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2 Remove old unit

3 Connect wires 

Switch electricity to the heater OFF at the circuit breaker; 
then proceed with the following steps.
Remove cover from old thermostat. Most are snap-on types 
and simply pull off. Some have locking screws on the side or 
front. These must be loosened to remove cover.   
Remove the old unit from the terminal box, by unscrewing the 
captive screws. 

On your new thermostat, separate 
Control Unit (front) from Wall Unit (back).
Grasp the front of the unit and the back of 
the unit and  pull apart. The thermostat 
body away from the base.

Connect the LOAD to the RED wire 
and the LINE to the BLACK wire.
Twist wires together first,
then secure by twisting wire nut on.
Push the wires and wire nuts into the terminal box. 

PG

 3

PG

 4

Caution

Make sure you note which wire is which when
 you disconnect the old thermostat.  Use only
 UBC approved wire nuts to connect wires.

RED

TO LOAD

TO LOAD

TO LINE

TO LINE

Junction box in wall

BLACK

RED

BLACK

STAT

CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE!

DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY 
BEFORE SERVICING

Summary of Contents for 8045

Page 1: ...Customer Support 888 515 2585 or Visit our website www ritetemp thermostats com Install Guide 8045 312 014 ...

Page 2: ...d room Do not locate in a damp area This can lead to corrosion that will shorten thermostat life Do not locate where air circulation is poor such as in a corner or an alcove or behind an open door Do not install until construction and painting is completed This thermostat does not require leveling You will need 1 Phillips screwdriver small PG 1 C A U T I O N Your thermostat is a precise instrument...

Page 3: ...trol Unit front from Wall Unit back Grasp the front of the unit and the back of the unit and pull apart The thermostat body away from the base Connect the LOAD to the RED wire and the LINE to the BLACK wire Twist wires together first then secure by twisting wire nut on Push the wires and wire nuts into the terminal box PG 3 PG 4 Caution Make sure you note which wire is which when you disconnect th...

Page 4: ...teries The 8045 requires 2AA batteries On the control unit Switch MODE switch to OFF Install 2 AA alkaline batteries according to the polarity noted in the compartment DO NOT USE Rechargeable Batteries Caution The thermostat will go off if the batteries die This exposes your house to unexpected heat or cold and should be avoided NOTE Replace the batteries when the red LOW battery LED indicator bli...

Page 5: ...EMP DIAL counter clockwise to its stop This is the warmest setting Allow the system 5 min to respond Verify that heat is coming from the system Return dial to comfortable setting The 8045 can be used with most 110 220 volt electric heating devices It provides Line voltage control for radiant cable electric baseboard and resistive rated fan forced heaters within the ratings listed Electrical Rating...

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