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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21 DATE & TIME SETTINGS 22 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU 27 USER SETTINGS MENU 31 TEMPERATURE RANGE 34 ENERGY STAR DEFAULT PROGRAMS 35 MANUAL OPERATION 36 PROGRAM OPERATION 39 PROGRAM OVERRIDES 46 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 56 CLEAN SCREEN 56 CHANGE FILTER 60 ENERGY MONITOR FUNCTION 64 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 WIRING DIAGRAMS 72 44002-01 r051807
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21 DATE & TIME SETTINGS 22 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU 27 USER SETTINGS MENU 31 TEMPERATURE RANGE 34 ENERGY STAR DEFAULT PROGRAMS 35 MANUAL OPERATION 36 PROGRAM OPERATION 39 PROGRAM OVERRIDES 46 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 56 CLEAN SCREEN 56 CHANGE FILTER 60 ENERGY MONITOR FUNCTION 64 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 WIRING DIAGRAMS 72 44002-01 r051807
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Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings. Thank you for complete operating instructions. 44002-01 r051807 Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Congratulations!
Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings. Thank you for complete operating instructions. 44002-01 r051807 Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat Model 44860 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Congratulations!
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... This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Up to 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Heat Only or Cool Only Systems Single and Multi-Stage Heat Pumps Gas, Electric or Oil Systems Millivolt Systems 2-wire Hydronic Systems AC or Hard-wired This thermostat is not designed for use with 110V/220 V systems. If you are unsure of what kind of heating and cooling system you will need the...
... This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Up to 2 Stage Heat/2 Stage Cool Heat Only or Cool Only Systems Single and Multi-Stage Heat Pumps Gas, Electric or Oil Systems Millivolt Systems 2-wire Hydronic Systems AC or Hard-wired This thermostat is not designed for use with 110V/220 V systems. If you are unsure of what kind of heating and cooling system you will need the...
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.... Remove the existing thermostat cover to access the wires from the wall. (Some thermostats may have multiple covers, screws or other locking devices that open to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the existing thermostat. You may be removed or disengaged.) 3. Turn the system power OFF at the furnace. (Failure to turn off the power to the back of the wall plate. UNINSTALLING...
.... Remove the existing thermostat cover to access the wires from the wall. (Some thermostats may have multiple covers, screws or other locking devices that open to the HVAC system OFF at the main power panel or at the existing thermostat. You may be removed or disengaged.) 3. Turn the system power OFF at the furnace. (Failure to turn off the power to the back of the wall plate. UNINSTALLING...
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You can program the thermostat to automatically readjust the temperature and airflow to the pressure of the thermostat is easy to program and use the pre-programmed default settings. The front of a finger. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new Hunter thermostat is a touch screen that responds to settings that you choose or you can use . You can also operate the thermostat manually. 44002-01 r051807 21
You can program the thermostat to automatically readjust the temperature and airflow to the pressure of the thermostat is easy to program and use the pre-programmed default settings. The front of a finger. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new Hunter thermostat is a touch screen that responds to settings that you choose or you can use . You can also operate the thermostat manually. 44002-01 r051807 21
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... TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION: 0F (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) 44002-01 r051807 7. See pages 28-29 to change these settings. 1. Example: the default SYSTEM TYPE is installed. AUTO SEASON SPAN: 5F (3F, 4F, 5F, 6F) 6. STAGE TWO SPAN (not available on page 26): 2F (1F, 2F, 3F) 4. The default settings are listed inside the parentheses. SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU The installer can set SYSTEM functions once the thermostat is CONVENTIONAL with (HEAT PUMP) as a second option. RESIDUAL COOLING TIMER...
... TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION: 0F (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) 44002-01 r051807 7. See pages 28-29 to change these settings. 1. Example: the default SYSTEM TYPE is installed. AUTO SEASON SPAN: 5F (3F, 4F, 5F, 6F) 6. STAGE TWO SPAN (not available on page 26): 2F (1F, 2F, 3F) 4. The default settings are listed inside the parentheses. SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU The installer can set SYSTEM functions once the thermostat is CONVENTIONAL with (HEAT PUMP) as a second option. RESIDUAL COOLING TIMER...
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USER SETTINGS The PERIODS PER DAY (Option 1) can be set from 30-360 days in calendar days and can be set to 0, 2 or 4. The REFRESH FAN ON (Option 3) function runs only the fan during heating or cooling off cycles. This balances the indoor air and improves air quality by cycling the air through the filter. 30 44002-01 r051807 When set to 0, the thermostat operates as a digital non-programmable thermostat. The FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR (Option 2) runs in 15-day increments (the default is 90).
USER SETTINGS The PERIODS PER DAY (Option 1) can be set from 30-360 days in calendar days and can be set to 0, 2 or 4. The REFRESH FAN ON (Option 3) function runs only the fan during heating or cooling off cycles. This balances the indoor air and improves air quality by cycling the air through the filter. 30 44002-01 r051807 When set to 0, the thermostat operates as a digital non-programmable thermostat. The FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR (Option 2) runs in 15-day increments (the default is 90).
