Install Guide 6008
Install Guide 6008 Caution Tools Location PG 1 To avoid electrical shock and to prevent damage to the furnace, air conditioner, and thermostat, disconnect the power supply before beginning work. This can be done at the circuit breaker, or at the appliance. You will need #1 Phillips screwdriver (small) and Drill with 3/16-in. (4.8mm) bit for this installation. On replacement installations, mount the new thermostat in place of the old one if possible.
Label Wires to Old Unit Switch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner OFF; then proceed with the following steps. Remove cover from old thermostat. Most are snap-on types and simply pull off. Some have locking screws on the side or front. These must be loosened. Note the letters printed near the terminals. Carefully attach labels (enclosed) to each wire. Label the wires one at a time. You must have all the wires labeld before you procede.
Before you Connect Wires Please follow these guidelines for safe and secure wire connections. Strip insulation 3/8 in. (9.5mm) from wire ends. Take care not to damage the labels for each wire in handling. Connect labeled wires only to a terminal with corresponding letter. Bend the wire slightly, insert the wire under the contact plate and tighten the screw down onto the wire. Caution Do not allow wires to touch each other or parts on thermostat.
Wiring complete When you have finished making connections. Re-attach the the body onto the base by pressing it firmly onto the base. G RC RH W Y C Install Batteries ELECT GAS The 6008 requires 2AA batteries if the C-wire is not available in your furnace installation. AA Switch MODE switch to OFF and the FAN switch to AUTO. Remove the control unit form the wall unit. Install 2 AA alkaline batteries according to the polarity noted AA in the compartment.
Note: If you have electric heat, turn the thermostat over and find the GAS/ELECTRIC heat selector on the back of the control unit(see diagram below). Move the selector jumper to the ELECT position. Gas/Electric jumper ELECT GAS Check Unit cont. Congratulations, you have successfully installed your unit. Please proceed to the OPERATING Guide to initialize the new thermostat. PG 9 Power Options 1) The 6008 can run on batteries only. (2AA Alkaline) The batteries will last well over 1 year.
ace From Furn R STEP 1 - Connect the R (or RH) wire to 2 WIRE Heating or (GAS MILLIVOLT or 24vac RH the RH terminal on the thermostat. Thermostat This connects the Heater Power to the W thermostat. C STEP 2 - Connect the W wire to the W terminal on the thermostat. This connects the heater control line to the thermostat. Your Heater is now concected to the thermostat. jumper wire C R W HEAT Power HEAT FURNACE NOTE: Wires marked with the dotted line are optional.
ace From Furn it and AC un STEP 1 - Connect the Y wire to the Y terminal on the thermostat. This RH connects to the Cooler compressor. or STEP 2 - Connect the RH or R wire R to the RH terminal on the thermostat. G This connects the Heater/Cooler C W Power. STEP 3 - Connect the W wire to the W terminal on the thermostat. This connects to the heater control line. STEP 4 - Connect the G wire to the G terminal on the Thermostat. This connects to the Fan. Your HVAC system is now conected to the thermostat.
6008 Features The 6008 can be used with most 24 volt gas, oil or electric heating and air conditioning systems, or gas millivolt heating systems. It cannot be used with 120 volt heating systems or heat pump systems. Ask The Home Depot for other thermostats to control those systems. The 6008 is digital. You can program your desired Heat and cool temperature by setting the dial. The unit uses no harmful mercury. A 5-minute minimum off time in COOL protects your air conditioning system from being damaged.
