/Tools Required
anchors, Installation, Operation and Application Guide
RT6P is a 1-stage cool/2-stage heat thermostat. It functions with air conditioning, heat pumps, or
electric heat systems. It is programmable for 7 days a week and has auto changeover capability.
The thermostat activates the heating appliance when the room temperature is below the set heat
temperature (by the differential temperature). The RT6P will stop outputting when the call for heat has
been satisfied. With heat pumps, the thermostat will not let the compressor come on for 4 minutes
after it turns off to protect your compressor.
When the room temperature is greater than the set cool temperature (by the differential temperature),
the cooling device is activated. The RT6P will stop outputting when the call for cooling is satisfied.
The thermostat will not let the compressor come on for 4 minutes after it turns off to protect your
compressor.
The RT6P has four possible operating modes: OFF, Heat, Cool and Heat/Cool mode. In off mode,
the thermostat will not turn on heating or cooling devices. In heat mode, the thermostat controls the
heating system. In the cool mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system. In the Heat/Cool mode,
the thermostat controls the heating and cooling system
The manual fan can be turned on in all operating modes using the fan button.
In program mode, the thermostat will automatically be controlled by the set program. Program mode
can function with heat mode, cool mode, or heat & cool mode. The clock display alternates with the
set temperature display for heat & cool mode.
The program schedule can be overridden by changing the set temperature (up or down button). This
puts the RT6P thermostat into a 2-hour temporary hold. After 2 hours, it will automatically return to the
program schedule.
Button Functions
UP – Used to increase the set temperatures and to adjust
configuration settings
DOWN – Used to decrease the set temperatures and to
adjust configuration settings
SYS (left) – Used to change from OFF, HEAT, COOL
and HEAT/COOL modes
FAN (right) – Used to turn on and off the indoor fan
SYS (left) and FAN (right) – Used to enter and exit program operation
SYStem (left)
Up button
Down button
FAN (right)
To Remove Existing Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before
removing the existing thermostat.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate
circuit breaker off.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.
– Turn off power at the main service panel by removing
To Install Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before
removing the existing thermostat.
IMPORTANT:
Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an
outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or duct.
1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the
appropriate circuit breaker off.
2. To remove cover, pull gently at the seam at the top.
3. Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan to mount it (Be sure wires will feed through
the wire opening in the base of the thermostat).
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.
5. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.
6. Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill holes in the places you have marked for mounting.
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.
8. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through slit in thermal
intrusion barrier and into wire opening.
9. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.
10. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals.
CAUTION!: Be sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.
11. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double check that each wire is connected to the
proper terminal.
12. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.
13. Configure thermostat to match the type of system you have.
14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.
15. Test thermostat operation as described in “Testing the Thermostat”.
Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical
codes & ordinances.
– Turn off power at the main service panel by removing
Heat/Cool Systems Heat pump with electric backup
Terminal Designator Descriptions
R – 24 VAC hot
C – 24 VAC common
O/B – Configurable
O – Cool active reversing valve
B – Heat active reversing valve
Y – 1st stage cool, 1st stage heat for heat pumps
W – 1st stage heat for non-heat pump systems, auxiliary heat for HP systems
GL – Low fan
GH – High fan
RT6P Output Chart
Configuration 1ST Cool 1ST Heat 2ND Heat
ELC Y, G W, G, B N/A
HP ‘O’ config Y, G, O Y, G Y, W, G
HP ‘B’ config Y, G Y, G, B Y, G, B, W
The RT6P thermostat is configurable for different systems. The configuration directly affects the outputs.
Use the output chart to correctly configure and wire the thermostat to your system.
Configuration Mode
The configuration mode is used to set the RT6P to match your heating/cooling system. The RT6P
functions with heat pump, air conditioning, or electric heat systems.
Note:
Thermostat comes configured for 1-stage heat / 1-stage cooling for use with all heat/cool and
single-stage heat pump models. For Friedrich PTHP models follow the instructions below to
configure the thermostat for two-stage heat pump operation using the ‘O’ terminal.
To configure the RT6P, perform the following steps:
1. Verify the RT6P is in the OFF mode.
Press the SYS (left) button until off mode displays.
2. Remove the cover of the thermostat by gently pulling near one of the
corners at the top of the thermostat.
3. Press the CONFIG button for 1 second while the RT6P is in OFF mode.
Press the up or down button to change settings within each screen.
Press the button to advance to the next screen.
Pressing the
To exit configuration mode, press the CONFIG switch for 1 second.
left
button will return you to the previous screen.
CONFIG
Left
button
OFF
Right
button
Up
button
Down
button
The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows:
1. System – Set for heat pump, non-heat pump, reversing valve operation
System Setting Reversing Valve Setting
Heat Pump
Heat Pump
Heat/Cool and Single-
Stage Heat Pump Only
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
2. Temperature Scale (F or C)
Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the
3. 1st Stage Temperature Differential (1°F to 5°F) (0.5°C to 2.5°C)
Set the number of degrees between your “setpoint” temperature
and your “turn on” temperature.
