Special Features - Honeywell RTH8500 Mode D'emploi

Special features

Smart Response
furnace and air conditioner take to reach programmed temperature settings, so the tem-
perature is reached at the time you set. For example: Set the Wake time to 6 am, and the
temperature to 70°. The heat will come on before 6 am, so the temperature is 70° by the
time you wake at 6. The message "Recovery" is displayed when the system is activated
before a scheduled time period.
Compressor Protection: This feature forces the compressor to wait a few minutes before
restarting, to prevent equipment damage. During the wait time, the message "Wait" is dis-
played on screen.
Auto Changeover: This feature is used in climates where both air conditioning and heat-
ing are used on the same day. When the system is set to Auto, the thermostat automati-
cally selects heating or cooling depending on the indoor temperature. Heat and cool set-
tings must be at least 3 degrees apart. The thermostat will automatically adjust settings to
maintain this 3-degree separation.
CAUTION: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not use Auto Changeover if the outside
temperature drops below 50°F (10°C).
Technology: This feature allows the thermostat to "learn" how long the
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