Emerson 1F80-361 5-1-1 Day Programmable Thermostat User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Installation
2. Setting the Time and Day
3. Programming the Thermostat
4. Operating the Thermostat
5. Filter Change Indicator
6. Troubleshooting
7. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Installation

1. Turn off power to your heating and cooling system at the main fuse or circuit breaker box.
2. Remove the old thermostat, but keep the wires connected. Take a snapshot of the current wiring for reference.
3. Label the wires using the provided terminal wire label stickers.
4. Mount the thermostat base on the wall with the provided screws and wall anchors.
5. Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the thermostat base. Ensure the jumper wire is connected between the RH and RC terminals if you have a single transformer system.
6. Insert the two AA batteries (included) into the thermostat.
7. Attach the thermostat faceplate to the base.
8. Turn the power back on to your heating and cooling system.

2. Setting the Time and Day

1. Press the 'TIME' button and hold it down.
2. Use the 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons to set the current time.
3. Release the 'TIME' button and the display will flash the day of the week.
4. Use the 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons to set the current day of the week.
5. Press the 'TIME' button again to save your settings.

3. Programming the Thermostat

The thermostat has four periods for weekdays (M-F), Saturday, and Sunday. Each period can have a different temperature setting. To program the thermostat:

1. Press the 'PRGM' button to enter programming mode.
2. Use the 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons to set the desired temperature for the first period (Morning) on weekdays.
3. Press the 'TIME' button to set the start time for the first period.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining periods (Day, Evening, and Night) on weekdays.
5. Press the 'PRGM' button to program Saturday and Sunday settings. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each period.
6. Press the 'RUN' button to save your settings and exit programming mode.

4. Operating the Thermostat

Use the 'SYSTEM' switch to select the desired mode: HEAT, COOL, or OFF. Use the 'FAN' switch to select AUTO or ON. In AUTO mode, the fan will run only when the heating or cooling system is operating. In ON mode, the fan will run continuously.

5. Filter Change Indicator

The thermostat includes a filter change indicator that will remind you to change your system's air filter. When the filter change indicator appears on the display, replace the air filter and reset the indicator by pressing the 'FILTER' button.

6. Troubleshooting

1. If the thermostat is not functioning properly, try resetting it by pressing the 'UP', 'DOWN', and 'TIME' buttons simultaneously.
2. Ensure the 'FAN' switch is set to AUTO, not ON.
3. Check for shorted wires and verify that the wiring is correct.
4. If problems persist, contact technical support or a professional for assistance.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Is this thermostat compatible with multi-stage systems or line voltage systems?

No, this thermostat is only compatible with single-stage heating, cooling, and heat pump systems (without auxiliary).

How do I change the batteries?

Remove the thermostat faceplate from the base to access the battery compartment. Replace the batteries with two new AA batteries.

What is the warranty on this thermostat?

This thermostat comes with a 5-year warranty.

Q: What type of thermostat is the Emerson 1F80-361?
A: The Emerson 1F80-361 is a 5-1-1 day programmable thermostat for single-stage heating and cooling systems.

Q: What is the temperature accuracy of this thermostat?
A: This thermostat has a precision temperature accuracy of plus/minus 1 degree Fahrenheit, which allows you to keep your home temperatures within one degree of where you set it.

Q: Is this thermostat compatible with multi-stage gas, oil, electric systems or line voltage (110V/220 V baseboard heating) and 3-wire zone valve systems?
A: No, this thermostat is not compatible with multi-stage gas, oil, electric systems or line voltage (110V/220 V baseboard heating) and 3-wire zone valve systems.

Q: Does this thermostat come with installation instructions and user guide?
A: Yes, this thermostat comes with installation instructions and user guide in the box.

Q: Can this thermostat be programmed off the wall?
A: Yes, this thermostat has battery backup so it can be programmed off of the wall.

Q: How long do the batteries last on this thermostat?
A: The batteries on this thermostat last a long time. They could probably be changed yearly or every six months when you change your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries.

Q: What is the warranty on this thermostat?
A: This thermostat is backed by a 5-year warranty from Emerson.