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STEP 4. WIRE WALLPLATE TERMINALS
IMPORTANT
All wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances. If unsure about household wiring procedures, call your local
Refer to the labels you placed on the wires when you removed the old thermostat (see illustration).
❑Match the letter of your old thermostat wire with the corresponding terminal letter on your new thermostat. Refer to Table 2.
❑Remove the
❑For wiring diagrams, if needed, see pp
❑Loosen the terminal screws. Slip each wire beneath its matching terminal. Wraparound and straight connections are both acceptable, (see illustration). Tighten the terminals.
FOR WRAPAROUND | FOR STRAIGHT INSERTION |
INSERTION STRIP | STRIP 5/16 IN. (8 MM). |
7/16 IN. (11 MM). |
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❑Plug the hole in the wall with insulation to help prevent drafts from adversely affecting thermostat operation.
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