Robertshaw RS6000, User Manual

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InstallingorChangingtheBatteries

To remove the battery compartment gently 

squeeze the ribbed edges on both sides.
The battery compartment will pull down 

from the thermostat body and will detach.  

Install two AA batteries following the polarity 

as shown inside the compartment.  Place 

compartment back into the thermostat.
When the batteries are low the thermostat will 

enter a low battery mode.
Low battery mode has two levels.
  •  LEVEL 1: The low battery icon will be displayed.  The 

thermostat will continue to operate.  Replace the 

batteries as soon as possible

  •  LEVEL 2: The low battery icon will flash.  If 24V AC 

is present the thermostat will continue to operate if 

the batteries are discharged or removed.  If 24V AC 

is not present the thermostat runs on batteries only 

and THE SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.  Replace 

batteries immediately. 

Replace batteries if leaving thermostat unattended for more than 

30 days.
The clock will continue to run for 10 minutes when the batteries 

are removed.

DisplayDescription

The thermostat display will show information that is being used during 

operation or programming. This illustration shows all of the display’s 

possibilities with an explanation.

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1. Event Names (used for editing schedule).
2. Day is displayed on Idle screen. Also used to display day ranges 

when editing the schedule (e.g., SAT SUN for weekend).

3. Used with clock to display hold duration (e.g., FOR 2h).
4. On when running a schedule.
5. Used with setpoint.
6. Used along with clock for service reminders (e.g., CHECK HP).
7. Used for time, current setpoint, and some configuration data (e.g.,  
    filter hours).
8. HVAC mode and status. Icons blink when active. A is for Auto, 2 is  
    for second stage, E is for emergency.
9.  Indicates when security is active.
10.Low battery indicator.
11.Not used.
12.Used for ambient temperature and configuration data (e.g., first  
   

 stage differential, F or C, etc.).

13.Fan status (rotates when active).
14.Fan mode selected by pressing FAN button.

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