RS10420T

Installation Manual
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The Robertshaw Programmable WiFi Thermostat allows you to control the temperature
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anytime and anywhere. It features a large backlit display and LCD touchscreen for ease of
operation. Compatible with any IOS or Android Smartphone.

Thermostat System Types IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Gas, Oil, or Electric Heat with Air Conditioning WARNING:
Heat Pumps (without auxiliary or emergency heat) • Always turn off power at the main power source
Multi-Stage Systems by unscrewing fuse or switching circuit breaker
Heat-Only, including for Floor and Wall-Furnace to the off position before installing, removing,
cleaning, or servicing thermostat.
Cool-Only
750 Millivolt Heating Systems • Read all of the information in this manual before
installing or programming this thermostat.
• This is a 24V AC low voltage thermostat. Do not
Power Options install on voltages higher than 30V AC.
Hardwire (Common Wire) only • All wiring must conform to local and national
building and electrical codes and ordinances.
• Do not short (jumper) across terminals on
the gas valve or at the system control to test
installation. This will damage the thermostat and
void the warranty.

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Table of Contents Page
Installation Location 3-4
Thermostat Quick Reference 5
Wiring 6-7
Wiring Diagrams 8-10
Installer Setup 11-16
Programming 17-20
Setting Up WiFi Connection and App 21

Specifications
Temperature Display Range......................... 32°F to 99°F (0°C to 40°C)
Temperature Control Range ........................ 41°F to 90°F (5°C to 32°C)
Load Rating ................................................. 1 amp per terminal, 1.5 amp maximum
all terminals combined
Differential ................................................... Heating is adjustable from 0.2° to 2.0°
Cooling is adjustable from 0.2° to 2.0°
Power Source .............................................. 18 to 30 VAC, NEC Class II, 50/60 Hz for hardwire
Operating Ambient Temperature.................. 32°F to +105°F (0°C to +41°C)
Operating Humidity ..................................... 90% non-condensing maximum
Dimensions .................................................. 4.7”W x 4.4”H x 1”D

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 INSTALLATION LOCATION
Wallplate Installation

1 Horizontal Mount
2 Vertical Mount Caution:
Electrical Hazard
Disconnect power before installing this
product. Failure to do so can cause
electric shock or equipment damage.

Mercury Notice
This product is mercury-free. However,
if this product is replacing a control
which contains mercury, it needs to
be disposed of properly. Contact your
local waste management authority for
instructions regarding recycling and
For a vertical mount, put screws on proper disposal of the control.
the top and bottom.
For a horizontal mount, put screws
on the left and the right.

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INSTALLATION LOCATION
Mounting Thermostat
Align the 4 tabs on the faceplate with the
corresponding slots on the back of the
thermostat, then push gently until the WAKE

thermostat snaps into place. Sun

Set At
SYSTEM

Install the thermostat 4 to 5 feet above the Heat

floor in an area with good air circulation FAN

Auto
On
IAQ
Menu

and average temperature.

For new installations, mount thermostat

on an inside wall, 4-5 feet above the floor.
Do not install the thermostat in the following
locations:
• Behind a Door
• In a Corner
• Near Air Vents
• In Direct Sunlight
• With an Outside Wall Behind the Thermostat
• Near any Heat or Steam Generating Fixtures
• Near any Concealed Pipes or Chimneys
Installation at these locations will affect thermostat operation.

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 THERMOSTAT QUICK REFERENCE
Getting to know your thermostat
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM WAKE LEAVE RETURN SLEEP
PM
WAKE LEAVE RETURN SLEEP

Set At
Set At

HOLD SYSTEM
FAN
Heat
SYSTEM
Auto
On
Off Cool FAN HOLD Heat
Auto
IAQ Em.heat Auto Off Cool
On Auto
Technician Set Time Set Schedule
Run Schedule IAQ Em.heat
Setup Menu
Clean Hold Done
Next Step Next Zone Previous Step
Technician Set Time Set Schedule Run Schedule
Setup Clean Hold Menu
Next Step Next Zone Previous Step Done

