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Set & $ave Programmable Thermostat Installation and Operation manual English Form# 44042-01 20100224 ©2010 Hunter Fan Co. 1 Model 44156W
Set & $ave Programmable Thermostat Installation and Operation manual English Form# 44042-01 20100224 ©2010 Hunter Fan Co. 1 Model 44156W
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Table of Contents Important Information 5 Tools 6 Uninstalling the Existing Unit 7 Installing the Thermostat 12 installing the wall plate 12 connecting the wires 16 attaching the thermostat 18 Settings 22 Methods of Operation 26 manual operation 28 default programs 32 creating custom programs 34 Icons and Features 38 Wiring Diagrams 49 Troubleshooting 52 Warranty 55 3
Table of Contents Important Information 5 Tools 6 Uninstalling the Existing Unit 7 Installing the Thermostat 12 installing the wall plate 12 connecting the wires 16 attaching the thermostat 18 Settings 22 Methods of Operation 26 manual operation 28 default programs 32 creating custom programs 34 Icons and Features 38 Wiring Diagrams 49 Troubleshooting 52 Warranty 55 3
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Please read this manual before beginning installation and save this booklet for choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. Thank you for complete operation instructions. 4 Set & Save Programmable Thermostat Model 44156W Congratulations! 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 choosing a Hunter programmable thermostat. Thank you for complete operation instructions. 4 Set & Save Programmable Thermostat Model 44156W Congratulations! Your new Hunter thermostat will provide years of reliable service and year-round energy savings.
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Fired Furnace Electric Furnace Electric Air Conditioning Single Stage Heat Pump - important information This thermostat is not designed for multi-stage 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 assistance. 5 Fired Boilers Gas - Milivolt Systems Oil - Fired Boilers Oil - No auxilary This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Gas - Electronic Ignition Gas - Standing Pilot Gas -
Fired Furnace Electric Furnace Electric Air Conditioning Single Stage Heat Pump - important information This thermostat is not designed for multi-stage 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 assistance. 5 Fired Boilers Gas - Milivolt Systems Oil - Fired Boilers Oil - No auxilary This thermostat is designed to work on the following heating and cooling systems: Gas - Electronic Ignition Gas - Standing Pilot Gas -
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Locate, but do not disconnect the wires. (If wires are not visible, they may be removed or disengaged.) 3. uninstalling the existing unit 1. Turn the system power OFF 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 furnace. 2. Remove the existing thermostat cover to the back of the wall plate. Some models may have doors that must be connected to access the wires from the existing thermostat. Turn the power to expose the wires and mounting screws.) 9
Locate, but do not disconnect the wires. (If wires are not visible, they may be removed or disengaged.) 3. uninstalling the existing unit 1. Turn the system power OFF 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 furnace. 2. Remove the existing thermostat cover to the back of the wall plate. Some models may have doors that must be connected to access the wires from the existing thermostat. Turn the power to expose the wires and mounting screws.) 9
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If the existing holes do not match those on the wall and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. Position the new wall plate on the Hunter wall plate, or if there are no existing holes, visually level the wall plate and mark the wall for two holes. 13 installing the thermostat INSTALLING THE WALL PLATE 1. Remove the wall plate from the new thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. 2.
If the existing holes do not match those on the wall and pull the labeled wires through the opening. 3. Position the new wall plate on the Hunter wall plate, or if there are no existing holes, visually level the wall plate and mark the wall for two holes. 13 installing the thermostat INSTALLING THE WALL PLATE 1. Remove the wall plate from the new thermostat by pressing the release tab on the bottom of the thermostat. 2.
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... (Heat Pump) to HG (default) for gas furnace and oil burners. Locate the Auto Recovery switch on the back of the thermostat. System type - Locate the HE/HG switch on the back of the thermostat. Set the switch to match your system. 19 If you wish to use this feature, simply change the switch to AUTO. 1. installing the thermostat, cont. Set the switch to cooling mode.) 2. See pages 44-45 for electric furnaces. (The switch...
... (Heat Pump) to HG (default) for gas furnace and oil burners. Locate the Auto Recovery switch on the back of the thermostat. System type - Locate the HE/HG switch on the back of the thermostat. Set the switch to match your system. 19 If you wish to use this feature, simply change the switch to AUTO. 1. installing the thermostat, cont. Set the switch to cooling mode.) 2. See pages 44-45 for electric furnaces. (The switch...
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Use a paperclip to press the Up button, but release the Reset button when the LCD turns on. Continue to press the Reset button. 3. To reset the unit to Celcius (Co): 1. NOTICE: CHANGING THIS SETTING WILL RESET THE THERMOSTAT TO FACTORY DEFAULT PROGRAMS. (If no button is Fahrenheit (Fo). settings The default setting of the thermostat is pressed for 5 seconds, the unit will return to the Normal Display mode.) To change to Fo, press only the Reset button. 23 Press and hold the Up button. 2.
