White Rodgers 1E56N-444 User Manual

The White Rodgers 1E56N-444 is a snap-action vertical thermostat designed for standard 24V HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, and heat pump applications. It features manual controls for system mode and fan operation, with heat anticipator adjustment for precise temperature control. Compatible with gas, oil, electric, and hydronic systems. Below are the key specifications and installation/operation instructions.

1. Preparations 2. Thermostat Features 3. Removing Old Thermostat 4. Mounting and Wiring 4.1 Standard Heating & Cooling Systems 4.2 Standard Heat Only Systems 4.3 Standard Central Air Conditioning 4.4 Other System Types 5. Terminal Cross Reference Chart 6. Setting the Heat Anticipator 7. Operation 8. Troubleshooting 9. Adjusting the Thermometer

Preparations

Assemble tools required: power drill, flat blade screwdriver, wire cutter/stripper, level.

WARNING: Failure to follow and read all instructions carefully before installing or operating this control could cause personal injury and/or property damage.

Thermostat Features

The 1E56N-444 thermostat includes a system switch (AUTO, ON, COOL, OFF, HEAT), fan switch (AUTO, ON), and temperature adjustment lever. It supports heat anticipator for cycle rate control.

Systems Replaced:

Attention: This product does not contain mercury. However, this product may replace a unit which contains mercury. Do not open mercury cells. If a cell becomes damaged, do not touch any spilled mercury. Wearing non-absorbent gloves, take up the spilled mercury and place into a container which can be sealed. Mercury must not be discarded in household trash. Visit www.white-rodgers.com for location to send product containing mercury.

Removing Old Thermostat

A standard heat/cool thermostat consists of three basic parts:

  1. The cover, which may be either a snap-on or hinge type.
  2. The base, which is removed by loosening all captive screws.
  3. The switching subbase, which is removed by unscrewing the mounting screws that hold it on the wall or adaptor plate.

Make a note here of the anticipator setting on the old thermostat for future reference and use in step 5.

The heat anticipator pointer, if adjustable, will be set at one of a series of numbers representing the current rating of the primary control in your furnace. The number will be one of the following: .2, .4, .8, etc. or 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, etc.

If no heat anticipator/indication is showing, do not be concerned; move on to the next step.

Mounting and Wiring

Standard Heating & Cooling Systems – 4 or 5 wires

  1. Remove base from subbase: Loosen the screws on the base and remove.
  2. Mount switching subbase: Use the screws provided to mount the subbase or wallplate to wall (see Fig. 1).
  3. Attach wires to appropriate terminals:
    • For two wire systems (Heat Only or Cool Only). Replace subbase with wallplate. If you have a two-wire Heat Only system, attach one wire to R and one to W. If you have a two-wire Cool Only system, attach one wire to R and one to Y. Tighten any unused terminals securely (see Fig. 5 and 6).
    • If your system has more than two wires: Use the cross reference chart to determine correct wire connections. If you have a four-wire heat/cool system leave the factory installed jumper between RC and RH attached (see Fig 2.). If your system has five wires remove the factory installed jumper between RC and RH (see Fig 3.).
  4. Mount Thermostat Base: Gently push excess wire back into the wall opening and plug hole with a fire-resistant material, such as fiberglass insulation to prevent drafts from affecting thermostat operation. Mount the thermostat base to the subbase using the three captive screws on the thermostat base (See Fig. 1). Tighten the screws securely. Proceed to Step #5.

Standard Heat Only Systems

Gas or Oil Heat, Hydronic (Hot Water) Zone Heat – 2 wires, Millivolt Heat Only Systems – Floor or Wall Furnaces.

Standard Central Air Conditioning

For single stage heat pump applications (no auxiliary heat), install a short jumper wire (not included) across terminals W and Y. If the system has a reversing valve connection energized in Cooling, attach it to O. If the system has a reversing valve connection energized in Heating, attach it to B (see Fig. 4). This thermostat will not provide multi-stage heating or cooling.

