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Read This Before Installing Thermostat IMPORTANT This Hunter Thermostat will not control multi- Read the entire installation section of this stage heating or cooling systems, 110/220 V Owner’s Manual thoroughly before you begin systems, or 3 wire zone systems. to install or operate your Hunter Thermostat.
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How This Thermostat Works…And Saves You Money This thermostat is designed to optimize the use of your heating and cooling equipment. It does this by matching your comfort (the temperatures in your home) to your schedule. An example: 6 a.m.
Features M T W TH F SA SU HEAT COOL 88 : 88 88 Display shows time, day, temperature, program number, hold, usage and low battery indicator. SET TEMP HOLD TEMP FILTER LO BAT Individual pushbuttons for raising or lowering Display backlight for viewing in the dark.
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To reset filter settings. counter back to zero. Automatically Changes the clock Returns programs the into 12 or 24 hour display to thermostat for (military) mode. current time and weekday and temperature. weekend program settings.
Installation What You Need This thermostat comes with two #8 slotted screws and two wall anchors for mounting. To install your unit, you should have the following tools and materials. Slotted screwdriver Electric drill and 3/16" bit Hammer Two 1.5 V (AA) Size Alkaline batteries...
10-11 Label Wires Each wire coming from the wall to the existing thermostat is connected to a terminal point on that thermostat. Each of these terminal points is usually marked with a code letter as shown in Table A on page 11.
Wire Labeling If the code letter on your then mark wire and connect to thermostat existing thermostat is with label shown Terminal shown RH, R, This table will help you VR or 4 match the labels to the 24 Volt...
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RH and RC wires (5-wire system), then remove the jumper wire between the RH and RC terminals. NOTE: Do not connect a “Common” wire (sometimes labelled “C”) to any terminal on this thermostat. Tape up the wire and do not use. This wire provides electricity to non- battery powered thermostats.
Mount Wallplate and Thermostat Snap open the wallplate from your thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. Position wallplate on wall and pull existing wires through large opening. Then level for appearance. Mark holes for plastic anchors provided if existing holes do not line up with Hunter Thermostat holes.
Heating system selector The heating system selector is a switch on the Printed Circuit Board on the inside of the thermostat. The switch is at “HG” position. Leave it in this position if you have a gas furnace or an oil burner.
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Make sure the Function Switch is set at OFF, and the FAN-AUTO Switch is in AUTO. Insert the bottom tab on the thermostat body into the slot at the bottom of the wallplate. Press top of the thermostat body to snap it into the wallplate. (NOTE: Do not force the thermostat onto the wallplate, as the terminal pins may be damaged.
Setting the Time and Day of Week When you first install the two AA batteries, the thermostat automatically sets the day and time to Monday, 12:00 a.m., shows the current room temperature and is programmed for 68° (20°C) in heat mode and 78°...
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Press and hold until current hour T W TH F SA SU HEAT COOL 9 : 00 appears on display. HOUR Note the AM/PM indicator. SET TEMP HOLD TEMP FILTER LO BAT Press and hold until current T W TH F SA SU HEAT COOL 9 : I 5 minutes appear on display.
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Weekday winter can reduce your fuel bill by as much 6:00 69° 21° Program as 30%. By setting your thermostat up 5° for two 8-hour periods during summer you can Winter Weekday reduce your fuel bill up to 25%. 8:30 60°...
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Winter Weekday the next programmed time/temperature 7:00 69° 21° Program change. The thermostat is pre-set to 68°F (20°C) for heat and 78°F (25°C) for air Winter Weekend conditioning. So if you want a 6:00 65° 18°...
Programming 20-21 Personal Program Schedule Before programming or changing the Use a pencil so you can revise your records program, use this Personal Program Schedule each time you change your temperature to determine which times and temperature settings. settings will best satisfy both your comfort and energy saving requirements.
Programming Your Thermostat Your thermostat can be programmed in two PROGRAM different ways. NUMBER TIME TEMP IN F° (C°) 1. Auto-program method HEAT COOL 2. Manual method 5:00AM 68 (20) 78 (25) Before programming, position the 7:00AM 60 (15) 85 (29)
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Programming 22-23 Programming Your Thermostat (Continued) NOTE: 1) The program time is set in increments of 15 minutes. 2) The program temperature is set in increments of 1°F. Press Display Reads Weekday Normal display of time, temper- M T W TH F...
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Similar to weekday programming. to insert weekend programs. PROG HOUR NOTE: If program time remains 0:00, that particular program will not be effective; e.g., if Program #2 has time 0:00, the thermostat will jump from Program #1 to Program #3.
If you want a temperature other than 68°F If you are armchair programming the or 78°F right away, you must use the thermostat, before you mount the face of the manual override feature described below thermostat, turn the system selector to the to enter the temperature you want.
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LO BAT 70 indicates the current setting of Press M T W TH F SA SU HEAT COOL 86 : 70 68 the thermostat is 70°F. 68 shows for 2 the present room temperature as seconds SET TEMP HOLD TEMP FILTER LO BAT 68°F.
To display a manual override setting, press Your thermostat is now in manual override either arrow for less than 2 seconds. mode to 70°F until the next program. When arrow is released, the display will Indicator number flashes until the next show current time and temperature.
Programming Your Thermostat (Continued) Permanent Manual Override In the event you wish to hold your manual override for vacation or just an extended period of time, follow the temporary manual M T W TH F SA SU HEAT COOL 89 :...
Operations 28-29 Filter Monitor The Hunter Digital Thermostat measures and stores the amount of time the heating or air conditioning system operated. After 500 hours of usage, the word “FILTER” will appear and flash on the display, reminding you to check or replace your system filter.
Other Features Temperature Span Your thermostat is pre-programmed at the setting to provide maximum comfort. It factory to cycle when the temperature rises cannot be changed. 1° above or 1° below the temperature Backlighting Press LIGHT The display will remain backlit for approximately five (5) seconds.
PROGRAM DOES NOT CHANGE AT YOUR 1. Check that time is set properly to “AM” or DESIRED SETTING “PM.” 2. Check that thermostat is not in "HOLD" mode. 3. Check for correct day setting. AUTO/FAN DOES NOT COME ON 1. Move HG/HE system selector to opposite...
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ON OR OFF position (“HEAT” or “COOL”). 2. There may be as much as 20 seconds delay in the thermostat turning the system on - wait and check. 3. Check your circuit breakers and switches to ensure there is power to the system.
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