Installation

Installation

Installation location recommendations

Thermostat should be mounted:

• On an interior wall, in a frequently occupied space.

• Approximately 5‘ above floor.

• At least 18” from outside wall.

Do not mount thermostat:

• Behind doors, in corners or other dead air spaces.

• In direct sunlight, near lighting fixtures, or other

appliances that give off heat.

Remote temperature sensor (optional)

A remote temperature sensor can be used if the thermostat is to be mounted in a concealed location. A 8051 flush mount or 8053 surface mount remote temperature sensor can be attached to the T1 and T2 terminals and mounted in a recommended area. The remote sensor must be enabled in the installer set-up menu, and once enabled will override the thermostat’s internal temperature sensor.

• Thermostat can be mounted to a vertical junction box.

Thermostat mounting

1. Remove the rear mounting plate from the thermostat.

2.. Pull wires through the opening on the back of the

thermostat..

• On an outside or unconditioned area wall.

• In the flow of a supply register, in stairwells, or near

outside doors..

• On a wall with concealed pipes or ductwork.

Remote temperature sensor should be mounted:

•On an interior wall, in a frequently occupied space.

•Approximately 5‘ above floor.

•At least 18” from outside wall.

•Using less than 300’ of wire.

Do not mount remote sensor:

•Behind doors, in corners or other dead air spaces.

•In direct sunlight, near lighting fixtures, or other appliances that give off heat.

•On an outside or unconditioned area wall.

•In the flow of a supply register, in stairwells, or near outside doors..

•On a wall with concealed pipes or ductwork.

•Near 120 VAC lines.

3.Position and level the mounting plate of the thermostat on wall and mark the hole locations with a pencil..

4.Drill 1/4” holes and insert supplied anchors

(drywall only)..

5.Place mounting plate over anchors, insert and tighten screws..

6.Seal wire entry holes to prevent drafts affecting temperature readings..

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Outdoor temperature sensor (optional)

Outdoor temperature can be measured by attaching an 8052 sensor to the S1 and S2 terminals. The outdoor sensor must be enabled in the installer setup menu..

Power & Reset options

In heat pump mode the outdoor temperature sensor can be used to efficiently utilize an air source heat pump:

•When the outdoor temperature is less than the Low Balance Point, the heat pump will be locked out and only auxiliary heating will be used.

•When the outdoor temperature is higher than the High Balance Point, the auxiliary heating will be locked out and only the heat pump will be used to provide heating.

Outdoor temperature sensor should be mounted:

•On side of building out of direct sunlight (north side recommended)..

•Above snow line.

•At least 3’ away from exhaust vents and condensing lines..

•Using less than 300’ of wire.

•Do not route wires along 120 VAC lines.

The thermostat is a 24VAC powered device with a battery back-up for the clock.

The thermostat has a memory backup that saves the thermostat settings in case of a power interruption. The system settings will be retained but the clock will reset after 90 seconds with no battery or AC power.

The reset button located under the battery cover can be used to reset the thermostat to factory defaults. The system settings will also be reset to default..

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8800 specifications

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