Press the up or down button to set differential value.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
4. 2nd Stage Temperature Differential (1°F to 5°F) (0.5°C to 2.5°C)
(For HP 0 and HP B only)
Set the number of degrees between when stage 1 turns on and
when stage 2 turns on.
Press the up or down button to set differential value.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
5. Staged Off Outputs (For HP 0 and HP B only)
Select whether the outputs for heating and cooling are staged off
independently or are satisfied simultaneously.
1 = outputs staged off independently
0 = outputs off simultaneously
Press the up or down button to set.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
6. Deadband (1°F to 9°F) (1°C to 5°C)
Select the minimum difference between heat set point and cool
set point when in auto changeover mode.
Press the up or down button to set.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
7. Auxiliary Delay ON – (0-30 minutes) (For HP 0 and HP B only)
Set the delay time in minutes for auxiliary heat to be locked out
after a call for second stage. This extra savings feature is used
to temporarily lock out auxiliary heat devices, allowing just heat
pump to try to satisfy heat call.
Press the up or down button to set.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
8. Maximum Heat Setpoint (45°F to 90°F) (7°C to 32°C)
Adjust to control the maximum heat set temperature allowed.
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
9. Minimum Cool Setpoint (45°F to 90°F) (7°C to 32°C)
Adjust to control the minimum cool set temperature allowed.
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
10. Room Temperature Offset (+9°F to -9°F) (+4.5°C to -4.5°C)
Adjust to calibrate displayed room temperature to match actual
Note: When not set to 0, will display.
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
right
button to advance to the next screen.
room temperature.
HP ‘O’ O - Energized in Cooling
HP ‘B’ B - Energized in Heating
ELC N/A
Setting the Time and Day of the Week
The time and day of the week must be set for your program schedule to operate correctly.
1. Press the SYS (left) button until you are in the OFF mode.
2. Press and hold the PROG button (SYS (left) and FAN (right) buttons
pressed simultaneously) in for 6 seconds.
3. Time displays (hour flashing).
Press the up or down button to adjust the hour.
4. Press the FAN (right) button once to select minutes (minutes flashing).
Press the up or down button to adjust the minutes.
5. Press the FAN (right) button once to select day of the week
(TODAY flashing).
Press the up or down button to select current day of the week.
Note: At any time, press the SYS (left) button to return to the previous
screen or press the FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen.
Press the PROG button in for 2 seconds to lock values into memory and return to the OFF mode or
press the FAN (right) button once to enter programming.
Programming
Program Overview
This programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) that are customizable for
each day of the week. Each period will have a start time, heat temperature, cool temperature and
programmable fan option. The thermostat monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific
conditions you have chosen for each period in your program.
Setting the program schedule:
1. Press the SYS (left) button until you are in OFF mode.
2. Press and hold the PROG button (SYS and FAN buttons pressed
simultaneously) for 6 seconds.
3. Press the FAN (right) button 3 times.
4. SUN thru SAT are blinking.
From this screen you have 2 options:
1. Press the FAN (right) button to begin programming all 7 days at one time, or
2. Press the
The screens are listed below.
up
button to see the other programming options.
Note: The days of the week shown on the display will be programmed simultaneously.
Screen 1 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Screen 2 MON TUE WED THU FRI
Screen 3 MON
Screen 4 TUE
Screen 5 WED
Screen 6 THU
Screen 7 FRI
Screen 8 SUN SAT
Screen 9 SAT
Screen 10 SUN
Programming (continued)
From any of the screens above, you can press the FAN (right) button to begin entering your program
schedule. The days shown on the display will all be programmed simultaneously.
Once the FAN (right) button is pressed, MORN blinks.
Use the up or down button to select a different period (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE).
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Transition time hour blinks.
Use the up or down button to select a different hour.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Transition time minutes blink.
Use the up or down button to select different minutes.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Heat set temperature displays.
Use the up or down button to adjust the heat set temperature.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Cool set temperature displays.
Use the up or down button to adjust the cool set temperature.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Programmable fan screen displays.
Use the up or down button to select:
Choose: Off – Programmable fan disabled >OR< On – Indoor fan on continuously
Note: Programmable fan operates in Program mode only.
Repeat above steps to program the four periods per day.
When the program schedule is complete, press and hold the PROG button (SYS and FAN buttons
pressed simultaneously) in for 2 seconds to return to the OFF mode.