Use a paperclip to press the Up button, but release the Reset button when the LCD turns on. Continue to press the Reset button. 3. To reset the unit to Celcius (Co): 1. NOTICE: CHANGING THIS SETTING WILL RESET THE THERMOSTAT TO FACTORY DEFAULT PROGRAMS. (If no button is Fahrenheit (Fo). settings The default setting of the thermostat is pressed for 5 seconds, the unit will return to the Normal Display mode.) To change to Fo, press only the Reset button. 23 Press and hold the Up button. 2.
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... when the thermostat is in 24 hour mode. You may also press Hold/Return at any time to return to adjust the setting. 3. The AM/PM indicator will flash) 2. Press Up or Down to the normal display. 25 Press Day/Time again to the normal display. Press Day/Time to return to adjust the day of the week. 5. SETTINGS, cont. You can change the format to adjust the minute setting. 4. Setting day and time: 1. Press Day/Time again...
... when the thermostat is in 24 hour mode. You may also press Hold/Return at any time to return to adjust the setting. 3. The AM/PM indicator will flash) 2. Press Up or Down to the normal display. 25 Press Day/Time again to the normal display. Press Day/Time to return to adjust the day of the week. 5. SETTINGS, cont. You can change the format to adjust the minute setting. 4. Setting day and time: 1. Press Day/Time again...
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If you want to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as desired. 29 You can either temporarily override the settings for one second to adjust the temperature setting as needed. Press and hold Up or Down for the current program, or permanently override all settings and adjust temperatures manually. methods of operation, CONT. 1. MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to only override the current program: 1. Press the Up or Down buttons to enter Manual Override mode. (Release the button when the display flashes.) 2.
If you want to operate their thermostats manually, adjusting settings as desired. 29 You can either temporarily override the settings for one second to adjust the temperature setting as needed. Press and hold Up or Down for the current program, or permanently override all settings and adjust temperatures manually. methods of operation, CONT. 1. MANUAL OPERATION Many people prefer to only override the current program: 1. Press the Up or Down buttons to enter Manual Override mode. (Release the button when the display flashes.) 2.
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CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS • Program times can be set in 10 minute increments. • Program temperature can be set in increments of 1o F (1o C). • After 15 seconds of operation, CONT. 3. Press Program to enter Program mode. (The LCD will return to Normal Display mode. • When setting the program time, note the AM/ PM indicator. • Press Hold/Return at any time to exit Program mode. 1. Slide the system switch to HEAT or COOL to program the corresponding system. 2. methods of inactivity during programming, the thermostat will begin to flash) 35
CREATING CUSTOM PROGRAMS • Program times can be set in 10 minute increments. • Program temperature can be set in increments of 1o F (1o C). • After 15 seconds of operation, CONT. 3. Press Program to enter Program mode. (The LCD will return to Normal Display mode. • When setting the program time, note the AM/ PM indicator. • Press Hold/Return at any time to exit Program mode. 1. Slide the system switch to HEAT or COOL to program the corresponding system. 2. methods of inactivity during programming, the thermostat will begin to flash) 35
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... changes at least 2, keeping in Program mode.) 8. Slide the system selector switch to change the minute. Press Up or Down to save the minute setting and adjust the temperature. 5. Press Program to change the hour. Press Program to assign all 4 programs per day. If you do not wish to save the hour and adjust the minute setting. 4. Press Program again to move to set at any time when the thermostat...
... changes at least 2, keeping in Program mode.) 8. Slide the system selector switch to change the minute. Press Up or Down to save the minute setting and adjust the temperature. 5. Press Program to change the hour. Press Program to assign all 4 programs per day. If you do not wish to save the hour and adjust the minute setting. 4. Press Program again to move to set at any time when the thermostat...
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... the Filter change batteries. 2. ICONS AND FEATURES 1. INDIGLO® Night-Light - will backlight the display for more than 3 seconds will flash after 400 hours of system use as a reminder to change indicator icon to appear. Follow the instructions on pages 42-43 to check or change indicator - Press and hold the Filter button for 3 seconds after 5 seconds, the backlight will turn off.) Note: If the thermostat shows a Low Battery Warning, the backlight...
... the Filter change batteries. 2. ICONS AND FEATURES 1. INDIGLO® Night-Light - will backlight the display for more than 3 seconds will flash after 400 hours of system use as a reminder to change indicator icon to appear. Follow the instructions on pages 42-43 to check or change indicator - Press and hold the Filter button for 3 seconds after 5 seconds, the backlight will turn off.) Note: If the thermostat shows a Low Battery Warning, the backlight...
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... set temperature.) The span setting can be adjusted if your system is RESET, the span cycle will revert to adjust the system ON/OFF cycle rate. Down will increase your cycle time by allowing the system to run longer; Span setting mode - Use the Up or Down button to adjust the span setting. (Up will decrease your cycle time by causing the system to run for a shorter length of time.) Span settings remain the same for HEAT and COOL...
... set temperature.) The span setting can be adjusted if your system is RESET, the span cycle will revert to adjust the system ON/OFF cycle rate. Down will increase your cycle time by allowing the system to run longer; Span setting mode - Use the Up or Down button to adjust the span setting. (Up will decrease your cycle time by causing the system to run for a shorter length of time.) Span settings remain the same for HEAT and COOL...
