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Configuration mode settings, Operating modes, Mode of operation – Friedrich RT6 User Manual

Page 2: Button functions, Set point adjustment troubleshooting, Testing the thermostat

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Configuration Mode Settings

The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows:

5. Staged Off Outputs (For HP 0 only)
Select whether the outputs for heating and cooling are staged off independently or are

satisfied simultaneously.

1 = outputs staged off independently
0 = outputs off simultaneously
Press the up or down button to set.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

4. 2

nd

Stage Temperature Differential (1°F to 5°F) (0.5°C to 2.5°C) (For HP 0 only)

Set the number of degrees between when stage 1 turns on and when stage 2 turns on.
Press the up or down button to set differential value.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

3. 1

st

Stage Temperature Differential (1°F to 5°F) (0.5°C to 2.5°C)

Set the number of degrees between your “setpoint” temperature and your “turn on”
temperature.

Press the up or down button to set differential value.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

2. Temperature Scale (F or C)
Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

1. System – Set for heat pump, non-heat pump, reversing valve operation

Operating Modes

There are three possible operating modes for the RT6. Off, Heat, and Cool modes are accessed by pressing the
SYS (left) button.

OFF Mode

• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices

Note: The indoor fan can be turned on manually in every operating mode by

pressing the FAN (right) button. The word FAN shows on the display and
the fan icon appears when the fan operates.

OFF

Heat Mode

• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system. When the heat outputs,

the flame icon apprears on the display.

Note: For heat pumps, there is a four minute delay for your compressor to

restart after it has turned off. To bypass the compressor time delay, go to
OFF mode for 5 seconds.

Cool Mode

• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system. When the cooling

outputs, the snowflake icon apprears on the display.

Note: There is a four minute delay for your compressor to restart after it has

turned off. To bypass the compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5
seconds.

LIAF126

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.
Post Office Box 1540 • San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540
4200 N. Pan Am Expressway • San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212
(210) 357-4400 • FAX (210) 357-4480
www.friedrich.com

6. Auxiliary Delay ON – (0-30 minutes) (For HP 0 only)

Set the delay time in minutes for auxiliary heat to be locked out after a call for second
stage. This extra savings feature is used to temporarily lock out auxiliary heat devices,
allowing just heat pump to try to satisfy heat call.

Press the up or down button to select.

Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

Mode of Operation

The RT6 is a 1-stage or 2-stage heat thermostat. It functions with air conditioning, heat pumps, or electric heat
systems.

The thermostat activates the heating appliance when the room temperature is below the set heat temperature
(by the differential temperature). The RT6 will stop outputting when the call for heat has been satisfied. With
heat pumps, the thermostat will not let the compressor come on for 4 minutes after it turns off. This protects your
compressor.

When the room temperature is greater than the set cool temperature (by the differential temperature), the cooling
device is activated. The RT6 will stop outputting when the call for cooling is satisfied. The thermostat will not let the
compressor come on for 4 minutes after it turns off. This protects your compressor.

The RT6 has three possible operating modes: OFF, Heat, and Cool mode. In off mode, the thermostat will not turn
on heating or cooling devices. The manual fan can be turned on in all operating modes using the fan button. In heat
mode, the thermostat controls the heating system. In the cool mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system.

7. Maximum Heat Setpoint (45°F to 90°F) (7°C to 32°C)

Adjust to control the maximum heat set temperature allowed.

Press the up or down button to select.

Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

8. Minimum Cool Setpoint (45°F to 90°F) (7°C to 32°C)

Adjust to control the minimum cool set temperature allowed.

Press the up or down button to select.

Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

9. Room Temperature Offset (+9°F to -9°F) (+4.5°C to -4.5°C)

Adjust to calibrate displayed room temperature to match actual room temperature.

Note: When not set to 0, will display.

Press the up or down button to select.

Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

Button Functions

UP

– Used to increase the set temperatures and to adjust configuration settings.

DOWN

– Used to decrease the set temperatures and to adjust configuration settings.

SYS (left)

– Used to change from OFF, HEAT, and COOL modes

FAN (right)

– Used to turn on and off the indoor fan.

SYStem (left)

FAN (right)

Down button

Up button

Heat Set Point

• Use the SYS button to select Heat Mode. Press the up or down button to view the

current heat set point larger on the display. When the large set point is displayed,
the HEAT icon will blink. The up or down buttons can be used to adjust the set
point. After 5 seconds of inactivity the screen will display the room temperature and
the HEAT icon will not blink.

HEAT icon will blink.

Cool Set Point

• Use the SYS button to select Cool Mode. Press the up or down button to view the

current cool set point larger on the display. When the large set point is displayed,
the COOL icon will blink. The up or down buttons can be used to adjust the set
point. After 5 seconds of inactivity the screen will display the room temperature and
the COOL icon will not blink.

COOL icon will blink.

Set Point Adjustment

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Remedy

No display

Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display is blank when 24 VAC is not
present

All thermostat buttons are inoperative

Verify 24 VAC is present; unit locks out when 24 VAC is not present

No response with first button press

First button press activates backlight only

Thermostat turns on and off too
frequently

Adjust temperature differential
(see Configuration Mode Settings 3 & 4)

Fan runs continuously

Press FAN (right) button to turn fan off

Room temperature is not correct

Calibrate thermostat (see Configuration Mode Setting 10)

Heat or Cool not coming on

Verify wiring is correct, gently pull on each wire to verify there is a good
connection at terminal block

HEAT blinking

In heat set point screen, this is normal operation

COOL blinking

In cool set point screen, this is normal operation

Problem not listed above

Press Reset button once*

* Reset Button Function: Display is refreshed, configuration settings are unchanged.

Testing the Thermostat

Once the thermostat is configured, 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.

Heat Test

1. Press SYS (left) button until heat mode is displayed.
2. Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature 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 four-minute delay to protect your compressor after it turns off. To bypass the
compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.

Fan Test

1. Press FAN (right) button. Fan displays. Indoor fan turns ON.
2. Press FAN (right) button. Indoor fan turns OFF.

OFF

Cool Test

1. Press SYS (left) button until cool mode is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature.
3. A/C should come on within a few seconds.
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 four-minute time delay to protect the compressor after it . To bypass the compressor time
delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.

Press the up or down button to select.

Press the right button to advance to the next screen.

System

Setting

Reversing Valve Setting

Friedrich Models

Heat Pump

HP

O - Energized in Cooling

PDH (PTHP)

Only

Heat/Cool and Single-Stage

Heat Pump Only

ELC

N/A

VEA, PDE (PTAC), Kuhl+