Honeywell T8400C User Manual

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T8400C AND T8401C ELECTRONIC THERMOSTATS
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Fig. 1. Typical location of thermostat.
Mounting Decorator Cover Plate and 
Wallplate to Wall
IMPORTANT
Level only for appearance. The thermostat func-
tions normally even when not level.
NOTE: Only SUPER TRADELINE® models have the 
cover plate.
Mount decorator cover plate (SUPER TRADELINE® 
model only), wallplate, T8400C or T8401C, and the 
screws provided (see Fig. 2) as follows:
1. Place the desired decorator cover plate and the 
wallplate at the desired location on the wall.
2. Pull the thermostat wire through the entrance hole 
on the decorator cover plate, then through the wall-
plate entrance hole.
3. Select the two mounting holes that best fit the 
application.
4. Fasten the decorator cover plate and the wallplate 
to the wall using the anchors and screws provided.
5. After wiring the wallplate, plug the hole to prevent 
drafts from affecting the thermostat; see Wiring 
section.
Wiring
IMPORTANT
Use an 18-gauge maximum wire for wiring the 
T8400C and T8401C Thermostats.
All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and 
ordinances. Disconnect the power supply to prevent 
electrical shock or equipment damage.
NOTE: To ensure proper mounting of thermostat, 
restrict all wiring to the shaded area on the left 
side of the terminals. See Fig. 3.
The shape of the terminals permits insertion of straight or 
wraparound wiring connections; either method is 
acceptable. See Fig. 4.
The T8400C Thermostat is powered through the heating/
cooling system controls and is adaptable to most 4-wire, 
18 to 30 Vac heating-cooling systems.
The T8401C Thermostat is powered directly from the 
system transformer and is adaptable to most 5-wire, 18 
to 30 Vac heating-cooling systems. Refer to Fig. 5 and 6 
for typical wiring hookups.
Fig. 2. Mounting decorator cover plate 
and wallplate to wall.
5 FEET
[1.5 METERS]
YES
NO
NO
NO
M10308
M11041C
WALL 
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2
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2
3-7/8 IN. x 3-7/8 IN. DECORATOR COVER PLATE (SELECT MODELS).
DRILL 3/16 INCH HOLES (IF DRYWALL) OR 7/32 (PLASTER OR WOOD) 
WHEN USING WALL ANCHORS.
5-3/4 IN. x 5-3/4 IN.
DECORATOR 
COVER PLATE
WALL
ANCHORS (2)