Emerson 850 Thermostat User Manual


 
CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION
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The Display
9
Indicates day of the week.
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Flame icon ( ) is displayed when the SYSTEM switch is in
the HEAT position. Snowflake icon (
)is displayed (non-
flashing) when the SYSTEM switch is in the COOL position.
Snowflake is displayed (flashing) if the thermostat is in
lockout mode to prevent the compressor from cycling too
quickly.
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Displays “BATT” when the 2 AA batteries are low and
should be replaced. Only “BATT” with “LO” in the minutes
field are displayed when batteries are low with no system
power.
12
Alternately displays current time and temperature. Displays
“LO” in the minutes field when batteries are low.
13
The word “HOLD” is displayed when the thermostat is in the
HOLD mode. “HOLD” is displayed flashing when the ther-
mostat is in a temporary HOLD Mode.
14
Displays currently programmed set temperature (this is blank
when SYSTEM switch is in the OFF position).
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Displays FLTR when the system has run for the programmed
filter time period as a reminder to change or clean your air
filter.
CONFIGURATION MENU
The configuration menu allows you to set certain thermostat
operating characteristics to your system or personal require-
ments.
Press RUN to make sure the thermostat is in the run program
mode, then press PRGM and RUN at the same time to enter the
configuration menu. The display will show the first item in the
configuration menu.
The configuration menu table summarizes the configuration
options. An explanation of each option follows.
Press HOLD to change to the next menu item or press TIME to go
backwards to the previous item in the menu. To exit the menu and
return to the program operation, press RUN. If no keys are
pressed within fifteen minutes, the thermostat will revert to normal
operation.
If at any time during testing your system does not operate
properly, contact a qualified service person.
Turn on power to the system.
Fan Operation
If your system does not have a G terminal connection, skip to
Heating System.
1. Move FAN switch to ON position. The blower should begin
to operate.
2. Move FAN switch to AUTO position. The blower should
stop immediately.
Heating System
1. Move SYSTEM switch to HEAT position. If the heating system
has a standing pilot, be sure to light it.
2. Press
to adjust thermostat setting above room tempera-
ture. The heating system should begin to operate.
3. Press
to adjust temperature setting below room tempera-
ture. The heating system should stop operating.
Cooling System
To prevent compressor and/or property damage, if the
outdoor temperature is below 50°F, DO NOT operate the
cooling system.
1. Move SYSTEM switch to COOL position.
2. Press
to adjust thermostat setting below room tempera-
ture. The blower should come on immediately on high speed,
followed by cold air circulation
3. Press
to adjust temperature setting above room tempera-
ture. The cooling system should stop operating.
Before you begin programming your thermostat, you should be
familiar with its features and with the display and the location and
operation of the thermostat buttons. Your thermostat consists of
two parts: the thermostat cover and the base. To remove the
cover, pull it straight out from the base. To replace the cover, line
up the cover with the base and press until the cover snaps onto
the base.
The Thermostat Buttons and Switches
1
Raises temperature setting.
2
Lowers temperature setting.
3
TIME button.
4
PRGM (program) button.
5
RUN (run program) button.
6
HOLD temperature button.
7
FAN switch (ON, AUTO).
8
SYSTEM switch (COOL, OFF, HEAT).
CAUTION
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