INSTALLATION | 8 |
What You Need
This thermostat includes two #8 screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your thermostat, you should have the following tools and materials.
■Phillips and Slotted Screwdrivers
■Hammer
■Electric drill and 3/16" bit
■Two 1.5 V (AA) size alkaline batteries (included)
Remove Old Thermostat
CAUTION: Do not remove any wiring from existing thermostat before reading the instructions carefully. WIRES MUST BE LABELED PRIOR TO REMOVAL.
■IMPORTANT! Turn off the power to the furnace at the main power panel or at the furnace.
■Remove existing thermostat cover. See Figure 1. Some thermostats will have screws or other lock- ing 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).
TYPICAL HOME THERMOSTATS
Figure 1
Wall Mounting Plate | Thermostat | Cover |
Wall Mounting Plate | Thermostat | Cover |