ritetemp 8035C manual Remove old unit

Base

Wall Plate

3 Mount the 8035C

2 Remove old unit PG 3

ïSwitch electricity to the furnace and air conditioner OFF; then proceed with the following steps.

ïRemove 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. Note the letters printed near the terminals.

ïAttach labels (enclosed) to each wire for identification.

Read instructions carefully before removing any wiring from existing

Caution thermostat. Wires must be labeled before they are removed. THERE IS NO STANDARD COLOR CODE. When removing wires from their terminals, ignore the color of the wires since these may not follow any standard.

ïLabel the wires one at a time. You must have all the wires labeled before you proceed. With all wires labeled, remove them from the old unit.

ïMake sure the wires do not fall back inside the wall.

Wind them around a pencil to keep them from falling. Loosen all screws on the old thermostat and remove it

from the wall. R

ïFill wall opening with non-combustible insulation to prevent drafts.

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ïSeparate front from back of unit. Press up on the		MENU
catch on bottom of thermostat and swing the body		PROG
away from the base, lift up to remove the body
from the base. Hold the base against the wall, with
the wires coming through the opening below the
terminal block.		RESET
ïPosition the base for best appearance. (If you
chose to use the optional wall plate, hold the wall
plate against the wall, with the wires coming through the
opening. Then pull the wires through the opening in the
base unit. Position the base unit for best appearance.)
ïAttach the base to the wall with the three screws
provided.
If you are mounting the base to sheet rock or if you are
using the old mounting holes, use the plastic anchors		A
provided. Drill a 3/16-in.(4.8mm) hole for the insert at
each screw location, then mount the base.	Terminal
	Block

PG 4