Emerson 1E78-144 - User Manual
A user manual for the White Rodgers 1E78 smart thermostat covers its compatibility with HVAC systems, installation requirements, wiring configurations, and operational features. The document details setup procedures–including removal of old units, mounting, and battery replacement–and highlights key functions like simultaneous heating/cooling programming, temperature overrides, energy management recovery, and low-battery alerts. It also provides troubleshooting guidance for common issues such as system malfunctions or incorrect thermostat behavior, alongside wiring diagrams for different HVAC setups.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Thermostat Installation Overview and Preparation
- Page 2 – Wiring, Mounting, and System Configuration
- Page 3 – HVAC System Wiring Diagrams and Operation Checks
- Page 4 – Thermostat Operation Features and Display Controls
- Page 5 – Heating and Cooling Schedule Programming
- Page 6 – Programming Verification and Fault Troubleshooting
- Page 7 – HVAC System Troubleshooting Guide
- Page 8 – Customer Support and Company Information
Installation Instructions for
Heating & Air Conditioning
1E78
5/2 Day Programmable Thermostat
CONTENTS
Preparations .................................................. 1
Thermostat Details ........................................ 1
Removing Old Thermostat ............................. 1
Mounting and Wiring ...................................... 2
Check Thermostat Operation ......................... 3
Programming your Thermostat ...................... 4
Specifications ................................................ 6
Troubleshooting ............................................. 6
1
PREPARATIONS
2
THERMOSTAT DETAILS
3
REMOVING OLD THERMOSTAT
Before removing wires from old thermostat’s switching subbase,
label
each wire
with the terminal designation it was removed from.
1.
Remove Old Thermostat
: A standard heat/cool thermostat
consists of three basic parts:
a. The cover, which may be either a snap-on or hinge type.
b. The base, which is removed by loosening all captive screws.
c. The switching subbase, which is removed by unscrewing
the mounting screws that hold it on the wall or adaptor plate.
2.
Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is com-
plete. Ensure that electrical power is disconnected.
3.
Remove the front cover of the old thermostat.
With wires still
attached
, remove wall plate from the wall. If the old thermostat
has a wall mounting plate, remove the thermostat and the wall
mounting plate as an assembly.
4.
Identify each wire attached to the old thermostat.
5.
Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat one at a time.
DO
NOT LET WIRES FALL BACK INTO THE WALL.
6.
Install new thermostat using the following procedures.
To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment damage,
disconnect electrical power to the system at the main fuse
or circuit breaker until installation is complete.
PART NO. 37-6542C
Replaces 37-6542B
1026
Failure to follow and read all instructions carefully
before installing or operating this control could cause
personal injury and/or property damage
Assemble tools required as shown below.
WIRE CUTTER/STRIPPER
HAND OR POWER
DRILL WITH 3/16 INCH
DRILL BIT, IF NEEDED
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
YOUR THERMOSTAT REPLACES
Typical System Compatibility Chart
1E78
Standard Heat Only Two Wire Gas or Oil Fired Systems (24 volt)
Yes
Electronic Ignition Heat Only Two Wire Systems (24 volt)
Yes
Electronic Ignition Heat Only Gas or Oil Fired Systems (24 volt)
Yes
Standard Heat/Cool Systems (24 volt)
Yes
Heat/Cool Systems Electric Heat (24 volt)
Yes
Heat Only Electric Heat Systems (24 volt)
Yes
Cool Only Systems (24 volt)
Yes
Heat Pump Systems (No Aux. or Emergency Heat)
Yes
Hot Water Zone Heat Only (Two Wire) Systems
Yes
Hot Water Zone Heat Only (Three Wire) Systems
No
Line Voltage Heating or Baseboard 110/240 Volt Systems
No
Millivolt Systems Floor or Wall Furnaces
Yes
12 VDC Mobile Home Application
Yes
Multistage Systems
No
Systems Exceeding 30VAC, 1.5 Amp
No
CAUTION
!
Base
Back of
Thermostat Body
RC
ELEC
GAS
G
RH
Y
O
B
W
W903
W904
W905
Elec/Gas
Switch
Mounting
Hole
Mounting
Hole
Figure 1. Thermostat
W903 - clip to disable EMR feature
W904 - clip for Celcius display
W905 - clip for hydronic system
NOTE:
Earlier models refer to 37-7006 for jumper locations.
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About this manual
- Brand
- Emerson
- Model
- 1E78-144
- Document type
- User Manual
- Category
- Thermostat
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 8
- File size
- 986.8 KB
- Format
Summary
Overview of device compatibility, required tools, steps for removal and installation, and safety warnings regarding power disconnection.
Instructions for removing the old thermostat, mounting and wiring a new one, terminal cross-reference, Energy Management Recovery settings, system mounting for electric and hydronic systems, and battery replacement procedures.
Wiring diagrams for heat-only, cool-only, and heat/cool systems, instructions for checking thermostat operation, and warnings regarding cooling system operation below 50°F.