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Electronic/Mechanical
Thermostat
installation and
operation manual
Model 40135
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44017-01 04-01-2008
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Table of Contents Important Information ....................................... 5 Tools ................................................................. 6 Uninstalling the Existing Unit ............................ 9 Installing the Thermostat ................................ 12 Installing the wall plate ................................... 14 connecting the wires ........................... 15 attaching the thermostat ..................... 17 Operation .........................................
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Electronic/Mechanical Thermostat Model 40135 Congratulations! Thank you for choosing a Hunter thermostat. Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings. Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for complete operation instructions. 4
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IMPOr TAnT InFOrMATIOn This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Gas – Standing Pilot Gas – Electronic Ignition Gas – Fired Boilers Gas – Millivolt Systems Oil – Fired Boilers Oil – Fired Furnace Electric Air conditioner Electric Furnace This thermostat is not designed for heat pump systems or 110/220 V baseboard heating systems. If you are unsure what kind of heating and cooling system you have, please contact a qualified HVAC Technician for assistan
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TOOlS This thermostat includes two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your new thermostat, you will need the following supplies: Flat-head screwdriver ...................................................................................... Small Phillips-head screwdriver ...................................................................................... Hammer ...................................................................................... Electric drill and
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nOTICE! Do not disconnect the wires from the existing thermostat before reading these instructions. The wires must be labeled prior to removal to ensure proper reconnection. 7
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UnInSTAllInG THE ExISTInG UnIT 1. Turn the system power OFF from the existing thermostat. Turn the power to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the furnace. 2. remove the existing thermostat cover to access the wires from the wall. (Some thermostats may have multiple covers, screws or other locking devices that must be removed or disengaged.) 3. locate, but do not disconnect the wires. (If wires are not visible, they may be connected to the back of the wall plate. Some
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If your existing label the wire thermostat is marked... with this sticker: rH / r / Vr / 4 24 Volt rH rC / VC 24 Volt Cool rC Y / C* / M air conditioning compressor Y W / H heating W G / F fan G * See pg 27 for complete wiring diagram. 10 G W Y rC rH
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W UnInSTAllInG THE ExISTInG UnIT , COnT. 4. Using the provided stickers, label each wire according to the chart. (If the terminals are not labeled, contact a qualified HVAC technician.) note: Wire colors do not always comply with standards, so wire color should be ignored. refer to the existing terminal designation for proper identification. *If a wire marked C is present, C may be a Common wire and should not be used. If you have a wire marked C, do not connect it to an
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InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT 1. remove the new thermostat from the back plate by pulling the two halves apart. Wall Plate Thermostat 12
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InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT , COnT. InSTAllInG THE WAll PlATE 2. Position the new wall plate on the wall and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. If the existing holes do not match those on the Hunter wall plate, or if there are no existing holes, level the wall plate and mark the wall for two holes. 4. remove the wall plate and drill two 3/16” holes where marked. 5. Tap the plastic anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall. 6. reposition the wall plate on the w
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InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT , COnT. COnnECTInG THE WIrES 1. loosen, but do not remove, the terminal screws. note: A jumper wire has been provided, connecting the rC and rH terminals for systems that do not provide both an rH and rC wire. If you have both an rH and rC wire, remove this jumper. If you do not have both an rH and rC wire, leave the jumper in place. 2. Match and connect the wires from the wall to the terminals as shown. Wires should be inserted behind the black terminal shield
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HE/HG Switch 17
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InSTAllInG THE THErMOSTAT , COnT. ATTACHInG THE THErMOSTAT 4. locate the HE/HG tiwcs H on the back of the thermostat. Set the switch to HG for a gas furnace or oil burner. Set the switch to HE for electric furnaces. (The switch has no effect when the system is set to cooling mode.) 5. Insert two fresh AA alkaline batteries. 6. Align the thermostat with the the wall plate, and snap the two halves together. 7. restore power at the electrical panel or furnace. 18
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Thermometer System Switch Set Temperature Slider SYSTEM 90 COOL OFF 90 80 30 HEAT 80 70 70 20 60 60 50 AUTO 50 10 ON F F C Fan Battery Indicator Switch 20
