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Parts Diagrams

Battery 
Compartment

Mode 

Switch

Freeze 
Switch

High Temp. 

Switch

Specifications

Electrical rating:

  •  Millivolt to 30 VAC/VDC 

 

•  DC Power: 3.0 VDC (2 “AA” alkaline batteries included)

 

•  1 amp maximum per terminal 

 

•  2 amp maximum total load

Temperature control range: 

45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C)   

Accuracy:

 ± 1°F

Back Light:

 Not available on N and VN models

Differential 1-5:

 Default set to 1 degree. When the heating turns on too frequently you 

can increase the temperature differential. A larger differential results in 
longer run times.

System configurations:

 1-stage heat, gas and oil

Terminations:

 R, W, S1, S2

Important Safety Information

WARNING!

Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning, 

or removing thermostat.

•  This thermostat is for 24 VAC applications only; do not use on voltages over 30 VAC
•  Do not short across terminals of gas valve or system control to test operation; this will damage your 

thermostat and void your warranty

•  All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes
•  Use this thermostat only as described in this manual

Package Contents/Tools Required

Package includes:

 

SC1600

 thermostat on base, thermostat cover, wiring labels, screws and wall 

anchors, Installation, Operation and Application Guide.

Tools required for installation:

 Drill with 3/16” bit, hammer, screwdriver.

Manual Changeover 

Non-Programmable 

Battery

SC1600L/VL

Non-Programmable Electronic Thermostat

Installation, Operation & Application Guide

For more information on our complete range of American-made 
products – plus wiring diagrams, troubleshooting tips and more, 
visit us at 

www.icmcontrols.com

•  Controls Single Stage Heating Systems
•  Configurable for °F and °C
•  Millivolt and Hydronic (water or steam) System Compatible
•  Compatible with Gas and Oil Systems
•  Backlit Display
•  Mercury-Free,  

Environmentally Safe

To Remove Existing Thermostat

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

 – 

Turn off power at the main service panel by removing 

the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before 
removing the existing thermostat.

1.  Turn off power to the heating system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit 

breaker off.

2.  Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3.  Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.
4.  After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5.  Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6.  Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.

General Description

The 

SC1600

 thermostat is a digital, mercury-free, non-programmable, electronic thermostat. 

• Compatible with single-stage heating systems 
• Compatible as a master thermostat in zoned system applications 
• 

Freeze Protection Feature:

 Protects pipes from freezing! If the room temperature drops to 40°F, 

the thermostat automatically turns on the heat; the thermostat must be 
in the Heat position; works even if the batteries are dead 

• 

System Customization:

 Choose three available temperature differential settings

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

 – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing 

the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before 
removing the existing thermostat.

 

IMPORTANT:

 

Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical 
codes and ordinances.

 

 

 

Note:

 

Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on 
an outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or 
duct.

1.  Turn off power to the heating system by removing the fuse or switching off the appropriate circuit 

breaker.

2.  Move the 

Off/Heat

 switch into the 

Off 

position.

3.  To remove cover, insert and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the sides of the thermostat.
4.  Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan to mount it (Be sure wires will feed through 

the wire opening in the base of the thermostat).

5.  Mark the placement of the mounting holes.
6.  Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.
7.  Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill holes in the places you have marked for mounting.
8.  Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.
9.  Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through wire opening.
10. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.
11.  Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals. See “Wiring Diagrams” section of this 

manual.

 

CAUTION!

Be sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.

12. Tighten screws on terminal block. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double check 

that each wire is connected to the proper terminal. 

13. Insert two fresh “AA” alkaline batteries into thermostat, oriented in the direction shown on the 

battery compartment.

14. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.
15. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.

To Install Thermostat

Replacing Wiring Labels

Replace the old labels with the enclosed 
new labels.

Old

New

Type

H, W, 4

W

Heating control

M, 4, RH, RS, R

R

Transformer, hot side

N/A

S1, S2

Optional remote sensor

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