Robertshaw RS8210 Non-Programmable Multi-Stage 2H-1C Wall Thermostat User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Robertshaw

Table of Contents

THERMOSTAT OPERATION
THERMOSTAT QUICK REFERENCE
PROGRAMMING
INSTALLER SETUP MENU
TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS
References
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RS8210
Operation Manual

Caution
DO NOT SWITCH SYSTEM TO COOL IF THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50°F (10°C). THIS CAN DAMAGE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

THERMOSTAT OPERATION

LCD Screen
Fan Switch
System Switch
Temperature Set-Point Buttons
User Buttons
LCD Screen
See page 4 for details about this display read out.
Fan Switch
Select ON or AUTO. ON will run the fan continuously. AUTO will cycle the fan on only when the heating or cooling system is running.
System Switch
Selects the HEAT or COOL for your HVAC system. Selecting HEAT turns on the heat mode. Selecting COOL turns on the cool mode. Selecting OFF turns both heating and cooling off.
Selecting EMH (for heat pumps with auxiliary heat) will lockout the compressor and control emergency/auxiliary heat.
Temperature Set-Point Buttons
Press the to select the desired temperature.
User Buttons
Use these buttons to set up programming options.

THERMOSTAT QUICK REFERENCE

Caution:
When the battery icon appears, replace the alkaline AAA batteries immediately to avoid damage to your HVAC system. Freezing or overheating could occur

Battery Door Information

Press the lower portion of the thermostat to open the easy access battery door.

Install two AAA Alkaline batteries into battery compartment. Be sure to match positive (+) ends of batteries with positive (+) battery terminals in the battery compartment.

Filter Change Reminder
The thermostat can be configured to remind you when the air filter needs to be changed. The filter change reminder can be adjusted to up to 2000 hours in 50 hour increments.
If the installer configured the thermostat to issue this reminder, FILTER will be displayed when it is time to change the air filter. When FILTER is displayed, you should change the air filter and reset the Filter Change Reminder by holding down the second button from the top left side of the thermostat for 3 seconds.

PROGRAMMING

Set Time

Press the MENU button.
Press SET TIME.
Day of the week will be flashing. Use to select the current day of the week.
Press NEXT STEP.
The current hour will be flashing. Use to select the current hour. Note the correct a.m. or p.m. indicator is selected.
Press NEXT STEP.
The minutes will be flashing. Use to select the current minutes.
Press DONE when completed.

Set temperature

Use to select set temperature.

Press MENU.
Press and hold TECH SET for 3 seconds.
Configure the installer options as desired using the table below.
Use + and – to change settings and the NEW STEP or PREV STEP to move from one option to another.
Note: Only press DONE when you want to exit the Installer Setup Options.

Feature| Filter Change
Reminder| Room Temperature
Calibration| Minimum
Compressor On Time| Compressor
Short Cycle Delay| Cooling Differential| Heating Differential
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Adjustment
Options| The fitter change
reminder can be adjusted from OFF to 2000 hours in 50 hour increments.| The room temperature display can be adjusted to read 3° above or below the factory
calibrated temperature.| The minimum
compressor run time can be adjusted from OFF to 3, or 5 4, minutes. 4
ff 3, , or 5 Is selected, the compressor will run for at least the selected timebefore turning off (although the fan may continue to run for a short time).| The compressor
short cycle delay setting can be
removed by
selecting OFF.| The cooling differential setting is
adjustable from
0.2°F to 2°F| The heating differential setting is
adjustable from
0.2°F to 2°F.
Feature| Filter Change
Reminder| Room Temperature
Calibration| Minimum
Compressor On-Time| Compressor
Short Cycle Delay| Cooling Differential| Heating Differential
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Factory default settings| OFF| 0°F| OFF| On| 0.5°F| 0.4°F
Feature
Description| This setting will
flash FILT in the
display after the
elapsed run time
to remind the
user to change
the filter.
The OFF setting
will disable
this feature.| This setting
allows the
installer to
change the
calibration
of the room temperature display so that. for example. the thermostat would read 72T instead of 70°F.| The installer
can select the
minimum run
time for the
compressor to
help protect the
compressor from
short-cycling.| The compressor short cycle delay tt
setting
will not allow the compressor to be turned on for 5 minutes after
it was last
turned off in
order to protect
the compressor.| The cooling
differential is
factory preset at
0.5°. This means
that whenever
the room temperature heats by 0.5° full degree from the temperature setting, the cooling system will turn on. If the cooling system turns on too often. increase the temperature differential.
setting. the| The heating
differential is
factory preset at
0.4′. This means
that whenever the
room temperature
cools by
0.4′ from the
temperature
heating system will turn on. If the heating system turns on too often, increase the temperature
differential.
LCD will show| | | | | |

FILTER Setting: Display SE Fl, flashing 1000 (the default value 1000 hours), select from 50-2000 hours.
Temperature Calibration: Display CAL and flashing 0°F (the default value 0), select from -3-3°F.
Minimum compressor on time: Display AN ON and flashing OFF (default setting), select from OFF, 3, 4 or 5 minutes.
Compressor Delay Time Setting: Display CO OF and flashing ON (default setting), select from ON or OFF.
Cooling Differential Setting: Display df CO and flashing 0.6, choose from 0.2-2.0 (factory default setting: 0.6°F).
Heating Differential Setting: Display df HE and flashing 0.5, choose from 0.2-2.0 (factory default setting: 0.5°F).
°F/°C Selection: Setting F (Fahrenheit) or C (Celsius).
24H/12H Selection: Setting the 24 hour or 12 hour time format.
ELEC/GAS Selection: Select the ELEC or GAS.

TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS

W2 ………. Auxiliary heat relay
Y …………. Compressor relay
G …………. Fan relay
O …………. Heat pump reversing valve energized in cooling
RH ………. 24VAC Power
C …………. Common wire (if applicable)
B …………. Heat pump reversing valve energized in heating
E …………. Emergency heat relay

Note:
In many systems with no emergency heat relay, a jumper can be installed between E and W2.

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