INSTALLATION MANUAL
Thermostat System Types
Table of Contents Page
Thank you for purchasing a Robertshaw
®
thermostat.
This manual will describe how to install and test the Robertshaw RS8210 thermostat.
Gas, Oil, or Electric Heat with Air Conditioning
Heat Pumps (with or without auxiliary or emergency heat)
Multi-Stage Systems
Heat-Only, including for Floor and Wall-Furnace
Cool-Only
750 Millivolt Heating Systems
Installation Location 2
Thermostat Quick Reference 3
Wallplate Installation 4
Wiring 5-12
Installer Setup Menu 13-16
Mounting & Battery Installation 17
Programming 18
Specications 19
Power Type
Battery Power
Hardwire (Common Wire)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
• Always turn off power at the main
power source by unscrewing fuse or
switching circuit breaker to the off
position before installing, removing,
cleaning, or servicing thermostat.
• Read all of the information in this manual
before installing or programming this
thermostat.
• This is a 24V AC low voltage thermostat.
Do not install on voltages higher than
30V AC.
• All wiring must conform to local and
national building and electrical codes
and ordinances.
• Do not short (jumper) across terminals
on the gas valve or at the system control
to test installation. This will damage the
thermostat and void the warranty.
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