INSTALLATION
SELECT THERMOSTAT LOCATION
ATTACH SUBBASE TO WALL
Proper location insures that the thermostat will provide a 1. Pull wires through opening near center of subbase
comfortable home temperature. Observe the following
general rules when selecting a location:
and connect wires under terminal screws (see figs. 2
& 3).
2. Push excess wire into wall and plug up hole with fire-
resistant material, such as fiberglass insulation, to
prevent drafts from affecting thermostat operation.
1. Locate thermostat about 5 ft. above the floor.
2. Install thermostat on a partitioning wall, not on an
outside wall.
3. Place subbase over hole in wall for wires and mark
mounting hole locations on wall.
3. Never expose thermostat to direct light from lamps,
sun, fireplaces or any temperature radiating equip-
ment.
4. Drill mounting holes.
5. Fasten subbase loosely to wall, as shown, using two
mounting screws. Place a level against bottom of
subbase, adjust until level, and then tighten mounting
screws to secure subbase. If holes in wall are too
large and do not allow you to tighten subbase snugly,
use plastic screw anchors to secure subbase.
4. Avoid locations close to windows, adjoining outside
walls, or doors that lead outside.
5. Avoid locations close to air registers or in the direct
path of air from them.
6. Make sure there are no pipes or duct work in that part
of the wall chosen for the thermostat location.
6. Check anticipator setting and adjust, if required (see
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE).
7. Never locate thermostat in a room that is warmer or
cooler than the rest of the home, such as the kitchen.
8. Avoid locations with poor air circulation, such as
behind doors or in alcoves.
CAUTION
!
Care must be taken when securing and routing
wiressotheydonotshorttoadjacentterminalsor
rear of thermostat. Shorted wires may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
9. The living or dining room is normally a good location,
provided there is no cooking range or refrigerator on
opposite side of wall.
ROUTE WIRES TO LOCATION
1. If an old thermostat is being replaced and is in a
satisfactory location, and the wiring appears to be in
good condition, use existing wiring. If in doubt, re-
wire.
1
⁄ ” hole for
2
thermostat wire
2. If a new location is chosen or if this is a new installa-
tion, thermostat wire must first be run to the location
selected. All wiring must conform with local and
Stout cord with 6”
chain attached
Approximately
5 feet from floor
Baseboard
strip moulding
national electrical codes and ordinances.
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3. Probe for obstructions in partition before drilling ⁄
2
”
1
⁄ ” guide hole
4
for sighting
hole in wall at selected location. Take up quarter
round and drill a small guide hole for sighting (see fig.
Quarter round
removed
1). From basement, drill 3⁄
4
” hole in partition floor next
to guide hole. In houses without basements, drill 1⁄
2
”
holethroughceilingandintopartitionfromabove(see
fig. 1).
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⁄ ” hole in floor of partition
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4. Through this hole drop a light chain, or 6” chain
attached to a strong cord. Snag cord in basement
with hooked wire. In houses without basements, drop
cord through hole in ceiling and down partitioning;
snag cord at the thermostat location.
Hooked wire for snagging chain
Figure 1. Routing thermostat wires
5. Attach thermostat wire to cord and pull wire through
hole in wall so that 6” of wire protrudes.
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