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... time settings will turn off until new AA alkaline batteries are installed. indicates two stages of battery power shortage. If all battery power is left, the battery icon will flash alone on the display and your system will be erased. When the batteries are detected as weak, the icon will remain in memory for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode. After removing the batteries, program and time settings will flash until new batteries are installed...
... time settings will turn off until new AA alkaline batteries are installed. indicates two stages of battery power shortage. If all battery power is left, the battery icon will flash alone on the display and your system will be erased. When the batteries are detected as weak, the icon will remain in memory for normal operation, the thermostat enters the second battery power shortage mode. After removing the batteries, program and time settings will flash until new batteries are installed...
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... recovery switch on the back of the circuit board to the disable position. (Auto Recovery will flash alternating messages of RECO and the time. allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving setpoint temperature to manually cancel the recovery. 45 Auto recovery calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to the next program setting. When the thermostat is in Auto Recovery mode, the display will not operate if Permanent or Temporary holds are on.) Press Hold/Return...
... recovery switch on the back of the circuit board to the disable position. (Auto Recovery will flash alternating messages of RECO and the time. allows heating and cooling systems to gradually recover from an energy-saving setpoint temperature to manually cancel the recovery. 45 Auto recovery calculates the time needed to adjust the temperature to the next program setting. When the thermostat is in Auto Recovery mode, the display will not operate if Permanent or Temporary holds are on.) Press Hold/Return...
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... Error mode. 7. ICONS AND FEATURES, cont. 6. automatically turns the system off if the temperature rises above 95o F (35o C) or drops below 40o F (4o C). (If your HVAC system has malfunctioned, the system will no effect.) 47 indicates an unexpected battery problem. The screen will have no longer respond to thermostat controls and the Auto cut off until the batteries are replaced with new AA alkaline batteries. Auto...
... Error mode. 7. ICONS AND FEATURES, cont. 6. automatically turns the system off if the temperature rises above 95o F (35o C) or drops below 40o F (4o C). (If your HVAC system has malfunctioned, the system will no effect.) 47 indicates an unexpected battery problem. The screen will have no longer respond to thermostat controls and the Auto cut off until the batteries are replaced with new AA alkaline batteries. Auto...
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Temperature Range 30o F (0o C) 45o F (7o C) 95o F (35o C) 99o F (37o C) Out of Range "LO" 99o F 2. Compressor Protection After the system stops running in cooling mode, there will erase any user-programs.) 48 1. Resetting the unit reset To restore the thermostat to the original factory settings, press the reset button with a paperclip. (This will be a 3.5 minute delay before it can be restarted to prevent compressor damage due to rapid cycling. 3.
Temperature Range 30o F (0o C) 45o F (7o C) 95o F (35o C) 99o F (37o C) Out of Range "LO" 99o F 2. Compressor Protection After the system stops running in cooling mode, there will erase any user-programs.) 48 1. Resetting the unit reset To restore the thermostat to the original factory settings, press the reset button with a paperclip. (This will be a 3.5 minute delay before it can be restarted to prevent compressor damage due to rapid cycling. 3.
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Reset the thermostat and reprogram your settings. 4. My display will not operate properly. 2 a. troubleshooting 1. The auto fan feature will not come on. 1 a. Check that the time is not in permanent override mode. 4 c. Remove the thermostat from the wall plate and set properly to the correct position. 3. Check that the day setting is erratic. 3 a. Check batteries and battery connections. 1 b. Reset the thermostat. 2. My display is correct. 52 The program will not change at my desired setting. 4 a. Make sure the thermostat is...
Reset the thermostat and reprogram your settings. 4. My display will not operate properly. 2 a. troubleshooting 1. The auto fan feature will not come on. 1 a. Check that the time is not in permanent override mode. 4 c. Remove the thermostat from the wall plate and set properly to the correct position. 3. Check that the day setting is erratic. 3 a. Check batteries and battery connections. 1 b. Reset the thermostat. 2. My display is correct. 52 The program will not change at my desired setting. 4 a. Make sure the thermostat is...
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... the jumper wire is enough power to the system. 5 d. troubleshooting 5. Replace batteries. 53 Replace the batteries. 5 e. Check the circuit breakers and switches to ensure it will not stay illuminated. 6 a. Check the Heat/Cool function switch to ensure there is installed between the RC and RH terminals. 6. There may be as much as a 4-minute delay before the system turns on or off . 5 a. If applicable, make sure the furnace...
... the jumper wire is enough power to the system. 5 d. troubleshooting 5. Replace batteries. 53 Replace the batteries. 5 e. Check the circuit breakers and switches to ensure it will not stay illuminated. 6 a. Check the Heat/Cool function switch to ensure there is installed between the RC and RH terminals. 6. There may be as much as a 4-minute delay before the system turns on or off . 5 a. If applicable, make sure the furnace...