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White Rodgers 1E78 5 2 Day Programmable Thermostat Instruction Manual

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  
Installation Instructions for  
Heating & Air Conditioning  
1E78  
5/2 Day Programmable Thermostat  
YOUR THERMOSTAT REPLACES  
Typical System Compatibility Chart  
PREPARATIONS  
1
1E78  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Standard Heat Only Two Wire Gas or Oil Fired Systems (24 volt)  
Electronic Ignition Heat Only Two Wire Systems (24 volt)  
Electronic Ignition Heat Only Gas or Oil Fired Systems (24 volt)  
Standard Heat/Cool Systems (24 volt)  
Assemble tools required as shown below.  
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER  
Heat/Cool Systems Electric Heat (24 volt)  
Heat Only Electric Heat Systems (24 volt)  
Cool Only Systems (24 volt)  
HAND OR POWER  
DRILL WITH 3/16 INCH  
DRILL BIT, IF NEEDED  
Heat Pump Systems (No Aux. or Emergency Heat)  
Hot Water Zone Heat Only (Two Wire) Systems  
Hot Water Zone Heat Only (Three Wire) Systems  
Line Voltage Heating or Baseboard 110/240 Volt Systems  
Millivolt Systems Floor or Wall Furnaces  
12 VDC Mobile Home Application  
WIRE CUTTER/STRIPPER  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Failure to follow and read all instructions carefully  
before installing or operating this control could cause  
personal injury and/or property damage  
Multistage Systems  
Systems Exceeding 30VAC, 1.5 Amp  
No  
THERMOSTAT DETAILS  
REMOVING OLD THERMOSTAT  
2
3
Mounting  
Hole  
CAUTION  
!
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.  
Beforeremovingwiresfromoldthermostat’sswitchingsubbase, label  
each wire with the terminal designation it was removed from.  
W903  
W904  
RC  
Y
G
O
RH  
B
W
1. Remove Old Thermostat: A standard heat/cool thermostat  
consists of three basic parts:  
W905  
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.  
ELEC GAS  
2. Shut off electricity at the main fuse box until installation is com-  
plete. Ensure that electrical power is disconnected.  
Elec/Gas  
Switch  
Back of  
Thermostat Body  
Mounting  
Hole  
Base  
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.  
W903 - clip to disable EMR feature  
W904 - clip for Celcius display  
W905 - clip for hydronic system  
4. Identify each wire attached to the old thermostat.  
NOTE: Earlier models refer to 37-7006 for jumper locations.  
5. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat one at a time. DO  
NOT LET WIRES FALL BACK INTO THE WALL.  
Figure 1.Thermostat  
6. Install new thermostat using the following procedures.  
PART NO. 37-6542C  
Replaces 37-6542B  
1026  
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NameWhite Rodgers 1E78 5 2 Day Programmable Thermostat Instruction Manual
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White Rodgers 1E78 5 2 Day Programmable Thermostat Instruction Manual
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White-Rodgers 1E78 Manual: Questions and Answers

How do I install a programmable thermostat for heating and cooling?

Assemble a flat blade screwdriver, wire cutter/stripper, and a drill with 3/16 inch bit if needed.

  1. Turn off electricity at the main fuse box.
  2. Remove the old thermostat's cover, base, and switching subbase.
  3. Label each wire with its terminal designation before disconnecting.
  4. Disconnect wires one at a time; do not let them fall into the wall.
  5. Install the new thermostat following the mounting and wiring procedures. Instruction Manual, p. 1

Can the White-Rodgers 1E78 work with multistage heating systems?

No, the White-Rodgers 1E78 is not compatible with multistage systems. Instruction Manual, p. 1

What voltage and amperage does the White-Rodgers 1E78 support?

24 volts. Systems exceeding 30VAC, 1.5 Amp are not compatible. Instruction Manual, p. 1

What's the difference between weekday and weekend programs on the White-Rodgers 1E78?

You can set different start times and temperatures for weekdays (MO TU WE TH FR) and weekends (SA SU). Each program requires four periods. Instruction Manual, p. 5

What does 'd-L' mean on the display of the White-Rodgers 1E78 thermostat?

It indicates you're entering the display backlight setting mode. The display alternates between 'd-L' and either 'OFF' or 'ON' while you adjust the feature. Instruction Manual, p. 5

How often do temperature values change when adjusting time on the White-Rodgers 1E78?

Time changes in 15 minute increments when you press the up or down button while a time is flashing. Instruction Manual, p. 5

Set the current day of the week on the White-Rodgers 1E78.

Access the day setting after minutes are set.

  1. Press TIME once. The display shows the day of the week.
  2. Press up or down until you reach the current day.
  3. Press RUN once to confirm and return to normal operation. Instruction Manual, p. 5

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