Robertshaw 9600 User Manual

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Installation Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING:

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Always turn off power at the main power source by unscrewing
fuse or switching circuit breaker to the off position before installing,
removing, cleaning, or servicing thermostat.

•

Read all of the information in this manual before installing or
programming this thermostat.

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This is a 24V AC low voltage thermostat. Do not install on voltages
higher than 30V AC.

•

All wiring must conform to local and national building and electrical
codes and ordinances.

•

Do not short (jumper) across terminals on the gas valve or at the
system control to test installation. This will damage the thermostat
and void the warranty.

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5 - 2 Day Programmable
1 Heat / 1 Cool

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DIGITAL
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User’s Manual

Quick Start
Installation and
Programming

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Features

• Four setpoints for weekday programming—two setpoints for
weekend comfort.

•Two AA ENERGIZER brand batteries retain program memory even
during power outages.

• Low battery indicator.

• Fahrenheit/Celsius display option.

• Programmable from 45°F (4°C) to 90°F (32°C).

•Accuracy within ± 1 degree.

• Adjustable temperature differential: 1-3 degrees.

•Maintains summer and winter programming.

• Low temperature freeze protection. While in heat mode, thermostat
will mechanically turn on heat if temperature drops to 40°F (4°C) ­even if batteries are missing or drained.

• Automatic heating shutdown if temperature exceeds 90°F (32°C).

Replacing Existing Thermostat

1. Turn off power to heating and cooling system.

2. Remove cover of old thermostat to expose wires. Do not
disconnect wires. (See Figure 1)

3. Label wires per Table 1.

Table 1

Old Label New Label Description

M, 4, RH, R5 or R RH Heat Transformer,

hot side

V or RC RC Cooling Transformer, hot

side
Y or Y6 Y Cooling control
H, W or 4 W Heating control
F or G G Fan control relay
C* Y or None Either cooling control or

common side of trans-

former

*NOTE: ON SOME OLDER MODELS, THE C TERMINAL CAN BE EITHER THE COOLING

CONTROL OR THE COMMON SIDE OF THE TRANSFORMER

. CHECK FURNACE WIRING

DIAGRAM TO VERIFY

C TERMINAL. IFITISTHE COMMON SIDE OF THE

TRANSFORMER

, CAP THE WIRE AND TUCK INTO THE WALL. IFITISTHECOOLING

CONTROL

, CONNECT TO THE Y TERMINAL.

4. After labeling wires, remove wires from terminals.

5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.

6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to
install thermostat.

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Figure 1

Installing Item 9600 Thermostat

NOTE: FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS, MOUNT THERMOSTAT ON AN INSIDE WALL, 4-5 FEET

ABOVE THE FLOOR

. DO NOT INSTALL BEHIND A DOOR, IN A CORNER, NEAR AIR VENTS,

IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, OR NEAR ANY HEAT OR STEAM GENERATING FIXTURES. INSTALLATION
AT THESE PLACES WILL AFFECT THERMOSTAT OPERATION

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1. Turn power off to the heating and cooling systems.

2. Place COOL-OFF-HEAT in OFF position.

3. Place AUTO–ON switch
into AUTO position.

4. Remove the cover using a coin
or screwdriver.

Figure 2

5. Place thermostat against the wall at desired location. Make sure
wires will feed through opening on base of thermostat.

6. Mark placement of mounting holes (see Figure 3). Set base aside.

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PROG
MAN

SET PROG/MAN COOL-OFF-HEAT AUTO - ON

COOL-OFF-HEAT

AUTO - ON

Figure 3

7. Drill the marked holes using a 3/16” drill bit. Note: Enclosed plastic
anchors do not require a drilled hole for drywall.

8. Tap plastic anchors into the wall.

9. Align base with plastic anchors and feed wires through opening (see
Figure 4).

Figure 4

10. Secure base to wall with supplied screws.

11. Connect wires to terminal strip. Refer to wiring diagrams on other
side of this sheet. Make sure wire connections are secure.

12. Place fan option switch into either the ELEC or GAS position depend­ing on the type of furnace. Refer to Figure 5.

Figure 5

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PROG

MAN

CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN

Elec
Gas

RH

AM
PM

MORN DAY EVE NITE

RC

W
Y

G

FAN AUTO ON

MOUNTING HOLES

COOL OFF HEAT

PROG

MAN

CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN

Elec
Gas

RH

AM
PM

MORN DAY EVE NITE

RC

W
Y

G

FAN AUTO ONCOOL OFF HEAT

PROG

MAN

CHANGE SET AUTO/MAN

Elec
Gas

RH

AM
PM

MORN DAY EVE NITE

RC

W

Y
G

FAN AUTO ON

FAN
OPTION
SWITCH

Controls
fan delay.

COOL OFF HEAT