Honeywell RTH8500 Owner's Manual

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Alternate Wiring (For Heat Pumps Only)
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Leave metal jumper in place, connecting R & Rc terminals.
If your old thermostat had both
V and VR wires, stop now and contact a
qualified contractor for help.
If your old thermostat had separate
O and B wires, attach the B wire to
the
C terminal. If another wire is attached to the C terminal, stop now and
contact a qualified contractor for help.
If your old thermostat had
Y1, W1 and W2 wires, stop now and contact a
qualified contractor for help.
If
L terminal is used, C terminal wire must be connected (contact a
contractor if there is no
C wire).
If
E and Aux terminals do not each have a wire connected, use a small
piece of wire to connect them to each other.
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Honeywell RTH8500 Specifications

General

Hold Feature	Yes
Compatibility	Works with most heating and cooling systems
Temperature Range	40°F to 90°F
Weight	250 g
Programmable	7-day programmable
Dimensions	4.5 x 3.5 x 0.9 inches (114 x 89 x 23 mm)