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INSTALLATION
This thermostat includes two #8 slotted screws and two wall
anchors for mounting. To install your thermostat, you should have
the following tools and materials.
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Slotted Screwdriver(s)
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Phillips Screwdriver
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Hammer
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Electric drill and 3/16" bit
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Two 1.5 V (AA) size alkaline batteries
What You Need
CAUTION: Do not remove any wiring from existing
thermostat before reading the instructions carefully.
WIRES MUST BE LABELED PRIOR TO REMOVAL.
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IMPORTANT! Turn off the power to the furnace at the main
power panel or at the furnace.
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Remove existing thermostat cover. See Figure 1. Some
thermostats will have screws or other locking devices that must
first be removed. Once wall mounting plate is exposed,
look for wires.
If wires are not visible, they may be connected to the back of
the wallplate. Again, look for screws, tabs, etc. Some models
have doors that open to expose wires and mounting screws.
(See Figure 1).
Remove Old Thermostat
TYPICAL HOME THERMOSTATS
Figure 1
Wall Mounting Plate
Thermostat
Cover
Wall Mounting Plate
Thermostat
Cover
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