RT500 family of devices:
Question: Are the receiver terminals Volt Free?
Answer: The receiver COM and NO terminals on the RF500RF are Volt Free. Switched voltages can be used when wired correctly.
Question: Can the receiver be dismantled or removed without unwiring it?
Answer: The receivers should only be installed and inspected by an electrically competent person
Question: Can the system be used with an app or other smart heating system? Can I upgrade to a smart thermostat without changing the receiver? Can I purchase a Smart Wi-Fi controlled Thermostat that will communicate plugin receiver?
Answer: No, the receiver or thermostat are not compatible with app and smart systems. The system would need to be upgraded for smart device features and control.
Question: What can I upgrade my RT500 system to?
Answer: Modern equivalents would be the RT510RF, RT520RF, DT600RF. For smart systems, IT700 or IT800WIFI.
Question: How can I change the time or date day of the week on the RT500 or RT500RF thermostat?
Answer:
- Press and hold the SET and SELECT buttons together to enter clock setting mode and the Hour digit will be flashing.
- Use UP or DOWN to select the correct hour then press SELECT.
- Now change the minute digits and press SELECT
- Next the day of the week will be flashing, use UP/DOWN to change to the correct day and press SELECT.
Question: How do I set the time on my RT500?
Answer:
The clock and day of the week can by entering the time setting mode. Then using the Up/Down arrows to alter hour, minute and day of the week then press SELECT to confirm.
Press and hold the SET and SELECT buttons for 3 to 5 seconds to enter settings mode
The screen will now show the Hour digit flashing.
Use up and down buttons to set the correct Hour then press SELECT
Use up and down buttons to set the correct minute then press SELECT
Now change day of the week with Up/Down buttons then press SELECT
When finished press SET and your thermostat will have your new time and day of the week.