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... (0, 2, 4) 2. TEMP SCALE: F (Fahrenheit, Celsius) 8. CLOCK DISPLAY: ON (ON, OFF) 5. TOUCHPAD BUZZER: ON (ON, OFF) 7. See pages 32-33 to change these settings. 1. LCD CONTRAST: 5 (0-9) 44002-01 r051807 31 Example: the default PROGRAMS PER DAY is 4 Periods with (0 and 2) as options. Options are shown in bold in the USER SETTINGS MENU. USER SETTINGS MENU The USER can also set certain functions in the following list. The default settings are listed inside...
... (0, 2, 4) 2. TEMP SCALE: F (Fahrenheit, Celsius) 8. CLOCK DISPLAY: ON (ON, OFF) 5. TOUCHPAD BUZZER: ON (ON, OFF) 7. See pages 32-33 to change these settings. 1. LCD CONTRAST: 5 (0-9) 44002-01 r051807 31 Example: the default PROGRAMS PER DAY is 4 Periods with (0 and 2) as options. Options are shown in bold in the USER SETTINGS MENU. USER SETTINGS MENU The USER can also set certain functions in the following list. The default settings are listed inside...
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MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to 0 for manual operation. See USER SETTINGS MENU (pages 31-33). SET HEAT OR AC SYSTEM MODE MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 1 2 3 5 6 47 36 44002-01 r051807 NOTE: PROGRAMS PER DAY must be set to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as needed.
MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to 0 for manual operation. See USER SETTINGS MENU (pages 31-33). SET HEAT OR AC SYSTEM MODE MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 1 2 3 5 6 47 36 44002-01 r051807 NOTE: PROGRAMS PER DAY must be set to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as needed.
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... changes. 5. Touch a blank area of the SYSTEM modes: HEAT ( icon, red screen) EMHEAT (only for Heat Pump Systems) AUTO ( and icons) COOL ( icon, blue screen) OFF (no icon) 4. NOTE: If the system is running and the or icon is touched on the main screen if the system is cooling. Touch to return to the main screen. Touch the temperature icon ( ). 6. NOTE: Setting the override temperature to high or low extremes will return...
... changes. 5. Touch a blank area of the SYSTEM modes: HEAT ( icon, red screen) EMHEAT (only for Heat Pump Systems) AUTO ( and icons) COOL ( icon, blue screen) OFF (no icon) 4. NOTE: If the system is running and the or icon is touched on the main screen if the system is cooling. Touch to return to the main screen. Touch the temperature icon ( ). 6. NOTE: Setting the override temperature to high or low extremes will return...
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... CUSTOM PROGRAMS You can program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature and airflow up to the main display. NOTE: Program times are indicated by the following icons: Sunrise Daytime Evening Nighttime 44002-01 r051807 39 When setting a program time, note the AM and PM indicators. To review any existing programs, touch any time. The PROGRAMS PER DAY setting must be set to see pages 31-33. Press to exit Program Mode...
... CUSTOM PROGRAMS You can program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature and airflow up to the main display. NOTE: Program times are indicated by the following icons: Sunrise Daytime Evening Nighttime 44002-01 r051807 39 When setting a program time, note the AM and PM indicators. To review any existing programs, touch any time. The PROGRAMS PER DAY setting must be set to see pages 31-33. Press to exit Program Mode...
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... were selected in USER SETTINGS. 3. A check mark is touched. 6. Touch the or icon to set the program start time. 8. Touch the icon again. SELECT ICON TO PROGRAM appears at the top of the display. (Image P1) 2. Touch the or sign to be programmed. 1. SELECT FUNCTION appears at the top of the screen to each day selected. 5. Touch the day(s) to adjust hours and...
... were selected in USER SETTINGS. 3. A check mark is touched. 6. Touch the or icon to set the program start time. 8. Touch the icon again. SELECT ICON TO PROGRAM appears at the top of the display. (Image P1) 2. Touch the or sign to be programmed. 1. SELECT FUNCTION appears at the top of the screen to each day selected. 5. Touch the day(s) to adjust hours and...
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... to return to select one hour. Touch the icon. PROGRAM: Fan is on. SET FAN TO PROGRAM MODE appears. 3. AUTO: Fan runs when the system is controlled by the settings in the programs. 4. REFRESH: Fan runs on a set interval if the system does not cycle on the main screen if the fan is touched, it will show on for one of the fan modes: ON: Fan runs continuously regardless of the touch screen. SELECT FUNCTION...
... to return to select one hour. Touch the icon. PROGRAM: Fan is on. SET FAN TO PROGRAM MODE appears. 3. AUTO: Fan runs when the system is controlled by the settings in the programs. 4. REFRESH: Fan runs on a set interval if the system does not cycle on the main screen if the fan is touched, it will show on for one of the fan modes: ON: Fan runs continuously regardless of the touch screen. SELECT FUNCTION...
