White Rodgers 1f81-51 User Manual

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NOTE
NOTE
The following wiring diagrams show typical terminal identifica-
tion and wiring. For proper installation, refer to the original
manufacturer's instructions.
Relay contacts shown are thermostatically operated.
C*
R
Y2
Compressor
Contactor
Stage 1
Heat
Relay
Stage 1
Heat
Relay
Stage 2
Thermostat
Control
Circuit
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
Neutral
THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM
Y
W
W2
Figure 3. Typical wiring diagram for single transformer systems
Fan
Relay
G
TRANSFORMER
Compressor
Contactor
Stage 2
* The 24 Volt neutral connection 
to terminal C on the thermostat 
is not required if you replace 
the batteries once a year with 
fresh “AA” Energizer
®
 alkaline 
batteries. 
C*
R
Y2
Compressor
Contactor
Stage 1
Heat
Relay
Stage 1
Heat
Relay
Stage 2
Thermostat
Control
Circuit
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
Neutral
THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM
Y
W
W2
Figure 4. Typical wiring diagram for two-transformer systems with NO safety circuits
Fan
Relay
G
TRANSFORMER
Compressor
Contactor
Stage 2
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
Neutral
TRANSFORMER
TWO COMMONS MUST
BE JUMPERED TOGETHER!
CUT AND
TAPE OFF!
* The 24 Volt neutral connection 
to terminal C on the thermostat 
is not required if you replace 
the batteries once a year with 
fresh “AA” Energizer
®
 alkaline 
batteries. 
C*
R
Y2
Compressor
Contactor
Stage 1
Heat
Relay
Stage 1
Heat
Relay
Stage 2
Thermostat
Control
Circuit
Limit or
Safety
Switches
Limit or
Safety
Switches
Limit or
Safety
Switches
Limit or
Safety
Switches
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
Common
Common
Neutral
THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM
Y
W
W2
Figure 5. Typical wiring diagram for two-transformer systems with safety circuits in BOTH systems
Fan
Relay
G
HEATING
TRANSFORMER
Compressor
Contactor
Stage 2
24 VAC
120 VAC
Hot
Neutral
COOLING
TRANSFORMER
TWO COMMONS MUST
BE JUMPERED TOGETHER!
24 VAC
Accessory
Relay N.O.
Contact
* The 24 Volt neutral connection 
to terminal C on the thermostat 
is not required if you replace 
the batteries once a year with 
fresh “AA” Energizer
®
 alkaline 
batteries.