Step 4. Set the thermostat for your type of heating system
Fig. 8
| THERMOSTAT BACK |
HEATING | SELECTING ºF OR ºC |
SYSTEM TYPE |
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IMPORTANT: Setting your thermostat correctly for your type of heating system allows it to maintain accurate temperature control, minimize swings in the temperature of the room, and efficiently run the fan.
AC
DISPLAY F
DISPLAY C
B D
FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE (90%+ AFUE)
ADJUST: SCREW
SCREW
FUEL SWITCH – F POSITION
FUEL SWITCH
FE
FUEL SWITCH
ADJUST SCREWS THROUGH HOLES TO SELECT OPERATION DESIRED
HEATING SYSTEM | FUEL SWITCH | ||
POSITION | |||
WARM AIR | F | ||
FURNACE |
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HOT WATER | F | ||
BOILER | 1 TURN |
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ELECTRIC | E | ||
FURNACE |
| 1 TURN |
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W | Y | G |
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R |
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| Rc |
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a.Use the FUEL SWITCH on the back of the thermostat to set your new thermostat for the type of fuel that your heating system uses:
Note: This setting enables proper fan operation.
b.Use the A and B screws on the back of the thermostat to set your new thermostat for your type of heating system. See the heating system table on the next page to find the correct settings.
Note: These screws are
c.The thermostat is set to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). If you want to display the temperature in degrees Celsius (°C), adjust screw C out one turn.
d.You can install the batteries and program your thermostat now, or you can wait until the thermostat is mounted on the wall. To install the batteries, see the instructions on page 8. To program the thermostat, see the instructions that begin on page 12.
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