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STEP 3. MOUNT THERMOSTAT WALLPLATEqSeparate the wallplate from the thermostat by placing your thumb or fingers
between the bottom of the wallplate and the thermostat, and pulling the
wallplate up and away from the thermostat. See illustration at right.
qPosition the wallplate on the wall. Level the wallplate for appearance if desired.
Use a pencil to mark the two mounting holes that best fit the application.
qRemove the wallplate from the wall. Drill two 3/16 in. holes in wall (if drywall) as
shown. For materials such as plaster or wood, drill 7/32 in. holes where marked.
Gently, tap the (provided) anchors into the drilled holes until they are flush with
the wall.
qReposition the wallplate over the holes. Pull the wires through the wiring
opening. Loosely insert mounting screws into each of the holes.
qLevel the wallplate if desired. Thermostat functions properly when not level.
qTighten mounting screws.
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