T8700B,C AN ELECTRONIC ROUNDâ„¢ PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
68-0197—1 4
Fig. 3. Mounting decorator cover plate
and wallplate on wall (T8700C shown).
WiringCAUTION
Damage To Heating/Cooling System Possible.
Be careful when handling wires
during installation.
Disconnect power at furnace or at main breaker/fuse
box.
IMPORTANT
Use an 18-gauge maximum wire for wiring the
T8700 Thermostat.
All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and
ordinances. A letter is located near each terminal for
identification.
NOTE: To ensure proper mounting of thermostat, restrict all
wiring to the left side of the terminals. See Fig. 4.
Fig. 4. T8700C wallplate wiring connections.
(Refer to Table 1 for T8700B wiring connections.)
The shape of the terminals permits insertion of straight or
wraparound wiring connections; either method is acceptable.
See Fig. 5.
Fig. 5. Wiring connections.
The T8700 Thermostat steals power through the heating and/or
cooling system controls and is adaptable to most, 24 Vac
systems. Refer to Fig. 6 through 11 for typical wiring hookups.
M12529
ALTERNATEMOUNTING
SCREW HOLE
MOUNTING
SCREWHOLEMOUNTING
SCREW HOLE
ROUTE WIRING ASSHOWN THROUGHENTRANCE HOLEWIRING ENTRANCE HOLEALTERNATE MOUNTINGSCREW HOLE
WYGRCOOLOFFH
EATFANON
AUTOM12537
FOR WRAPAROUND, STRIP
7/16 IN. (11 mm)
FOR STRAIGHT INSERTION,
STRIP 5/16 IN. (8 mm)
Fig. 6. T8700B1007 Heat Only wiring diagram
T8700B1015 Heat Only with Fan includes dotted line.
M12532A
DECORATOR
COVER PLATE
WALL
WALLPLATE
PLASTIC SCREW
ANCHOR (2)
C
O
O
L
O
F
F
H
E
A
T
F
A
N
O
N
A
U
T
O
1
1WHEN USING WALL ANCHORS, DRILL 3/16 INCH HOLES FOR
DRYWALL, 7/32 INCH HOLES FOR PLASTER OR WOOD.
L1
(HOT)
L2
1
1
W
R
HEATING
PRIMARY
CONTROL
24V
POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
M16005B
T8700B
FAN
RELAY
G