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We are here to help. Do you need assistance? Call 1-800-468-1502. 1 Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages. 1) Identify your system type. 2) Remove your old thermostat. 3) Identify the wires. 4) Mount the new wallplate. 5) Connect the wires. 6) If the wire labels don't match. 7) Specify the furnace type. 8) Install the batteries. 9) Install the thermostat. 10) Set the system. Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation.
We are here to help. Do you need assistance? Call 1-800-468-1502. 1 Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the following pages. 1) Identify your system type. 2) Remove your old thermostat. 3) Identify the wires. 4) Mount the new wallplate. 5) Connect the wires. 6) If the wire labels don't match. 7) Specify the furnace type. 8) Install the batteries. 9) Install the thermostat. 10) Set the system. Quick Installation Guide Installation is Easy Your new thermostat has been designed for fast and easy installation.
Owner's Manual
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Contact your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Do not remove wallplate yet. MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal. 3 Quick Installation Guide 2 Remove Old Thermostat 2. 1) Turn power off at the heating/cooling system. 2) Remove old thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached.
Contact your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Do not remove wallplate yet. MERCURY NOTICE: Do not put your local waste management authority for instructions regarding recycling and proper disposal. 3 Quick Installation Guide 2 Remove Old Thermostat 2. 1) Turn power off at the heating/cooling system. 2) Remove old thermostat, but leave wallplate with wires attached.
Owner's Manual
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... or are labeled. Do not use C or C1 wires Identify and label each of each wire. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 3 Identify Wires 3. Wrap the bare metal end of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires. Do not use non-connected wires. IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use terminal screw designations to prevent them from...
... or are labeled. Do not use C or C1 wires Identify and label each of each wire. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 3 Identify Wires 3. Wrap the bare metal end of these wires with electrical tape, so it cannot touch and short other wires. Do not use non-connected wires. IGNORE WIRE COLORS: Use terminal screw designations to prevent them from...
Owner's Manual
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Quick Installation Guide 4 Mount New Wallplate 4. 1) Remove coverplate. 2) Loosen screw (the screw remains captive on wallplate). 3) Remove thermostat. 4) Mark and drill appropriate mounting holes (or use existing holes). Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 Insert plastic anchors.
Quick Installation Guide 4 Mount New Wallplate 4. 1) Remove coverplate. 2) Loosen screw (the screw remains captive on wallplate). 3) Remove thermostat. 4) Mark and drill appropriate mounting holes (or use existing holes). Pass wires through opening of wallplate and secure wallplate to the wall using provided screws. 5 Insert plastic anchors.
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If a wire does not match any excess wire back into the wall opening. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 5 Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. Labels don't match? Remove jumper if you have both R and Rc wires. 1) Match each labeled wire with the terminal having the same letter. 2) Loosen the terminal screws using a screwdriver, insert the wires, then tighten the screws. 3) Push any terminal on the thermostat, see next page. 6
If a wire does not match any excess wire back into the wall opening. RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 5 Connect Wires (typical wiring) 5. Labels don't match? Remove jumper if you have both R and Rc wires. 1) Match each labeled wire with the terminal having the same letter. 2) Loosen the terminal screws using a screwdriver, insert the wires, then tighten the screws. 3) Push any terminal on the thermostat, see next page. 6
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Quick Installation Guide 6 Connect Wires (less common wiring) If a labeled wire does not match any terminal designation, see previous page). 7 Wrap bare end of wire with electrical tape. If wires are connected to both Rh and Rc terminals, remove jumper (see diagram below. Do not use C, X or B.
Quick Installation Guide 6 Connect Wires (less common wiring) If a labeled wire does not match any terminal designation, see previous page). 7 Wrap bare end of wire with electrical tape. If wires are connected to both Rh and Rc terminals, remove jumper (see diagram below. Do not use C, X or B.
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HE Place the jumper to the G terminal. Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have connected a wire to this factory-set position if you have a gas or oil furnace. J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have an electric furnace. 8 RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 7 Specify Furnace Type 6.
HE Place the jumper to the G terminal. Set the Jumper J2, on the back of the thermostat, if you have connected a wire to this factory-set position if you have a gas or oil furnace. J2 jumper HG Leave the jumper in this position if you have an electric furnace. 8 RTH2310 Programmable Thermostat 7 Specify Furnace Type 6.