Other System Types

Terminal Layout (Approximate):

G | RC | 4 | B | O | W | R | 5 | Y | 6 | RH | A | Y

Mounting Screw | Mounting Screw | KEEP THIS AREA CLEAR OF WIRES | Hole in Wall | Mounting Hole | Mounting Hole

Figure 1. Thermostat subbase and wallplate

Terminal Cross Reference Chart

New Thermostat
Terminal Designation
Other Manufacturers’
Terminal Designation
RHR
RCR
GG
WW
YY
*R5
*
R
GG
WM
YV
HF
C4
4Y6

* These are four-wire, single-transformer systems. Factory installed jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals must remain in place.

Part No. 37-6881B Replaces 37-6881A 0921

Setting the Heat Anticipator

Refer to the note made during removal of the old thermostat. Set the heat anticipator pointer to match the primary control rating (e.g., .2, .4, .8). This adjustment affects the heating cycle rate.

Operation

1. System Switch: Set to HEAT for heating, COOL for cooling, OFF to turn off, AUTO for automatic changeover.
2. Fan Switch: AUTO for automatic fan operation, ON for continuous fan.
3. Temperature Adjustment: Slide the lever to desired temperature.
4. Electric Heat Note: If fan control is needed for heat, ensure jumper is set as described in wiring.

Troubleshooting

SymptomPossible CauseCorrective Action
No Heat/No Cool/No Fan (common problems)1. Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
2. Furnace power switch to OFF.
3. Furnace blower compartment door or panel loose or not properly installed.
1. Replace fuse or reset breaker.
2. Turn switch to ON.
3. Replace door panel in proper position to engage safety interlock or door switch.
No Heat1. Pilot light not lit.
2. Broken or melted anticipator wire.
3. Loose connection to thermostat or system.
4. Thermostat or heating system requires replacement or service.
5. System Switch not set to Heat.
1. Furnace Lock-Out Condition
1. Re-light pilot.
2. Excessive current or dead short in system. Have a qualified service person check the system before replacing thermostat.
3. Verify thermostat and system wires are securely attached.
4. Your furnace manufacturer or service person can describe how to test the heating system to verify it is operating correctly. If the heating system is capable of operation and the no heat condition persists, replace the thermostat.
5. Set System Switch to Heat and raise temp above room temp.
Many furnaces have safety devices that shut the system down when a lock-out condition occurs. If the heat works intermittently contact the furnace manufacturer or local service person for assistance.
Intermittent Heat
No Cool1. Loose connection to thermostat or system.
2. Thermostat or cooling system requires replacement or service.
3. System Switch not set to Cool.
1. Verify thermostat and system wires are securely attached.
2. Your cooling system manufacturer or service person can describe how to test the cooling system to verify it is operating correctly. If the cooling system is capable of operation and the no cooling condition persists, replace the thermostat.
3. Set System Switch to Cool and lower temp below room temp.
Heat, Cool or Fan Runs Constantly1. Possible short in wiring.
2. Possible short in thermostat.
3. Possible short in heat/cool/fan system.
Check each wire connection to the thermostat to verify it is neatly looped under the terminals. No extra wire should stick out from under the terminals.
Furnace Cycles Too Fast or Too Slow (Narrow or wide temperature swing)See Step 5, Adjusting the Anticipator.
The anticipation setting is the only adjustment that effects the heating cycle rate. If an acceptable cycle rate is not achieved using the anticipator contact a local service person for additional suggestions. The location of the thermostat, size of the Heat/Cool System and current draw can influence the cycle rate.
Cooling Cycles Too Fast or Too Slow (narrow or wide temperature swing)1. Poor thermostat location for sensing room temperature.
2. Cooling system over or undersized.
3. Excessive Current draw influencing thermostat.
The cycle rate for cooling can not be adjusted. The location of the thermostat, size of the Cool system and current draw can influence the cycle rate. Contact a local service person for suggestions.
Thermostat Setting and Thermostat Thermometer Disagree1. Thermostat thermometer setting requires adjustment.
2. Thermostat setting lever requires calibration.
The thermometer can be adjusted by using a standard slotted screwdriver. Turn the thermometer pointer screw located inside the front cover to change the setting. For calibrating the setting lever contact a local heating and cooling service person.

Adjusting the Thermometer

1. Thermostat thermometer disagrees with other room thermometers.

The thermometer on the thermostat is accurately calibrated at our factory but you can adjust it by using a standard slotted screwdriver. Turn the thermometer pointer screw located inside the front cover to change the setting.

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