Friedrich RT5 Thermostat User Manual


 
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Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.
caution!:
Do not energize the air conditioning system when the outdoor temperature is below 50
degrees. It can result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Cool Test
1. Slide Mode switch to Cool mode.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature.
3. Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds. Status indicator may come on.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees above the room temperature and the A/C should turn off.
There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: There is a ve minute time delay to protect the compressor after it turns off. To
temporarily bypass the ve minute delay, slide the Mode switch to OFF for 2 seconds
and then back to Cool.
Heat Test
1. Slide Mode switch to Heat mode.
2. Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds. Status indicator may come on.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room
temperature and the heat should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a ve minute time delay to protect the compressor after
it turns off. To temporarily bypass the ve minute delay, slide the Mode switch to
OFF for 2 seconds and then back to Heat.
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Cool Off Heat
Cool Off Heat
Testing the Thermostat