Honeywell RTH9580 Smart Series User Manual

Honeywell RTH9580 Smart Series User Manual

Honeywell RTH9580 User Manual

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This thermostat works with common 24 volt systems such as forced air, hydronic, heat pump, oil, gas, and electric. It will not work with millivolt systems, such as a gas fireplace, or with 120/240 volt systems such as baseboard electric heat.

Features of your smart thermostat (Honeywell RTH9580)

With your new thermostat, you can:

• Connect to the Internet to monitor and control your heating/cooling system.
• View and change your heating/cooling system settings.
• View and set temperature and schedules.
• Receive alerts via email and get automatic upgrades.
• View outdoor temperature and humidity (requires Wi-Fi set up and registration).

Setting up your thermostat

Setting up your smart programmable touchscreen thermostat is easy. It is preprogrammed and ready to go as soon as it is installed and registered.

• InstaIl your thermostat.
• Connect it to your home wireless network.
• Register online for remote access.

Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat Installation

Before you begin, you may want to watch a brief installation video. Use the QR Code' at the front of this guide, or go to getconnected.honeywellhome.com

You might need the following tools to install this thermostat:

• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and bits (4.5mm for   pen    drywall, 5.5mm for plaster) (optional)
• Pencil
• Level (optional)    • Hammer (optional)
• Electrical tape (optional)

1. Switch OFF power to your heating/cooling system. 1m porta nt! To protect your equipment, switch OFF the power to your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or the system switch. Circuit  Heating/ breaker  cooling box system power switch
2. Remove old thermostat faceplateNote: You will need a and leave wires connected.picture of your wire. Take a picture of the wireconnections to wire the 2a new thermostat. connections for later reference.

Installing your thermostat

Important! The Smart thermostat requires a C wire to operate. The C, or common, wire brings 24 VAC power to the thermostat. Many older mechanical or battery operated thermostats do not require a C wire. If you don't have a C wire, try:

• Looking for an unused wire that is pushed into the wall. Connect that wire to C and check that it is connected to the 24 VAC common at your heating/cooling system. Check the video section at honeywellhome.com/wifi-thermostat

Note: Not all heating/cooling systems label the 24 VAC common C. Check your system manual or contact the manufacturer to find out which terminal is the 24 VAC common. View the Alternate Wiring videos at getconnected.honeywellhome.com

Honeywell RTH9580WF Wiring Diagram

Wiring (Conventional System)

For conventional heating/cooling systems (natural gas, oil or electric furnace, air conditioner), see page 5. See "Glossary" on page 33 for further definition. For a heat pump system, see page 6. See "Glossary" on page 33 for further definition

6A Wire the smart thermostat to your conventional system.

• Starting with the C Wire, match the sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels. You must have a C wire.
• Straighten wire and gently slide into terminal hole until it clicks into place. (If you need to remove a wire, use a pen tip to press the terminal release and then pull wire out.)

Note: Refer to the wiring picture you took
in Step 2.
Tip: To make it easier to slide the wire into place, use a pen tip to hold down the terminal release.

Note: The wiring for your application might be different than the wiring shown below. Terminal release.

Labels don't match? See alternate wiring keys on pages 7-8

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Will my thermostat still work II lose mny W-Fi connectlon?
• A: Yes, the thermostat will operate your heating and/or cooling system with or without Wi-F.
• Q: How do I find the password to my router?
• A: Contact the manufacturer of the router or check the router documentation.
• Q: Why isn't my themostat connecting to my Wi-Fi router even though it is very close to the thermostat?
• A: Verify that the password entered for the Wi-Fi router ls correct
• Q: My thermostat is unable to register to the Total Connect Comfort website.
• A: Verify that the thermostat is correctly en rolled on your home Wi-Fi network. At Menu > Wi-Fi Setup, check for the e Wi-i signal strength icon. Verify that the Wi-Fi router has a good internet connection. On your computer, verify that you can open the site at mytotalconnectcomfort.com If you cannot open the site, switch off the internet modem for a few seconds, then power it back on.
• Q: l registered on the Total Connect Comfort website but was unable to login using my new account.
• A: Check your ernail and ensure that you reeceived ari
• Q: I have signed up on Total Connect Confort website and have not received a confirmnation email.
• A: Check for the emailin your Junk or Deleted folder.,
• Q: Is there a way to extend the signal strength?

A: Most standard routers can be set up to be a repeater. You can also purchase and irnstall a Wi-Hi repeater.
For more FAQS, see getconnected.honeywellhome.com an activation ermall. Follow the instructions to activate your account and then login to the website.

Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty with your thermostat, pleasa try the following suggestions. Most problems can be corrected qulcky and easlly.

Dlsplay ls blank

• Check clrcuit brealer and reset if necessary
• Make sure power switch at heatig and cooling system is on.
• Make sure funace door Is closed securely.
• Make sure Cwire Is connected (see page 5).

Cannot change system setting to Cool

• Check that System Setup screen "Your thermostat controls" or"Your system type" Is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see page 29).

Fan does not turn on when heat Is required

• Check that Systen Setup screen "Your fan control is set to match your heating equipment (see page 28).

"Walt"appears on the screen

• Compressor protection feature is engaged. Wait 5 minutes for the system to restart safely, without damage to the compressor.

Heat pump Issues cool air In heat mode, or warm alr In cool mode

• Check your setting for System Setup screen Type of valve" to make sure it is properly configured for yoursystem (see page 28).

Heating or cooling system does not respond

• Touch SYSTEM to set system to Heat. Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside tenperature. changeover
• Touch SYSTEM to set system to Cool. Makesure the temperature is set lower tharn the Inside temperature.
• Check circuit breaker and d reset if necessary.
• Make sure power switch at heating and cooling system is on.
• Make sure furnace door is closed securely.
• If"Wait" Is displayed, the compressor protection timer is on. Wait 5 minutes for the system to restart safely, without damaging the
  Compressar (see page 26)

Heating System is running in cool mode

• Check that System Setup screen "Your thermostat controls orYour systern type" is set to rrmatoh yuur heatirig and couling qulprmeit (see "Systern Setup Dptiuns (MENU> Sys tern Setup) un page 29)

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