1 Days of the week and time

2 Indicates the current room temperature
1 Fan Buttons 3 Displays the user selected
set-point temperature
2 Next Step Buttons
4 Hold is displayed when thermostat
3 Set Time Buttons program is overridden.
4 Program Buttons 5 System Operation Indicators: If these icons
are flashing, there is a 5-minute delay for
5 Menu Buttons compressor protection.
6 System Buttons 6 Programmable Time Periods: Residential
7 Set-Point Buttons uses 4 time periods - WAKE, RETURN,
LEAVE and SLEEP.
7 Program Menu Options: Shows different
options during programming.
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WIRING
Terminal Designations

Y1 Y2 W/E W2 0 B

CONVENTIONAL COOL MODE COOL MODE HEAT MODE HEAT MODE

HVAC STAGE 1 STAGE 2 – –
STAGE 1 STAGE 2
1H / 1C
2H / 1C HEAT 2
AUX 1 AUX 2 HEAT PUMP
HEAT PUMP
3H / 1C HEAT 2 HEAT 3 REVERSING REVERSING
HEAT PUMP HEAT 1 AUX 1 AUX 2 VALVE - VALVE -
2H / 2C
COOL 1 HEAT 2 ENERGIZED ENERGIZED
COOL 2 DURING DURING
3H / 2C HEAT 2 HEAT 3 COOLING HEATING
COOL 2 AUX 1 AUX 2
HEAT 2 HEAT 3 HEAT 4
4H / 2C COOL 2 EMHEAT EMHEAT

Installation Tip
Do not overtighten terminal block screws, as this can damage the
terminal block. A damaged terminal block can keep the thermostat
from fitting on the subbase correctly or cause system operation issues.
Max Torque = 6in/lbs.

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 WIRING
Notes

Wire Specifications
Use 18- to 22-gauge thermostat wire.
Shielded wire is not required.

Emergency Heat Operation:

In many heat pump systems with no
emergency heat relay, a jumper can
be installed between E and W2 to turn
thermostat into a single stage control
for Emergency Heat Operation.

Float Switches:
A float switch or similar device
which breaks the control wire (Y) not
the power (R) should be installed.
Interrupting the power circuit will
shut off the power to the thermostat
completely and stop it from operating.

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

Power supply
Factory-installed jumper. Remove only when installing on
2-transformer systems
Use either O or B terminals for reversing valve
24 VAC common connection
Typical 2H/2C System: 1 Transformer

(HOT)

COMPRESSOR
RELAY Typical Cool-Only System With Fan

HEAT RELAY
(HOT)
FAN RELAY

HEAT RELAY 2 COMPRESSOR

RELAY
COMPRESSOR
RELAY 2

FAN RELAY

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 WIRING DIAGRAMS
Typical Heat Only System With Fan Note:

In many systems with no emergency

(HOT) heat relay, a jumper can be installed
between E and W2.

HEAT RELAY

FAN RELAY

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Typical 3H/2C or 2H/1C Heat Pump System

(HOT)

COMPRESSOR
RELAY

EMERGENCY COOL REVERSING

HEAT RELAY VALVE

HEAT REVERSING
VALVE
FAN RELAY

AUXILIARY
HEAT RELAY

COMPRESSOR
RELAY 2

Typical 2H/2C System: 2 Transformers

REMOVE JUMPER
(HOT)

(HOT)
COMPRESSOR
RELAY

HEAT RELAY
FAN RELAY

HEAT RELAY 2
COMPRESSOR
RELAY 2
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 INSTALLER SETUP
1. Press MENU.
2. Press and hold TECHNICIAN SETUP for 3 seconds.
3. Configure the installer options as desired using the table below.
4. Use or to change settings and the NEW STEP or PREV STEP to move from one
step to another. Note: Only press DONE when you want to exit the Installer Setup options.

Settings Display Adjustment Options Default

Setup WiFi WiFi router parameter configuration

The filter change reminder can be

This setting will flash FILT in the
adjusted from OFF to 2000 hours
Filter Change display after the elapsed run time

Reminder
to remind the user to change the
filter. The OFF setting will disable
in 50 hour increments. Press the
second button from the top left side OFF
of the thermostat to display the
this feature.
current filter elapsed run time.

This setting allows the installer to

Room change the calibration of the room
The room temperature display
Temperature temperature display so that, for
example, the thermostat would read
can be adjusted to read 4° above
or below the factory calibrated 0
Calibration 74°F instead of 70°F.
temperature.

