White Rodgers 1F80-0261 User Manual

The White Rodgers 1F80-0261 is a 5/1/1 Day Programmable Thermostat for single-stage systems and heat pumps. It features weekday/weekend programming, manual overrides, and Cool Savings. Requires batteries. Below are the key specifications, installation, operation, programming, and troubleshooting instructions.

1. Preparations 2. Thermostat Details 3. Removing Old Thermostat 4. Mounting and Wiring 4.1 Wiring Diagrams 5. Check Operation 5.1 Fan Operation 5.2 Heating System 5.3 Cooling System 6. Operating Features 7. Programming 8. Specifications 9. Troubleshooting

Preparations

This thermostat is intended for use with a low voltage NEC Class II system. Do not use on circuits exceeding specified voltage. Higher voltage will damage control and could cause shock or fire hazard. Do not exceed the specification ratings. Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary control to test. All wiring must conform to local and national electrical codes and ordinances. This control is a precision instrument, and should be handled carefully. Thermostat installation and all components of the system shall conform to Class II (current limited) circuits per the NEC code.

CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment damage, disconnect electric power to system at main fuse or circuit breaker box until installation is complete. WARNING! Do not use on circuits exceeding specified voltage.

If in doubt about whether your wiring is millivolt, line, or low voltage, have it inspected by a qualified heating and air conditioning contractor or electrician. APPLICATIONS 1F80-0261 Thermostat For use with Single Stage systems, Single-stage heat pump systems with no Aux heat. DO NOT USE WITH: Systems exceeding 30 VAC and 1.5 amps, 3-wire zoned hydronic heating systems.

Thermostat Details

The 1F80-0261 thermostat includes terminals for R, O/B, Y, G, W, C; buttons for time, program, run/hold; switches for fan and system.

Specifications

The Display: Similar to 1F80-0224, with day indicators, icons, hold, save, etc.

The Thermostat Buttons and Switches: Up/down arrows, TIME, PRGM, FAN, RUN/HOLD.

Removing Old Thermostat

Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is complete. Remove the front cover of the old thermostat. Disconnect wires one at a time, labeling them. DO NOT LET WIRES FALL BACK INTO THE WALL.

Mounting and Wiring

Turn on power to the system after wiring.

Wiring Diagrams

Figure 2. Typical wiring diagram for single transformer single stage systems

Connections: R to hot, O/B to changeover, Y to compressor, G to fan, W to heat, C to common. * Changeover Relay energized in COOL (O) or HEAT (B).

Figure 3. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer single stage systems with NO safety circuits

TWO COMMONS MUST BE JUMPERED TOGETHER! Polarity must be observed.

Figure 4. Typical wiring diagram for two transformer single stage systems with safety circuits in BOTH systems

Accessory relay scheme required for safety circuits.

  1. Connect wires to terminals.
  2. Mark and drill mounting holes.
  3. Fasten base to wall.
  4. Push wires into wall and plug hole.

Check Operation

CAUTION! Do not allow the compressor to run unless the compressor oil heaters have been operational for 6 hours and the system has not been operational for at least 5 minutes. Turn on power to the system.

Fan Operation

  1. Move fan switch to ON. Blower operates.
  2. Move to AUTO. Blower stops.

Heating System

  1. Move SYSTEM to HEAT, light pilot if needed.
  2. Adjust setpoint 1° above room temp. System operates.
  3. Adjust below. System stops.

Cooling System

CAUTION: If outdoor temp below 50°F, DO NOT operate.

  1. Move SYSTEM to COOL.
  2. Adjust setpoint below room temp. Blower on, then cool air.
  3. Adjust above. System stops.

Operating Features

Programming

Plan program with 4 periods per day. Factory preprogrammed: Weekdays 6AM 70F heat, etc.

Set Current Time and Day: Press TIME, adjust hour/min/day.

Enter Heating Program: SYSTEM to HEAT, PRGM, adjust periods for weekdays and weekends.

Enter Cooling Program: SYSTEM to COOL, similar.

Check Programming: PRGM to view, RUN to start.

SAMPLE Schedule: As in content, heating 70F morning, 62F day/night; cooling 78F morning, 85F day.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

SymptomPossible CauseCorrective Action
No Heat/No Cool/No FanBlown fuse. Power switch OFF. Door loose.Reset breaker. Turn ON. Secure door.
No HeatPilot not lit. Loose connection. Lock-Out Condition.Re-light. Check wires. Contact service.
No CoolLoose connection. System requires service.Check wires. Test system.
Runs ConstantlyShort in wiring.Check connections.
Cycles Too Fast/SlowLocation/size issues.Contact service.
Setting/ Thermometer DisagreeAdjustment needed.Adjust display.
Does Not Follow ProgramAM/PM incorrect. Voltage spike.Check settings. Reset.
Blank DisplayVoltage spike. Power loss.Reset. Check system.
Clock Loses TimePower loss.Check system.
Starts EarlyEMR activated.Configuration menu item 4.
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