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HOME TODAY FUNCTION HOME TODAY overrides the program settings for periods , and with comfortable heat or cool settings while you are home. HOME TODAY ends when period begins. MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 1 2 3 4 54 44002-01 r051807
HOME TODAY FUNCTION HOME TODAY overrides the program settings for periods , and with comfortable heat or cool settings while you are home. HOME TODAY ends when period begins. MAY 17 2006 THURSDAY 1 2 3 4 54 44002-01 r051807
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... the second and three times for each digit. 6. NOTE: Once a code is the master unlock code. 44002-01 r051807 59 appears. 3. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch to return to main screen. 1. The icon will bring the user to adjust the setting. 5. Touch the icon. Enter your code or use 777 which is set, touching the function on the main screen will appear on the...
... the second and three times for each digit. 6. NOTE: Once a code is the master unlock code. 44002-01 r051807 59 appears. 3. Touch a blank area of the touch screen. 2. Touch to return to main screen. 1. The icon will bring the user to adjust the setting. 5. Touch the icon. Enter your code or use 777 which is set, touching the function on the main screen will appear on the...
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... flashes until new batteries are installed. When no battery power is left, the BATTERIES USED UP warning flashes on the display and the system turns off until three new AA alkaline batteries are installed. 62 44002-01 r051807 The system remains off . The thermostat resumes normal operation after new batteries are installed. CHANGE BATTERIES The CHANGE BATTERIES warning indicates two stages of battery power shortage. If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode...
... flashes until new batteries are installed. When no battery power is left, the BATTERIES USED UP warning flashes on the display and the system turns off until three new AA alkaline batteries are installed. 62 44002-01 r051807 The system remains off . The thermostat resumes normal operation after new batteries are installed. CHANGE BATTERIES The CHANGE BATTERIES warning indicates two stages of battery power shortage. If the batteries become too weak for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode...
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AUTO RECOVERY calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to a comfort set point temperature. When the thermostat is in AUTO RECOVERY mode, the display flashes alternatively SYSTEM IN AUTO RECOVERY and the weekday. NOTE: AUTO RECOVERY does not operate if Permanent or Temporary Holds are on. 44002-01 r051807 63 AUTO RECOVERY The AUTO RECOVERY FUNCTION allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving set point temperature to the next program setting.
AUTO RECOVERY calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to a comfort set point temperature. When the thermostat is in AUTO RECOVERY mode, the display flashes alternatively SYSTEM IN AUTO RECOVERY and the weekday. NOTE: AUTO RECOVERY does not operate if Permanent or Temporary Holds are on. 44002-01 r051807 63 AUTO RECOVERY The AUTO RECOVERY FUNCTION allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving set point temperature to the next program setting.
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ERROR MESSAGE ERROR mode indicates an expected operation problem. NOTE: If the HVAC system has malfunctioned, the systems no longer respond to the thermostat controls and the AUTO CUT OFF will have no effect. 66 44002-01 r051807 AUTO CUT-OFF AUTO CUT OFF automatically turns the system off . The screen flashes a SYSTEM ERROR message and shuts the system off if the temperature rises above 95°F (35°C) or drops below 40°F (4°C). You must reset and the thermostat by replacing the batteries if the thermostat has entered ERROR mode.
ERROR MESSAGE ERROR mode indicates an expected operation problem. NOTE: If the HVAC system has malfunctioned, the systems no longer respond to the thermostat controls and the AUTO CUT OFF will have no effect. 66 44002-01 r051807 AUTO CUT-OFF AUTO CUT OFF automatically turns the system off . The screen flashes a SYSTEM ERROR message and shuts the system off if the temperature rises above 95°F (35°C) or drops below 40°F (4°C). You must reset and the thermostat by replacing the batteries if the thermostat has entered ERROR mode.
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Check that the time is set properly to see if the correct furnace type is correct. 68 44002-01 r051807 The auto fan feature does not operate properly. 2a. The program will not change at my desired setting. 4a. Check to AM and PM. 4b. Replace the batteries. 4. Make sure the thermostat is erratic. 3a. Check the batteries and battery connections. 1b. My display is not in options. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Reset the thermostat. 2. My display does not appear. 1a. Check that the day setting is selected under the system settings in permanent override mode. 4c.
Check that the time is set properly to see if the correct furnace type is correct. 68 44002-01 r051807 The auto fan feature does not operate properly. 2a. The program will not change at my desired setting. 4a. Check to AM and PM. 4b. Replace the batteries. 4. Make sure the thermostat is erratic. 3a. Check the batteries and battery connections. 1b. My display is not in options. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Reset the thermostat. 2. My display does not appear. 1a. Check that the day setting is selected under the system settings in permanent override mode. 4c.
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... and switches to ensure there is enough power to operate when the thermostat is not in the off position. 7a. There may be as much as a 4-minute delay before the system turns on or off to protect the compressor. 5c. Replace batteries. 5e. Replace batteries. 7. Wait. If applicable, make sure the furnace blower door is installed between the RC and RH terminals. 6. The display comes on...
... and switches to ensure there is enough power to operate when the thermostat is not in the off position. 7a. There may be as much as a 4-minute delay before the system turns on or off to protect the compressor. 5c. Replace batteries. 5e. Replace batteries. 7. Wait. If applicable, make sure the furnace blower door is installed between the RC and RH terminals. 6. The display comes on...