Factory Preprogramming
The thermostat comes pre programmed with the following schedule:
MONDAY
thru
SUNDAY
MORN 6:00 AM DAY 8:00 AM EVE 6:00 PM NITE 10:00 PM
HEAT
COOL
FAN
70°F
78°F
Off
HEAT
COOL
FAN
62°F
85°F
Off
HEAT
COOL
FAN
70°F
78°F
Off
HEAT
COOL
FAN
62°F
82°F
Off
Personal Program Schedule
Use the following personal program schedule to record your settings:
MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
WEDNESDAY
3
THURSDAY
4
FRIDAY
5
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
Operating Modes
There are four possible operating modes for the RT6P. Off, Heat, Cool and Heat/Cool modes are
accessed by pressing the SYS (left) button. The RT6P also lets you operate in any mode as a
programmable thermostat.
OFF Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling
devices
Note: The indoor fan can be turned on manually in every operating
mode by pressing the FAN (right) button. The word FAN shows
on the display and the fan icon appears when the fan operates.
Heat Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system. When the heat
outputs, the flame icon appears on the display.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a four minute delay for your
compressor to restart after it has turned off. To bypass the
compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.
Cool Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system. When the
cooling outputs, the snowflake icon appears on the display.
Note: There is a four minute delay for your compressor to restart
after it has turned off. To bypass the compressor time delay, go
to OFF mode for 5 seconds.
Cool and Heat Mode (Auto Changeover)
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling and heating systems,
automatically changing over from one to the other as needed.
• The timing display alternates with the set temperature every 10 seconds
in the cool and heat mode.
Program Mode
• In this mode, the program function is on (PROG displays), and the
thermostat will automatically be controlled by the set program schedule.
Program mode can function with heat mode, cool mode, or heat & cool
mode. The program schedule can be overridden by changing the set
temperature (up or down button). After 2 hours, the program schedule
will automatically be resumed. To manually return to the program
schedule, press the PROG button twice.
PROG
Set Point Adjustment
Heat Set Point
• Use the SYS button to select Heat Mode. Press the up or down button to
view the current heat set point larger on the display. When the large set
point is displayed, the HEAT icon will blink. The up or down buttons can
be used to adjust the set point. After 5 seconds of inactivity
the screen will display the room temperature and the HEAT
icon will not blink.
Cool Set Point
• Use the SYS button to select Cool Mode. Press the up or down button to
view the current cool set point larger on the display. When the large set
point is displayed, the COOL icon will blink. The up or down buttons can
be used to adjust the set point. After 5 seconds of inactivity
the screen will display the room temperature and the COOL
icon will not blink.
Heat & Cool Set Points
• Use the SYS button to select Heat/Cool Mode. Press the up or down
button to adjust the current set points. When the set points are displayed
for adjustment, the ROOM temperature leaves the screen. The up or
down buttons can be used to adjust the set points. After 5 seconds of
inactivity, the screen will display the Heat and Cool set points and the
room temperature.
HEAT icon
will blink.
COOL icon
will blink.
Testing the Thermostat
Once the thermostat is configured, it should be thoroughly tested.
CAUTION!
:
Do not energize the air conditioning system when the outdoor temperature is
below 50 degrees. It can result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Heat Test
1. Press SYS (left) button until heat mode is displayed.
2. Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees below the room temperature and the
heat should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note:
For heat pumps, there is a four-minute delay to protect your compressor after it turns off.
To bypass the compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.
Cool Test
1. Press SYS (left) button until cool mode is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature.
3. A/C should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees above the room temperature and
the A/C should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note:
There is a four-minute time delay to protect the compressor after it turns off. To bypass the
compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.
Fan Test
1. Press FAN (right) button. Fan displays. Indoor fan turns ON.
2. Press FAN (right) button. Indoor fan turns OFF.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
No display Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display is blank when 24
VAC is not present.
All thermostat buttons are
inoperative
No response with first button
press
Thermostat turns on and off too
frequently
Fan runs continuously Press FAN (right) button to turn fan off
Room temperature is not
correct
Heat or Cool not coming on Verify wiring is correct, gently pull on each wire to verify
HEAT blinking In heat set point screen, this is normal operation
COOL blinking In cool set point screen, this is normal operation
Not following program schedule Verify time is correct, check am/pm, verify it is in program
“PROG” on display Press both SYS (left) and Fan (right) to enter or exit the
Problem not listed above Press Reset button once*
* Reset Button Function:
Verify 24 VAC is present; unit locks out when 24 VAC is not
present
First button press activates backlight only
Adjust temperature differential (see Configuration Mode
Settings 3 & 4)
Calibrate thermostat (see Configuration Mode Setting 10)
there is a good connection at terminal block
mode (PROG displays)
program mode
Display is refreshed, configuration settings are unchanged.
SATURDAY
6
SUNDAY
7
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
MORN DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN FAN
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.
10001 Reunion Place, Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78216
P (210) 546-0500
http://www.friedrich.com
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