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INSTALLER SETUP
Settings Display Adjustment Options Default
The minimum compressor run time
can be adjusted from OFF to 3, 4, or
Minimum The installer can select the
5 minutes. If 3, 4, or 5 is selected,
Compressor
minimum run time for the
compressor to help protect the
the compressor will run for at least
the selected time before turning off
OFF
On-Time compressor from short-cycling.
(although the fan may continue to
run for a short time).

The compressor short cycle delay

Compressor setting will not allow the compres- The compressor short cycle
Short Cycle sor to be turned on for 5 minutes
after it was last turned off in order
delay setting can be removed by
selecting OFF.
ON
Delay to protect the compressor.

The cooling differential is factory

preset at 0.5°. This means that
whenever the room temperature
Cooling The cooling differential setting is

Differential
heats by 0.5° full degree from the
temperature setting, the cooling
adjustable from 0.2°F to 2°F. 0.5
system will turn on. If the cooling
system turns on too often, increase
the temperature differential.

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 INSTALLER SETUP
Settings Display Adjustment Options Default
The heating differential is factory
preset at 0.4°. This means that
whenever the room temperature
Heating
Differential
cools by 0.4° from the temperature
setting, the heating system will turn
The heating differential setting is
adjustable from 0.2°F to 2°F. 0.4
on. If the heating system turns on
too often, increase the temperature
differential.

Use or to
Heat Pump
The thermostat can be optionally
configured to operate a heat pump.
configure the setting. OFF for
conventional systems and ON
OFF
for heat pump systems.

The system switch can be config-

ured for the particular application.
System Heat - Off - Cool, Heat - Off, Cool - Use or until the
Switch Off, Heat - Off - Cool - Auto. desired application is flashing. OFF
Note: Emergency Heat is available AUTO = (Auto Changeover)
in heat pump mode only.

If the heat pump is still ON, this Use or to select stages

Stages of thermostat can be configured to op-
erate up to 2H/2C conventional, or
of heat, press NEXT, then select
stages of cool. 3 or 4 heat will use
2
Heat and Cool STAGES
up to 4H/2C heat pump system. Y1 and Y2 as 1st and 2nd stage
of heat.

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INSTALLER SETUP
Settings Display Adjustment Options Default
The cooling fan delay can be set
to OFF, 15, 30, 60 or 90 seconds.
The cooling fan delay setting delays
If 15, 30, 60 or 90 is selected, the
Cooling Fan the fan from coming on in cool

Delay
mode and keeps it running after
the compressor shuts off for a
fan will not turn on for at least the
selected time when there is a call OFF
for cool and will run for at least the
short time in order to save energy.
selected time after satisfying the
call for cool.

Heating Use or to select

Temperature This setting establishes a maximum the maximum heat temperature
Set-Point
value above which the set-point
temperature value cannot be raised.
set-point. The maximum heat 90°
temperature set-point is 90°F.
Limit Range 44°F - 90°F

Cooling This setting establishes a maximum Use or to select

Temperature the maximum cool temperature
Set-Point
value above which the set-point
temperature value cannot be set-point. The minimum cool 44°
lowered. temperature set-point is 44°F.
Limit Range 44°F - 90°F

F OR C SET
Select F for Fahrenheit temperature °F for Fahrenheit
F° or C° display or select C for Celsius
display. °C for Celsius
F°

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 INSTALLER SETUP
Settings Display Adjustment Options Default

12 or 24
Select a 12 or 24 hour clock setting. Use or to select 12 Hour
Hour Clock 12 or 24 hour clock. Clock

Fan
Operation
Select GAS or ELEC depending on
the type of furnace.
GAS or ELEC GAS

This setting will start heating early

Morning
Recovery
to bring the building temperature
to its programmed set-point by the
Use or
to turn ON or OFF.
ON
beginning of the WAKE time period.

Display The display light can be configured AUTO - Any key ON

Light
to come on when any key is pressed
or to stay on all of the time. ON - Always ON AUTO

If selected ON, the input screen will

appear after pressing NEXT STEP.
Contractor The thermostat allows

Call Number
installers to put their phone
number in the display.
Use or key to select the
desired telephone number and the OFF
FAN or SYSTEM key to change
characters.

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INSTALLER SETUP
Settings Display Adjustment Options Default
If ON is selected,
The thermostat can be configured the beep will sound.
Beep to make an audible beep when any
key is pressed. If OFF is selected, ON
the beep will be silenced.

This step shows the MAC address

MACID of WiFi module.

Press NEXT to move to next step.

Firmware This step shows the version of
Press DONE to exit. Press and hold
firmware that is installed on the
Version TECH to enter ADVANCED TECH
thermostat.
STEPS.

Factory
This step resets all WiFi settings to
Default factory default.
Press YES to reset.
Reset

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 PROGRAMMING
Programming Notes

Differential Setting
The second stage will turn ON at 2x the differential setting and OFF at 1x the differential
setting. For example, if the differential setting is 0.5° for heating and the thermostat is set at
70°F, the first stage will turn on at 69.5°F. The second stage will turn on at 69°F and turn off at
69.5°F. If the third stage is used, the third stage will turn on at 68.5°F and turn off at 69°F.

Keypad Lockout
The installer can activate a keypad lockout after exiting Tech Setup.

Auto Changeover
In Auto mode, users can toggle between Auto Heat or Auto Cool by pressing System only
when the current mode has reached its temperature set point. To switch out of Auto mode,
hold down System. To return to Auto mode, toggle the System key to Auto.

Reminders
Once a Reminder has been turned on and set, the elapsed time can be checked by navigating
the Tech Setup step. The time can be reset by pressing and holding the third button from the
left for 3 seconds. Resetting an expired Reminder can be done by pressing and holding the
3rd button from the left for 3 seconds.

Contractor Call Number

If contractor call number is selected ON, the selected phone number will show in the display if
there has been a continuous call for heating or cooling for 24 hours or if the FAN button is held
down for 3 seconds. To remove the phone number from the display, hold the FAN button down
for 3 seconds.
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PROGRAMMING
Set Time of day and day of the week (If using programming)

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press SET TIME.
3. Day of the week will be flashing. Use or to select the current day
of the week.
4. Press NEXT.
5. The current hour will be flashing. Use or to select the current hour.
Note the correct a.m. or p.m. indicator is selected.
6. Press NEXT.
7. The minutes will be flashing. Use or to select current minutes.
8. Press DONE when completed.

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 PROGRAMMING
1. Select HEAT or COOL using the system key.
Note: Heat and cool need to be programmed separately.
2. Press MENU (If menu does not appear first, press RUN SCHED).
3. Press SET SCHED. Note: Monday will be displayed and the WAKE icon
is shown.
4. Time will be flashing. Use or to make your time selection for that day’s
WAKE time period. Note: If you want the fan to run continuously during this
time period, select ON with the FAN key.
5. Press NEXT STEP.
6. The set-point temperature will be flashing. Use or to make your
set-point selection for the WAKE time period for Monday–Friday
(or Monday if in 7 Day mode).
7. Press NEXT STEP.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the LEAVE time period, for the RETURN
time period, and for the SLEEP time period for Monday–Friday
(or Monday if in 7 Day mode).
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Repeat steps 4 thru 7 for the remaining days of the week.

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PROGRAMMING
Default Program
This thermostat is pre-programmed for energy saving operation. The default program is below:

Default Program
Day of the Set-Point Temperature Set-Point Temperature
Events Time
Week (Heat) (Cool)
Weekday Wake 6 a.m. 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Leave 8 a.m. 62°F (17°C) 83°F (28°C)
Return 6 p.m. 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Sleep 10 p.m. 62°F (17°C) 78°F (26°C)
Saturday Wake 8 a.m. 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Leave 10 a.m. 62°F (17°C) 83°F (28°C)
Return 6 p.m. 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Sleep 11 p.m. 62°F (17°C) 78°F (26°C)
Sunday Wake 8 a.m. 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Leave 10 a.m. 62°F (17°C) 83°F (28°C)
Return 6 p.m. 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Sleep 11 p.m. 62°F (17°C) 78°F (26°C)

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 SETTING UP WIFI CONNECTION AND APP
The Robertshaw RS10420T Programmable WiFi Thermostat works with the
Robertshaw Thermostat App which is available for IOS and Android platforms.
Users can download the App from the Apple store or Google Play.

Use Phone to Scan for App

Installation Instructions

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